Jorge Andres Rodriguez Torres
Director of Human Resources
Bogotá,DC
Summary
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence. Team player with eighteen years of experience supporting companies and top executives with a unique perspective and appreciation that human capital is every organization's greatest asset.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
HR Freelance -Consultant
Freelance HR
Bogota, Colombia
8 2023 - Current
- Worked with HR leaders of different industries to build and improve their internal HR procedures for their organizations
- Creating documents to ensure proper workflow within the workplace
- Developing strategies for successful Learning and Development programs
- Improving the overall efficiency of operations
- Developing incentive and reward programs
- Designing training programs tailored to each company's specific needs
- Developing comprehensive HR policies
- Advise well-being programs and give feedback to HR Managers
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to successfully deliver comprehensive solutions for clients.
- Managed client relationships through regular check-ins and updates on project progress.
- Evaluated client needs and expectations, establishing clear goals for each consulting engagement.
- Developed innovative strategies for clients, resulting in increased revenue and business growth.
Regional Director of Human Resources
Premise DATA
Bogota
10.2022 - 08.2023
- Company Overview: start-up
- Responsible for all Human Resources processes for Colombia and LATAM and assist in building the organizational structure in Mexico, Peru, Bolivia and Ecuador
- Lead all the HR subsystems in the region
- Also, oversaw the process of cultural transformation for +500 employees, and lessening the impact within the organization and adapt the Human Resources across LATAM
- Change management, stakeholder engagement
- Communication, training and development
- Build the ideal compensation package especially for Colombia and Mexico
- Employee engagement
- Workforce optimization: Generate, update, and maintain organizational OKRs and specific KPIs to maintain the development and training program of the company
- Hire a EOR (employer of record) responsible for the administration of the Human Resources processes for about 100 employees.
- Respond to three staffing and outsourcing companies in Colombia
- Lead the process of cultural transformation
- D&I of the company
- Employee Turnover and Retention rates decrease in 25%
- Enhanced employee engagement by implementing innovative HR programs and initiatives.
- Monitored and handled employee claims involving performance-based and harassment incidents.
- Created and implemented forward-thinking initiatives to improve employee engagement.
- Designed comprehensive plans supporting + 500 employees across the region
- Maintained company compliance with local, state, and local laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
- Maintained optimal staffing levels by tracking vacancies and initiating recruitment and interview processes to identify qualified candidates.
- Increased interdepartmental collaboration through effective communication and relationship-building initiatives among team members across multiple locations.
- Conducted comprehensive wage reviews to maintain competitive compensation packages that attracted top talent while adhering to budgetary constraints.
Regional Human Resources Director
AXA Partners/AXA Asistencia
Bogota, Colombia
10.2021 - 09.2022
- Responsible for the HR strategy in the Andean region and part of the HR regional committee for the Americas and Europe
- Build the strategy and use of the hybrid model in Colombia
- Agile HR methodology
- To established the Health and Safety programs in Colombia(SGSST)
- Generate the Recruitment strategy for the Call Center staff
- Decrease the turnover in 30% through well-being and L&D and training programs
- Recognition, total rewards and Compensation structure
- Mission Critical and High potentials programs
- Increase the organizational eNPS in about 15%
- Change management and Communications strategy
- Lead all the HR subsystems (Onboarding, employee relations, recruitment, L&D, well-being, Compensation, recognition programs, HR analytics, compliance)
- Represented company at multiple public forums and conferences.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop cohesive messaging for product launches and announcements.
Human Resources Manager
Exportaciones Exóticas y Tropicales
Bogota, Colombia
06.2016 - 08.2021
- Perform the HR administration of the company's activities seeking its organizational, technical, and financial improvement
- Ensure compliance with internal rules, regulations, policies, and instructions and those established by regulatory and control entities
- Managed approximately 300 employees across the country
- Help in the construction of an Organizational Culture in accordance with the identity and mission of the company
- Follow up on compliance with legal standards and payroll
- Implementation and monitoring of management and/or performance indicators by position
- Establish Learning and Development strategies
- Control and supervise the financial reports, comparing real results with the budgeted ones
- Control the costs and profitability of the area
- Enhanced employee satisfaction by implementing effective training programs and performance evaluation systems.
- Developed strong relationships with local colleges and universities to establish a pipeline of future talent for the company.
- Provided guidance to managers on proper interviewing techniques, improving the overall effectiveness of candidate selection processes.
- Evaluated compensation structures across the organization ensuring internal equity as well as external competitiveness.
- Implement the remote model to administrative staff and hybrid model to operative staff during pandemic
Human Resources & Communications Manager
Procolombia
Bogotá, Bogota D.C.
11.2014 - 05.2016
- Responsible for managing and coordinating all processes of Human Resources Management, including training and development (Creating Corporate University), Performance, Wellbeing, and Benefits, internal communications programs
- Being part of the board committee of the organization
- Streamlined the onboarding process, reducing time to productivity by 20%
- Cultural Transformation
- HR Regional Leader and responsible for the HR strategy, KPI, Administrative issues, Climate, and well-being across the organization inside the country and overseas
- Built and supervised the structure of the Corporate University
- Strengthening the Well-being Program and maintaining a good organizational climate and culture
- Improve satisfaction rates in 30%
- The organization was considered one of the best companies to work in according to Great Place to Work
- Improving organizational climate in regional and international offices, guiding and supporting senior leadership, and building positive employee relations
- Lead the Internal Communications program
- Restructured department workflows for greater efficiency, allowing more time to focus on high-impact projects that drove tangible business results.
