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Ivanna Herrera

Ivanna Herrera

Relocation Specialist Focused In People And Culture Transformation | Compensation and Merger Adquisitions specialist |
Panama City, Crisol, Villas De Cerro Lindo, Casa 101,Panama

Summary

Methodical and versatile People Specialist with 15 years of hands-on experience in consulting people related organizations. Proficiency in mobility and talent compensation. In-depth knowledge of employee management, training program implementation and HR operational efficiency strategies.

Overview

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3
Languages
16
16
years of post-secondary education
11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Relocation Consultant

Grupo Siuma
Panama, Panama
07.2012 - Current

Global Mobility Specialist

  • Consulting and advising on human talent relocation services. Experience in the creation and management of mobility policies for multinational companies.
  • Relocation of multinational companies in different countries of the American continent.
  • Supervise the provision of relocation services from inception to completion, acting as a subject matter expert. Coordinate and manage complete relocation services, which are not limited to assignment advice, shipment of household goods, temporary accommodation, housing search, immigration, and tax services, etc.
  • Management of immigration programs in Panama and in different jurisdictions internationally.
  • Real estate advisor for property acquisition processes.
  • Strong knowledge of international and domestic relocation process.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to partner with executive level professionals.
  • Ability to travel in the region to be onsite when needed.

Onboarding Specialist for Multinational companies

  • Demonstrated work experience as an HR Onboarding Specialist or in the field of Preparation of onboarding protocols focused on people experience.
  • Creation of clear policies and employee handbooks explaining company operations. Knowledge of labor laws.
  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information Drafting and sending emails with company and position information, including work schedules, dress code, and parking options Prepare onboarding kits (e.g., stationery, t-shirts and mugs)
  • Create clear policies and employee handbooks that explain how the company operates.
  • Draft and send emails with information about the company and the position, including work schedules, dress code and parking options Welcome new employees upon arrival and offer them a tour of the office Introduce team members.
  • Agility and responsiveness, adapting quickly to changing priorities. Strong interpersonal, analytical, and administrative skills.
  • Experience in labor and employee relations.
  • Consultant for people and culture team leadership incentive programs.
  • Experienced in the execution of human resources, payroll, learning and development, and safety projects.

Compensation and total rewards Specialist

  • Passion for people, culture, diversity, and inclusion practices focused on continuous improvement.
  • Plan and lead the implementation of all benefit plans.
  • Design and review of all total rewards packages.
  • Experience with total rewards management on all compensation related matters such as market midpoint analysis, structure of local and international incentive plan designs.
  • Advise and implement best practices of commercial business reward programs and provide assistance where needed.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of current programs against business objectives and implement changes where necessary.
  • Agility and responsiveness, adapting quickly to changing priorities.
  • Experience in business and process improvement.
  • Strong interpersonal, analytical, and administrative skills.
  • Experience in labor and employee relations.
  • Extensive experience in executing organizational human resources and culture change projects.
  • Consultant for people and culture team leadership incentive programs.
  • Experienced in the execution of human resources, payroll, learning and development, and safety projects.

Relocation Associate

Herrenknecht AG
Panama, Panama
01.2011 - 10.2012
  • Implemented mobility policy and relocation strategies to identify high-quality candidates.
  • Completed human resource operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees.
  • Hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations.
  • Educated staff on HR software functionality.
  • Developed and employed industry network to acquire up-to-date and relevant applicant sources.
  • Administered benefits programs, analyzed compensation and other competitive data and prepared budgets.
  • Reduced expenses by analyzing compensation policies and implementing competitive programs while ensuring adherence to legal requirements.
  • Assisted senior management with making key decisions by developing and submitting performance and compensation reports with status updates and improvement recommendations.
  • Worked alongside global business leader to deploy new training strategies.
  • Improved office efficiency by effectively managing internal communications and correspondence.
  • Coordinated implementation of people-related services, policies and programs through departmental staff.
  • Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.

Education

High School Diploma -

Instituto Panamericano
Hato Pintado

Industrial Engineering - Industrial Engineering

Universidad Santamaría La Antigua
Tumba Muerto
03.2006 - Current

Skills

    Team Building

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Software

Microsoft Office

Oracle

Interests

Blogging

Volunteering

Marketing

Travel

Timeline

Senior Relocation Consultant

Grupo Siuma
07.2012 - Current

Relocation Associate

Herrenknecht AG
01.2011 - 10.2012

Industrial Engineering - Industrial Engineering

Universidad Santamaría La Antigua
03.2006 - Current

High School Diploma -

Instituto Panamericano
Ivanna HerreraRelocation Specialist Focused In People And Culture Transformation | Compensation and Merger Adquisitions specialist |