Meet Mihaela, People & Culture

“Working at Hiab is a real experience for anyone seeking a challenging yet supportive path for career advancement. What I value most is the multicultural collaboration that defines our workplace. The exceptional support from colleagues and management fosters a strong team spirit, encouraging me to share my ideas and insights."

Based in Sofia, Bulgaria, Mihaela is a Senior People Services Specialist. Since joining Hiab in August 2019 as a Junior HR Specialist, she has consistently grown within the company, taking on increasing responsibility.

For Mihaela, the best part of her role is that every day brings new challenges. She balances technical expertise with interpersonal skills to ensure People & Culture operations run smoothly. A typical day involves managing complex transactions, resolving queries from stakeholders, and mentoring team members to help them develop their own skills.

Mihaela appreciates Hiab’s culture, which emphasises working together, innovation, and continuous improvement.

“Teams work closely to tackle challenges, with a strong emphasis on cross-functional cooperation. What I find particularly unique is the openness to new ideas—whether it is streamlining a process or introducing new technology, everyone's input is valued.”

Passionate about the future of People & Culture, Mihaela constantly seeks to expand her skill set and stay ahead of industry trends.

“Hiab has offered great development opportunities, from optimising payroll processes to participating in global mentorship programmes. Being part of a company that shares my values is a major source of inspiration. Seeing how my role contributes to our collective goals makes me excited about what is ahead.”