Farly Sierra Garavito
Hopkins,MN
Summary
MBA, Certified Coach, and Human Resources Specialist, fluent in English & Spanish, with 15+ years of progressive HR leadership experience driving operational HR delivery, strategic HR partnership, and organizational effectiveness in multinational, matrixed organizations within shared services HR models across Latin America. Proven record of building HR functions from the ground up and leading hands-on, end-to-end strategic initiatives in talent management, organizational culture, organizational design, employee experience, employee services, DEI, compensation, M&A, HR analytics, P&L, and change management. Recognized as a trusted coach and advisor to senior leaders, fostering inclusive, high-performance cultures, aligning HR strategies with business goals and priorities. Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder).
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HR BUSINESS PARTNER - TALENT & CULTURE LEAD
Propelland
Colombia
10.2021 - 04.2023
- Established the operational framework for a centralized talent management function by designing and building HR processes, policies, and frameworks from scratch, and delivering an end-to-end employee experience tailored to business needs.
- Created and launched the LATAM Employee Value Proposition (EVP), bringing to life a real people-first culture, strengthening retention and positioning the company as an employer of choice.
- Partnered with senior leadership and led the HR execution of a strategic U.S. offshoring project. Established Colombia operations and recruited a specialized team within a four-week deadline. Built a high-performing team that successfully supported client operations and contributed to sustained business growth.
HR BUSINESS PARTNER
IFF - International Flavors and Fragrances
Colombia
05.2018 - 09.2021
- Established a crossfunctional leadership steering committee, aligning previously siloed BU leaders into a cohesive leadership team, fostering collaboration, shared accountability, and aligned priorities, boosting employee experience through visible leadership unity, contributing to operational excellence and business performance.
- Rolled out the Global HR COE shared services model in Colombia, implementing consistent, scalable HR practices while aligning local processes with regional and global standards to ensure compliance and operational excellence.
- Led the organizational transformation and change management of IFF’s Colombia office during the implementation of a new HR operating model, corporate culture, and during the first stage of the merger and acquisition process with DuPont.
HR GENERALIST COLOMBIA-ARGENTINA-BRASIL
INC Research / Syneos Health
Colombia
06.2016 - 04.2018
- Stabilized and improved HR operations in Brazil by addressing cultural challenges and compliance gaps. Worked closely with the local lawyers to mitigate labor law risk. Aligned HR policies and delivered consistent, compliant employee services while improving the overall employee experience.
- Led the change management and organizational transformation brought by the M&A integration with Inventive Health, aligning processes and deploying a new HR structure and corporate culture.
- Trained new hires across LATAM, designed corporate HR communications, and managed absence system administration.
- Administered operations for Colombia office, managing procurement, inventory, security, and contractor relations.
HR BUSINESS PARTNER
Schlumberger Surenco
Colombia
11.2012 - 10.2015
- Served as the first HR Business Partner for newly established business units (250+ employees), ensuring local HR practices were consistent with operational excellence and global HR standards. Partnered closely with BU leadership to build people-management capability to consolidate corporate culture across diverse, multicultural teams in a highly matrixed environment.
- Supported and guided the business units during the 2015 Oil & Gas industry downturn, managing workforce transitions and partnering with leaders while supporting employees to maintain productivity and team stability during restructuring efforts.
- Led the expatriate mobility program (250–300 employees), ensuring compliance, cultural integration, and employee experience excellence, restoring trust in relocation operations.
HR & HSE COORDINATOR
Poligrow Colombia LTDA
Colombia
06.2008 - 07.2012
- Established HR and safety functions for startup (400-550 employees). Designed and implemented end-to-end HR and safety operations, including policy development, ISO-aligned compliance, and payroll system migration to SAP, enabling operational stability during rapid growth.
- Aligned HR and safety strategy with corporate social responsibility, implementing initiatives that positively impacted 1000+ individuals in local communities.
Education
MBA -
UNIVERSIDAD EAN - Escuela de Administración de Negocios
COLOMBIA08-2023
Master Degree - HR Management
UNIVERSIDAD PILOTO
COLOMBIA01-2018
Bachelor of Science - International Business
UNIVERSIDAD EAN - Escuela De Administración De Negocios
COLOMBIA01-2012
Skills
- Change management
- Organizational design
- Leadership development
- Succession planning
- Learning and Development
- Employee Experience
- Organizational effectiveness
- Project management
- Strategic planning & implementation
- Workforce planning
- Performance management
- HRIS implementations
- Policy & procedure development
- Merger and Acquisitions
- Consulting
- Power BI & Microsoft Office suite
- AI fluency
- People analytics
- Scrum Master
- Profit & Loss (P&L) management
- Health and Safety
- Compensation & benefits admin
- Workplace investigations
- Employee Relations
- Mentoring, Coaching, Advising
- Adaptability
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Conflict resolution
- Workplace investigations
Certification
Certified Coach / (Life, Executive, Teams), INILID, 2020
Hobbies and Interests
- Economics
- Science
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Astronomy
- Coaching
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
HR BUSINESS PARTNER - TALENT & CULTURE LEAD
Propelland
10.2021 - 04.2023
HR BUSINESS PARTNER
IFF - International Flavors and Fragrances
05.2018 - 09.2021
HR GENERALIST COLOMBIA-ARGENTINA-BRASIL
INC Research / Syneos Health
06.2016 - 04.2018
HR BUSINESS PARTNER
Schlumberger Surenco
11.2012 - 10.2015
HR & HSE COORDINATOR
Poligrow Colombia LTDA
06.2008 - 07.2012
MBA -
UNIVERSIDAD EAN - Escuela de Administración de Negocios
Master Degree - HR Management
UNIVERSIDAD PILOTO
Bachelor of Science - International Business
UNIVERSIDAD EAN - Escuela De Administración De Negocios