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Talento - Assessoria em Recursos HumanosHead of Human Resources | Psychologist
Jan. 2020São José dos Campos e Região, BrasilAs one of the owners of the company, I am responsible for the contracts with clients, sales, relationship and the leadership of the team. I proactively engaged in the recruitment of senior professionals and individuals in middle and senior management positions. I served as a mentor within the Human Resources domain, providing guidance and support to foster professional development.
I conducted soft skills trainings to enhance interpersonal skills, communication, and other non-technical abilities for professional growth. I delivered lectures and training sessions
We conducted employee surveys across several companies to gather insights and drive improvements.
Additionally, I provide clinical psychotherapy care for adults.
Johnson & JohnsonHR Benefits and Operational Manager Brazil
May. 2015 - Mar. 2021São José dos Campos, São PauloWith a successful 16-year career in Human Resources, I have held leadership positions across multinational companies in the Services, Automotive, Hydraulics, Filtration, and Pharmaceutical sectors. My expertise spans HR development, Talent Acquisition, Training, Coaching, Performance & Talent Management, Labor and Employee Relations, Payroll, Leaves, Expatriate Administration, Service Center operations, Compensation & Benefits, and Surveys. In the past 6 months, I was responsible for the SoCo cluster at Johnson & Johnson, focusing on driving business growth and maintaining a competitive edge. I managed employee benefits, including medical plans, life insurance, and dental plans, conducted benchmark analysis, formulated budgets, and tracked results. I also negotiated with vendors and managed contracts. Over the past year, I led the Workforce Administration team of 20 HR professionals, overseeing benefits, leaves, admissions, terminations, salary adjustments, and vacation management. I collaborated closely with Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations, and HR Business Partners (HRBP) to align HR strategies and operations. My key responsibilities included administering employee data in the Workday system, implementing the AON system for benefits management, and managing projects, budgets, and team leadership. I aligned organizational strategies with stakeholders to achieve business objectives. Key achievements:
✓ Reduced benefits administration costs by 20% through strategic negotiations while maintaining service quality.
✓ Improved team performance by 90% with effective coaching and skill development.
✓ Harmonized 80% of benefits policies across sectors, ensuring a consistent employee experience in Brazil.
✓ Successfully implemented Workday and AON systems for benefits management.
✓ Ensured employee data integrity with SOX controls and documentation.
✓ Enhanced team performance by conducting DISC-based talent assessments of the Global Services Team.
Danusa AlmeidaClinical Psychologist
May. 2012 - Dec. 2016São José dos Campos, São Paulo, BrasilPsychotherapy for children, adolescents and adults.
Specialist in anxiety, depression, burnout, and relationships.
Urgo Medical BrasilHuman Resources Manager - Brazil
Feb. 2012 - Apr. 2015São José dos Campos Area, BrazilVivaSanté is a French family-owned Life Sciences group with a focus on Advanced Wound Care (AWC) management through Urgo Medical, as well as innovative Over-the-Counter (OTC) products. As the HR and EHS Manager at the São José dos Campos Facility and Sales Office in São Paulo, I was responsible for the implementation and management of all HR processes and operations. My role included overseeing compensation, benefits, payroll administration, union relations, employee relations, talent acquisition, people and organizational development, as well as managing Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) initiatives. Key achievements included: ✓ Successfully established the HR department and implemented all relevant policies.
✓ Achieved an 80% improvement in employee satisfaction and a 75% increase in talent retention by strategically reviewing and aligning the compensation and benefits package with market standards, while ensuring business sustainability.
✓ Improved payroll compliance and accuracy by 60% through the successful implementation of an integrated HR payroll and benefits system.
✓ Reached a zero-accident milestone by fostering a strong culture of health and safety.
✓ Enhanced leadership capabilities within the management team by launching the "Leadership School" and developing targeted training programs focused on leadership development. I was also responsible for delivering the final report to the European Headquarters in Paris.
EMD (Electro-Motive Diesel)Human Resources & EHS Manager
Nov. 2011 - Jan. 2012Belo Horizonte Area, BrazilI was responsible for leading the startup of a Locomotive Assembly plant in Sete Lagoas, working closely with the Canadian team and other senior leadership members. My key responsibilities included staffing recruitment and retention, establishing the HR department, developing a strategic headcount plan, providing labor law guidance to the Canadian leadership, managing union relations, creating a compensation plan, designing a bonus structure, implementing benefits, overseeing payroll administration, handling employee relations, and setting up the company's code of conduct. Key achievements include:
✓ Successfully implemented the compensation policy, covering both salary and benefits. ✓ Efficiently recruited the entire workforce within a 30-day period. I was also responsible for delivering the final report to the Canada Headquarters.
EatonHuman Resources Supervisor
Feb. 2010 - Oct. 2011Guaratinguetá Area, BrazilI held a key strategic role, overseeing and driving multiple facets of human resources management, including organizational development, talent acquisition and retention, training programs, performance evaluation, employee engagement surveys, job description development, career planning, communication strategies, succession planning, reward systems, union relations, payroll and benefits administration, employee relations, compensation, health and safety management, and leadership in social responsibility initiatives. I also managed ethics and ombudsman programs, along with overseeing benefits administration. As a Project Leader, I led the standardization of HR policies and practices across all plants in Brazil, creating consistent approaches for various HR initiatives and reporting directly to the HR Director of Brazil. Additionally, I coordinated the certification processes for ISO 9001, QS 9000, ISO TS Automotive, and ISO 14001 for the Guarulhos and Guaratinguetá plants. Key achievements include: ✓ Reduced payroll costs by 10% through successful negotiation of a salary reduction agreement with the union while maintaining high employee engagement. ✓ Improved employee survey results by 10% by designing and executing targeted actions aimed at increasing overall employee satisfaction. ✓ Doubled participation in the company's rewards program, achieving a 100% improvement through strategic communication and engagement efforts. ✓ Achieved 100% employee engagement in critical programs, including Performance Evaluation, Employee Survey, and Rewards initiatives. I was also responsible for delivering the final HR report to the USA Cleveland Headquarters.
EatonHuman Resources Coordinator
Dec. 2008 - Jan. 2010Guaratinguetá e Região, Brasil
EatonHuman Resources Analyst
Aug. 2007 - Dec. 2008Guaratinguetá e Região, Brasil
EatonJunior Human Resources Analyst
Jun. 2005 - Jul. 2007Guaratinguetá e Região, Brasil
EatonHuman Resources Trainee
May. 2004 - May. 2005Guaratinguetá e Região, Brasil
EXECUTIVA Consultoria em R&S e T&DHR Trainee
Jan. 2002 - Dec. 2003Guaratinguetá Area, BrazilDeveloped HR solutions with a focus on recruitment, selection, and training programs. Conducted assessments using psychological tests and provided support for the implementation and management of training initiatives.
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