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Minneapolis, MN, US

Monterrey, Nuevo León, MX

• Lead the Centers of Expertise (COEs) of Learning, Development, Leadership, Culture, Performance Management, and Internal Communication. Responsible for the strategic design, implementation, and evaluation of COE.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to design and implement solutions for performance management, learning, and culture. Coordinate teams to select effective strategies, methodologies, and technologies.
• Implement performance management systems and processes to align with business objectives, set clear expectations, provide regular feedback, and support career growth.
• Drive the design and implementation of a learning framework to enhance employee skills. Develop training content, support program launches, and improve program effectiveness through feedback. Build partnerships with.
• Provide individual coaching, lead one-on-one conversations, and supervise leadership programs like Mentoring and Coaching. Design and implement onboarding programs and development plans for executives.
• Facilitate and drive Performance and Talent management discussions.

Monterrey, Nuevo León, MX

• Partner with corporate business leaders of the corporate functions (Finance, HR and Strategy) to develop and execute HR strategies aligned with goals, business priorities, and culture.
• Partner on talent management to identify development needs, training opportunities, and build capabilities, aiming to create successful teams with strong succession plans that support the business goals.
• Lead change management efforts by guiding stakeholders through transitions, developing and executing communication plans, and monitoring impact to ensure successful adoption and effective outcomes.
• Partner with COEs on strategies and lead the implementation of all elements of the employee life cycle, collaborating with HR experts in talent development, performance management, succession plans, compensation, DEI.
• Provide guidance and coaching to leaders on employee relations matters, conduct investigations, and recommend corrective actions in disciplinary cases. Advise on proper record-keeping and documentation practices.
• Build and maintain strong teams through business partnerships, coaching, mentoring, and development plans, focusing on providing leaders with developmental guidance and feedback

Monterrey, NL, MX

• Head of the Talent Management Center of Expertise (COE). Accountable for designing and deploying end-to-end talent cycle processes such as talent review, succession planning, high-potential programs, mapping talent.
• Design a Talent segmentation strategy, succession pipeline and development strategy aligned with business needs.
• Implement a Talent mindset strategy for leaders, assessment, metrics, and action plan (6Bs, Boost, borrow, build, Bind, bounce, buy) to accelerate talent readiness, increase diversity, and retain top talent.
• Partner with DEI specialists to develop data analytics that provide actionable talent insights, informing strategic decisions and building diverse talent pipelines
• Provide expert guidance and consultation to HR partners and business leaders on talent-related decisions, including selection and organizational development initiatives.
• Led a Project to promote talent mobility between business units with cross-business and international short assignments, complemented by development and business objectives, such as transfer capabilities, and enhanced.

Monterrey, NL, MX

• Responsible for top executive leadership market Recruiting, internal pipeline, and succession planning strategy; supporting the organization's transformation into an integrated business unit retail multiformat platform.
• Enables mobility within the organization by developing talent and creating pipelines of talent.
• Lead recruitment efforts including conducting interviews to assist managers in the candidate selection process; Develop and implement recruitment and staffing strategies.
• Develop and validate selection tools (e.g., assessments) to ensure candidates meet job requirements and align with organizational culture
• Assess, diagnose, design, and execute high-potential (HiPo) and diverse talent development initiatives

Talleres, Nuevo León, MX

• Collaborate in designing and implementing the Human Resources Merge & Acquisition strategy for 3 new merged regional pharmacy companies.
• Develop, and drive strategic programs across the new business unit with a multi-functional team of experts, to shape employee culture and engagement and accelerate change initiatives.
• Implement enterprise talent processes with local HR heads, such as mapping talent, talent review, performance management and development solutions.
• Monitor the impact of change initiatives, leveraging feedback, and adjusting as needed to ensure successful outcomes.

Monterrey, NL, MX

• Design and operate Talent Management processes to be ready for business growth. (Talent Reviews, Succession Planning, Individual Development Plan for key talent, action plan for need of improvement employees)
• Leverage data and analytics from talent management programs, able to support decision making.
• Develop and implement Career development frameworks that bring clarity, transparency, and guidance for team members and leaders on how to grow.
• Execute talent management strategies and initiatives across the retail business unit.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Ba, Organizational Psychology