Michelle Alas Hernandez

Coached the leadership team to enhance their effectiveness and leadership skills.

Collaborated with various department heads to comprehend and address talent requirements.

Served as a consultative recruitment partner, applying industry best practices throughout the full recruitment life cycle.

Demonstrated adeptness in attracting, influencing and engaging passive talent by leveraging insights into their educational background and interests.

Provided comprehensive reports on utilization results and other staffing metrics, highlighting trends and concerns to the leadership team.

Forge strategic alliances with talent sources, including local and foreign colleges, professional associations, consulting firms.

Collaborate directly with all departments of the school to ensure alignment and effectiveness.

Develop strategies to attract talent on an international scale.

Facilitate the recruitment, retention and development of competitive talent for the IAE while providing essential decision making tools.

Oversee the career and succession program, identifying high potential employees, creating career plans and succession charts and fostering leadership development through coaching programs.

Assisted in establishing and implementing short and long term organizational goals, objectives, strategic plans, policies and standard operating procedures.

Led the design, implementation and supervision of a Continuous Development Program for leaderships (Directors and Managers).

Orchestrated the strategic plan aimed at attracting young talents (Jovenes Talento). Fostered strategic alliances with colleges in Guatemala CIty to serve as a direct source of talent acquisition.

Executed the design and implementation of a continuous development program for operative staff members known as “Escuela de pilotos” (Drivers) facilitating their transition from operative staff to Agents of Change, thereby elevating service levels and productivity.

Providing strategic counsel on staff salaries and benefits structure, ensuring regulatory compliance and recommending effective approaches for attracting, developing and retaining qualified personnel.

Direct Staff performance appraisal process, recommended training and professional development initiatives and offered support in resolving complex staff related issues.

Implementing strategies, KPIS, and initiatives to uphold a positive work environment at CEMEX, organizing entertainment, recreational activities and staff recognition events.

Designed and implemented strategies to bolster the succession plan across Brazil, Mexico, Honduras, NIcaragua and Guatemala.

Spearheaded the implementation of the “Trainee Program” aimed at attracting young talent with no prior experience, across all countries where Grupo Pantaleon operates.

Developed talent acquisition strategies by forging alliances with educational institutions such as TEC de Monterrey, Purdue University, Universidad Earth, Zamorano, Universidad del Valle de Guatemala, among others.

Collaborated closely with business Unit heads to gain insight into business needs and determine HR support necessary to drive and actualize business strategies.

Coordinated with technical panels to understand their requirements and define job positions effectively.

Designed policies and various HR forms to streamline organizational processes and ensure compliance.

Managed employee relations across three plants, fostering a positive work environment and addressing any issues that arose.

Led the design and implementation of a comprehensive performance appraisal process to assess employee performance effectively and support talent development initiatives.

Oversight of employee relations, ensuring a positive and productive workplace environment.

Handling grievances and resolving conflicts to maintain harmony within the organization.

Managing the entire cycle of organizational culture, fostering a cohesive and values-driven workplace.

Administration of payroll processes, ensuring accurate and timely compensation for employees.

Facilitating performance appraisal procedures to evaluate and enhance individual and team performance.

Managing attendance and leave processes, maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with policies.

Organizing events and activities to promote employee engagement and team building.

Serving as the Talent Recruitment Officer for Guatemala and Honduras, sourcing and attracting top talent to meet organizational needs.

Providing support for ISO 9000 certification efforts, contributing to quality management initiatives and compliance with standards.