São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
With over a decade of experience in the realm of Talent Acquisition, Employer Branding and Team Leadership, I have a strong background in both corporate and consulting roles across diverse local, regional (LATAM) and global structures. Proficiency in development and management of KPIs and SLAs to drive operational excellence. I am committed to the continuous improvement of HR initiatives, ensuring that they remain aligned with organizational goals. Success Factors User
Lead Talent Acquisition across Latin America, managing end-to-end recruitment strategies for senior, blue-collar, and white-collar roles. Partnering with senior stakeholders and business leaders to align hiring with strategic goals and workforce planning. Driving high-performance team development, strengthening employer branding, and embedding DE&I practices across all hiring processes. Operating in a multicultural, fast-paced environment, ensuring compliance across multiple countries while continuously enhancing recruitment processes and outcomes.
Leading the Talent Acquisition team for the LATAM region and spearheading integration during M&A, ensuring seamless transitions and alignment with company values and objectives. Overseeing the end-to-end delivery of talent acquisition services, optimizing allocation and monitoring for high-quality results / KPIs - also enhancing talent acquisition strategies with market-specific approaches to meet the unique demands of each country within LATAM. Championing AkzoNobel's Employer Branding strategy to enhance market presence and attract top talent in a competitive landscape. Cultivating strong relationships with key external suppliers and partners to leverage industry best practices for superior talent acquisition outcomes. Responsible for 16 Countries in LATAM: Brazil, Colombia, Argentina, Panama, Bolivia, Chile, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Aruba, Ecuador, El Salvador ,Uruguay, Curaçao, Peru and Costa Rica.
Strategic HR Leadership (South America): Oversaw HR for Corporate Functions in South America, including Procurement, HR, Finance, Treasury, Legal, Communication, GBS (briefily for Sales and Marketing as well) Talent Development and Retention: Designed targeted training programs, boosted employee satisfaction, and reduced turnover through motivational strategies. Employee Relations and Conflict Resolution: Acted as a mediator between management and employees, resolving disputes and fostering positive work relationships. Strategic Recruitment and Compensation: Aligned recruitment efforts with business needs and managed job classification and compensation. HR Advisory: Provided guidance to enhance management capabilities, including equal employment practices.
Acting Team Lead for South America Region Responsible for providing end to end recruitment support across multiple functions; Lead AkzoNobel's Employer Branding strategy; Build strong relationships with key external suppliers / partners; Monitor the operational delivery of the talent acquisition requirements within the South America region, including the allocation, monitoring and quality of workload in the team; Determined staffing needs and optimal recruitment plans by forecasting business levels. Increased success of talent acquisition strategies with development of market-specific approaches. Counseled business clients on appropriate employment practices and current market conditions.
Lead the creation and establishment of Talent Acquisition policies and procedures, aligning with organizational goals. Designed and implemented comprehensive Talent Acquisition strategies to attract and secure top-tier talent. Oversaw the end-to-end recruitment process for diverse roles, ensuring a seamless candidate experience. Developed and monitored key performance indicators, forms, and detailed reports to optimize recruitment effectiveness. Led Employer Branding and Employee Value Proposition (EVP) initiatives to enhance the organization’s market presence. Strategically managed the Talent Acquisition budget, ensuring cost-effective recruitment solutions. Cultivated partnerships and effectively managed third-party recruitment agencies to supplement hiring efforts.
Responsible for the Talent Acquisition Brazil processes for Pharmaceutical Clinical Research and Commercial departments, managing the recruiting process end-to-end, ensuring all KPIs, global standards and metrics; Contact with Hiring Managers and HR Business Partners to understand current and future demands; Recruitment and selection processes for LATAM and Global positions; Market research / salary and compensation studies; Intern Management; Lectures in colleges / career fairs to improve early talent engagement and company talent brand strategies; Taleo and WorkDay ATS (applicant tracking systems) user.
Managed full-cycle recruitment processes with a focus on healthcare, pharmaceutical, and clinical research positions. Maintained direct communication with national and international clients to align hiring strategies with their needs. Conducted psychological assessments to ensure the best fit for roles and organizational culture. Acted as a backup for the Team Manager, supporting leadership and decision-making responsibilities when needed.