
Pavel Rulev
Public Relations Specialist

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About me
Manager, People & Culture at IKON TYRES
Education

London School of Public Relations (LSPR)
2006 - 2006Course: An Integrated Approach to Public Relations

Fachhochschule Magdeburg
1999 - 2000Fachbereich FachkommunikationOne-year student exchange program between Moscow State Linguistic University and Fachhochschule Magdeburg
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Московский Государственный Лингвистический Университет (МГЛУ) / Moscow State Linguistic University
1996 - 2002MA Interpreter and Specialist in Intercultural Communications (Enlgish, German)
Государственный Университет - Высшая Школа Экономики / State University — Higher School of Economics
2007 - 2009MBA Political and Business CommunicationsDiploma project: “Outsourcing as World Best Practice: Trends and Benefits in the World Financial Crisis, Image of Russia as Potential Outsourcer”
Experience

MiG Russian Aircraft Corporation
Jun 2002 - Jun 2004Public Relations SpecialistPrepare presentation/advertising materials (printed and video versions) about corporation and its products Communication with mass media (Russian and foreign) on subjects related to company’s activities: arrange special events for mass media (press conferences, site-visits), process mass media requests, prepare answers, comments, interviews, press-releases and other information materialsProvide for company’s participation in conferences, exhibitions, air shows and other mass events to attract attention of key audiencesProvide information for corporate siteCommunicate with external Russian organizations on issues related to sponsorship and charityParticipate in planning and budgeting activities of the DepartmentAssist in development of internal corporate materialsOrganize internal events aimed at increasing company’s internal image Provide communication with company’s foreign representative officesParticipate in development and roll-out of corporate culture and style (corporate identity)Provide for consistency with corporate standards, visual standards and company’s business protocol Show less

Accenture
Jan 2004 - May 2005Head of Interpreters' Group / Communications ManagerManage translators/interpreters’ group (10 people)Develop and coordinate end-to-end translation process on the projectInterview candidates for translator/interpreter position for Moscow and regional officesDevelop procedure for ordering translation/interpreting services and translator’s job descriptionAssist in arranging regional project road-shows, ‘town-hall’ meetingsDesign and manage contents of monthly project digestDevelop and manage contents of project intranet site

TNK-BP
May 2005 - Jul 2012Head of Corporate CommunicationsTNK-BP Businesservice (shared services center for TNK-BP Group)Develop and execute communications strategy in line with corporate goals and objectives Drive tactical delivery by communications team to strengthen visibility, reputation and recognition of TNK-BP Businesservice as Shared Services Center #1 in RussiaManage communications team Manage implementation of integrated communications program through broad range of public relations activities to increase awareness and enhance the organization's reputation and credibilityDevelop metrics to measure success and outcomes through communications audit (customer and employee satisfaction surveys), plan and implement follow-up actionsEnsure and control consistency with TNK-BP corporate visual standards, communication policies and proceduresProvide strategic guidance to regional branches; monitor and assist in execution of communications plan in the regionsBuild, maintain and foster relationships with external stakeholders and partnersCommunicate with professional community (non-profit institutions, NGOs, key partner organizations) and collaborate with peers both in Russia and abroad to exchange opinions, world best practices and market trends via roundtable discussions, expert panels, conferences, site visits etc. Establish TNK-BP Businesservice as the industry expert in Russia and Ukraine. Manage internal communications for 1700+ employees in Russia & Ukraine in collaboration with HR Dept to enhance employee engagement, awareness, loyalty, motivation and performance through leverage of various communication channels aimed at establishing TNK-BP Businesservice as ‘Top Work Place’ Develop and manage web- and social media communicationsLiaise with agency partners to provide assistance in various communications activitiesParticipate in major projects implemented both internally and externally with the parent company: Saratov Transactional Center, TNK-BP Businesservice-Ukraine, Group Financial Template Project. Show less

