Jurgita Toleikė
About Jurgita Toleikė
Jurgita Toleikė is a seasoned HR professional currently on leave from her role as People Lead at Vinted, where she has significantly contributed to the company's growth and culture. She holds a Master's degree in Organizational Psychology from Vilniaus Universitetas and has previously worked in various HR roles at Avon, Philip Morris, and Swedbank.
Work at Vinted
Jurgita Toleikė has been a key member of Vinted since 2019, currently serving as People Lead, although she is on leave. During her tenure, she played a significant role in Vinted's evolution into Lithuania's first Unicorn company. Toleikė was instrumental in defining and capturing the company's culture, ensuring sustainable growth aligned with Vinted's values. She introduced Talent Acquisition and People Business Partnership initiatives, which contributed to the organization's development. Additionally, she led the People team through a period of rapid growth, expanding from approximately 150 to 500 associates.
Education and Expertise
Jurgita Toleikė holds a Master's degree in Organizational Psychology from Vilniaus Universitetas, which she completed from 2010 to 2012. Prior to this, she earned a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the same institution, studying from 2006 to 2010. Her educational background has equipped her with the skills necessary to excel in human resources and organizational development, particularly in the areas of culture management and leadership development.
Background
Before joining Vinted, Jurgita Toleikė accumulated extensive experience in human resources across various organizations. She worked at Avon as HR Manager for the Baltics and Finland from 2015 to 2019, and also held a short-term assignment in Bucharest, Romania, in 2018. Her earlier roles included positions at Philip Morris Baltic as a Recruitment Executive, Adform as an HR Partner, and Western Union as a Talent Acquisition Coordinator. She began her career as an HR Trainee at Swedbank.
Achievements
During her time at Vinted, Jurgita Toleikė has achieved significant milestones in human resources management. She executed the search and development of a new workplace for Vinted while maintaining high levels of employee engagement and satisfaction. Toleikė also built the foundation for culture-based performance management and leadership development, which has been crucial for the company's growth and alignment with its core values.