HR / Recruitment Officer
CIRAS Directorate of Administration and Finance (DAF)
Katarzyna Jelenska is a dynamic human resources leader with deep experience in talent development, recruitment strategy, and organizational culture design. In her capacity as HR & Recruitment Officer within the CIRAS Directorate of Administration and Finance (DAF), she is responsible for advancing CIRAS’s mission by attracting, developing, and retaining exceptional global talent across disciplines and programs.
Katarzyna brings a creative and strategic mindset to human resources, reflecting her background in international project leadership and interdisciplinary collaboration. She champions inclusive recruitment practices that align with CIRAS’s values of diversity, innovation, and social transformation, ensuring that all members of the CIRAS community are empowered to contribute meaningfully to research, education, and institutional impact.
In addition to her HR leadership, Katarzyna has demonstrated visionary capacity in her role directing the CIRAS Center for Arts, where she blended creative design, international project management, and strategic communication to foster intercultural dialogue, systemic change, and community engagement through artistic expression. Her ability to unify strategic thinking with human-centered engagement informs her approach to talent and organizational development at CIRAS.
Key Contributions and Expertise:
- Develops forward-looking recruitment frameworks that attract researchers, administrators, and practitioners capable of advancing CIRAS’s interdisciplinary agenda.
- Leads talent acquisition strategies that emphasize inclusivity, cultural intelligence, and mission alignment.
- Fosters professional development pathways that nurture leadership, creativity, and collaborative potential across the organization.
- Supports organizational culture initiatives that uphold CIRAS’s commitment to equity, wellbeing, and shared purpose.
Impact at CIRAS:
Katarzyna’s work in human resources exemplifies her belief in people as the foundation of institutional excellence. By cultivating a vibrant, diverse, and inspired workforce, she helps CIRAS strengthen its capacity to address global challenges and amplify the transformative potential of creative, scientific, and social research.
