Karina M.

Head of Talent

Central Luzon, Philippines15 yrs experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Expert in driving employee engagement and performance management.
Proven track record in recruitment and talent acquisition.
Strong background in HR policy development and compliance.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Human Resources professional with extensive experience in BPO and talent management.

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Skills

Core Skills

Human ResourcesPerformance ManagementRecruitingRecruitment

Other Skills

BenefitsBookkeepingBusiness CommunicationsBusiness Process Outsourcing (BPO)Customer ServiceDiversity & InclusionEmail EtiquetteEmployee EngagementEmployee RelationsEmployee TrainingHR PoliciesHigh PerformerHiringHuman Resources (HR)Interviews

About

It has always been my personal mission to do one good deed for at least one person every single day. I believe that we should be kind to everyone we meet because we are all struggling with something. I feel fortunate that my career in human resources and operations gives me the opportunity to do just this. By working with others, we can help them uncover their potential and realize their dreams; we can give people a chance and then see them fly; we can innovate and create wonderful things that help others around us. In our own way, we can make one life shine brighter. Imagine what could happen if all of us try to do this each day. Let's start creating win-win situations every day.

Experience

Upguard

People Business Partner

Nov 2022 – Present · 3 yrs 4 mos · Remote

UpGuard provides cybersecurity risk management software that helps organizations across the globe prevent data breaches by continuously monitoring their third-party vendors and their security posture. As an HRBP, I have the following responsibilities:
Partners with UpGuard’s business leaders to deliver business objectives and interpret what people enablers are necessary to deliver business results based on Company Core Values.
Advises managers and employees on performance issues providing solid guidance on legal and regulatory trends to reduce potential business liabilities.
Solves problems, identifies root causes of various complex issues, and quickly designs implementable solutions.
Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Partners with the legal department as needed/required.
Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
Prepares HR work processes.
Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation.
Partners with Talent Acquisition to enable the achievement of hiring goals.
Assists with HR communications and training of managers on new programs, systems, and processes as required.
Ensures that all relevant employee-related documents are complete.

Employee RelationsPerformance ManagementTalent AcquisitionHR PoliciesOrganizational DevelopmentHuman Resources

Upwork

Project Based HRBP / Recruiter / HR Manager

Feb 2020 – Nov 2022 · 2 yrs 9 mos · Remote

As a Freelance/Project-Based HR Professional, I provide the following services:
Provides operational administration of HR processes for clients
Manages HR and Payroll Accounting processes, including but not limited to Recruitment, Employee Relations, Payroll, Benefits, and Banking
Authors handbooks, policies, memoranda, and other HR documents
Supports and implements initiatives and visions of the Client executive team
Manages processes and resources to ensure timely and quality delivery of internal and external customer requirements
Assists in managing projects through MS Projects, Asana or ClickUp
Upholds the Client’s core values, initiatives, and objectives across the company
I am proficient in using Asana, Slack, Monday.com, ClickUp, Freshteam, JazzHR, ADP, Quickbooks, and UKG.

RecruitingEmployee RelationsPayrollBenefitsProject ManagementHuman Resources

Boomering inc

2 roles

Office Manager

Dec 2017 – Apr 2020 · 2 yrs 4 mos

Boomering Inc. is a Business Offshoring Company that specializes in different verticals such as Accounting, Engineering, Property Management, and Customer Service. As the Office Manager, I had the following responsibilities:
Work with clients closely to determine their manpower needs for recruitment planning as well as address any concerns that may affect their operations
Serve as the Account Manager for certain clients
Develop and implement recruitment strategies that are tailored to the determined needs
Monitor staff attendance and check payroll
Ensure that the set standards for attendance and behavior are followed
Issue necessary disciplinary actions including termination
Coordinate with clients to determine employees who are eligible for personnel movements such as promotion, regularization, and demotion
Facilitate the timely payment of government-mandated benefits
Maintain historical human resource records by designing a filing and retrieval system; keeping past and current records.
Maintain management guidelines by preparing, updating, and recommending human resource policies and procedures that are aligned to DOLE standards
Handle all internal concerns including legal compliance, IT, office maintenance, client invoicing, budgeting, and planning

Recruitment PlanningStaff DevelopmentPayroll ManagementHR PoliciesHuman ResourcesRecruitment

HR Manager

Jun 2017 – Dec 2017 · 6 mos

Stralia inc.

HR Manager

Apr 2016 – Jun 2017 · 1 yr 2 mos · Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga · On-site

Stralia was a BPO located in Clark, Pampanga (it closed in 2017). As the HR Manager, I had the following responsibilities:
Participate and administer the development and implementation of recruitment strategies applicant evaluation, interview and selection process, and related tasks
Conduct interviews to determine the knowledge, skills, and abilities of candidates
Conduct new hire orientation to all newly hired employees
Ensure that accurate job descriptions are in place and the effective use of job search web sites and recruiters are being implemented
Provide assistance, facilitation and guidance in conducting counselling sessions and performance reviews for employees who have demonstrated behaviours or skills not aligned with the company's corporate values or business needs
Assist in conducting periodic performance reviews as well as formal annual reviews with all team members
Ensure legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable human resource government requirements
Manage, update and promote corporate policies and procedures related to resource management
Organize staff training sessions, workshops, and company team building activities
Monitor staff attendance and engagement with the company and recommends solutions to identified areas of concern
Monitor scheduled absences such as holidays or sick leave and coordinates actions to ensure the staff absences have been adequately covered to maintain continuity of services
Identify and recommend areas of environment improvement within the organization