Maria Graciela Ratuita

Head of Talent

Metro Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines19 yrs 6 mos experience

Key Highlights

  • Expert in developing HR policies and procedures.
  • Proven track record in employee engagement and onboarding.
  • Strong background in recruitment and talent acquisition.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Human Resources professional specializing in employee engagement and policy development within the hospitality industry.

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Skills

Core Skills

Hr PoliciesRecruitingEmployee Engagement

Other Skills

HR Compliance & Labor Law AwarenessPolicies & Procedures DevelopmentRecruitment & Talent AcquisitionCoaching & MentoringProject PlanningTraining & DevelopmentOnboardingCustomer ServiceMicrosoft OfficeBusiness DevelopmentStrategic PlanningOffice ManagementContract ManagementOrder FulfillmentSocial Skills

About

I’m an HR professional dedicated to building strong people practices and positive workplace cultures. My expertise includes developing and implementing employee policies, procedures, and codes of conduct, ensuring compliance while fostering a fair, respectful environment. I have hands-on experience in recruitment, onboarding, and employee engagement, with a passion for helping both employees and organizations thrive. Whether guiding new hires through a smooth start, creating clear team structures, or leading initiatives that boost morale and performance, I bring both structure and empathy to HR. I’m open to remote or hybrid HR opportunities where I can apply my skills in policy development, employee engagement, and talent acquisition to help organizations build workplaces where people feel valued and supported. Outside of HR, I’m also a writer and storyteller at heart, using words to reflect, connect, and inspire. Key strengths: Policy & Procedure Development • Code of Conduct • Employee Engagement • Onboarding • Recruitment & Talent Acquisition • Coaching & Mentoring

Experience

Thom and gery hotel and resorts corp

Human Resources & Admin Head

Dec 2024Present · 1 yr 3 mos · National Capital Region, Philippines · On-site

  • Key highlights and deliverables:
  • Developed overall recruitment plan and budget; oversaw implementation according to schedule.
  • Directed sourcing, recruitment, selection, and hiring for management and rank-and-file positions.
  • Assessed hotel manning requirements and budget allocation per position.
  • Established company wage and salary structure, pay policies, and variable pay systems.
  • Led development of benefit orientations and other employee benefits training.
  • Created Company Code of Conduct and HR policies on employee relations.
  • Designed HR forms (Recruitment, Contracts, Employee Relations, Performance Management, etc.).
  • Developed engaging orientation decks and induction materials using Canva to support new hire onboarding.
  • Served as Officer-in-Charge of Manila Office.
HR Compliance & Labor Law AwarenessPolicies & Procedures DevelopmentRecruitment & Talent AcquisitionEmployee EngagementCoaching & MentoringHR Policies+1

Orange pearl beach resort

Freelance Human Resources Consultant

Aug 2024Nov 2024 · 3 mos · El Nido, Mimaropa, Philippines · On-site

  • Key highlights and deliverables:
  • Established employer and employee enrollment in SSS, Pag-IBIG, and PhilHealth.
  • Developed and implemented Company Code of Conduct, policies, and procedures.
  • Prepared training plans on customer service, grooming, and company policies.
Policies & Procedures DevelopmentEmployee EngagementTraining & DevelopmentHR Policies

Angel garden resort

Freelance Human Resources Consultant

Mar 2024Jul 2025 · 1 yr 4 mos · Busuanga, Mimaropa, Philippines · On-site

  • Key highlights and deliverables:
  • Created recruitment plan and budget; supervised hiring process for all levels.
  • Developed wage and salary structure, pay policies, and bonus systems.
  • Developed and implemented Code of Conduct, HR policies, and HR forms.
  • Established onboarding and orientation program for new hires.
HR Compliance & Labor Law AwarenessPolicies & Procedures DevelopmentRecruitment & Talent AcquisitionOnboardingHR PoliciesRecruiting

