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Queen Creek, Az, Us

Scottsdale, Arizona, Us

Scottsdale, Arizona, Us

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Us

I was responsible for developing talent acquisition strategies, HR programs, and policies supporting business goals while ensuring compliance across the USA, Canada, Latin America: Puerto Rico, Mexico, Colombia, Costa Rica, Brazil, Chile, and the Asia Pacific. I collaborated to execute HR projects, design HR policies, programs, and processes, including modeling analysis, budgeting, communication, change management, and establishing new programs. Apart from establishing Pre-Graduate and Associate Referral Programs as a critical tactic to build a talent pipeline, I oversaw employees' relations matters, ensuring legal compliance, establishing internal controls and periodic audits while serving as a coach to managers. I drafted and updated HR processes documentation consistently. Besides orchestrating program design, modeling analysis, budgeting, and implementing new programs, I utilized six sigma methodologies to introduce an Operational Dashboard to identify organization enhancements. I was instrumental in developing the team's organizational structure, including processes, metrics, and people’s development plans. I also administered the transformation into a new Applicant Tracking System of Records in three months. In addition to conducting Candidate Experience Training annually providing Behavioral Based Interviewing live and virtual ambassador, I drove financial optimizations in saving 20% of the allocated budget by evaluating data from previous years and creating a new strategy with a mix of new sources and platforms. I decentralized leadership structure, deploying stakeholder management skills, ahead of time, communication, and transparency. Additionally, I outperformed hiring forecasts in 1.5 to 2X, with optimal performance in total cycle time annually, while exceeding yearly Talent Pipelining goals up to 4X through tailored profile strategies.

Santa Clara, California, Us

I served as a consultant to Intel's business groups in full lifecycle recruiting services to find, attract, and hire the talent needed on a short and long-term basis. I also transformed business goals into sourcing procedures that met the business need and drove the creation of talent pipelines. Besides evaluating talent pools and the labor market to create hiring plans, including conducting Lead Generation, Research, and Sourcing of qualified candidates, I implemented regular learning to discover and exploit new candidate channels. I was instrumental in streamlining processes, better stakeholder synergies, significant candidate experience. Furthermore, I achieved 96% (total of 700 people) of resources successfully placed in 6 months in one outplacement project.

Santa Clara, California, Us

I directed Relocation Operations for LATAM, US, and Canada ex-pats and executive moves worldwide. Besides serving as a consultant to Staffing, HR, and operations management, I oversaw policies and ensured their appropriate application. I also orchestrated operations effectively to provide optimal team performance. Additionally, I was integral in training team members regarding individual development, communication, and relocation program delivery.

Santa Clara, California, Us

I was responsible for managing communications and delivery of relocation and temporary assignment programs for senior GAM Intel employees. Apart from serving as a consultant to Staffing, HR, Payroll, Tax, Accounts Payable, and operations management, I interpreted Corporate HR guidelines for resolving relocation related issues. I directed key relocation projects, including group moves, strategic moves. I also coached and provided cost containment programs and process implementation.

Armonk, New York, Ny, Us

 Acted as single point of contact for the employee/family, line organization, assigned Global Suppliers and third party provider involved during the entire relocation process. Administered policies to support relocation, immigration, compensation, and family support Expense Reports auditing and approval

Master'S Degree, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

Master'S Degree, Business/Corporate Communications

Licentiate Degree, Organizational Behavior Studies

Bachelor'S Degree, Industrial Engineering