Rebeca Parra Mérida

People Lead Inchcape | HR Management | Corporate Communications | Talent Management | Talent Acquisition

United Kingdom

About

I am a Social Communicator from the Universidad Católica Andrés Bello in Venezuela, deeply convinced that strategic communication is one of the most powerful tools to achieve both personal and professional goals. With over 14 years of experience in companies in Venezuela and Chile, I have developed the ability to interpret the needs and expectations of diverse stakeholders, advising them on the efficient use of resources and supporting them in achieving their business objectives. My background in corporate communications has allowed me to expand into the Human Resources field, where I have confirmed that effective communication is key to an organization's DNA. Currently, I work as a partner to senior leaders, supporting their relationships with teams, developing leadership skills, and implementing HR programs focused on recruitment, organizational development, health and safety, benefits, training, and more, contributing to their success and the achievement of business objectives.

Experience

  • Group - Senior People Advisor at Inchcape plc
    Aug 2025 - Present · 1 yr

    Supporting Group functions in People matters, managing talent acquisition processes, and shaping and delivering strategic People priorities. Working with cross-functional teams to drive organisational change and provide expert advice that enables business success in a global environment.

  • Inchcape Américas (Full-time · 6 yrs 5 mos)
    • Regional Areas - People Business Partner
      Sep 2021 - Jul 2025 · 3 yrs 11 mos

      I act as a strategic partner for regional areas, providing advisory to Vice Presidents, Directors, and Senior Managers on organizational culture, structure, change processes, and talent development, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy.

    • Chile - People Business Partner
      May 2020 - Oct 2021 · 1 yr 6 mos

      During the pandemic, I supported key business areas such as Retail, Logistics, and Finance, ensuring operational continuity amid team uncertainty. I advised organizational leaders to achieve strategic goals, support employee development, and enhance the employee experience. Additionally, I contributed to the Communications and Change Management team for important project across the Americas, playing a key role in the organizational transformation.

    • Chile - Internal Communications Analyst
      Mar 2019 - May 2020 · 1 yr 3 mos

      I developed and implemented an internal communication strategy that effectively addressed diverse employee groups (back office, front office, workshops, etc.). I also supported the development of communication strategies, tackling cultural challenges such as the integration after M&A processes, the internal development campaign (local and international mobility), and initial communications at the start of the pandemic aimed at keeping teams calm and aligned. Additionally, I provided support for regional projects and communication campaigns for operations in Colombia, Peru, and Chile.

  • Agencia La Llave (Santiago, Región Metropolitana de Santiago, Chile · On-site)
    • Senior Communication Consultant
      Nov 2018 - Mar 2019 · 5 mos

      Note: Employment continuity, resulting from the separation of the agency Más Comunicación and confirmation of the agency La Llave. Design, management, and monitoring of communication projects for the agency's clients. Advising on brand positioning through an effective communication strategy. Defining communication campaigns that support the development of internal culture, aligned with business objectives. Development of proposals for tenders.

    • Communication Consultant
      Oct 2017 - Oct 2018 · 1 yr 1 mo

      Note: Employment continuity, resulting from the separation of the agency Más Comunicación and confirmation of the agency La Llave. I was responsible for drafting press releases and other press materials, as well as managing media relations with media . I handled accounts across various sectors, including retail, food, and finance, among others. Additionally, I developed content for internal communication channels, tracked and monitored news, prepared reports, and was in charge of building and updating media databases.

  • Communication Consultant at Agencia Más Comunicación
    Sep 2015 - Sep 2017 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    Drafting press releases. Coordinating publications and interviews with the media. Tracking and monitoring news. Preparing reports. Developing internal newsletters: conducting interviews with spokespersons and writing content. Building and updating media databases.

  • Conecta Comunicaciones (Caracas, Distrito Federal, Venezuela · On-site)
    • Lead Communication Consultant
      2014 - 2015 · 1 yr

      Design, implementation, and monitoring of internal and external communication plans for the agency's clients. Managing client relationships. Tracking objectives and other performance indicators of supervised staff. Handling administrative tasks such as billing, taxes, payments to suppliers, among others. Facilitating communication training courses such as spokesperson workshops, customer service, and more. Providing communication advisory in crisis situations.

    • Communications Consultant Coordinator
      2012 - 2014 · 2 yrs

      Development of strategic internal and/or external communication plans tailored to the clients' needs. Creation of communication platform proposals for tenders. Budget management and other administrative procedures. Supervision of the team. Coordination of the strategies and actions defined in each client's communication plan.

    • Senior Communications Consultant
      2011 - 2012 · 1 yr

      Responsible for executing communication strategies through the positioning of topics of interest for the company (clients) in the media.