Christiana Gkini
About Christiana Gkini
Christiana Gkini serves as a People Operations Coordinator at Medallia, where she has worked since 2021. She has a background in human resources, with previous roles at GEODIS UK LTD, Callsign, and Inditex, and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration and a CIPD Level 5 Diploma in HR Management.
Work at Medallia
Christiana Gkini has been employed at Medallia as a People Operations Coordinator since 2021. In this role, she audits Workday data for accuracy and consistency and addresses any discrepancies in processes and data. Her responsibilities include managing post-offer transactions, which encompass background checks and compliance with global right to work/I-9 regulations. Additionally, she supports the employee lifecycle by processing requests related to employee data changes, transfers, promotions, terminations, and time off adjustments. She also initiates IT equipment and account provisioning for new hires and communicates welcome messages to them.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Before joining Medallia, Christiana Gkini worked at GEODIS UK LTD as a Human Resources Administrator from 2019 to 2020. She also held the position of People Operations Administrator at Callsign for five months in 2021. Earlier in her career, she served as a Human Resources Assistant at GEODIS UK LTD for five months in 2020. Her experience in these roles provided her with a solid foundation in various HR functions and employee operations.
Educational Background
Christiana Gkini studied at Cardiff Metropolitan University, where she earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) with a focus on Human Resources from 2013 to 2017. She furthered her education at ICS Learn, obtaining a CIPD Level 5 Diploma in HR Management between 2019 and 2021. This educational background has equipped her with the necessary knowledge and skills to excel in her current role in People Operations.
Experience in Retail and Customer Service
Prior to her roles in human resources, Christiana Gkini worked at Inditex as a Retail Sales Assistant from 2010 to 2016. This six-year experience in retail provided her with valuable customer service skills and an understanding of the retail environment, which complements her HR expertise.
Skills in HRIS and Data Management
Christiana Gkini has developed expertise in processing employee transactions within the HRIS system Workday. She ensures data accuracy and compliance, which is critical for effective human resource management. Her skills in auditing and managing HR data contribute to the overall efficiency of the People Operations team.