Hi, I’m Irina Vasileva, a Junior Project Manager based in Bilbao with 1 year in project department administration and 15 years in HR management across IT, pharma, FMCG, engineering, and oil & gas. I excel at coordinating cross-functional teams, optimizing workflows, and delivering accurate documentation and reports. I am fluent in English and Spanish, and I am proficient with digital project tools and HRIS systems. I enjoy turning data into actionable insights to support planning, execution, and continuous improvement in dynamic project environments. I am eager to leverage my operational and analytical experience to contribute to project planning, execution, and continuous improvement initiatives in dynamic project settings, while continuing to grow my skills in stakeholder management and process optimization.

Irina Vasileva

Hi, I’m Irina Vasileva, a Junior Project Manager based in Bilbao with 1 year in project department administration and 15 years in HR management across IT, pharma, FMCG, engineering, and oil & gas. I excel at coordinating cross-functional teams, optimizing workflows, and delivering accurate documentation and reports. I am fluent in English and Spanish, and I am proficient with digital project tools and HRIS systems. I enjoy turning data into actionable insights to support planning, execution, and continuous improvement in dynamic project environments. I am eager to leverage my operational and analytical experience to contribute to project planning, execution, and continuous improvement initiatives in dynamic project settings, while continuing to grow my skills in stakeholder management and process optimization.

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Hi, I’m Irina Vasileva, a Junior Project Manager based in Bilbao with 1 year in project department administration and 15 years in HR management across IT, pharma, FMCG, engineering, and oil & gas. I excel at coordinating cross-functional teams, optimizing workflows, and delivering accurate documentation and reports. I am fluent in English and Spanish, and I am proficient with digital project tools and HRIS systems. I enjoy turning data into actionable insights to support planning, execution, and continuous improvement in dynamic project environments.

I am eager to leverage my operational and analytical experience to contribute to project planning, execution, and continuous improvement initiatives in dynamic project settings, while continuing to grow my skills in stakeholder management and process optimization.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
English
Advanced
Russian
Fluent
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Project Department Administrator (Contracted Researcher - administrative services) at Telematics Engineering and Research Group, Basque Country University (UPV/EHU)
November 1, 2024 - Present
Managed, organized, and archived project, internal, and accounting documentation; prepared reports and department documentation; maintained and monitored databases; coordinated communication between suppliers, partners, and internal departments to facilitate smooth project execution and information flow.
HR Specialist at GEA
February 1, 2022 - April 1, 2022
Coordinated end-to-end recruitment processes; implemented and administered Workday; ensured HR data accuracy and generated analytical reports; contributed to cross-functional projects on workflow optimization and system integration.
HR Coordinator at PRA Health Sciences (ICON)
November 1, 2019 - February 1, 2022
Managed onboarding, induction, transfers, benefits, and HR policy adherence; supported global HR systems (GHR, Workday) across core modules and participated in international HR projects to implement process improvements.
Senior specialist of the Department of personnel administration at TMF Group
January 1, 2019 - August 1, 2019
Provided HR and payroll record-keeping services for major corporate clients; supported automation initiatives and supervised junior specialists to ensure accuracy and timely delivery; managed migration-related processes for foreign employees.
Senior specialist of the Department of personnel administration at NewTech Services
February 1, 2018 - August 1, 2018
Managed full lifecycle recruitment; provided employee consultation on HR-related issues; maintained HR and payroll records and conducted audits for labour compliance.
HRS Core HR specialist at Unilever Rus
May 1, 2016 - October 1, 2017
Supported core HR processes in a major FMCG employer; contributed to HR policy implementation and data integrity across HRIS modules.
HR Administration specialist for foreign companies at Acsour
July 1, 2014 - October 1, 2015
Provided HR administration for foreign clients (Accenture, Topsoe and others); supported internal HR processes and documentation, and assisted in process improvements.
Human Resources specialist at Cortefiel (Spanish fashion retailer office in Moscow)
January 1, 2014 - July 1, 2014
Handled HR activities for Moscow office, including recruitment, onboarding, and policy administration; ensured compliance with local regulations.
HR Administration specialist at Boehringer Ingelheim
May 1, 2012 - October 1, 2013
Provided HR and payroll record-keeping and supported HR processes for a global pharmaceutical company; contributed to documentation accuracy and compliance.
Human Resources specialist at IBM Eastern Europe/Asia
October 1, 2010 - May 1, 2012
Managed HR processes for a multinational IT company; supported cross-functional HR activities and data integrity across HRIS.
HR Administration specialist for foreign companies at Intercomp
October 1, 2008 - October 1, 2010
Provided HR administration for foreign clients (Clarins, Nike, Credit Suisse, American Airlines, BIC); supported payroll and compliance documentation.

Education

Master in Project Management at Bilbao School of Engineering, University of the Basque Country
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Simultaneous translation and intercultural communication at Saint Petersburg State University
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Master International for Teachers of Spanish Language and Culture at Pontifical University of Salamanca and FIDESCU
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
HR Management Course at Education and Methodology Centre Aspect (Russia)
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007
Management in Library and Bibliography at Chuvash State Institute of Culture and the Arts (Russia)
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2005

Qualifications

HR Management Course
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Professional Services, Energy & Utilities, Manufacturing, Education, Transportation & Logistics