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Araceli Vega

Palos Heights,IL

Summary

Dynamic HR leader with expertise in optimizing talent development and fostering a positive company culture. Proven track record in implementing strategic upskilling programs that enhance employee performance. Skilled in creating innovative leadership and talent management solutions that prioritize workforce engagement. Committed to ongoing professional development to maintain industry leadership.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

SVP/Sr. Director, People

Ogilvy & Eicoff (a division of Ogilvy)
Chicago, IL
01.2021 - Current
  • Executed HR and talent strategy in collaboration with President, COO, and leadership teams for Chicago and California.
  • Directed recruitment, retention, and succession planning, utilizing talent mapping for long-term agency success.
  • Developed and implemented innovative learning programs to enhance employee skills and engagement.
  • Managed employee disciplinary actions, terminations, and investigations while ensuring legal compliance.
  • Spearheaded Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives to cultivate an inclusive workplace culture.
  • Ensured building compliance by collaborating with management on regulatory requirements.
  • Oversaw annual HR budget, conducting cost analyses to optimize resource allocation.
  • Created content and delivered presentations at agency meetings, effectively communicating HR updates.

HR Business Partner

tms (a division of HAVI)
Chicago, IL
12.2020 - 10.2021
  • Partnered with leads of Global Supply Chain and Global Commercial to drive HR programs that positively impact the employee experience which included onboarding, performance management, learning and development, compensation, and culture initiatives.
  • Functioned as the HR Business Partner for 60+ employees across the globe.
  • Oversaw the enhancement and maintenance of the new hire orientation program, including partnering with Global HR on best practices.

HR Project Manager

HAVI
Downers Grove, IL
02.2020 - 12.2020
  • Spearheaded planning and execution momentum of global initiatives (service line and enterprise levels).
  • Streamlined the Global HR budgeting process. Coordinated with Finance partners to generate monthly financial tracking reporting against key apex budgets, assisting with budgeting cycles.
  • Engaged in the annual HR planning process, ensuring strategic projects are identified and mapped according to key milestones.
  • Developed and maintained HR initiatives Dashboard, driving visibility to milestones, decision points and metrics.
  • Led and managed the Emerging Leaders program.

Senior Specialist, Talent Management

HAVI
Downers Grove, IL
08.2018 - 02.2020
  • Facilitated development strategies for employees and regional leadership.
  • Served as primary contact for training needs across the organization.
  • Assessed learning and development processes, identifying enhancement opportunities and recommending implementations.
  • Developed and launched diverse learning experiences utilizing technology and instructional design principles.
  • Directed coordination with HR Business Partners to strengthen core L&D strategies.
  • Identified gaps in talent management and performance competencies, aligning development plans for COE and leadership roles.
  • Monitored costs and budgets of development programs to ensure financial efficiency.

Associate HR Business Partner

HAVI
06.2017 - 08.2018
  • Maintained essential human capital projects across multiple service lines and functions.
  • Evaluated talent data (exits, entrants, performance, and total compensation) in support of the talent analysis function.
  • Directed internal marketing and vendor functions.
  • Resolved employee relations issues, inquiries, and requests in a timely manner according to company policies and procedures.
  • Coached managers and employees around performance, development, and career growth.
  • Facilitated several HR-related functions (onboarding, new hire orientation and check-in, performance management, etc.).

Executive Assistant

HAVI
Downers Grove, IL
08.2010 - 06.2017
  • Managed executive calendars and scheduled appointments for senior leadership.
  • Maintained confidential files and sensitive information with high discretion.
  • Communicated with internal teams and external partners on behalf of executives.
  • Organized company events, ensuring logistical details were handled efficiently.
  • Maintained company confidence and protected business operations by keeping sensitive information confidential.
  • Monitored incoming emails and responded accordingly in a timely manner.
  • Coordinated travel arrangements and itineraries for business trips and meetings.
  • Prepared meeting agendas, minutes, and presentations for executive discussions.

Education

Master of Arts - Management & Leadership

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
09-2021

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

Saint Xavier University
Chicago, IL
08-2017

Skills

  • Talent management
  • Employee engagement
  • Budget management
  • Succession planning
  • Employee relations
  • Recruiting and hiring
  • Communication skills
  • Strategic planning
  • Conflict resolution
  • Learning and development
  • Performance management
  • Employee surveys
  • Diversity initiatives

Career Highlights

  • Facilitated seamless leadership transition, ensuring continuity and effectiveness in the team’s operations.
  • Spearheaded the creation and launch of the Emerging Leaders program, focused on developing Top Leaders in the Organization.
  • Successfully launched an internal learning platform that continuously delivered updated development content for 2K+ employees.
  • Developed and implemented a new manager curriculum.
  • Aided in the execution of the first global Employee Engagement survey, reaching 10K employees.

Languages

Spanish
Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

SVP/Sr. Director, People

Ogilvy & Eicoff (a division of Ogilvy)
01.2021 - Current

HR Business Partner

tms (a division of HAVI)
12.2020 - 10.2021

HR Project Manager

HAVI
02.2020 - 12.2020

Senior Specialist, Talent Management

HAVI
08.2018 - 02.2020

Associate HR Business Partner

HAVI
06.2017 - 08.2018

Executive Assistant

HAVI
08.2010 - 06.2017

Master of Arts - Management & Leadership

Western Governors University

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

Saint Xavier University

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