Beatriz De Castro
@beatrizdecastro
Trilingual HR specialist driving global people operations and recruitment.
PortugalWhat I'm looking for
I am a trilingual HR specialist with five years' experience managing the full employee lifecycle across fast-paced, international environments. I combine structure, attention to detail, and an empathetic, client-focused approach to deliver HR operations across EMEA and the US.
As Acting Head of People Operations at a global SaaS startup, I led people operations, full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, engagement, offboarding, HRIS integrity, and performance review cycles, partnering closely with the CEO and U.S. leadership to bridge operations and improve efficiency through automation and workflow redesign.
I have a strong background in multicountry compliance, payroll coordination, contractor time tracking, and learning & development, and I design programs that strengthen culture, employee engagement, and operational accuracy.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Acting Head of People Operations
SolaVieve Technologies GmbH
Feb 2023 - Nov 2025 (2 years 9 months)
Led people operations and full-cycle recruitment for a global SaaS startup, improving HRIS data integrity and automating workflows to increase operational efficiency while supporting EMEA–US cross-border HR initiatives.
Human Resource Generalist
SolaVieve Technologies GmbH
Feb 2023 - Aug 2023 (6 months)
Managed 360° recruitment for clinical and internal roles across EMEA and the USA and led engagement initiatives to strengthen organizational culture during scaling.
Human Resource Generalist
The Nanny Line
Feb 2021 - Sep 2021 (7 months)
Managed recruitment and HRIS records for childcare professionals and supported business expansion into Miami, leading orientation and intern onboarding programs.
Learning & Development Facilitator
Harpur College of Arts and Sciences
Aug 2019 - May 2020 (9 months)
Developed and delivered programs on psychological safety and competency-based training, provided academic advising, and collaborated on prevention and engagement campaigns to support an inclusive campus environment.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Coimbra
Master of Science, Work, Organizational, and Personnel Psychology
Completed a Master's program in Work, Organizational, and Personnel Psychology through a joint program with the University of Valencia.
Binghamton University, State University of New York
Bachelor of Arts, General Psychology
Earned a Bachelor of Arts in General Psychology.
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Location
PortugalAuthorized to work in
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