OBI
Jul 2012 - Sept 2016Head of People Communications, Employee Engagement and Employer Branding• Manage people communications’ team to provide high level of awareness, engagement, and loyalty • Provide efficient top-down, bottom-up and horizontal communications • Maintain and strengthen employer brand• As a culture guardian, promote corporate culture, support company’s vision, mission, and values, foster a culture of belonging• Develop, introduce, and maintain new communication channels and tools like corporate portal, TV, corporate magazine mobile application, gamification• Manage and implement a large-scale Employee Engagement project (based on AON Hewitt methodology) throughout the year, integrate engagement in corporate culture, convert engagement into business results• Craft human-centered solutions that reduce attrition, improve efficiency, and increase sense of belonging and overall positive employee experienceKey achievements: • Employee engagement increase from 67% in 2011 to 91% in 2015. OBI Russia is the first retailer in engagement survey history in Russia to get into top-10 best employers for three years running and remain Best Employer in Retail. We got visible business results that can be calculated in rubles• ‘Best Employer in DIY 2013 & 2014’ received at Retailer Summit Russia and CIS 2013 & 2014• People attrition decrease project from 55% in 2012 to 36% in 2014 and increase staff loyalty (1st Prize HR Brand Award by HeadHunter, nomination ‘Capital City’) • HRBrand 2014 award for the ‘Winning Mentality’ project and implementation of corporate TV• HRBrand 2015 award for the ‘RetMan’ corporate e-learning game project • ‘Silver Threads-2014 and 2015’ corporate media national contest in nomination ‘Best digital-media: innovative solutions in corporate media communications’ for a mobile application to OBI LIFE corporate magazine and in nomination ‘Best corporate TV’ for implementation of corporate TV in OBI Russia • PROBA IPRA Golden World Awards 2015 in nomination ‘Corporate Media of the Year’ for OBI LIFE corporate magazine Show less

Gazprom Neft
Oct 2016 - Jun 2019Employer Branding Manager• Define and implement employer brand strategy and its alignment with the company’s brand, HR, and marketing strategies• Provide for an efficient employer brand management process and key KPIs achievement• Carry out internal and external employer brand perception surveys by key audiences, analyze benchmarking data and work out improvement plans to become a top-employer for the team• Build the company’s EVP in the greater system of corporate culture (vision, mission, values), HR management system, and internal and external communications based on candidate/employee perception and lifecycle; define gaps and improvement actions• Define guidelines for employer brand communication through internal and external channels, develop and manage employer brandbook• Define the employer brand KPIs, measure EVP Index and employer brand perception by key audiences• Educate ‘employer brand ambassadors’ and include them in the process of employer brand management • Implement EVP and employer branding initiatives in HR management processes (attraction, recruitment, onboarding, T&D, C&B, performance management, retention, motivation, engagement)• Manage graduate recruitment and all graduate activities with universities and colleges• Improve employer brand attraction and recruitment activities (channels) for key target audiences• Took part in corporate culture transformation project to introduce new mission, vision, values and leadership modelKey awards:• Universum ‘Top-5 employer brands in Russia’ in 2016, 2017 and 2018• Randstad Award ‘Best Employer in Russia’ 2017 and 2018• Randstad Award ‘Best Employer for the youngsters aged 18-24’ in 2016 for specific graduate recruitment programs• HeadHunter Top-5 employer brands in Russia in 2016, 2017 and 2018 Show less

Nokian Tyres plc
Jun 2019 - Jul 2023Manage People&Culture Team responsible for the following areas in the end-to-end employee experience:- Employer Branding, Talent Acquisition and On-boarding- Compensations and Benefits- Performance Management- Learning and Development, Knowledge Management- Talent Development and Talent Management- Corporate Culture and Employee Engagement- Employee Communications and Corporate Events- Change Management- Inventiveness Activity
People and Culture Manager
Sept 2020 - Jul 2023Organizational and Employee Development, Internal Communications Manager
Aug 2019 - Sept 2020Organizational Development, Employer Brand Promotion and Talents Manager
Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

