Leyla Halal - HR Business Partner & HR Project Manager & HR consultant, HR Performance

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Panama

Work Background

HR PerformancePartner

Oct. 2023Madrid · On-sitePartner of the HR Performance consulting firm. We offer all HR services for organizations and Startups, providing strategic solutions to businesses. Multinational consulting firm with presence in Latin America, United States and Spain.

StratwiseAssociate Partner

Sep. 2023Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain · RemoteStratwise is a boutique organizational consulting firm based in Latin America. Our purpose is "Making Organizations Exceed their Potential". We help our clients using science, experience and applied technology in every project we are involved in, which, coupled with our unwavering focus and commitment to quality, integrity and excellence, distinguishes us as reliable partners to drive our clients' sustainable growth and development. Our offering extends to comprehensive solutions that include Executive & Professional Search, Talent Management, Total Rewards and People Analytics, allowing us to accompany our clients at every stage of the employee life cycle and enable both individuals and organizations to exceed their full potential.

FreelanceSenior Human Resources Consultant

Mar. 2023 - Sep. 2023Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain · RemoteFor Organizations: - Strategic HR Consulting with focus on Business Strategy. - HR Processes Standardization Policy Design. - Organizational Structure and Job Profiles by Competencies. - Cultural Transformation and Change Management. - Organizational Culture and Climate. - Well-being and Work-Life Balance. - Performance Management and Succession Planning. - Talent Development and Capabilities Assessment. - Design of Training Courses and Lectures. - Leadership and Soft Skills Development Program. - Executive Coaching and High Performance Team Coaching. - Middle Management Mentoring. - Onboarding and Employer Branding. - Headhunting and Outplacement. For People: - Individual Coaching. - Work-Starting Program: "My first job". - Work-Transition Program: Personal Branding and LinkedIn positioning. Competency-based CV and - Cover Letter Construction consulting. Competencies Interview Practice. For Entrepreneurs: - Coaching for Entrepreneurs. - Mentoring for Entrepreneurs. - Generation of HR Policies and Processes for Start-Ups. - Coaching of High Performing Teams for Start-Ups. - Individual and Group Training Courses for Start-Ups: Leadership. Teamwork. Assertive communication. Emotional Intelligence. Negotiation and conflict resolution. Effective meetings management. Priorities and Time Management. - Remote teams management. - Performance management for leaders. - Change management for leaders. - Competency-based selection for leaders.

Grünenthal GroupRegional Human Resources Business Partner LatAm - RHO Panama

Mar. 2020 - Jan. 2023Panama City, Panama HR Business Partner at the Regional Head Office contributing to the regional business strategy for LatAm.  Senior executives management: local, regional and global board members, as well as top leadership teams.  Close network with Headquarters and Global Functions from HR and the business, mainly commercial: marketing, medical, commercial excellence, business insights, digital and operations: manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, quality, as well as functional areas: finance, accounting, controlling, compliance, communications.  Lead Regional and Global HR projects focused on transformation and change management for organizational structures and profiles associated to new business models. Comp&Ben strategy and personnel costs management.  Capabilities assessments and Latam/Global development plans contributing to prepare our people for the short term and long term strategy.  Personal development plans and career paths for succession planning of Key positions and Key Talents.  Deploy HR programs across the region to drive people engagement, org climate, onboarding, attraction and retention, leadership and talent development, culture and performance management, focus on High Performing Teams.  Active interaction and team work to ensure regional approach among the LatAm Centers of Expertise: Talent Development, People Processes, Talent Acquisition, Learning/training, Communications.  Close communication with Global centers of expertise among HR as well as Global HRBPs to find synergies and alignment through collaboration.  Design regional guidelines, policies and HR framework.  Set up and drive an effective HR controlling through SAP Success Factors.  Responsible for budgeting and forecasting processes.

Grünenthal GroupHR Project Manager LatAm (STA) – RHO Panama

Mar. 2019 - Jan. 2020Panama City, Panama Short Term Assignment at the Regional Head Office to prepare and strengthen the new commercial business model for Commercial organization in LatAm, through HR projects such as:  Org structure, profiles, grade evaluation and harmonization, capabilities assessment and gap analysis, Com & Ben strategy and costs impact for LatAm.  Recognition program to strengthen org culture through our values & behaviors, driving the capabilities & mindset needed to impulse new LatAm business model.  Close collaboration with HR Heads of LatAm countries and LatAm Board members to ensure consistency and alignment with a regional mindset.

Grünenthal GroupHR Manager (STA) – Headquarters Germany

Sep. 2018 - Mar. 2019Aachen, Germany Short Term Assignment at Headquarters based in Aachen, business partnering with Global Commercial organization.  Managing all HR related matters with special focus on leading the talent acquisition and onboarding process for the new commercial organization.  FTE Management using SAP Success Factors.  Daily collaboration with Global HR functions and the business (Europe and LatAm with a global mindset).

