Manuela Vélez
CDMX
Summary
Attentive and goal-focused brings successful approach to cultivating complex best practices to meet organizational and regulatory expectations. Detail-oriented focus on achieving expected outcomes. Enthusiastic hard worker with expertise in cultivating lucrative client relationships and implementing better processes and procedures.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
People Consultant
OlaClick
Perú
02.2023 - Current
- Developed, implemented and monitored human resources policies, procedures and programs.
- Provided advice on employee relations issues such as grievances, disciplinary actions, terminations and performance management.
- Conducted job analysis to determine job requirements and duties.
- Advised managers on organizational design structure, job descriptions and classification systems.
- Researched best practices in human resources management and consulted with business leaders to develop HR strategies to support their objectives.
- Facilitated onboarding processes for new hires including orientation sessions and administering benefits packages.
- Identified areas of improvement in existing HR processes and developed recommendations for change initiatives.
- Collaborated with senior leadership teams on succession planning efforts to identify key talent within the organization.
- Organized events such as teambuilding activities or office celebrations to foster positive morale among staff members.
- Cultivated relationships with external vendors providing services such as background checks or payroll processing.
- Worked with HR department to devise and update policies as needed for corporate accountability and workplace health.
- Utilized global HR frameworks to drive core HR processes, projects and initiatives within region.
- Analyzed current organizational culture to develop systemic and scalable counter measures for sustainable change.
- Scheduled or conducted new employee orientations.
- Interpreted and explained human resources policies, procedures or regulations.
Recruitment Consultant
Cluvi
Ciudad De México
05.2022 - 07.2024
- Sourced and screened potential candidates for open positions.
- Reviewed resumes, conducted phone screens, and managed candidate pipelines.
- Developed job descriptions and postings to attract qualified applicants.
- Conducted in-depth interviews with top candidates to assess skills and fit.
- Negotiated salaries and other employment terms with successful applicants.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to understand position requirements.
Recruitment Consultant
Grow
Ciudad De México
05.2024 - 05.2024
- Sourced and screened potential candidates for open positions.
- Reviewed resumes, conducted phone screens, and managed candidate pipelines.
- Developed job descriptions and postings to attract qualified applicants.
- Conducted in-depth interviews with top candidates to assess skills and fit.
- Negotiated salaries and other employment terms with successful applicants.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to understand position requirements.
- Referred suitable candidates to relevant departments for additional assessment.
- Provided feedback to unsuccessful applicants on the status of their applications.
Recruitment Consultant
Trendsetera
Ciudad De México
03.2024 - 04.2024
- Sourced and screened potential candidates for open positions.
- Reviewed resumes, conducted phone screens, and managed candidate pipelines.
- Developed job descriptions and postings to attract qualified applicants.
- Conducted in-depth interviews with top candidates to assess skills and fit.
- Negotiated salaries and other employment terms with successful applicants.
- Provided feedback to unsuccessful applicants on the status of their applications.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to understand position requirements.
- Coordinated background checks on successful candidates prior to offer acceptance.
Recruitment Consultant
Destacame
Ciudad De México
03.2023 - 04.2024
- Advised management on organizing, preparing or implementing recruiting or retention programs.
- Compiled reports highlighting candidate pipeline and hiring information.
- Measured effectiveness of recruitment initiatives by meeting with managers.
- Coordinated with hiring managers and departmental leaders to determine hiring needs and priorities.
- Attracted qualified applicants by creating detailed job descriptions with clearly outlined position responsibilities.
- Scheduled and led interviews with selected candidates.
- Spearheaded business development initiatives and led executives in recruitment functions and talent retention.
- Provided guidance to hiring managers on interviewing techniques and selection criteria.
- Reviewed resumes, conducted interviews, and evaluated applicants against job requirements.
- Created a database of qualified candidates for future openings.
- Conducted initial phone screens of potential candidates to assess their qualifications.
- Developed and implemented recruitment strategies to attract qualified job candidates.
Recruitment Consultant
Detecta
Ciudad De México
02.2023 - 04.2024
- Collaborated with department managers to identify recruitment needs and develop job postings.
- Conducted interviews with potential candidates, evaluated their qualifications and made hiring decisions.
- Reviewed resumes and applications to determine which candidates met the position criteria.
- Assisted in creating a positive candidate experience by providing timely updates throughout the recruitment process.
- Source qualified candidates through online job boards, social media networks, referrals.
- Provided guidance to management regarding best practices for recruiting diverse talent pools.
- Maintained accurate records of all recruiting activities within applicant tracking system.
- Negotiated contracts with successful applicants and facilitated offer acceptance processes.
- Performed reference checks on finalist candidates prior to extending offers of employment.
