Ekaterina Markova
@ekaterinamarkova
Senior Benefits Specialist at Avito who automated insurance reconciliation and cut employee benefits inquiries by 60%.
Russian FederationWhat I'm looking for
At Avito, I manage corporate benefits and insurance for employees and their families, from contracts and budgets to urgent medical cases and insurer disputes. I also launched cancer and critical illness insurance effective from day one for all employees.
I automated insured-list reconciliation across three insurance programs and redesigned the benefits Wiki, helping reduce employee support requests by 60%. I also launched a benefits news channel that grew to 3,000 subscribers in six months.
At Yandex, I managed benefits programs and led a knowledge-base update that reduced benefits-related inquiries by 15%. Earlier, as a Recruiter at SIBUR, I supported hiring for the AGHK project, and as an Economist-Accountant at Pension Fund of the Russian Federation, I handled budgeting, reporting, and payroll.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Benefits Specialist Senior
Avito
Oct 2024 - Present (2 years 1 month)
Managed corporate benefits for 12,000+ employees, including insurance programs, vendor management, and budgeting. Automated processes and improved employee communications, reducing support requests by 60%.
Recruiter
SIBUR
Apr 2024 - Oct 2024 (6 months)
Led recruitment for the AGHK project, reducing time-to-hire by 30% and improving offer acceptance rates by 15%. Coordinated relocations and medical examinations, and launched employer branding initiatives.
Benefits Specialist
Yandex
Mar 2023 - Apr 2024 (1 year 1 month)
Managed corporate benefits programs including VHI, meal plans, and wellness initiatives. Improved employee support satisfaction to 98% and reduced benefits administration costs by 10%.
Economist-Accountant
Pension Fund of the Russian Federation
Oct 2019 - Mar 2023 (3 years 5 months)
Managed budget planning and financial reporting, reducing operational expenses by 10%. Handled payroll for 1,300 employees and prepared financial reports.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Institute of International Economic Relations
Higher, International Economic
Completed higher education in International Economics, qualifying as an Economist.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Russian FederationAuthorized to work in
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