The funny lion - el nido

Human Resource Supervisor

Feb 2023Mar 2024 · 1 yr 1 mo · El Nido, Palawan · On-site

  • Key highlights and deliverables:
  • Conducted initial screenings and coordinated interviews with department heads.
  • Conducted New Hire workshop.
  • Prepared employment documents (offers, contracts, training bonds) and conducted orientation sessions.
  • Managed exit interviews, clearance processing, and final pay documentation.
  • Maintained accurate and confidential employee 201 files.
  • Administered HR policies and handled disciplinary actions.
  • Organized employee engagement activities (team building, family day, wellness programs).
  • Coordinated and scheduled monthly employee training programs.
  • Oversaw performance evaluation cycle, including probationary tracking and appraisal accuracy.
  • Facilitated timekeeping, benefits registration, and leave management.
  • Prepared consolidated manpower budget and weekly HR updates for management.
  • Spearheaded transition from Biometrics manua; system to GreatDay HR system, ensuring smooth migration and adoption.
  • Developed and maintained HR dashboards to track manpower, performance, and compliance metrics.
  • Introduced use of AI chat tools for faster HR inquiries and responses, improving employee support turnaround.
  • Prepared HR manpower costing and budget; coordinated with LGUs for compliance.
Employee EngagementTraining & DevelopmentHR Policies

Isla amara boutique resort

Human Resources Supervisor

Feb 2021Feb 2023 · 2 yrs · El Nido, Mimaropa, Philippines · On-site

  • Key highlights and deliverables:
  • Managed sourcing, interviewing, job offers, and employee 201 files.
  • Developed HR policies, Employee Manual, and administered disciplinary actions.
  • Oversaw payroll, benefits processing, and leave tracking.
  • Monitored employee status changes (probationary, regularization, contract extension).
  • Coordinated performance evaluations and employee concerns.
HR PoliciesEmployee EngagementRecruitment & Talent AcquisitionRecruiting

Life academy international

Human Resources Specialist

Feb 2020Jul 2020 · 5 mos · Pasig, National Capital Region, Philippines · Hybrid

  • Key highlights and deliverables:
  • Facilitated onboarding, orientation, and offboarding processes.
  • Updated HR policies and Employee Manual; handled employee grievances.
  • Managed disciplinary actions and staff housing arrangements.
  • Organized employee engagement events and recognition activities.
  • Monitored benefits compliance and leave records.
  • Created remote-friendly onboarding and engagement materials using Canva during the Covid-19 pandemic.
OnboardingEmployee EngagementHR Policies

Not applicaple

Freelance

Aug 2017Jan 2020 · 2 yrs 5 mos · Remote

  • Key highlights and deliverables:
  • Develops and implements marketing and advertising campaigns through Social Media (Facebook, Tripadvisor, Instagram) of Tawali Leisure and Dive Resort
  • Designs new marketing collateral and promotional items.

Cleveland clinic abu dhabi

Human Capital – International Mobility Secretary

Jul 2015Dec 2016 · 1 yr 5 mos · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates · On-site

  • HR Administrative Tasks
  • Support onboarding of employees and assist new joiners in settling into a new country by navigating local customs, administration and pastoral care.
  • Prepares Welcome Packs for the New Caregivers
  • Assist in presentation for ID Badge and Security during On Boarding
  • Coordinates with the New Caregivers follow up their schedules and make sure that they have received details of their joining instructions
  • Prepares New Caregiver folders for their mobilization
  • Prepares and send Calendar Invites/Meetings for Presenters and calls them for reminders; Invite banks for opening of accounts and Manager for their meet and greet
  • Coordinates with other departments for follow up of contracts, souvenirs, housing, and other Employee services
  • Maintains inventory of general office supplies, welcome packs and replenishment. Prepares Purchase Request, Loading Dock Booking
  • Arrange for food and booking of ballrooms and training rooms for the On Boarding Event
  • Manages diary for all internal meetings of the International Mobility Team
  • HR Assistance to Caregivers
  • Assist with special HR projects and undertake a range of HR administrative tasks as required
  • Answer both internal and external HR-related queries via email, phone, online and walk-in
  • Log queries/incidents and assign detailed or complex Caregivers’ cases to relevant HR subject-matter experts. Escalate Caregivers’ grievances to relevant HR subject-matter experts
  • Provide initial advice to Caregivers on routine and transactional HR Policies, Processes & Practices
  • Guide Caregivers to the right resources within Human Resources
  • Educate/train Caregivers on the benefits of using the available HR Information Systems and following existing processes
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of processes on the quality of Caregivers’ service and experience
  • Assist on Special HR projects

