Elgun Gurbanov
Strategic Talent Acquisition and Employer Branding Manager | Head of Recruitment Team at Azerconnect LLC- Claim this Profile
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English Professional working proficiency
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Turkish Full professional proficiency
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Azerbaijani Native or bilingual proficiency
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Nigar Huseyn-zada
Elgun’s understanding of the talent market and market trends is second to none. I had a pleasure to work with him both as a client representative as well as colleague. I have known him as a passionate learner, constantly researching and following forthcoming trends. He progressed rapidly to managerial role due to his talent, diligence, proactive approach to sourcing and willingness to go an extra mile. He was instrumental to forming of a robust talent acquisition process and forming a talent acquisition team in Azerconnect. I can strongly recommend Elgun to any leading role in Talent Acquisition/Recruitment function.
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I am pleased to recommend Elgun for any HR recruiting position. He was a highly skilled and dedicated HR professional who consistently goes above and beyond to identify, engage, and hire top talent for our organization. His exceptional expertise in recruitment, combined with his strong interpersonal skills, make him a valuable asset to any HR team. During his time at our organization, Elgun has consistently delivered outstanding results. He has a keen eye for identifying qualified candidates, and his ability to build relationships and effectively communicate with both candidates and hiring managers have been exemplary. His thorough understanding of the recruitment process, including sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding, has been instrumental in attracting top talent to our organization.
Nigar Huseyn-zada
Elgun’s understanding of the talent market and market trends is second to none. I had a pleasure to work with him both as a client representative as well as colleague. I have known him as a passionate learner, constantly researching and following forthcoming trends. He progressed rapidly to managerial role due to his talent, diligence, proactive approach to sourcing and willingness to go an extra mile. He was instrumental to forming of a robust talent acquisition process and forming a talent acquisition team in Azerconnect. I can strongly recommend Elgun to any leading role in Talent Acquisition/Recruitment function.
V I
I am pleased to recommend Elgun for any HR recruiting position. He was a highly skilled and dedicated HR professional who consistently goes above and beyond to identify, engage, and hire top talent for our organization. His exceptional expertise in recruitment, combined with his strong interpersonal skills, make him a valuable asset to any HR team. During his time at our organization, Elgun has consistently delivered outstanding results. He has a keen eye for identifying qualified candidates, and his ability to build relationships and effectively communicate with both candidates and hiring managers have been exemplary. His thorough understanding of the recruitment process, including sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding, has been instrumental in attracting top talent to our organization.
Nigar Huseyn-zada
Elgun’s understanding of the talent market and market trends is second to none. I had a pleasure to work with him both as a client representative as well as colleague. I have known him as a passionate learner, constantly researching and following forthcoming trends. He progressed rapidly to managerial role due to his talent, diligence, proactive approach to sourcing and willingness to go an extra mile. He was instrumental to forming of a robust talent acquisition process and forming a talent acquisition team in Azerconnect. I can strongly recommend Elgun to any leading role in Talent Acquisition/Recruitment function.
V I
I am pleased to recommend Elgun for any HR recruiting position. He was a highly skilled and dedicated HR professional who consistently goes above and beyond to identify, engage, and hire top talent for our organization. His exceptional expertise in recruitment, combined with his strong interpersonal skills, make him a valuable asset to any HR team. During his time at our organization, Elgun has consistently delivered outstanding results. He has a keen eye for identifying qualified candidates, and his ability to build relationships and effectively communicate with both candidates and hiring managers have been exemplary. His thorough understanding of the recruitment process, including sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding, has been instrumental in attracting top talent to our organization.
Nigar Huseyn-zada
Elgun’s understanding of the talent market and market trends is second to none. I had a pleasure to work with him both as a client representative as well as colleague. I have known him as a passionate learner, constantly researching and following forthcoming trends. He progressed rapidly to managerial role due to his talent, diligence, proactive approach to sourcing and willingness to go an extra mile. He was instrumental to forming of a robust talent acquisition process and forming a talent acquisition team in Azerconnect. I can strongly recommend Elgun to any leading role in Talent Acquisition/Recruitment function.
V I
I am pleased to recommend Elgun for any HR recruiting position. He was a highly skilled and dedicated HR professional who consistently goes above and beyond to identify, engage, and hire top talent for our organization. His exceptional expertise in recruitment, combined with his strong interpersonal skills, make him a valuable asset to any HR team. During his time at our organization, Elgun has consistently delivered outstanding results. He has a keen eye for identifying qualified candidates, and his ability to build relationships and effectively communicate with both candidates and hiring managers have been exemplary. His thorough understanding of the recruitment process, including sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding, has been instrumental in attracting top talent to our organization.
