Vanessa Noella Miguel

Senior HR / Lean Six Sigma / HR Transformation / Certified in: Swiss Federal HR, Career Counseling, Stress at Work Management, First Aid for Mental Health.

Lutry, Vaud, Switzerland

About

International Human Resources Profile with over 18 years of Professional Experience. I am lucky enough to having learned and acquired the following experience and skills throughout my professional journey: *Expert in Sourcing of Entry Level to Managerial and Executive Positions *Trainer and Certified Career Coach *Proven track record as a Change Management Agent. *Somewhat of a Hybrid or multitasker by combining HR, Operations and Entrepreneurship. Swiss / Brazilian and back since 2020: Yes, Certified in Swiss HR (Social Insurances and Labor Law) Further core competencies: *Talent Management, Performance Management, Organizational Management and Global Mobility *Total Rewards, *Labor Relations, Unions, Swiss Labor Law. - Currently HR Rep for Toblerone / Unia Relation. *Created and Implemented HR Programs as diverse as : Work Life Balance, Leadership Development, Recognition & Reward, Career Development, Career Coaching, General Training Programs. The future looks like: Integrated Lean Six Sigma. Currently leading the People Change Journey at Mondelez/Toblerone. Yes I am a Techie: SAP, People Soft, Workday, even created an App! Out of the Box: Experience working in factories, and distribution centers. White & Blue Collar. Rolled up my sleeves and went through an incredible life and professional adventure with my own business Chez Titi Tearoom and Boutique for 6 years. I was responsible for Operations, Human Resources, Marketing, Sales, Digital Media, Food and Beverages, Event Management, Comunications & Public Relations and of course Client Relationship to its full potential ~ a 24/7 job 😀

Experience

  • Mondelēz International (4 yrs 1 mo)
    • HR People Lead
      Jun 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 1 mo

      Leading HR and its People Lean Six Sigma Journey for Toblerone's Global Plant Member of the National HR Association Member of the HR Commission at Choco Suisse Part of the Swiss Leadership Team

    • HR People Lead Commercial CH
      Sep 2024 - Apr 2026 · 1 yr 8 mos

      Leading HR for the Swiss Commercial Team and its iconic brands Toblerone, Philadelphia, Milka, amongst others Combined Role - Commercial & Supply Chain HR Lead

    • HR People Lead Enabling Functions
      Dec 2024 - Sep 2025 · 10 mos

      Maternity Cover @ EU HQ (9 Months) Engagement & Employee Relations CH Insights & Analytics EU European Operating Model HR Champion

  • Head of Training And Development at IWG plc
    Nov 2020 - May 2022 · 1 yr 7 mos

    HR for the following brands: Regus, Spaces and Signature. Over 50 Locations only in Switzerland. Besides being the World’s largest workplace platform, IWG’s mission is to help people have a great day at work, by enabling them to work where when and how they want. spaces are designed for productivity and come with everything included: technology, reception service and f&b Member of HR Vaud

  • Co-Founder, Human Resources & Administration, Certified Tea Sommelier at Chez Titi Tearoom and Boutique Panama
    Jul 2014 - Jun 2020 · 6 yrs

    Panama's first TeaRoom! Combining Entrepreneurship with Hospitality Management. Sharing a vision of nutrition, health and wellbeing in one place - A Tea Room/Restaurant/Events. Directly responsible for: Human Resources, Sales, Marketing, Digital Media, Communications, Public Relations, Food and Beverages, Client Relations, In house Service & Delivery, Valet Parking. Managed 20 employees

  • Nestlé (Panama)
    • Senior Human Resources Business Partner
      Sep 2011 - Jun 2014 · 2 yrs 10 mos

      Serviced Headquarters and Distribution Center/ Lean Office HR

    • Regional Manager for Training and Organizational Development
      Jan 2010 - Feb 2012 · 2 yrs 2 mos

      Serviced 6 Countries (panama, guatemala, costa rica, honduras, el salvador, nicaragua) Lean Six Sigma Leadership Development Pillar Lead.

    • Senior Regional Recruitment Leader
      2008 - 2010 · 2 yrs

      Serviced 6 Countries (panama, nicaragua, costa rica, honduras, el salvador, guatemala)

  • Human Resources Business Partner at Nintendo
    Jan 2007 - Jan 2008 · 1 yr 1 mo