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Andrea Sáez

Head of People | Global People & Culture Leader | HR Strategy

About Me

I am a strategic Head of People and HR Business Partner with 13+ years of international experience leading People & Culture functions across multinational corporations, high-growth startups, scale-ups, and SMEs throughout Europe and Latin America. Throughout my career, I have partnered with CEOs, founders, and senior leadership teams to build scalable people strategies that drive organizational growth, employee engagement, operational excellence, and business performance. My experience spans engineering, technology, fintech, life sciences, pharmaceutical, and corporate environments, where I have: • Built and scaled HR functions from the ground up • Led People Operations across multiple countries in Europe and LATAM • Designed and implemented HR strategies aligned with business objectives • Implemented and optimized HRIS, ATS, and people analytics systems • Built performance management frameworks using OKRs, SMART goals, and competency models • Developed manager enablement and leadership coaching programs • Led organizational design, workforce planning, restructuring, and change management initiatives • Managed complex employee relations, labor compliance, and organizational transitions • Designed recruitment functions and hired talent across technical, engineering, product, corporate, and leadership roles • Leveraged AI and automation to improve HR efficiency, documentation, communication, and decision-making • Built employee engagement, culture, onboarding, and internal communication programs for distributed and remote teams I combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution, strong business acumen, and a data-driven approach using HR metrics, workforce analytics, Power BI, and AI-enabled workflows to support sustainable business growth. Based in Spain with full EU work authorization. Open to remote and international opportunities across Europe and globally.

Jurisdiction

Spain | Luxembourg | Portugal | Germany | France

Experience

Seniority LevelMid-Senior level
Years of Experience10-15 years
Current StatusActive
HR Manager/People ManagerTESICNOR
2024 - Present

Manage the payroll process in collaboration with an external consultancy, overseeing salary administration and annual reviews. Coordinate employee onboarding and offboarding, including contract management, incident tracking, and absences. Oversee vacation scheduling, time tracking, medical check-ups, and Occupational Risk Prevention (ORP) training. Act as the primary point of contact for employees, resolving payroll-related questions and broader HR inquiries. Manage the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle,from drafting job postings to onboarding new hires and ensuring compliant offboarding. Coordinate ongoing employee training and oversee the annual training plan, including government‑funded programs. Develop and enforce well‑being policies and conduct employee engagement surveys, analyzing results and driving improvements. Act as a liaison between management and employees, fostering effective communication and adherence to labor regulations. Handle workplace conflicts and mediate internal disagreements, advising both employees and management. Negotiate with labor unions, managing collective agreements and labor relations to ensure mutual satisfaction and compliance. Develop and update HR policies (e.g., remote work, code of conduct, diversity and inclusion) and drive internal communication and training for policy adoption. Participate in internal and external audits, ensuring HR practices meet compliance standards and implementing corrective actions when needed. Oversee preparation and coordination of travel-related documentation,such as TA300 forms—and collaborate with external consultancies to ensure compliance and smooth processing. Coordinate work permits, visas, and all necessary documents for employees traveling. In charge of the full implementation of an HR software system from scratch, including vendor evaluation, requirement gathering, configuration, training, and rollout,enhancing process efficiency and data accessibility.

People and Culture Managerfundcraft
2023 - 2023

Led the People & Culture function across Spain and Luxembourg within a multi-country scale-up environment. Organizational & Structural Leadership • Led the employee subrogation process, ensuring full legal compliance, operational continuity, and smooth workforce transition. • Supported the establishment and consolidation of the Spanish legal entity. • Partnered with leadership on workforce planning and organizational design across two countries. • Supervised 2 direct reports (Spain & Luxembourg). Performance Management & Leadership Enablement • Designed and implemented a structured Annual Performance Review process aligned with company objectives. • Delivered training sessions to managers on performance evaluation methodology and feedback practices. • Trained managers on defining and implementing OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) to improve goal alignment and accountability. • Established HR KPIs and performance tracking mechanisms to support data-driven decision-making. Talent Acquisition & Recruitment • Managed end-to-end recruitment processes for all company roles across Spain and Luxembourg (technical, finance, compliance, corporate profiles). • Partnered with hiring managers to define role requirements and hiring strategy. • Conducted structured interviews and coordinated evaluation processes. • Managed offer negotiations and onboarding processes. HR Operations & Employee Relations • Acted as the primary HR point of contact for employees across both countries. • Managed employee relations matters including terminations and regulatory compliance. • Oversaw payroll coordination with external providers. • Ensured multi-country labor compliance (Spain & Luxembourg). • Managed HR processes and employee data through Personio.

