Maria Jose Iguaran Collazos
Panama City
Summary
HR professional with solid expertise in talent acquisition, employee relations, and performance management. Known for fostering collaborative team environments and driving results. Versatile, adaptable, and reliable with strong skills in conflict resolution, strategic planning, and communication. Ready to make significant impact by aligning workforce capabilities with organizational goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
HR HEAD
Insignia Resources
03.2022 - Current
- Human Resources policies and procedures management.
- HR projects coordination.
- Ensure compliance of labor documents and work permits with the Ministry of Labor.
- Oversee Training and Development department.
- Address employee complaints and conduct performance evaluations.
- Manage health and life insurance programs.
- Supervised the staff timekeeping system.
- Payroll management and controls (absences, bonuses, sick leaves, etc.).
- Prepare contracts, confidentiality agreements, and offer letters.
- Provided employee support regarding company policies, benefits, and hiring processes.
- Planned, organized and executed special events such as benefits enrollment, birthdays, anniversaries, and holiday parties.
HR Manager
Clinica Dental Rubén Alvarez
07.2020 - 07.2021
- Supervise and lead the HR team, providing guidance and support.
- Oversee the recruitment and selection process, including job postings, interviews, and onboarding.
- Develop and implement HR policies and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations.
- Manage employee relations, including conflict resolution and disciplinary actions.
- Conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback to employees.
- Coordinate training and development programs.
- Maintain employee records and ensure data accuracy.
- Assist in the development of HR strategies and initiatives.
- Handle employee inquiries and provide HR-related support.
HR Manager
Nahua Cacao y Chocolate
03.2016 - 03.2019
- Define professional profiles.
- Inventory and warehouse management.
- Recruitment and selection of personnel.
- Performing administrative procedures.
- Supervision and management of staff performance.
- Induction, training, and workshops for collaborators.
- Design strategies to maintain the work environment.
- Application of performance or organizational climate evaluations.
- Elaboration, maintenance, and collaboration to the company's procedures manual.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Psychology
Universidad Latina De Costa Rica
Heredia, Costa RicaSkills
- HR policies and procedures
- New employee orientation
- HR processes
- Retention strategies
- Payroll administration
- Results oriented
- Communication skills
- Coaching and mentoring
- Brivo
- SIA
- Canva
- Office
- Marvin
Languages
English – B2
Spanish – Native
Timeline
HR HEAD
Insignia Resources
03.2022 - Current
HR Manager
Clinica Dental Rubén Alvarez
07.2020 - 07.2021
HR Manager
Nahua Cacao y Chocolate
03.2016 - 03.2019
Bachelor’s Degree - Psychology
Universidad Latina De Costa Rica