Inna Rytova

Nestlé S.A. is a Swiss multinational food and drink processing conglomerate corporation headquartered in Vevey, Vaud, Switzerland.

• Taking ownership of the full scope of L&D strategy aligned with business goals, designing and executing training roadmaps to foster a strong learning culture across the region.
• Delivering end-to-end support across the talent cycle — from onboarding to performance management, development, and succession planning through personalized PDPs.
• Partnering with key stakeholders to identify capability gaps and deliver targeted internal and external development solutions.
• Leading mandatory training programs and tracked compliance in global systems (iLearn), ensuring accurate documentation and reporting.
• Managing core talent initiatives: internship programs (Nestlé Needs Youth), leadership development (Future Leaders, Just KAMIn), mentoring frameworks, and team culture programs (Buddy, Team Climate Coach).
• Championing internal expertise sharing by activating knowledge ambassadors across functions.
• Measuring impact of development programs through clear KPIs and reporting.
• Ensuring HR compliance by aligning learning and talent processes with local labor laws and internal policies.
• Supporting employee engagement and team dynamics across departments, fostering a positive and collaborative environment.
• Leading performance management cycles, including reviews, feedback sessions, and development planning.
• Overseeing onboarding and offboarding processes, benefits administration, payroll coordination, and accurate tax reporting in alignment with local regulations.

Key Achievements:

• Built the Learning & Development function in Eurasia from the ground up, aligning it with regional business priorities.
• Designed and facilitated 5 original leadership development workshops aimed at strengthening core leadership competencies.
• Launched the Just KAMIn program across Eurasia with 20+ participants in commercial functions, applying a tailored, impact-focused learning approach.
• Delivered 5 cross-functional internal training sessions with Subject Matter Experts (Procurement, Legal, HR Admin, IT, Finance).

HypeFactory is a leader in global influencer marketing. The agency, headquartered in Cyprus, uses AI algorithms to create measurable marketing campaigns.

• Acted as a strategic HR partner to business leaders, aligning People Strategy with organizational goals and driving HR initiatives across regions.
• Ensured HR compliance by staying current with local labor laws and internal policies; oversaw payroll, tax reporting, and HR administration.
• Led performance management processes end-to-end: facilitated review cycles, development planning, and capability-building workshops.
• Supported employee lifecycle management, including onboarding, offboarding, benefits administration, and fostering positive employee relations across teams.
• Delivered full-cycle talent acquisition for Growth and Production Hubs, including hard-to-fill roles in Sales and Creative functions globally.
• Advised stakeholders on talent availability, internal mobility, and international hiring procedures.
• Collaborated with external recruitment partners and managed candidate pipelines through internal systems.

Key Achievements:

• Successfully ran performance review cycles and implemented capability-building sessions aligned with business needs.
• Hired 55 high-caliber and rare talents globally, with a 98% probation success rate.
• Built and launched an internal chatbot to streamline communication with top-tier candidates.

Nestlé S.A. is a Swiss multinational food and drink processing conglomerate corporation headquartered in Vevey, Vaud, Switzerland.

• Led end-to-end recruitment for hard-to-fill Digital, E-commerce, Marketing, and IT roles (up to 15 searches simultaneously).
• Sourced candidates via job platforms, social media, niche channels, using x-ray and boolean techniques.
• Conducted competency-based interviews and assessments (SHL, Predictive Index); ensured smooth pre-/onboarding experiences.
• Developed talent pipelining strategies aligned with business needs and succession planning.
• Drove internal Talent Marketplace and coordinated referral program activities to boost internal mobility and retention.
• Delivered external talent mapping and shared market insights with stakeholders to inform hiring decisions.
• Supported Marketing 3.0 initiatives, focusing on reskilling/upskilling efforts and employer branding.
• Partnered with recruitment agencies as needed in complex markets.
• Contributed to the 2022–2025 People Strategy and operational HR master plan.
• Led inclusive hiring initiatives, including programs for people with disabilities.
• Pre-launched the E-business Trainee Program as part of the digital talent strategy.
• Participated in Climate Coaching sessions to promote a positive and collaborative work environment.

Key Achievements:

• Hired 85+ new talents with 89% offer acceptance rate and 4.9/5 candidate experience rating.
• Developed training modules for Hiring Managers as part of the Line Manager College.
• Contributed to launching the new Employer Value Proposition model.
• Recognized as the top-performing HR team member in 2021 with "Exceeds Expectations" rating.

Interpublic Group is a global provider of marketing solutions specializing in digital marketing, media, public relations, and etc.

• Managed full-cycle recruitment across Digital, Marketing, and IT roles with up to 35 concurrent searches.
• Led internal recruitment and referral programs to accelerate hiring and promote internal mobility.
• Built and maintained talent mapping pipelines to proactively source in-demand candidates.
• Strengthened HR brand locally by actively promoting personal and corporate presence via social media and industry events.
• Led the re-launch of the EVP model as part of the Employer Branding strategy.
• Enhanced retention through internal Talent Marketplace and focused development of internal talent.
• Promoted employee engagement through inclusive D&I initiatives.
• Provided HR coaching and advisory to business stakeholders.
• Implemented successful telecommuting practices in response to the pandemic.

Key Achievements:

• Hired 160+ talents between 2019–2021.
• Developed and delivered two internal training programs: “5 Rules of Effective Recruitment” and “Golden Rules of Onboarding.”
• Designed and launched a refreshed EVP model on the local market.
• Recognized as the top-performing Recruitment Partner in the team.

United Confectioners is the leader of the confectionery market in Russia and the largest producer of sweets in Eastern Europe.

• Managed full-cycle recruitment across Russia, CIS, and European/Asian markets (incl. Spain, Portugal, Germany, France, Baltics, China), handling up to 25 simultaneous searches.
• Attracted high-caliber candidates through job platforms and social media.
• Conducted behavioral and competency-based interviews tailored to each role.
• Represented the company at career fairs and HR events to strengthen employer branding.
• Oversaw pre- and onboarding processes to ensure fast and smooth integration.
• Built strong partnerships with stakeholders and collaborated with external recruitment agencies.
• Designed organizational structures for new branches in Spain, China, and Germany.
• Established HR administrative workflows for Spain and China operations.
• Led evaluation and succession planning processes in the Spanish office.

Key Achievements:

• Recruited 750+ talents between 2013–2019.
• Successfully led HR setup for a new chocolate factory in Spain.
• Awarded “Best HR Talent” in 2018 for contributions to the Spanish expansion project.