Grünenthal GroupHR Business Partner Senior - Chile

Mar. 2016 - Aug. 2018Santiago, Chile Local Board member of the Manufacturing Plant, leading HR strategy for the site supporting the business through People.  Close network with American and European executives based at the LatAm Regional Head Office as well as Headquarters, with especial focus on Global Operations, as so with Global Human Resources team.  Lead people transformation process and change management after Grünenthal acquisition of Andrómaco Company in 2014, supporting the new business strategy and mindset through People.  Design and implement strategies to develop the new organizational structure, job profiles and capabilities for the new business model. Attract & retain talents, Compensation & Benefits strategy, engage & develop the organization, building a trustful work environment based on transparent communication, leading through influence with an agile and pragmatic mindset.  Provide guidance, influence and coaching to the Board members and the leadership team.  Key leader of Union Negotiations closed successfully, and fluent trust - based labor relations with the two local Union´s work councils.  Close team work with local HR centers of expertise, to ensure country consistency in alignment with Global/Regional framework and guidelines.  Set up and drive an effective HR controlling through SAP Success Factors.  Responsible for budgeting and forecasting processes.  Focus on business partnering to all site areas, such as operations/manufacturing (shop floor), engineering, maintenance, quality control/labs, quality assurance, supply chain, operational excellence, environment/health/safety, procurement, CMC compliance, technical direction, warehouse and logistics among others, with a total scope of 600 FTEs.

UnileverHR Business Partner & Local HR Services Projects – Chile

Apr. 2015 - Jan. 2016Santiago, Chile · On-site Local point of contact to the Regional Office for South Cone, regarding HR Services (across the country).  Being part of the leadership team responsible for projects related to HR systems and interfaces, for example successful local Workday implementation in Chile.  Lead all HR processes and strategies for National Supply Chain Go to Market, such us talent acquisition, talent development, change management, culture, communication, among others.  Local point of contact with the regional office for south cone to design, adapt and ensure role out as well as implementation of HR programs, coordinating all HRBPs for National Supply Chain Go To Market, three local productive plants and distribution center, to guarantee compliance and alignment with regional mindset.  Daily labor relations with two Union`s work councils.  FTE management using Workday.  International Network with affiliates in America and Europe.

UnileverHR Business Partner – Chile

Oct. 2012 - Mar. 2015Santiago, Chile · On-site Lead all HR processes and strategies for four different businesses, in parallel:  Ice cream-Bresler division (Country Manager, leadership team and org structure associated: sales, marketing, commercial excellence, finance, among others)  Food solutions division (Country Manager, leadership team and org structure associated: sales, marketing, commercial excellence, finance, among others)  R&D area, which had a cross functional role supporting all local divisions, businesses and Plants across Chile.  National Supply Chain Go to Market division (Director, leadership team and org structure associated: demand and supply planning, procurement, customer service, quality, environment/ health /safety, among others).  Local point of contact with the Regional Office for South Cone to design, adapt and ensure role out as well as implementation of HR programs, coordinating all HRBPs for National Supply Chain GTM, three local Productive Plants and Distribution Center, to guarantee compliance and alignment with regional mindset/framework.  Active part of the Union Negotiation for Ice Cream Division, with a successful outcome. Daily labor relations with two Union`s work councils.  FTE management using Oracle Peoplesoft.  Senior business stakeholders network, such as all Site Directors of the different plants, Distribution Center and National Supply Chain GTM, as well as the corresponding leadership teams. Country Managers for Ice Cream and Food Solutions divisions, as well as their leadership team and the complete structure. Local R&D. Local HR team for all divisions at Unilever as well as functional areas.  International network: regional roles in South Cone, as well as American and European affiliates.

MonsantoHR Generalist - Chile

Jan. 2012 - Sep. 2012Santiago, Chile · On-site Human Resources generalist responsible for areas such as MSP, Testing & Breeding, supporting the business by leading talent acquisition, talent development, onboarding, culture and communications.  FTE management using Oracle Taleo.  International network with American affiliates, as well as Headquarters in US.

MonsantoHR Coordinator - Chile

Oct. 2010 - Aug. 2011Santiago, Chile · On-site Coordinate and support human resources topics for areas such as Commercial (Marketing, Sales, among others), R&D (MSP, Testing & Breeding), Finance and other functional areas, regarding talent acquisition (complete recruiting process in house), onboarding, organizational development and communication.

IntégratePsychologist - Freelance

Jan. 2010 - Sep. 2010Santiago, Chile · On-sitePsychotherapy and Clinical Psychodiagnosis for adults and teenagers´ patients.

Consultorios ConperPsychologist - Freelance

Mar. 2008 - Dec. 2009Santiago, Chile · On-sitePsychotherapy and Clinical Psychodiagnosis for adults and teenagers´ patients.

Universidad Adolfo IbañezProfessor´s Assistant

Aug. 2005 - Dec. 2009Santiago, Chile · On-site2009: - People in Organizations. Professor: PhD Patricia Bravo. - Qualitative Analytical Methods. Professor: PhD Patricia Bravo. - Communication and Active Listening Workshop. Professor: PhD Patricia Bravo - Clinical Psychodiagnosis. Professor: Mg. Fernanda Díaz - Perspectives and Applications of Humanism - Experiential. Professor: Mg. Edgardo Riveros 2008: - General Psychopathology I. Professor: Dr. Reginald Rees - General Psychopathology II. Professor: Dr. Reginald Rees - Perspectives and Applications of Humanism - Experiential. Professor: Mg. Edgardo Riveros - Negotiation and Conflict Resolution. Professor: PhD Patricia Bravo 2007: - Perspectives and Applications of Humanism - Experiential. Professor: Mg. Edgardo Riveros 2005: - Administration. Professor: Victor Kullmer.