Katya Chirkova
About Katya Chirkova
Katya Chirkova is a Talent Acquisition Partner for Western Europe at Avon, where she has worked since 2023. She has extensive experience in recruitment and HR roles across various regions and companies, including Avon, Kimberly-Clark, and MSD.
Current Role at Avon
Katya Chirkova currently serves as a Talent Acquisition Partner for Western Europe at Avon, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she is responsible for managing talent acquisition strategies and operations within the region. Her focus includes optimizing recruitment processes and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Previous Experience at Avon
Katya Chirkova has held multiple positions at Avon. She worked as a People Partner for Central Asia for five months in 2022 and as a People Partner for the Nordics for six months in the same year. Additionally, she served as an HR Business Partner for Commercial Marketing and Digital from 2019 to 2021, contributing to various HR initiatives during her tenure.
Experience at Kimberly-Clark
Katya Chirkova worked at Kimberly-Clark in various recruitment management roles. She served as the Recruitment Manager for Western Europe from 2015 to 2016 and for Eastern Europe from 2013 to 2014. Additionally, she held the position of Recruitment Manager for Central and Eastern Europe from 2014 to 2015, focusing on recruitment strategies and talent acquisition.
Education and Training Background
Katya Chirkova studied at Moscow State University of Civil Engineering (MSUCE). Her educational background has provided her with a foundation for her career in human resources and talent acquisition, allowing her to develop skills applicable to her various roles in the industry.
Global Project Leadership
In her current and previous roles, Katya Chirkova has led global projects aimed at optimizing Talent Acquisition operations. She focuses on the full utilization of Workday and manages global budgets, workload distribution, and supplier relationships. Her efforts include equipping recruiters with necessary tools and delivering training to enhance workflow management across the global Talent Acquisition function.