Mariana Carolina Jones

My tenure at Keyway has been a transformative professional experience, marked by the pioneering opportunity to establish the People & Culture department from inception.

Achievements:

• Talent Acquisition: Developed and refined Employee Value Proposition, optimized sourcing strategies, led recruitment interviews, and expanded the team to align with dynamic business needs.
• HR Strategy & Planning: Led strategic HR initiatives, ensuring alignment with our corporate objectives.
• Budget Management: Designed and executed competitive and equitable Benefits and Compensation programs across US and Argentina.
• Onboarding & Employee Experience: Created a comprehensive onboarding process from the ground up, aimed at enhancing employee engagement and improving internal communications.
• Career Development: Pioneered clear career progression frameworks, facilitating personal and professional growth.
• HR Policies & Performance Appraisals: Established HR policies and introduced a robust performance appraisal system to foster continuous improvement.
• Training & Development: Directed training programs to boost team skills and competencies.

I expertly steer our hiring processes, continuously identifying and attracting new talent to bolster our robust pipeline.

In my role, I oversee the entire recruitment cycle annually, ensuring seamless progression from start to finish. My responsibilities include:

• Strategy Execution: Leading coordination of the recruitment teams, employing effective sourcing methods, and driving impactful employer branding efforts.
• Global Collaboration: Partnering closely with engineering teams across LATAM, US, and Europe to harmonize recruitment efforts within our diverse, multinational organization.
• Regional Tailoring: Adapting strategies to meet unique demands of each region, while upholding a uniform standard of recruitment excellence.

• Established long-term partnerships with clients by consistently delivering high-quality talent matches tailored to their specific needs.
• Cultivated in-depth understanding of high tech industry trends and hiring desires.
• Enhanced company reputation as an employer of choice through proactive networking at industry events and online forums.

I lead the full lifecycle of our annual recruitment strategy, ensuring flawless execution from inception to completion. My role includes:

• Talent Acquisition: Specializing in sourcing elite engineering talent for roles such as Developers (C++, Python, JAVA), QA Analysts, Exploit Writers, Network Administrators, DevOps Engineers, and Security Consultants.
• Trainee Program Leadership: Directing our engineering trainee programs, creating vital pathways for emerging talent to excel within our technical teams.
• Talent Branding: Actively coordinating and participating in high-tech conferences and industry events to promote our company culture and connect with prospective candidates.
• Onboarding: Designing a welcoming and informative onboarding process to ensure new hires are well-prepared and feel supported as they join our organization

• Recruiting: Manage the scheduling and logistics of interviews for prospects and candidates, including sourcing and handling requisitions in Taleo.
• Onboarding: Oversee the entire onboarding process for new hires, ensuring a smooth transition into the company.
• Talent Bradning: Coordinate and participate in job fairs, enhancing recruitment efforts and company visibility.
• Contract Administration: Direct contract management for fixed-term employees, including coordinating additions, Terminations, and modifications with various agencies.