- Produced internal communications for crucial projects.
HR Coordinator-HRBP
Embassy of the United States in Colombia
Bogota
08.2007 - 11.2014
- Coordinating the awards and total recognition program for American and local employees in Colombia
- Compare salaries and benefits of the embassy with the market
- Coordinate the HR special projects
- Changing some processes of recruitment team increasing 28% of productivity
- Show the embassy to candidates as a multicultural place to work in.
- Increase minorities in recruitment process in 30%
- D&I programs head
- Restructuring the recognition and award procedure of the embassy
- Being the Human Resources Business Partner with all federal agencies in Colombia
- Offer public programming (conferences, workshops, productions) likely to interest members of underrepresented groups
- HR Compliance and legal issues with local employees
- Enhanced employee engagement by implementing innovative HR programs and initiatives.
- Managed organizational change initiatives, minimizing disruption to business operations.
- Administered benefits programs, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations while maximizing employee satisfaction.
- Streamlined recruitment processes, reducing time-to-hire and improving candidate quality in 15%.
Human Resources Manager
FT Ingeniera/Caribbean Concrete & Construction
Bogota, Colombia
03.2003 - 07.2007
- Work with the CEO and board of directors to review and apply human resource and administrative policies and procedures in the country offices and ensure effective, efficient, fair, and transparent, and promote equal opportunities
- Train HR Managers/Officers in the respective countries on human resource policies and procedures
- Provide support and supervision to local in-the-country offices for large-scale recruitments.
- Collaborate with the HR team to maintain the accuracy of department organization charts (tracker for recruitment)
- Follow up on Expatriate staff services in terms of relocations and making the necessary arrangements for incoming staff who will be based in the region
- Provide training, support, and advice on performance management and staff development plans
- Implement compensation policies and benefit programs for the region including annual salaries and benefits where applicable
- Work with the Legal team and an external attorney to ensure Employee Manuals are localized and valid in the country and interpret and apply the Local law in each country
- Respond to employee relations issues, such as employee complaints, harassment allegations, and civil rights complaints
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders to foster collaboration across departments and functions.
- Assisted in crafting internal policies that promoted a safe working environment while adhering to industry regulations.
- Streamlined HR processes for increased efficiency and improved organizational performance.
- Answered employee inquiries regarding health benefits and 401k options.
Human Resources Coordinator
E. Esquenazi & Cia
Bogota, Colombia
01.2003 - 12.2003
- Established solid relationships between departments by providing well-rounded support across various teams.
- Maintained human resources information system and kept employee files up to date and accurate.
- Enhanced employee engagement by implementing comprehensive HR programs and initiatives.
- Reduced time-to-hire by streamlining the recruitment process and utilizing effective candidate sourcing techniques.
- Devised hiring and recruitment policies for 500 employee company.
HRBP
Colexport Internacional Costa Rica
San Jose, Costa Rica
01.2001 - 12.2002
- Ensured compliance with employment laws and regulations through thorough audits of policies, procedures, and documentation practices.
- Managed complex employee relations issues with discretion and sensitivity, maintaining positive work environment while resolving conflicts efficiently.
- Developed succession planning strategy to identify high-potential employees and prepare them for future leadership roles within the organization.
Human Resources Administrative Assistant
E. Brinks De Colombia
Bogota, Colombia
01.2000 - 12.2000
- Managed employee exit interviews and paperwork.
- Answered and redirected incoming phone calls for office.
- Filed paperwork, sorted, and delivered mail and maintained office organization.
- Delivered friendly assistance with new hires throughout interviewing and hiring process.
- Maintained and scheduled complex calendars.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Communicator and Journalist
Universidad De La Sabana
Bogotá, DC 01.1995 - 01.2001
Master of Arts - Human Resources Management
Universidad De La Sabana
Bogotá, DC 05.2012 - 01.2014
Skills
Leadership
Effective Communications
People Development
Negotiation
Strategic Thinking
Analytical Thinking
Teamwork
Staff recruiting and retention
Training development
Talent Acquisition
Labor negotiations
Work Availability
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Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Regional Director of Human Resources
Premise DATA
10.2022 - 08.2023
Regional Human Resources Director
AXA Partners/AXA Asistencia
10.2021 - 09.2022
Human Resources Manager
Exportaciones Exóticas y Tropicales
06.2016 - 08.2021
Human Resources & Communications Manager
Procolombia
11.2014 - 05.2016
Master of Arts - Human Resources Management
Universidad De La Sabana
05.2012 - 01.2014
HR Coordinator-HRBP
Embassy of the United States in Colombia
08.2007 - 11.2014
Human Resources Manager
FT Ingeniera/Caribbean Concrete & Construction
03.2003 - 07.2007
Human Resources Coordinator
E. Esquenazi & Cia
01.2003 - 12.2003
HRBP
Colexport Internacional Costa Rica
01.2001 - 12.2002
Human Resources Administrative Assistant
E. Brinks De Colombia
01.2000 - 12.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Social Communicator and Journalist
Universidad De La Sabana
01.1995 - 01.2001
HR Freelance -Consultant
Freelance HR
8 2023 - Current