Genesis manazil steel framing factory

Personal Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer

Mar 2012Jun 2015 · 3 yrs 3 mos · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

  • Manages diary for all internal and external meetings
  • Arrange all travel, accommodation and trips in and outside of UAE (flights, trains, cabs, hotels, restaurants)
  • Prepares CEO’s Itinerary
  • Types all correspondence, directing all telephone calls, preparing documents, agendas, briefing notes for meetings, monitoring emails, answering and highlighting those that need urgent attention, drafting documents to be proofread.
  • Compiles and prepares various reports for Manager’s use
  • Coordinates and process general administrative work (time cards, leave requests, etc.) for Manager’s signature.
  • Reviews and summarizes miscellaneous reports and documents; undertakes research projects analyzing data and presenting findings accordingly.
  • Prioritizes and manages multiple projects simultaneously, and follow through on issues in a timely manner.
  • Handles arrangement of visas of visitors from various countries. Arranges logistics like hotel accommodation, seating arrangements etc
  • Handles hardware procurement, stationary requirement, business cards, staff ID requests, access card requests and parking space request.
  • Phone screen telephone calls for the CEO
  • Obtains Manager’s signature on all contract, subcontract, and change-order documents as required.
  • Coordinates, plans, and schedules home & office maintenance and repair
  • Reviews, negotiate and manage vendors providing various products and services
  • Ensures that office equipment are operable and coordinates maintenance as needed
  • Event Planning
  • Assists the Marketing Team in developing and maintaining the marketing documents including capability statements, presentations, image library, employee biographies are up to date and in accordance to brand guidelines
  • Develops and maintains excellent working relationships internally with business leaders and decision makers.
  • Assist on HR projects and undertake a range of HR administrative task

Al danube building materials, llc

Administrative Assistant

May 2009Dec 2011 · 2 yrs 7 mos · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

  • Prepare business correspondence for Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and other Government Agencies.
  • Responsible in generating and preparing Sales Budget Report and Daily Sales Report.
  • Handles customers’ price and availability inquiry.
  • Prepare Quotations, LPO, Invoices, Credit Notes and Delivery Order and Business Proposal.
  • Prepare Statement of Accounts and Follow-up monthly payment of customers.
  • Prepare Demand Letter for customers with delinquent account.
  • Assist the PRO in visa processing, renewal of Trade License and Chamber of Commerce.
  • Responsible in monitoring staff leave.
  • Monitor employee Visa Renewal and Passport Renewal.
  • Organize and process medical insurance and coordinate with Human Resource – Head Office.
  • Prepares requisition for office supplies, business card, product samples and technical data.
  • Arrange the requirements for the product training and seminars.
  • Arrange Travel booking for Staff and Laborers scheduled for a Business Trip or Vacation Leave.

Sykes asia, inc

Technical Service Representative

Oct 2001Jul 2007 · 5 yrs 9 mos · Quezon City, Philippines

  • Assigned as a Point of Contact in the absence of Team Managers and Senior CSRs
  • Prepares and send SLA and Mailbox Count and Logs hourly Mailbox count.
  • Auditing the response of the newly hired agents before they sent it to the customer.
  • Handles customer’s technical problems arising from their use of the Microsoft.com Web site.
  • Provides the first line email and customer service. Accepts inbound email.
  • Handles customer’s product usage questions. Accountable for providing a high level of technical response to the customers of Microsoft.com.
  • Takes responsibility for follow up to insure customer needs and expectations are satisfied.
  • Properly escalates technical and non-technical issues that are irresolvable and not available on the knowledge base and Knowledge Center.
  • Ensures that all data is collected accurately. Ensures that all communication with customer is within the guidelines of Microsoft.
  • Follows prescribed problem resolution and troubleshooting procedures.
  • Ensures that service levels are achieved as communicated by the Team Lead, Account Supervisor, or Account Manager.
  • Continuously improves product know-how.
  • Attends trainings, workshops, seminars, and focus group discussions scheduled by the team.

Standard chartered bank

Credit Card Analyst

Dec 1999Aug 2001 · 1 yr 8 mos · Makati City, Philippines

  • Conduct background checking of credit card applicants and supplementary applicants.
  • Approve credit cards application
  • Prepares monthly report and monitors the quota of each agent

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