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Chapel Hill, Nc, Us

United States

In charge of HR operations, compensation, data & people analytics, payroll, hiring, talent management, global mobility, internal communications, facilities, and places, supporting efficient, compliant, and scalable practices across 14 countries (Americas, Europe and Asia).Streamlined HR Operations, reducing team headcount by 60% while improving the accuracy and assertiveness of payroll and other core HR functions.Implemented a predictive analytics-driven retention strategy, reducing undesired turnover by 6x through early identification and proactive mitigation of retention risks.Increased Tech recruiting output by nearly 4x, optimizing recruitment processes and improving alignment with business goals to meet rapid growth demands.

Partnering with scale-ups to develop talent management strategies connected to their business goals. Recent projects include fixing executive hiring to reduce cases of hiring mistakes, and coaching Talent Acquisition leaders to evolve their practices and keep up with company growth rates.

In charge of leading the recruiting strategy for this fast-growing EdTech, from designing and building the team to defining best practices and scaling hiring operations.

In March 2020, I became part of SumUp's Talent Reshuffle program (you can see more in the link below). As Senior Project Manager, I was in charge of several special initiatives in different areas.- SumUp Bank Operations. Ensuring that Operations is ready to support our bold SumUp Bank plans: studying the impact of acquisition plans on customer support, supply chain and customer onboarding; designing and coordinating the delivery of the action plan- Operations Intelligence. Leading the team in charge of all analytics and reporting for all Operations areas.- Operations Capacity. Focal point for the study of operational capacity to support our growth and multiproduct strategy - both team expansion and automation of processes.- Product Funding for Payments. Sourcing and partnering with retail and investment banks in search of funding for one of our financial products.

Transformed Talent Acquisition to support rapid expansion, introducing a standardized assessment process across regions that tripled the tech talent pipeline within a year and ensured a consistent, values-driven hiring process.Reduced time-to-hire by 40% by streamlining recruitment workflows, enabling faster team build-outs and supporting SumUp’s accelerated entry into new markets.Enhanced diversity hiring efforts, implementing targeted recruitment initiatives that increased representation across key roles, aligning talent acquisition with SumUp’s commitment to inclusivity and innovation.

Supported university recruiting, consistently meeting 100% of hiring targets for roles in consulting.Collaborated on the development and implementation of candidate assessment tools used across multiple regions, improving candidate fit and supporting a standardized, scalable approach to talent selection.Led initiatives to enhance diversity hiring across strategic roles, increasing representation of women and black professionals to 50% and 10% of all classes, and delivering the first program that targeted diverse schools and majors.

Responsible for leading the local team (2 people) of recruiters. Also in charge of originating new strategies to increase student and seasoned professionals enrollment based on Ford Employee Value Proposition (EVP), creating strong talent pipeline for the Company.• Development and implementation of employer brand positioning strategies based on Ford Employee Value Proposition (EVP), increasing student and seasoned professionals job applications and strengthening talent pipeline• Development and implementation of Campus Recruiting Program for Ford of Brazil• Development and implementation of social media strategies and digital recruitment plans• Developed and implemented Ford of Brazil Quality of Hire metric aiming to verify effectiveness of recruiting practices and generate insight and predictive analysis about successful new employee profiles and recruiters performance • Usage of applicant tracking system (IBM Kenexa Brassring) to maintain and track relationships with high potential candidates for future opportunities + implementation of SAP SuccessFactors in the region• Interface with Marketing, HR Business Partners, Internal Communications, Learning and Development, Shared Services Center, Personnel Department, Labor Medicine, Labor Relations, Public Relations and Legal in order to ensure alignment, effectiveness and efficiency of Recruiting processes and positive candidate experience• Responsible for full cycle recruiting efforts for candidates in Manufacturing, Product Development, Finance, Purchasing (commodities and programs), Logistics and Supply Chain, IT, Human Resources, Legal and Public Relations (interns and salaried personnel, including executive positions) - behavioral-based assessment.Technologies used: IBM Kenexa Brassring and SAP SuccessFactors (Recruiting Pack)

Camaçari E Região, Brasil

Camaçari E Região, Brasil

Hired as a temporary intern for 30 days. Contract extended to one year within 15 days of joining the company. Main accounts: ABInbev (factory and distribution center) and Kimberly-Clark (Greenfield project in Camaçari, Brazil).• Used traditional and creative sourcing techniques, including social media, to identify candidates. Developed cross-channel social media recruiting strategy on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter• Create job descriptions, position advertisements and postings, screen all resumes for qualifications and position requirements and manage all recruiting related information through our internal database. • Conduct effective pre-screening phone and in-person interviews for qualified candidates• Conducted behavioral based interviewing, consultation with clients over candidate's skills sets, and selection recommendations• Administration of psychological testing instruments in the industrial environment• Conduct reference and background checks for candidates• Attended Career Fairs and College Recruiting Events• Extended and finalized job offers• Maintained client’s training schedules and generated reports• Ensured effective communications and logistics for training administration

• Leader in United Nations Global Compact strategy development and implementation. 2008-2009 Communication on Progress (bi-annual report) successfully submitted and published in the program website. Work streams: Human Rights, Labor Rights, Environment and Anti-Corruption• Human Resources structure review. Formal implementation of Recruiting, Organizational Climate Management and Quality of Life at Work departments to bridge the gap between HR structure and business needs• Managed vendor contracts and relationships relating to recruitment process and ergonomics project to attend local regulations• Developed and implemented Pulse Survey and plan of action to address critical issues• Coordinated events such as Annual All Hands and external trainingsPositions previously held: Administrative Assistant and Sales Assistant.

Leader in United Nations Global Compact strategy development and implementation. 2008-2009 Communication on Progress (bi-annual report) successfully submitted and published in the program website. Work streams: Human Rights, Labor Rights, Environment and Anti-Corruption• Human Resources structure review. Formal implementation of Recruiting, Organizational Climate Management and Quality of Life at Work departments to bridge the gap between HR structure and business needs• Managed vendor contracts and relationships relating to recruitment process and ergonomics project to attend local regulations• Developed and implemented Pulse Survey and plan of action to address critical issues• Coordinated events such as Annual All Hands and external trainings

Certificate, Business Administration And Management, General, Gpa 3.6/4.0

Bootcamp, People Analytics

Bachelor'S Degree, Industrial Psychology

Associate'S Degree, Human Resources Management

Bachelor'S Degree, Psychology, Transferred