Laszlo Urban

HR Manager & OKR Specialist

Budapest, Budapest, Hungary

About

Experience

  • HR Manager & OKR Specialist at a.hartrodt (hungary) Kft
    Jul 2025 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo

    At a. hartrodt Hungary, I lead the local HR function while also supporting the business as an OKR Specialist. My role combines operational HR leadership with strategic people support, with a strong focus on building a performance-driven, people-centered organization. As HR Manager, I act as a trusted partner to managers and key stakeholders, ensuring that people priorities are aligned with business needs and day-to-day operations. Responsibility: Leading the local HR agenda across the full employee lifecycle Partnering with managers and key stakeholders on people-related decisions and team development Managing recruitment and selection processes in close cooperation with hiring managers Supporting workforce planning and hiring needs in line with business priorities Driving performance review processes and supporting managers in setting expectations and evaluating performance Coordinating talent review discussions and contributing to talent identification, development, and retention Supporting employee development through growth conversations and structured development planning Strengthening employee engagement, retention, and overall employee experience Collaborating with regional and cross-functional teams to align HR practices and support shared initiatives Supporting leadership development and contributing to a culture of accountability, collaboration, and growth Alongside my HR responsibilities, I also support the company’s OKR framework to improve strategic focus and execution. In this area, I focus on: Facilitating goal-setting discussions and OKR-related workshops Supporting leaders and teams in translating strategy into measurable objectives Monitoring progress and encouraging transparency, alignment, and accountability Contributing to the continuous improvement of performance-focused ways of working My overall goal is to connect people, structure, and business priorities in a way that creates clarity, engagement, and sustainable business performance.

  • Resources Manager at SwiconGroup
    Aug 2018 - Jul 2025 · 7 yrs

    My responsibilities are integrating new employees, organization development programs, as well as providing solutions in benefit management. Supporting line managers across the business on organizational structure and design, developing employee experience and supporting employer branding activities. My special added values are problem solving attitude, people oriented, good communication skills and create positive - healthy working environment. Collaborating with colleagues at different levels is primary responsibility. Main tasks: • Manage cyclical HR processes such as performance review, talent review, succession planning, in the meantime paying attention that HR policies are implemented well • Work closely with the HR Manager to support and encourage a high performing culture, handling the onboarding process • Striving to build a good and personal relationship with the Hiring Managers and stakeholders • Provide support in implementing annual HR plans and contribute to actions and projects related to the HR strategy • Work closely with the business to manage proper workforce planning and support recruitment organization to fulfil hiring needs

  • Senior IT Recruiter Team Leader at Petend Kft
    Jun 2017 - Jul 2018 · 1 yr 2 mos

    Petend Ltd. was established in 2008. Its main profile is recruitment of IT specialists, outsourcing, customized software development and distribution of ready-to-use applications. Our partners are dominant companies in Hungary at the field of information technology, but our connections go beyond our borders. We recruit qualified and experienced professionals to the European Commission’s institutes. Source, recruit & interview candidates on the IT sector by providing consultancy services for clients & candidates - Managing a team of 4 people (researcher, consultants) - Defining KPI’s, targets and strategies - Supporting the junior colleagues and mentoring them - Improving the recruitment and research process to achieve a more efficient performance - Providing recruitment services to the European Commission IT Division

  • IT Recruitment Specialist at SwiconGroup
    Jan 2016 - Jun 2017 · 1 yr 6 mos

    - Source, recruit & interview candidates on the IT sector by providing consultancy services for clients & candidates - Use and continuously seek for creative and innovative sourcing and networking techniques to identify and attract the best talents on the market - Refined CV Screening, assisting directly the client - Prepare candidates for meeting with the client - Evaluate and write assessment after the interviews - Maintain & manage information within company systems about candidates & clients - Administration - Give feedback to candidates

  • Recruiter & Researcher specialist at Salesjob.hu Kft.
    Jul 2014 - Jan 2016 · 1 yr 7 mos

    - Source, recruit & interview candidates on the Sales sector by providing consultancy services for clients & candidates - Use and continuously seek for creative and innovative sourcing and networking techniques to identify and attract the best talents on the market - Refined CV Screening, assisting directly the client - Prepare candidates for meeting with the client - Evaluate and write assessment after the interviews - Maintain & manage information within company systems about candidates & clients - Administration - Give feedback to candidates