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Odonzaya Ayurzana is a seasoned HR professional with extensive experience in talent management, organizational development, and project planning. With a strong educational background in business and human resources, she has worked in various industries, including banking, mining, and technology. She is fluent in multiple languages and has a proven track record of delivering successful HR projects and initiatives. She has held senior leadership positions, including Head of Human Resources Management Department and Human Resources Business Partner, and has worked with global companies such as Rio Tinto and Khan Bank. Ayurzana has also taught as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at the University of Auckland Business School and has a PhD in Business, Education, and Career from the University of Auckland.

Credentials

  • Graduate Teaching Assistant
    University of Auckland - Business School
    Mar, 2023
    - Apr, 2026
  • MBTI Practitioner
    The Myers-Briggs Company, Asia Pacific
    Oct, 2013
    - Apr, 2026
  • Advanced Professional Manager
    Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
    Oct, 2004
    - Apr, 2026
  • Teaching in Higher Educational institutions
    National University of Mongolia
    Jul, 2003
    - Apr, 2026
  • Productivity Practitioner
    Asian Productivity Organization
    Jun, 2002
    - Apr, 2026

Experience

    • Graduate Teaching Assistant
      • Feb 2023 - Present
      • Auckland, New Zealand

      While conducting my doctoral level research (PhD) focusing on the Work-Study-Life balance of Mature learners, I work as a Teaching Assistant at the Business School.

    • Mongolia
    • Banking
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Human Resources Consultant
      • Jan 2023 - May 2023

      Partnered with HR & Learning teams, provided consultancy on developing functional competency framework as part of career framework, and drafted a strategic workforce planning policy.

    • Head, Human Resources Management Department
      • Jan 2022 - Dec 2022

      Under the exceptional Senior leadership commitment and involvement, I successfully rolled out the HR Business Partnering operating model and conducted HR teams restructuring with 3 main streams such as HRBP, HR AoEs and People services. Recruited and managed OJT of 3 HRBPs and conducted a comprehensive review and renewal of the career framework, which encompassed the job grading system, talent and succession management system.

    • Senior Human Resources Business Partner
      • Jun 2021 - Dec 2021

      Exposed to banking and finance service industry, gaining insights into the opportunities and challenges associated with managing nationwide 6,500 employees and reviewed its HR operating model in alignment with business short and mid-term strategies and objectives. Got approval to implement the new HR model and talent strategies.

    • United Kingdom
    • Mining
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Human Resources Business Partner
      • Jun 2018 - May 2021

      Played a pivotal role in establishing the HR function at the newly opened Rio Tinto Mongolia Country office, overseeing two critical functions: Corporate Relations and Business Support & IT Services (Mongolia Delivery Center) in Ulaanbaatar.

    • Principal advisor, Organization Effectiveness
      • Jun 2017 - Jun 2018

      Coordinated a Workforce Readiness project of OT underground copper mine Phase 2, conducting a gap analysis between forecasted workforce needs and the current available resources and skills.

    • Principal advisor, Human Resource Projects
      • Feb 2016 - Jun 2017

      Based on my diverse career portfolio, I worked 50% HR Business Partnering and 50% Business transformation project management roles. Partnered with global senior managers and local middle managers on org design & restructuring, workforce planning, performance and talent management for the assigned portfolio. Successfully managed business transformation projects in business support areas.

    • Talent Management Specialist
      • Oct 2012 - Jan 2016

      Successfully implemented the Rio Tinto Global Performance and Talent Management system at the local level which involved adopting policies and procedures of new performance and talent management practices, leveraging information technology in the processes, and delivering training to national leaders and HR generalists.

    • Project Coordinator - Workforce and Skill Readiness Projects
      • Oct 2011 - Sep 2012

      Took an exciting and promising role in the new international project. Coordinated local workforce and skill readiness projects under the Business Readiness team for the newly explored copper mine in Mongolia, managed by the global mining giant Rio Tinto.

    • Manager, HR Management & Learning Department
      • Nov 2010 - Oct 2011
      • Ulaanbaatar

      Upon completing my Master's level study in HR Development in the UK, I developed a passion for crafting employee engagement and organisation development strategies, with a full enthusiasm for group-level talent management interventions. Led a team of 4 HR & Learning specialists, reviewed and updated group HR policies related to talent acquisition, and revamped the employee performance management system, including the performance-based bonus scheme.

    • Mongolia
    • Telecommunications
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Manager, Quality Management Department
      • Jan 2008 - Sep 2009

      Promoted to a Managerial level role leading 4 Specialists, initiated & successfully implemented organisation development projects to foster collaboration across internal departments by influencing employees' mindsets and effectively managing quality at every stage of internal processes towards total customer satisfaction.

    • Service Quality Manager
      • Jan 2007 - Dec 2007

      Received interesting offer to apply my experience in process improvement through quality management in the telecommunications service sector. Reviewed quality assessment and customer feedback analysis system for services provided in sales shops and through the call center specifically focusing on telecommunications and mobile phone-related services.

  • MCS Holding
    • Ulaanbaatar
    • Project Manager - Information Technology Projects
      • Sep 2004 - Jan 2007
      • Ulaanbaatar

      After my 12 month-professional management training in Germany, I ventured into the technology business sector with a passion for IT project management appreciating my educational background in computer science. Coordinated a variety of IT projects (mostly software development), collaborating with cross-functional teams and engaging with a diverse array of internal and external customers and stakeholders.

  • Asian Productivity Organization
    • National Productivity and Development Center (NGO) based in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
    • Trainer - Productivity and Quality Management
      • Jul 1999 - Feb 2003
      • National Productivity and Development Center (NGO) based in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

      Gained valuable first-work experience in local and international NGOs and non-profit environments, where I had the opportunity to work in diverse cultural environment and learn from internationally recognized experts. Successfully coordinated local and international programs under the leadership of APO experts focusing on business process improvement through total quality management, kaizen and employee engagement projects.

Education

  • 2009 - 2010
    The University of Manchester
    Master of Science - MSc, Human Resources Development in International development
  • 1994 - 1999
    Mongolian University of Science and Technology (CS&MS)
    Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Information Technology Management
  • 2023 - 2026
    The University of Auckland
    Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Business, Education, Career

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