Develop and implement HR strategies that support the organization's overall mission and vision within the veterinary sector.Partner with senior management to provide guidance on organizational development, workforce planning, and talent management initiatives.Lead the recruitment and selection process for key positions within the veterinary sector, ensuring the acquisition of top-tier talent that aligns with the organization's values and goals.Conduct regular assessments of the organization's HR policies and procedures, recommending and implementing improvements as necessary to ensure compliance and efficiency.Serve as a trusted advisor to employees and management on a wide range of HR-related issues, including performance management, employee relations, and conflict resolution.Collaborate with department managers to design and deliver comprehensive training and development programs that foster professional growth and enhance skill sets within the veterinary sector.Proactively identify opportunities for employee engagement and retention, leveraging innovative HR practices to create a positive and inclusive workplace culture.Stay current with industry trends and best practices in HR, incorporating relevant insights into the development of progressive HR initiatives that drive organizational success in the veterinary sector.

Spearhead the implementation of the People strategy action plan in close collaboration with the management team.Oversee the various People process cycles, including Annual Salary Review, KPIs, Performance Evaluation, and Talent Mapping.Act as a trusted partner prioritizing people-centric approaches, fostering positive experiences, and providing dedicated support to teams nationwide.Conceptualize and execute initiatives aimed at enhancing talent attraction and retention within the organization.Develop and execute comprehensive Onboarding plans to ensure seamless integration and engagement of new hires.Lead internal mobility initiatives based on individual career aspirations, fostering a culture of growth and development.Identify and address training and development needs through targeted programs and resources.Manage and optimize the People budget for the designated area, ensuring efficient resource allocation and cost-effectiveness.Contribute actively to projects within the People and Pet Care domain, leveraging expertise and insights to drive holistic organizational growth.

Report directly to the Personnel & Payroll Area Manager, evaluating and assessing existing payroll procedures, processes, and regulatory compliance.Support colleagues and cross-functional teams to ensure timely completion of tasks and objectives.Manage a team overseeing personnel administration and payroll for a workforce of over 7,000 employees, in accordance with company standards, and while achieving company goals and objectives.Responsible for ensuring that the team complies with legal requirements, ensuring full disclosure and compliance.

Admissions (preparation of employment contracts and registration)Mandatory legal communications validation; Organization of individual processes of each employee, maintenance of terms of employment contracts and professional categories, salary review; Management of time, vacations, absences, licenses and judicial discountsUpdating and maintaining the employee’s SAP HR registry;Inscription, update and exclusion of Health Insurance;

Training employees of the Sonae Group (all holdings) on the principles, methodologies and continuous improvement tools (Kaizen) for the construction and consolidation of skills. Promotion of a common culture aimed at reducing waste and focused on improving productivity and quality of services.

Admissions (preparation of employment contracts and registration)Mandatory legal communications validation; Organization of individual processes of each employee, maintenance of terms of employment contracts and professional categories, salary review; Management of time, vacations, absences, licenses and judicial discountsUpdating and maintaining the employee’s SAP HR registry;Inscription, update and exclusion of Health Insurance;

Recruitment and selection:Creation of job adverts, curricular screening, interviews, application and correction of psycho-technical tests and preparation of interview reports.Administrative tasks: Elaboration of employment contracts, payroll, mandatory legal communications, scheduling of medical admission exams, participation of work accidents, maintenance of the database of candidates and employee's, and general office tasks.