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Bárbara Vasconcelos

@brbaravasconcelos

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Global HR leader and project manager driving sustainable organizational development.

Brazil

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can lead People programs globally—linking HR strategy to business growth, using strong governance and change management, and building high-performance cultures in collaborative, integrative environments focused on sustainable impact.

I’m a people-focused leader with strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, and I drive results through strategic alignment, engagement, and a high-performance culture. I’m motivated by collaborative, integrative environments where I can build sustainable business impact through organizational development.

In my current role, I manage end-to-end governance of strategic People initiatives across multiple countries, aligning HR strategy with leadership priorities and organizational growth objectives. I design and run annual cycles like Performance Management, Job & Compensation Framework reviews, and Talent Development, while building roadmaps, timelines, risk assessments, stakeholder mapping, and executive reporting.

Previously, as a Global HR Manager, I led global People strategy across regions, supporting office expansion with compliance, readiness, and cultural integration. I established global HR governance, implemented engagement surveys and action plans, and strengthened employee retention—improving retention by 15% and scaling training to 200+ employees.

Earlier in my career, I combined HR leadership with project delivery and change management. I structured sprints, backlogs, and program roadmaps, mapped workflows using BPMN, and used tools like Jira and Power BI to track progress—then brought that same execution discipline to leadership development, internal mobility, and people operations.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Global HR Project Manager

Current

ESSS - Engineering Simulation & Scientific Software

May 2025 - Present (1 year 2 months)

Led end-to-end governance of strategic People initiatives across 10 countries, including performance management, job & compensation framework reviews, and talent development programs. Managed multi-stakeholder roadmaps, change management, onboarding governance, employer branding/EVP initiatives, and People KPIs.

HR Governance Performance Management Talent Development Project Roadmapping Executive Reporting Leadership Development Commercial Training Onboarding Governance (30 60 90)Employer Branding Change Management KPIs Process Standardization Continuous Improvement

Global HR Manager

Right Stakes

Sep 2023 - Jan 2025 (1 year 4 months)

Led global People strategy across Latin America, Europe, and Africa, including HR governance, engagement surveys and action plans, and global HR policies. Improved retention by 15% and implemented global training for 200+ employees, with a global communications program achieving 95% adherence.

Employee Experience International Office Expansion Support HR Governance HR Policies Job & Compensation Framework Employee Communications Town Halls Employee Relations Standardization Talent Development

University Professor

Universidade Norte do Paraná

Feb 2015 - Dec 2023 (8 years 10 months)

Lectured courses in business administration, human resources, and Aeronautical Science, and mentored students in their academic and professional development. Achieved 95% student satisfaction and guided students in national academic competitions; served as class patron for four consecutive years.

Teaching Business Administration Student Mentoring Academic Advising

HR Manager

1 Doc - Grupo Softplan

Aug 2021 - Sep 2023 (2 years 1 month)

Led and developed multidisciplinary teams while designing and implementing engagement, retention, and organizational culture initiatives. Increased employee engagement by 25%, reduced voluntary turnover by 18%, and increased internal promotion rates by 30% through retention strategies and talent development.

Employee Engagement Retention Strategy Organizational Development Talent Development Pulse Surveys

HR Business Partner

Grupo RV

Feb 2020 - Aug 2021 (1 year 6 months)

Provided strategic HR business partnership to senior leadership, implementing governance structures and KPI tracking for training and development. Led the ESG committee and career path planning, resulting in a 40% increase in compliance and a 10% increase in employee productivity.

Corporate Governance KPI Tracking ESG Committee Leadership Training Development Compliance Governance Productivity

Project Manager

Mendonça Consultores Associados

Jan 2015 - Feb 2020 (5 years 1 month)

Managed delivery using sprints, backlogs, and project roadmaps, mapping processes with BPMN and coordinating integrations across ATS, HR ERPs, and engagement tools. Led organizational change management with cross-functional squads and delivered initiatives on time and within budget, including savings of 15% in operational costs and a global leadership development program impacting 150+ managers wi

Agile Project Management Backlog Management Workflow Optimization ERP Power BI Change Management Kanban

Strategic Planning Analyst

GenesisGroup

May 2013 - May 2015 (2 years)

Developed HR and strategic planning deliverables including the HR manual, position and salary plan (PSP), recruitment and selection support, and HR process audits across branches. Conducted market and performance analysis using SWOT, BSC, and PDCA, and supported strategic governance activities and M&A audit processes.

HR Manual Development Position & Salary Plan (PSP)Work Schedule Design Marketing Department Restructuring Support Purchasing Manual Development SWOT BSC PDCA Process Mission Vision Values Development Process Restructuring (Bizagi Modeler)Contract Management Documentation Management

Airport Agent

LATAM Airlines

Jan 2010 - Jan 2013 (3 years)

Managed airport customer service operations, coordinated flight operation logistics, and resolved passenger inquiries and issues. Improved passenger satisfaction and streamlined check-in processes to reduce wait times.

Customer Service Airport Operations Passenger Inquiries & Issue Resolution Check In Processes Customer Satisfaction