Alicia Arevalo
Master In Human Resources / CHRP
London,ON
Summary
With 16+ years of experience in Human Resources, I have a proven track record in developing and managing strong relationships within organizations. As a Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) and with a Master's degree in Human Resources Administration, my focus is on helping individuals achieve their job goals through happiness and conviction. I possess strong people skills, exceptional communication abilities, and excel as a team leader. My extensive experience includes strategic HR operational initiatives such as talent acquisition, employee retention, succession planning, and terminations. I am also skilled in HR budget management. Fluent in English and Spanish, with intermediate proficiency in French, I am a quick learner who is detail-oriented and can easily adapt to new processes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages
Work History
Recruitment and Engagement Coordinator
Home Instead London Ontario
09.2023 - Current
- Collaborate with hiring managers to understand staffing requirements and develop effective recruitment strategies.
- Post job openings on relevant job boards, company website, and social media channels to attract qualified candidates.
- Screen resumes and conduct initial phone interviews to evaluate candidate suitability.
- Coordinate the logistics of employment fairs, including selecting venues, scheduling dates, creating campaign expectations.
- Collaborate with local employment agencies, schools, universities, and community organizations to promote the fairs and attract qualified candidates.
- Act as a point of contact for new hires, ensuring a smooth onboarding process.
- Develop and implement engagement strategies to ensure new employees feel welcome and integrated into the company culture.
- Organize and host orientation sessions for new employees, providing them with necessary resources and information.
- Assist in organizing company events, activities, and employee recognition programs.
HR Business Partner
El Encanto - Real State Company
05.2021 - 04.2023
- Strategizing and managing human relationships
- Create Culture Programs
- Generate Employees Retention
- Monitor key HR metrics
- Partner with local controller to Review and approve or modify HR budgets
- Implement Recruitment Strategies
- Terminations
- Organizational Communication Leader
HR Business Partner
PROBE S.A DE C.V - Retail Company
10.2017 - 05.2021
- Set objectives for the HR function locally and track progress
- Create and drive a local staffing strategy
- Act as a consultant to managers and staff regarding policies and procedures
- Monitor key HR metrics
- Led new talent acquisition and recruitment processes
- Terminations
- Supervise the compensation system
Human Resources Generalist
SURA - Insurance Company
03.2016 - 10.2017
- Promote the organization’s mission, vision, values, goals and strategic initiatives
- Manage the full-cycle of the recruitment process including: creating and promoting job postings, scheduling and conducting interviews and reference checks, and presenting employment offers.
- Facilitate employee onboarding
- Collect and analyze human resources data
- Ensure compliance with employment related laws/practices
HR Business Partner
FOREVER 21 - Retail Company
10.2013 - 01.2016
- Create the Human Resources department
- Manage the full-cycle recruitment process including: creating and promoting job postings.
- Terminations
- Implement hiring practices
- Create HR policies and procedures
- Promote organization's values, mission and vision
- Create Organizational Culture
- Supervise and approve payroll
HR Business Partner
McCormick & Company
01.2012 - 10.2013
- Recruits, develops and retains high-performing and talented workforce
- Identifies training and development needs through performance management system outcomes, as well as competencies and leadership behaviors evaluation ones.
- Ensure compliance with employment related laws/practices
- Assist with payroll and benefits administration
HR Business Partner
Sigma Alimentos – Food Manufacturing Company
04.2011 - 12.2011
- Partner with Operations clients to drive proactive employee and labour relations
- Provides guidance, direction and advice to clients regarding employment related issues
- Recruitment & selection strategy
- Performance management
- Training & development
Recruiter
AES El Salvador – Energy Distribution Company
03.2008 - 04.2011
- Identify current and prospective staffing requirements
- Prepare job postings
- Collect and screen applicants
- Review candidate inventories
- Recruitment Strategies
- Recruitment Metrics
Education
Master´s - Human Resources Administration
Universidad Evangélica
01.2012 - 01.2015
Bachelor´s Degree - Bussiness Administration
Universidad Evangélica
01.2004 - 01.2010
Certified Human Resources Professional - undefined
HR Academia
Skills
Relationship building
Certification
• Certified Human Resources Professional
Timeline
• Certified Human Resources Professional
01-2024
Recruitment and Engagement Coordinator
Home Instead London Ontario
09.2023 - Current
HR Business Partner
El Encanto - Real State Company
05.2021 - 04.2023
HR Business Partner
PROBE S.A DE C.V - Retail Company
10.2017 - 05.2021
Human Resources Generalist
SURA - Insurance Company
03.2016 - 10.2017
HR Business Partner
FOREVER 21 - Retail Company
10.2013 - 01.2016
HR Business Partner
McCormick & Company
01.2012 - 10.2013
Master´s - Human Resources Administration
Universidad Evangélica
01.2012 - 01.2015
HR Business Partner
Sigma Alimentos – Food Manufacturing Company
04.2011 - 12.2011
Recruiter
AES El Salvador – Energy Distribution Company
03.2008 - 04.2011
Bachelor´s Degree - Bussiness Administration
Universidad Evangélica
01.2004 - 01.2010
Certified Human Resources Professional - undefined
HR Academia
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