Talent Acquisition Manager IberiaReckitt
2021 - 2022

My role encompasses the entire recruitment lifecycle, tailored specifically for Iberia (Spain and Portugal). Work close with the hiring managers for the 2 BU´s of the company. Healthcare and Hygiene. Cross country position and Cross-sector. Strategic Recruitment Management: From initial briefing with hiring managers to posting job requisitions and utilizing diverse channels, including social media, I orchestrate end-to-end recruitment processes. This involves proactive sourcing, screening, and conducting competency-based interviews aligned with our company's core values and objectives. ATS Management and Recruitment Expertise: I meticulously update candidate progress within our ATS system, SuccessFactors, ensuring transparency and efficiency throughout the hiring process. As a trusted advisor, I continuously impart recruitment best practices, techniques, and tools to streamline operations and elevate hiring standards. Recruitment Strategy Development and Implementation: Collaborating with various stakeholders, I craft tailored recruitment strategies to address unique vacancy challenges. Once candidates are selected, I oversee contracting procedures and personally handle the onboarding process, ensuring a seamless transition for new hires with comprehensive HR inductions. Employer Branding and Talent Promotion: With a keen focus on employer branding, I actively participate in industry events, university fairs, and promotional activities to highlight our Graduate Program and attract top-tier talent. Additionally, I conduct specialized training sessions for hiring managers, equipping them with the latest talent acquisition techniques and strategies. Diversity and Internal Mobility Advocacy: -Partner with Hiring Managers to encourage hiring diverse talent and support our internal mobility through providing an excellent experience for our internal talent. (I had one people in my team in charge).

3P BiopharmaceuticalsTalent and Development Manager
2021 - 2021

Led Talent & Development department (3 direct reports). • Defined HR strategy aligned with business goals and organizational structure. • Led organizational development and performance improvement initiatives. • Created recruitment policies, job descriptions, and selection procedures. • Designed performance evaluation system, talent reviews and career plans. • Conducted climate surveys and engagement reviews. • Managed annual training strategy and development programs. • Created HR dashboards and KPI reports for leadership.

Mellow ConsultingPeople and Culture Manager
2020 - 2021

Built HR function from scratch in tech and digital media organization. • Designed onboarding guide and culture initiatives. • Led team engagement activities and climate surveys. • Created compensation & benefits structure and offer letters. • Managed full-cycle recruitment across operational, middle and executive roles. • Implemented performance management and goal-setting processes. • Managed HR administration including documentation and vacation control. • Developed social responsibility program aligned with company values.

Senior Talent Acquisition PartnerJOHNSON & JOHNSON
2018 - 2019

Built HR function from scratch in tech and digital media organization. • Designed onboarding guide and culture initiatives. • Led team engagement activities and climate surveys. • Created compensation & benefits structure and offer letters. • Managed full-cycle recruitment across operational, middle and executive roles. • Implemented performance management and goal-setting processes. • Managed HR administration including documentation and vacation control. • Developed social responsibility program aligned with company values.

Regional Talent acquisition SpecialistBayer
2016 - 2018

Managed end-to-end recruitment across the South America cluster for multiple business functions and seniority levels. • Partnered with hiring managers to support strategic hiring decisions aligned with business objectives. • Managed recruitment processes through SuccessFactors, ensuring system accuracy, reporting consistency, and compliance. • Maintained internal and external job postings and ATS data governance. • Coordinated compensation proposals with HR and Finance departments. • Supported Inclusion & Diversity initiatives within the regional HR team. • Produced recruitment analytics and monthly/weekly reporting for leadership forums. • Ensured alignment with corporate HR policies and regional compliance standards.

Education

Masters of Human resources ManagementEAE Business School
2014 - 2015
Degree of PsychologyAndres Bello University
2006 - 2011

Certification

Total Certifications1

Excel with LinkedIn Recruiter Assessment

LinkedIn Customer Learning

2021

Credential ID: wnav9coiv6a9

Skills

Core skills0
Languages2

Languages

English
Spanish