Credentials
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Certified PPA Practitioner
Thomas InternationalNov, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
ICAgile Certified Professional - Agility in HR (ICP-AHR) certification
ICAgileDec, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Strategic Talent Acquisition (STA) certification
Human Capital Institute (HCI)Oct, 2020- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Azerconnect LLC
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Azerbaijan
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Telecommunications
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700 & Above Employee
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Strategic Talent Acquisition and Employer Branding Manager | Head of Recruitment Team
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Nov 2022 - Present
• Manage (and execute) the entire recruitment process from hire to induction across the organization• Develop and improve selection - interview process, assessment centers (For new hire, internal promotions and changes) • Collaboration with HRBP and functional leaders to identify staffing needs and strategies to fulfill their needs• Strategic sourcing for senior role to be managed individually• Collaboration and cooperation with LD team for development of TA team, hiring managers• Employer Branding. Partnering with commercial team to create employer branding for all telco companies for recruitment purposes and events • Develop, design, implement recruitment programs and strategies to fill current positions and pipeline of qualified candidates for succession readiness program and etc. • Cooperation with educational organizations to engage potential young talents. Internship programs• Research and implement best practices• Analyze periodical exit report and action planning. Communication with functional leaders and HRBPs to analyze key factors and solutions• Improve candidate experience through digitalized recruitment practices • Cooperation with recruitment agencies to engage best passive candidates• Apply multiple channels in recruitment process: referral programs, engagement of passive channels and etc. • Involve customers and management to recruitment channels and practices.• Data management (recruitment KPI and Metrix) • Actively work with Center of Expertise team to address market gaps from compensation perspective and support with provision of alternative reward tools• Enhancement of digital recruitment tools and reporting with support of People data and projects stream• Cooperation with state entities to support socially responsible and sustainability agenda Show less
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Acting Talent Acquisition Team Lead
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Jan 2022 - Nov 2022
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PASHA Insurance OJSC
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Azerbaijan
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Insurance
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300 - 400 Employee
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Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
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Apr 2020 - Dec 2021
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ABB
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Azerbaijan
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Banking
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700 & Above Employee
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Leading Specialist of Recruitment and Workforce Planning Division
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May 2018 - Apr 2020
- Responsible for attracting, qualifying, selecting and hiring professional and management candidates- Headhunted approximately 80+ employees for different departments (Risk Management, Internal Audit, Digital Innovations Lab, Economic Analysis, Operations, Financial Monitoring Service, Financial Management, Human Resources via Edu-active.com (with more than 17.000.000 + diverse users (8000.000 unique users (new+returning) over 239 countries)), personal networking channels and LinkedIn profile (with more than 23000 + diverse connections).- Drive closely the recruitment process and ensure candidate decisions are made in a timely manner according to processes and standards - Schedule interviews and phone screens - Work directly with candidates and hiring managers arranging interviews for visiting candidates - Update candidate records, job postings in recruiting systems and social media - Provide follow-up correspondence to candidates on recruiting status via phone and email - Track recruiting activities and providing weekly activity reporting - Coordinate the post-interview debrief meetings - Assist in the coordination of other recruiting activities and events as needed- Organize and participate in hiring events- Organize and attend job fairs and recruitment events- Foster long-term relationships with past applicants and potential candidates- Design job descriptions and interview questions that reflect each position’s requirements- Plan interview and selection procedures, including screening calls, assessments and in-person interviews Show less
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Recruitment Specialist
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Nov 2017 - May 2018
-Determining applicant requirements based on job description and job qualifications.-Sourcing and attracting applicants by preparing and placing job advertisements; using newsgroups and job sites.-Determining applicant qualifications by interviewing applicants; analyzing responses; comparing qualifications to job requirements.-Examining candidates’ qualifications in accordance with official job requirements-Conducting competency based interviews for internal transfers-Arranging management interviews by coordinating schedules.-Preparing recruitment reports on a weekly and monthly basis. Show less
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Loan Officer
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Sep 2015 - Nov 2017
- Evaluates loan applications and documentation by confirming credit worthiness.- Improves loan applications and documentation by informing applicant of additional requirements.- Rejects loans by explaining deficiencies to applicants.- Approves loans by issuing checks or forwarding applications to loan committee.- Completes loan contracts by explaining provisions to applicant; obtaining signatures and notarizations; collecting fees.- Helps customers by answering questions; responding to requests.- Maintains customer confidence by keeping loan information confidential.- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.- Accomplishes bank mission by completing related results as needed. Show less
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Edu-active LLC
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Azerbaijan
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Education Administration Programs
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Founder & Managing Director
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Apr 2013 - Apr 2020
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Muganbank OJSC
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Azerbaijan
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Banking
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100 - 200 Employee
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Bank Teller (Customer Services)
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Nov 2013 - Jun 2014
- Providing account services to customers by receiving deposits and loan payments; - Cashing checks; issuing savings withdrawals; recording night and mail deposits; selling - cashier's checks, traveler's checks, and series e bonds; answering questions in person or on telephone; - Recording transactions by logging cashier's checks, traveler's checks, and other special - services; preparing currency transaction reports; - Performing services for customers such as ordering bank cards and checks; - Explaining, advising and promoting bank products and services to customers Show less
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DreamArt Creative Agency
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Design Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Content Editor
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Mar 2013 - Sep 2013
-Writing blog posts and marketing copy to promote company products and services -Proofreading, re-structuring and editing articles by content writers -Updating website and social media pages with new content -Writing blog posts and marketing copy to promote company products and services -Proofreading, re-structuring and editing articles by content writers -Updating website and social media pages with new content
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Education
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Azerbaijan State University of Economics • UNEC
Bachelor's degree, Accounting and Finance (STG-Special Talents Groups) -
Charles University in Prague
Non-degree, Banking and Finance