DOLORES DAVISON
Parkland,FL
Summary
Driven HR Leader with strong business orientation. Progressive experience in multinationals within services, manufacturing, supply chain and logistics, and high-tech industries. Strong sense of urgency and vision. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with interpersonal skills to connect effectively with various levels of employees. Extensive knowledge of the Latin American marketplace. Bilingual in English and Spanish; conversational Portuguese.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director HR Americas
ModusLink
06.2022 - Current
- Directing HR function for Americas (US, Mex): Overseeing generalist HR activities; Strategic partnering with executives and management to proactively identify opportunities impacting overall company goals
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Responsible for leading HR teams responsible for staffing and recruiting, talent management, compensation, benefits, payroll and employee relations
- Oversees the development, recommendation, and promotion of comprehensive policies, procedures, and programs.
VP People & Culture Americas
Hoerbiger
05.2018 - 10.2021
- Leading HR capabilities in North America (US, Canada), including implementing global and regional initiatives, providing support to the NAM management team, employees, and the US HR Shared Service team
- Responsible for supporting HOERBIGER culture, people development, succession planning, employee engagement, performance management and recruiting to drive a high-performance organization
- Primary advisor for strategic, tactical and legal HR matters
- Collaborating with the design and delivering competitive benefits to attract/retain talent
- Supported leadership in forecasting the workforce plans and talent requirements in line with the business strategy
- Worked with talent acquisition to reduce recruiting cycle times
- Revamped internship program and University networking with career fairs
- Ensured alignment between local employment laws and company's policies and programs
- Managed HR budget and functions, including talent acquisition, outsourcing, payroll, benefits, human capital management, succession, budgets and international transfers
- Provided ongoing support to the leadership team and department managers on employment matters and regulatory compliance.
Human Resources Director LATAM
Hoerbiger
01.2017 - 04.2018
- Leading the HR organization in the Latin America Region (Argentina, Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, Bolivia, Peru) supporting business organization, providing input on HR implications of strategic and operational decisions and plans
- Organizational Development: Ensuring efficient and lean organization with effective leadership capabilities, acting as a change agent
- Succession Planning: Drive talent development & movement with the area management team
- Recruiting & on-boarding of key positions
- Provided advice and support to line management on HR issues
- Delivering HR-related communications to workforce in the region
- Monitored and addressed employee engagement, manage regional recognition initiatives
- Ensure regional compliance with HR policies, local workforce laws and regulations.
Human Resources Director
GlobeNet
11.2012 - 09.2016
- Managed the development and implementation of HR strategies and projects to support the organization, providing input on HR implications of strategic and operational decisions and plans
- Ensured alignment between local employment laws and GlobeNet's policies and programs
- Managed HR budget and functions, including talent acquisition, outsourcing, payroll, benefits, human capital management, succession, budgets and international transfers
- Provided ongoing support to the leadership team and department managers on employment matters and regulatory compliance
- Collaborated with leadership to identify staffing and recruiting needs; driving hiring process, candidate selection review with hiring teams and on-boarding
- Directed realignment of management incentive plans and sales compensation programs to support management philosophy and culture to business objectives
- Led HR due diligence support for divestiture process and transition process of company acquisition.
Compensation Manager, Latin America
Tyco Fire & Security
01.2007 - 01.2012
- Managed the implementation and administration of company's global compensation programs in the Latin America Region (Chile, Argentina, Mexico, Costa Rica, Brazil, Colombia)
- Supervised company's regional salary structures, working in partnership with HR country managers and corporate team to develop and implement policies & procedures consistent with corp guidelines
- Coordinated regional salary surveys and managed bonus plan and equity plan administration
- Directed overall realignment of management incentive plans and sales compensation programs, to support management philosophy, culture and business objectives
- Led Workday HRIS implementation in Latin America, to service 4k employees in 6 countries
- Provided HR management support to HQ-US staff
- Provided input to Global Rewards in setting compensation and benefits strategies for the region.
HR & Planning Manager, Latin America
Tyco Fire & Security
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Provided full range of HR Generalist support to Latin America Headquarters US staff
- Acted in an advisory role regarding recruitment, relocation, and employee relations
- Monitored adherence to applicable Corporate HR plans and policies in Latin America organization
- Operated strategically and tactically with the management team and business partners
- Supported performance management process for coaching, development and training initiatives for the region HQ staff.
HR Manager - Latin America Operations
Progress Software Corporation
01.2001 - 01.2006
- Created and supported HR programs and policies for the Latin American Region (Argentina, Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, Chile): compensation plans for sales and support groups, benefits alignment, development, and implementation of performance appraisals
- Provided solid HR support through reorganization periods in various subsidiaries, with organizational and change management guidance
- Reduced costs for recruitment of executive positions by 50% through alternative sourcing (job boards, outplacement programs)
- Reviewed equity issues within each subsidiary and implemented recommendations accordingly
- Participated in the organizational analysis for local and regional management positions: defining job descriptions, establishing their relative importance in accordance to the final results of the Organization, determining Internal Equity of current compensation package.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Food Technology -
UNIVERSIDAD CATÓLICA ARGENTINA
BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINASkills
- Talent Management
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Organizational & Strategic Planning
- Talent Acquisition & Recruiting
- Compensation Planning
- Employee Relations & Conflict Resolution
- Change Management
- Cost Constraints & Budget Management
Certification
- Strategic Decision Making and HR Certificate Program, WHARTON SCHOOL & SHRM, Miami, Florida
- Certification in HR Management, FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY, Boca Raton, Florida
Timeline
Director HR Americas
ModusLink
06.2022 - Current
VP People & Culture Americas
Hoerbiger
05.2018 - 10.2021
Human Resources Director LATAM
Hoerbiger
01.2017 - 04.2018
Human Resources Director
GlobeNet
11.2012 - 09.2016
Compensation Manager, Latin America
Tyco Fire & Security
01.2007 - 01.2012
HR & Planning Manager, Latin America
Tyco Fire & Security
01.2006 - 01.2007
HR Manager - Latin America Operations
Progress Software Corporation
01.2001 - 01.2006
Bachelor of Science in Food Technology -
UNIVERSIDAD CATÓLICA ARGENTINA
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