- Advised management on compensation packages that are competitive in the market place.
- Developed recruitment strategies to achieve required staffing levels for assigned requisitions.
- Provided hiring status updates to HR and managers for comprehensive oversight.
- Hired employees and processed hiring-related paperwork.
Recruitment Consultant
Chiper
Ciudad De México
01.2020 - 03.2024
- Drafted job postings for clients, posted them on various online platforms, and screened resumes.
- Conducted initial phone interviews with potential candidates to assess their skills and qualifications.
- Developed and maintained relationships with hiring managers to understand their needs and preferences.
- Provided guidance to employers on interviewing techniques and selection criteria.
- Analyzed labor market trends to identify potential sources of talent.
- Utilized social media networks for sourcing passive job seekers.
- Coordinated interview schedules between hiring managers and applicants.
- Managed applicant tracking systems including inputting candidate data into the system.
- Developed assessment tools designed to evaluate a candidate's suitability for a role.
- Provided feedback during post-interview debriefs with hiring managers.
- Managed full-cycle recruiting processes for managerial and executive-level vacancies.
- Worked with HR department to devise and update policies as needed for corporate accountability and workplace health.
Recruitment Consultant
Olaclick
Perú
01.2024 - 02.2024
- Sourced and screened potential candidates for open positions.
- Reviewed resumes, conducted phone screens, and managed candidate pipelines.
- Developed job descriptions and postings to attract qualified applicants.
- Maintained Applicant Tracking System records of all applicants.
- Negotiated salaries and other employment terms with successful applicants.
- Provided feedback to unsuccessful applicants on the status of their applications.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to understand position requirements.
- Referred suitable candidates to relevant departments for additional assessment.
Founder - COO
Mas Gestión
Bogota
09.2015 - 06.2023
- Identified potential partnerships to expand the reach of the business.
- Recruited, hired and trained staff members to ensure that operational goals were met.
- Oversaw all aspects of operations including product development, marketing, sales, customer service and finance.
- Created and managed the company's financial budgeting, forecasting, and reporting systems.
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive business plan to launch the company.
- Developed and implemented recruitment strategies to attract qualified job candidates.
- Researched industry trends and competitive intelligence in order to remain current with recruiting best practices.
- Created a database of qualified candidates for future openings.
- Maintained accurate records of all hiring processes and decisions.
- Conducted reference checks on potential employees prior to making offers of employment.
- Organized job fairs, open houses, and other events to promote the organization as an employer of choice within the local community.
- Provided guidance to hiring managers on interviewing techniques and selection criteria.
- Prepared reports regarding recruitment activity such as number of applications received, sources used for recruiting.
Human Resources Consultant
Imaginamos S.A.S
Bogota
05.2016 - 01.2018
- Provided assistance to businesses in developing and implementing human resource policies.
- Analyzed and evaluated employee performance, providing feedback and guidance for improvement.
- Developed recruitment strategies to attract top talent and created job postings.
- Advised management on best practices for managing personnel issues.
- Organized employee training sessions and workshops to improve work performance.
- Analyzed current organizational culture to develop systemic and scalable counter measures for sustainable change.
- Designed leadership development programs to monitor employee relations and increase retention.
- Facilitated organizational development initiatives to conduct performance management and talent assessment.
Education
Postgrade - Human Resources Management
EAFIT University
Medellín, Colombia08-2014
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Psychology
CES University
Medellín, Colombia08-2009
Skills
- Best Practices Implementation
- Assessments
- Continuous Improvement
- Performance Tracking
- Employee Management
- Client Relations
- Interviewing techniques
- Social Media Recruiting
- Client management
- Candidate Sourcing
- Contract Negotiation
- Employee Hiring
- Organizational Development
Certification
Certificate in International Management and Leadership CESA - Currently Change Management - Udemy 2021
Attracting Talent for a Digital Age 2021
Training Game 2019
Betesa test 2016
Timeline
Recruitment Consultant
Grow
05.2024 - 05.2024
Recruitment Consultant
Trendsetera
03.2024 - 04.2024
Recruitment Consultant
Olaclick
01.2024 - 02.2024
Recruitment Consultant
Destacame
03.2023 - 04.2024
People Consultant
OlaClick
02.2023 - Current
Recruitment Consultant
Detecta
02.2023 - 04.2024
Recruitment Consultant
Cluvi
05.2022 - 07.2024
Recruitment Consultant
Chiper
01.2020 - 03.2024
Human Resources Consultant
Imaginamos S.A.S
05.2016 - 01.2018
Founder - COO
Mas Gestión
09.2015 - 06.2023
Postgrade - Human Resources Management
EAFIT University
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Psychology
CES University
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