IKON TYRES
Apr 2023 - nowPeople and Culture Manager at IKON TYRESPeople & Culture Manager of IKON TYRES, former Nokian Tyres Russia, which became part of Tatneft Group and part of Tyre Business Division of PJSC Tatneft.Manage People & Culture Team responsible for the following areas in the end-to-end employee experience:• Employer Branding, Talent Acquisition and On-boarding• Rewarding, Compensation and Benefits• Performance Management• Learning and Development, Knowledge Management• Talent Development and Talent Management• Corporate Culture and Employee Engagement• Employee Communications and Corporate Events• Change Management• Inventiveness Activity Show less
Licenses & Certifications
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Understanding economic policymaking
CourseraJun 2014 
World Class Recruitment Marketing
Employer Branding AcademyJul 2017
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Pavel RulevHR Brand. 1st prize. Nomination 'Federation' Headhunter (hh.ru) Feb 2016 OBI Russia was awarded 1st prize in nomination 'Federation' for RetMan project. RetMan (retail manager) is an online internal corporate game, in which you act as a store manager, and during two game years have to show maximal profit. The game is aimed at developing of a number of skills and is quite close to real life.
- Awarded to Pavel Rulev2015 Russia Best Employer (World Certification) AON Hewitt Nov 2015 OBI Russia was certified as 2015 Russia Best Employer by AON Hewitt based on our 91% engagement score plus a number of other indicators. We're landed in top-10 Russia best employers and remain the best employer in retail.
- Awarded to Pavel RulevPROBA-IPRA Golden World Award 2015. Finalist in nomination 'Corporate media of the year' IPRA, SPN Communications Sep 2015 OBI LIFE corporate magazine became finalist of this prestigious award.
- Awarded to Pavel Rulev‘Silver Threads-2015’ corporate TV national contest. Winner in nomination ‘Best corporate TV’ Silver Threads Award, silverniti.ru May 2015 We won 1st place in nomination 'Best corporate TV' for successful implementation of corporate TV in OBI Russia.
- Awarded to Pavel RulevFinalist of HR Brand award in nomination 'Federation' for 'Winning Mentality' project Headhunter (hh.ru) Feb 2015 Our 'Winning Mentality' project was selected as finalist of nomination 'Federation' as it showed excellent measurable business results in all initiatives that were included in it.
- Awarded to Pavel Rulev'Silver Threads' National Contest of Corporate Media. 1st place in nomination 'Best digital-media: innovative solutions in corporate communications' Silver Threads (silverniti.ru) Dec 2014 We got 1st place in nomination 'Best digital-media' for OLIFE application of our OBI LIFE corporate magazine. The application is available for both Android and iOS and is fully interactive implying the latest technologies, which turn each issue of a corporate magazine into a real interactive edition.
- Awarded to Pavel RulevRussia Best Employer 2014 (3rd place) and Best Employer in Retail (1st place) AON Hewitt Nov 2014 In 2014 we again got into top-10 Russia best employers for the second year running, however, this year we got 3rd place (+5 positions since 2013), but still remained Best employer in retail according to AON Hewitt
- Awarded to Pavel RulevHR Team of the Year 2014 Crystal Pyramid Award (www.hraward.ru) XV Summit of HR Directors, hrsummit.ru and hraward.ru Sep 2014 OBI Russia HR Team was awarded as HR Team of the Year and got 1st place in this nomination.
- Awarded to Pavel RulevRetail Grand Prix 2014. Winner in nomination 'Employer of the Year in DIY' Retail Business Russia and CIS 2014, BBCG, ACORT (association of retailers) Sep 2014 We we awarded winner in nomination 'Employer of the Year in DIY' based on online voting of potential candidates and current employees.
- Awarded to Pavel RulevBest Employers Study 2013, Central and Eastern Europe, 5th place, Large size companies AON Hewitt Mar 2014 OBI Russia's first international award as Best Employer in Central and Eastern Europe (5th place) according to AON Hewitt.
- Awarded to Pavel RulevHR Brand Award, 1st prize in nomination ‘Capital City’ for Decreasing Staff Fluctuation Project HR Brand, hh.ru Feb 2014 We got 1st place in nomination 'Capital City' for our Decreasing Staff Fluctuation Project, in which Internal Communications took part together with the rest of OBI Russia HR Dept. Team.
- Awarded to Pavel Rulev2013 Russia Best Employer (8th place) and Best Employer in Retail (1st place) AON Hewitt Nov 2013 This was for the first time when OBI Russia got into top-10 Russia Best Employers and took the 1st place as Russia Best Employer in Retail according to AON Hewitt.
- Awarded to Pavel RulevRetail Grand Prix 2013. Winner in nomination 'Employer of the Year in DIY' Retail Business Russia and CIS 2013, BBCG, ACORT (association of retailers) Sep 2013 OBI Russia was awarded as Employer of the Year in DIY based on online survey and voting of potential candidates and current employees.
Languages
- ruRussian
- enEnglish
- geGerman
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