Experience

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  IBM

  • HR Business Development Consultant - Mergers & Acquisitions

    • Apr 2022 - Present

    Providing HR support for business transactions (acquisition, divestiture, outsourcing, repatriation).Integration of acquired companies' employees into IBM.

  • HR Leader, IBM Cloud

    • Sep 2015 - Apr 2022

    Supporting IBM Cloud (Softlayer Data Centers - International Locations) in different HR Projects and HR matters. Managing a team of 12 employees who provide Payroll/HR/Consultancy support for multiple locations in Asia Pacific, Europe and Americas (15 countries)

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  Microsoft

  • United States

  • HR Manager

    • Apr 2014 - May 2015
    • United States

    HR Senior consultant supporting and coaching employees, managers and key stakeholders in the Americas region (North America and Latin America). Full scope of HR services in line with business strategy. After acquisition by Microsoft, supporting activities related to integration of policies, process and benefits.

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  Nokia

  • Finland
  • Telecommunications
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Senior HR Consultant, Americas

    • Feb 2012 - Apr 2014

    Coached and supported employees, managers and key stakeholders in the Americas region. Full scope of HR services in line with business strategy. Identified opportunities for streamlining and improving HR processes. Supported activities related to integration of policies, process and benefits after Nokia acquisition. • Represented the Americas region in the harmonization of local and global policies, resulting in simplifying information for all employees as well as increasing efficiency• Executed the reduction in force for Americas region after Nokia’s acquisition• Expert in mobility and immigration queries and consultations• Conducted employee relations investigations and proposing corrective actions in order to avoid future cases• Coached and trained managers in the Americas region to implement performance improvement plan for employees rated below “target”

  • HR Manager | HR Business Partner

    • Aug 2011 - Feb 2012

    As HR Business Partner, coaching and supporting Latin America senior leaders, including VP of Sales. Full scope of HR services in line with business strategy. • Supported the transfer of Latin America headquarters from Miami to Sao Paulo• Launched kudos recognition program and facilitated the implementation of new performance management process in Latin America

  • HR Manager | HR Business Partner

    • Nov 2008 - Aug 2011

    A trusted advisor and coach for senior Latin America headquarter leaders and VP of Sales, in people management and entire employee life-cycle, including recruitment, compensation & benefits, recognition, development and talent management, succession planning, workforce management. Conducted satisfaction survey and engagement activities, as well as well-being programs. Partnered with finance on general people cost planning and headcount planning.Provided same support for Caribbean & Central America local sales unit. Reported to Mexico, managed three subordinates (Miami, Guatemala, Venezuela). Main achievements as HRBP - Latin America headquarter:• Facilitated talent management process and calibration for the whole Latin America region, generating visibility about key talents and critical resources• Supported sales team competence assessment with effective actions for minimizing competence gaps, including personal development plans and coaching, ensured people growth• Worked with climate survey results with significant improvements on open and trust communication between leaders and employees, while reinforcing Nokia culture and values• Led of headquarters office change from Miami to Sao Paulo 2010-2011Main achievements as HRBP - Caribbean and Central America Local Sales Unit:• Supported integration of this Local Sales Unit with resources located in three sites (Miami, Venezuela and Guatemala)• Developed a strong management team for the Local Sales Unit. Resourcing focused on job rotation of key talents and top performers and internal career opportunities • Leveraging the internal rate of employee satisfaction survey results by leading working groups, analyzing results and collecting / implementing proposed actions. Employee satisfaction and emotional engagement was increased to 93%• Led the project where Nokia was recognized as the best company to work in 2011 (1st place) in Caribbean and Central America – Top Companies, “El Economista” Magazine.

  • HR Service Delivery Manager Brazil&LTA

    • Jul 2002 - Oct 2008

    HR Service Delivery Manager, supported Brazil and Latin America in all HR process and HR solutions provided in Nokia. Project Manager for the region and member of Latin America HR management team. Reported to Finland, managed two subordinates (Argentina and Mexico).HR Communication’s responsibility, including monthly local newsletters to HR and managers in Latin America. Coordinated employee internal satisfaction survey for the region, included communication, promotion, reporting results and training. Coached HR team about all people process and solutions provided by the company – train-the-trainerTested and implemented new HR process and tools. • Implemented HR Data Center in Latin America (2007), improving HR metrics and data quality • Implemented SOX controls in Brazil: created HR SOX Catalog, managed testing in Brazil sites (2005/2007), ensured HR was in compliance with SOX requirements• Led SAP Upgrade and SAP Implementation – Latin America Countries - Chile; Peru; Colombia; Ecuador; Guatemala (2004), leveraging data accuracy

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  IBM

  • HR Analyst / System implementation

    • Mar 2001 - Jun 2002

    Project manager for new HR, employee and manager self-service and payroll system for IBM Brazil.Main accomplishments: implemented new HR system for 4,400 employees, included testing, training documentation, migration, auditing process (called ASCA). Intensive coaching and training to HR team in IBM Brazil.

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  Philips

  • HR Analyst

    • Jun 1989 - May 2000

    Managed payroll and personal administration (800 employees), provided support to employees and managers about HR topics, taxation, accounting activities and labor relations .Reported to Finance, managed four subordinates (HR Specialists).* Coordinated all Labor Claims in Philips do Brazil (Consumer Electronics Division) and Walita (Domestic Appliances Unit): 200 labor claims (1992 -1994), represented the company at court. * Project Member for “Perphil System”, aimed to develop a new HR system (HR and Payroll), included implementation activities, testing and training.* June 1999 to May 2000: . Danzas has acquired the logistics operations business from Philips.* Managed and implemented Payroll Outsourcing in 2000.