Manuela Figueiredo

HRBP | HR Head at Pandora

São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

About

Result-driven Senior HR Professional with over 15 years of experience leading Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, and People Data Management across prominent Fortune 500 and Luxury Retail companies (including PANDORA, Stryker, Coca-Cola, and Unilever). Expert in navigating complex matrix environments, aligning regional LATAM strategies with local operational needs, and driving organizational transformation. Proven track record in executing aggressive expansion plans, structural cost optimization, systems integration, and cultural transformation. Recognized for building resilient, high-performing HR teams and implementing robust governance, total rewards alignment, and talent retention frameworks in lean environments. Core Competencies: HR Business Partnering | Organizational Design | Budget & Cost Optimization | Talent Management & Succession Planning | Labor Law & Union Relations | People Analytics | Compensation & Benefits | Change Management.

Experience

  • Pandora (Full-time · 5 yrs 3 mos)
    • HR Head Brazil
      Aug 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 11 mos

    • Senior Human Resources Consultant
      Apr 2021 - Jul 2023 · 2 yrs 4 mos

  • Sr. Human Resources at Sem Parar
    Jan 2020 - Apr 2021 · 1 yr 4 mos

  • Sr. Human Resources - Interim at Teradata
    Feb 2019 - May 2019 · 4 mos

  • Stryker (Full-time · 3 yrs 2 mos)
    • Sr. HR Representative, Latin America
      Feb 2016 - Mar 2017 · 1 yr 2 mos

    • HR Representative, Brazil
      Feb 2014 - Jan 2016 · 2 yrs

  • HRBP Intern for IT & Info. Management at Unilever
    Jan 2013 - Dec 2013 · 1 yr

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