Baghir Akhundov Chartered

About Baghir Akhundov Chartered

I am Global People and Culture Leader, I bring comprehensive and strategic approach to driving business, financial and people needs - particularly during the time of transformation. My expertise lies in devising and implementing coherent HR strategies that resonate with the corporate vision while driving improvements in internal processes and my portfolio of strong HR Business Leader and COE experience.With extensive experience in leading virtual and diverse teams, I excel at managing complex global HR organizations.Key areas of expertise: 1. HR Business Partnering - collaborating with Executive Leaders to drive global HR strategies in alignment with business objectives2. Anti-crisis management - steering HR organizations through periods of transformation, change, and M & A3. Employee Value Proposition - enhancing organizational culture, core values, and diversity to build an inclusive and engaging workforce4. Leadership Coaching - unlocking leaders potential to maximize individual and organizational performance5. Future-Ready Capability Building - developing talent strategies to deliver a strong, sustainable pipeline for organizational successI am fluent in Azerbaijani, Russian, English with basic proficiency in German and Arabic.This combination of skills and experience positions me to deliver impactful results and foster a culture of transformation, inclusion, and growth

Experience

1. Global Enterprise Total Reward VP

   Baker Hughes

   Dec 2024 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   Leading Total Reward organization including Executive Compensation and Global Mobility

Education

• Baku State University

  Bachelor, International Relations

  2001 — 2005

• International Coaching Academy

  Coaching Accreditation, Executive and Business Coaching

  2017 — 2018

• Rice University

  Executive Education Program

• Nottingham Trend Univeristy

  Post-Graduate, People Management and Development

  2008 — 2010

• Khazar University

  MBA, Management

  2005 — 2008

• High School 23

  HIgh School Diploma

  1991 — 2001

Skills

• Program Management
• Interviews
• Project Planning
• Leadership Development
• Onboarding
• Oil & Gas
• People Management
• Employee Relations
• Interviewing
• Talent Acquisition
• Employee Engagement
• Policy
• Strategy
• Succession Planning
• Talent Management
• HR Consulting
• Personnel Management
• Deferred Compensation
• Change Management
• Training
• Teamwork
• Human Resources
• Employment Law
• Workforce Planning
• Performance Management
• HR Business Partnering
• Contract Management
• Budgets
• Hris
• HR Policies
• Coaching
• Leadership
• Management
• Assessment Center
• Graduate Recruitment
• Organizational Development
• Employer Branding
• Time Management
• Project Management
• Recruiting