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Kadri-Ann Kobake

Kadri-Ann Kobake

Summary

Human Resources Manager with extensive experience in building high-performing teams through effective recruitment, training, and organizational development. Proven track record of collaborating with senior leadership to achieve performance goals, enhance hiring practices, and implement strategic talent acquisition and retention initiatives. Expertise in designing compensation structures, developing employee policies, and managing payroll and benefits. Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills drive successful HR initiatives and promote a positive workplace culture. Experience in iGaming, tech and financial industry.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Of Human Resources

Mooncascade
05.2022 - Current
  • Mooncascade is an award-winning advisory, design, and software development company with a global reach.
  • Developed and implemented human resources policies and procedures.
  • Led initiatives to foster positive employee relations, workforce engagement and inclusive work culture.
  • Served as a liaison between management and employees to resolve issues in a timely manner.
  • Designed and managed performance review process, provided feedback and made recommendations on employee development plans.
  • Developed employee orientation and training programs for new hires.
  • Oversaw recruitment, interviewing and hiring processes for new employees.
  • Monitored budgets related to HR operations including staffing costs, compensation packages.
  • Analyzed data from surveys to identify areas of improvement in the workplace experience.

Freelance Human Resources Consultant

ChangeHR OÜ
04.2018 - Current
  • Worked with companies like NoCry, Monese, EAS etc
  • Part of European HR Solution consultants

Head Of Human Resources

NabuMinds
05.2021 - 05.2022
  • Nabuminds specializes in providing CRM, Business Intelligence, Content Marketing, Data, and Graphic Design services for iGaming businesses.
  • Developed and implemented human resources policies and procedures.
  • Led initiatives to foster positive employee relations, workforce engagement and inclusive work culture.
  • Served as a liaison between management and employees to resolve issues in a timely manner.
  • Designed and managed performance review process, provided feedback and made recommendations on employee development plans.
  • Developed employee orientation and training programs for new hires.
  • Oversaw recruitment, interviewing and hiring processes for new employees.
  • Monitored budgets related to HR operations including staffing costs, compensation packages.
  • Analyzed data from surveys to identify areas of improvement in the workplace experience.

HR Manager

Creditstar Group AS
06.2017 - 03.2019
  • Setting up the HR Department and recruiting for IT, finance, marketing and administrative roles

HR Manager

Adcash
04.2015 - 12.2016
  • Promoted from HR Specialist to HR Manager.
  • Daily management of the HR Assistant and Recruiter, as well as day-to-day operational tasks.
  • Supporting 170 employees and 30 managers in work-related issues.
  • Implementation and management of the HRIS program.
  • Full cycle relocation management for non EU employees
  • Development of a performance management system.
  • Leading the onboarding process for new employees.
  • Labor law, conflict management, and payroll processing.

HR Associate Manager & IT Recruiter

glispa GmbH
Berlin Area
10.2014 - 04.2015
  • IT recruitment and headhunting for an online advertising company in Berlin, 120 employees
  • Additionally HR management tasks, management of trainee program and support to Senior HR Manager

International Freelance Recruiter

Start-up Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf Area
06.2014 - 11.2014

Project Manager

European Innovation Academy
11.2012 - 08.2013

Recruitment Consultant

Glasford International Estonia
09.2011 - 08.2012

Education

Master's degree - Industrial and Organizational Psychology

Tallinna Tehnikaülikool
01.2012

Bachelor's Degree - Psychology

Tallinn University
01.2011

Skills

  • Onboarding programs
  • Employee relations
  • Organizational culture
  • Leadership coaching
  • Organizational development
  • Employee engagement
  • Global HR experience
  • HR technology implementation
  • Performance appraisals

Languages

  • German, Limited Working
  • Russian, Limited Working
  • English, Full Professional
  • Estonian, Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Head Of Human Resources

Mooncascade
05.2022 - Current

Head Of Human Resources

NabuMinds
05.2021 - 05.2022

Freelance Human Resources Consultant

ChangeHR OÜ
04.2018 - Current

HR Manager

Creditstar Group AS
06.2017 - 03.2019

HR Manager

Adcash
04.2015 - 12.2016

HR Associate Manager & IT Recruiter

glispa GmbH
10.2014 - 04.2015

International Freelance Recruiter

Start-up Düsseldorf
06.2014 - 11.2014

Project Manager

European Innovation Academy
11.2012 - 08.2013

Recruitment Consultant

Glasford International Estonia
09.2011 - 08.2012

Master's degree - Industrial and Organizational Psychology

Tallinna Tehnikaülikool

Bachelor's Degree - Psychology

Tallinn University
Kadri-Ann Kobake