Renan Negrao
Oshawa,Ontario
Summary
Dynamic General Manager with extensive HRIS management experience at Inditex, driving employee retention and optimizing recruitment strategies. Proven track record in employee training and conflict resolution, enhancing team performance and satisfaction. Adept at aligning HR policies with regulations while fostering cross-cultural communication to support organizational growth.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Inditex
Oshawa, Ontario
11.2016 - Current
- Excellent working knowledge of the internal Inditex HR software system (HRIS)
- Liaised between management and employees by relaying work information, adjustments and grievances.
- Advise management on trends in the industry that could affect future hiring needs.
- Facilitate and Help guide employee transfers and referrals (national and international).
- Align HR policies with federal and local regulations.
- Develop and managed recruitment process, and facilitate the onboarding process by providing new hire orientation sessions.
- Conduct employee performance reviews and handle employee discipline and termination to address policy infractions. Suggest promotions and wage increases according to employee performance.
- Manage compensation, insurance and vacation days within employee benefits programs.
- Organize pre-employment assessments such as aptitude tests or background checks when necessary.
- Collaborate with employees and hiring managers to create and implemented employee retention strategies and developed and implement recruiting strategies to attract qualified candidates.
- Collaborate with hiring managers to identify job requirements and competencies needed for open roles and to ensure a smooth transition of new hires into their roles.
- Conduct interviews and assess applicants' qualifications, skills, experience, and fit for positions.
- Provided guidance on salary negotiations based on market research data.
- Develop employee orientation and training programs for new hires.
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws related to recruitment practices.
Commercial Manager
Inditex
Toronto, Ontario
11.2014 - 11.2016
- Improved profit margins by effectively managing expenses, budget and overhead, increasing closings and optimizing product turns.
- Supported local sales teams with customer meetings and account plans based on strategies.
- Provided training and mentorship to junior team members on best practices in commercial operations.
- Guided and supported sales team members to drive growth and development.
- Prepared presentations for management review highlighting key performance metrics. (Using google workspace)
- Established ambitious goals for employees to promote achievement and surpass business targets.
General Manager
Grupo Cortefiel
Portugal
11.2003 - 11.2014
- Conducted daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures, cashier supervision, inventory control, merchandising, and loss prevention.
- Maximized time and employee productivity, consolidating data, payroll and accounting programs into centralized systems.
- Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
- Managed inventory levels and conducted corrective action planning to minimize long-term costs.
- Provided leadership during times of change or crisis situations within the store environment.
- Recruited, trained and supervised staff members in customer service and product knowledge.
- Developed and implemented strategies for increasing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Languages And International Relations
Universidade Aveiro
Aveiro, Portugal09-2014
Skills
- HRIS management
- Employee training
- Conflict resolution
- Google workspace proficiency
- Employee onboarding
- Compensation management
- Project management
- Travel coordination
- Employee counseling
- Relocation management
- Cross-cultural communication
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Portuguese
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
French
Limited
Italian
Limited
Affiliations
- Love organizing travel itineraries. My family, friends, all of it. From start to finish (flights, hotels and activities)
- Part owner of airbnb properties in Portugal and love managing and liaising with expats working there
- I love playing soccer, reading a good book and skiing
Timeline
General Manager
Inditex
11.2016 - Current
Commercial Manager
Inditex
11.2014 - 11.2016
General Manager
Grupo Cortefiel
11.2003 - 11.2014
Bachelor of Science - Languages And International Relations
Universidade Aveiro
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