Victoria Mejia
Niagara Falls,ON
Summary
Master in Human Resources Management with experience in Organizational Psychology focused on implementing strategies aligned with organizational objectives. Skilled at building strong relationships, working efficiently and accurately under pressure. Strong problem-solving ability, creative strategist, and collaborative leader. Proven track record in talent acquisition, team development, and passion for optimizing human capital.
Legally authorized to work full time in Canada.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior HR Associate Consultant
Gerencias Selecta
05.2022 - 08.2024
- Head hunter and Human Resources consultant for organizations all over Colombia in a variety of industries
- Providing consultation services to clients regarding organizational structure, leadership development, organizational culture, conflict resolution, headhunting or other topics
Employee Experience Manager
Alorica Colombia S.A.S
03.2021 - 11.2021
- Lead of Alorica Colombia Start up in all HR processes: Legislation, SST regulation, internal and external paperwork for ministry of labor compliance, corporate policies, payroll policies, and all others
- Hiring process, affiliation tracking and onboarding experience
- Administration and reporting of payroll events, leaves monitoring and benefit tracking
- Management and execution of benefit plans
- Align all corporate objectives with HR processes
- Career plans and outplacement
- Psychological accompaniment and crisis intervention of collaborators
- Analysis and execution of disciplinary processes (discharges, sanctions, contracts terminations)
- Support for wellness and development activities Monitoring of occupational health and safety plans
Head of Strategic Human Resources
Inversiones Tropi SAS
01.2018 - 02.2021
- Lead Human Resources and Safety and Health at Work of 9 agencies nationwide of the business group, Inversiones Tropi SAS, 1800 employees.
- In charge of leading processes in the area such as: Management and execution of corporate objectives and process alignment
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Career plans and outplacement
- Requirement of the best talent according to the different corporate profiles and organizational culture (Employer & employee fit) Payroll administration and benefit plans
- Analysis and implementation of disciplinary processes
- Management and execution of occupational health and safety plans
Head of Strategic Human Resources
Inversiones Tropi SAS - Distribuidora Servivalle SAS
11.2015 - 01.2018
- Leadership and execution of Human Resources processes: Attraction, recruitment, evaluation and selection of human capital, onboarding, training and career plans
- Compensation and benefits administration
- Head of the Occupational Health and Safety team
- Design and execution of wellness plans to maintain and retain human talent
- Experience in project management and administration
- Create and implement short-term tactical plans to meet performance metrics and financial goals through efficient use of human resources, technology, and workforce maximization
- Contribute and provide feedback for the improvement of all programs, processes and policies, for a coherent, standardized and effective service delivery
Head Hunter Specialist
Gerencia Selecta
08.2015 - 03.2016
- Attraction, recruitment, evaluation and selection of human capital: interviews by competencies, evaluations, analysis of results and reports of candidates to clients
- Guarantee the suitability and organizational fit of the candidates for the position and culture
- Management of high impact vacancies and visibility for clients
- Certify the optimal deployment of selected talent in all clients, providing services effectively
- 2013 - 2015 I was studying Master Degree in Human Resources Manager (Australia)
- While studying, worked as front desk in a hotel and cashier in a yogurt shop during the 2 years to finance my studies and living expenses
Talent Acquisition and Development Analyst
Banco de Occidente
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Attraction, recruitment, evaluation and selection of human capital for the Southwest region of Colombia (22 bank offices)
- Guarantee the suitability and organizational adjustment of the candidates for the position, the culture and the company
- Guarantee Backup of candidates to fill vacancies in the shortest time
- Management of high impact and visibility vacancies for the Bank
- Experience handling numerous requests simultaneously
Talent Acquisition assistant
Harinera del Valle S.A.
07.2010 - 12.2010
- Attraction, recruitment, evaluation and talent acquisition of human capital: interviews by competencies, evaluations, analysis of results and reports of candidates
- Evaluation and updating of active personnel to continue under current international certification standards.
Education
Master in Human Resource Management -
Edith Cowan University Perth
Western Australia01.2015
Professional in Psychology - Organizational emphasis
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
Cali, Colombia01.2009
French academic bachelor -
Saint Françoise du Sel
Troyes, France01.2003
Bilingual Bachelor -
Colegio Bennett
Cali, Colombia01.2002
Diploma in Consumer Psychology -
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
Cali, ColombiaSkills
- Creativity
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
- Customer experience management
- Analytical Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Decision-Making
- Resourcefulness
- Communication Skills
- Work Ethics
- Interpersonal skills
- Leadership and team building
- Recruiting
- Talent management
- Training development
- HRIS maintenance
- HR policy/procedure development
References
Other related experiences among request., Professional. References among request.
Languages
Spanish
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
French
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior HR Associate Consultant
Gerencias Selecta
05.2022 - 08.2024
Employee Experience Manager
Alorica Colombia S.A.S
03.2021 - 11.2021
Head of Strategic Human Resources
Inversiones Tropi SAS
01.2018 - 02.2021
Head of Strategic Human Resources
Inversiones Tropi SAS - Distribuidora Servivalle SAS
11.2015 - 01.2018
Head Hunter Specialist
Gerencia Selecta
08.2015 - 03.2016
Talent Acquisition and Development Analyst
Banco de Occidente
01.2012 - 01.2013
Talent Acquisition assistant
Harinera del Valle S.A.
07.2010 - 12.2010
Master in Human Resource Management -
Edith Cowan University Perth
Professional in Psychology - Organizational emphasis
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
French academic bachelor -
Saint Françoise du Sel
Bilingual Bachelor -
Colegio Bennett
Diploma in Consumer Psychology -
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
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