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Irene Valero

@irenevalero

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HR Generalist passionate about talent acquisition and employee development.

Spain

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters my professional growth and allows me to contribute to strategic HR initiatives.

As an HR Generalist at Keysight Technologies, I support the HR Director in managing HR operations for over 400 employees. My role involves leading recruitment efforts, onboarding new hires, and providing HR advice to employees and managers. I take pride in updating HR policies to ensure compliance and acting as a liaison to the works council, where I apply my negotiation skills to achieve effective solutions. With over three years of experience in human resources, I have successfully designed and implemented training plans that foster professional growth.

In addition, I also work as a Talent Acquisition Specialist for EMEA region, where I lead recruitment processes across 15 countries. My analytical skills allow me to manage talent data effectively, supporting decision-making for the EMEA Talent Lead. I am passionate about aligning HR efforts with business goals and continuously seek opportunities for professional development.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

HR Generalist

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Keysight Technologies Spain

Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 5 months)

Supported the Spain HR Director in all HR operations and managed initiatives for a workforce of 400+ employees. Led in-house recruitment and selection across multiple countries, with the added responsibility of approving new hires and offers for Spain.

HR Operations Recruitment Onboarding HR Policies Internal Communications

EMEA Talent Acquisition Specialist

Keysight Technologies Spain

Jan 2022 - Jan 2023 (1 year)

Led in-house recruitment and selection processes for tech and non-tech roles across 15 EMEA countries. Developed and executed recruitment strategies, including sourcing, CV screening, and candidate interviews.

Talent Acquisition Recruitment Strategy Sourcing Interviewing Weekly Talent Dashboard Candidate Sourcing

Organizational Psychology Consultant

Nyura

Mar 2021 - Dec 2021 (9 months)

Responsible for the implementation of personality and emotional intelligence tests in a job search application. Utilized SPSS for statistics, psychometrics, and test standardization.

SPSS Test Standardization

Cafe Assistant

Caffe Gusto

Sep 2019 - Jun 2021 (1 year 9 months)

Provided customer service and managed daily cafe operations. Handled cash transactions and maintained a clean environment.

Customer Service Inventory Management Team Collaboration

Research Assistant

Exeter's University

Feb 2018 - Jun 2018 (4 months)

Helped recruit participants for studies and provided support during experiments. Assisted with data collection and experimental setup.

Experimental Assistance Data Collection Volunteering

Research Assistant

Exeter's University

Oct 2016 - Feb 2017 (4 months)

Helped recruit participants for several studies and inputted data into SPSS. Attended meetings of the social psychology department.

Research Assistance Data Entry SPSS Internship Experience

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

MBIT School

Course, People Analytics

Completed a 160-hour People Analytics Course focusing on data sources, Big Data ecosystems in HR, and statistical analysis. Gained expertise in applying Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to HR, alongside developing skills in data visualization and storytelling.

University of the West of England

Master Degree, Work and Organizational Psychology

Activities and societies: Project at multinational company, TMP Worldwide, in Bristol (UK) on the impact of language in recruitment and selection materials, and possible solutions for using more neutral language

Undertook a Master's degree in Work and Organizational Psychology, covering key modules such as Leadership, Learning and Development, and Work Design. Completed a project at TMP Worldwide, analyzing the impact of language in recruitment materials and proposing solutions for neutral language.

University of Granada

Bachelor Degree, Psychology

Pursued a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, with a strong focus on the psychology of work and organizations, human resources management, and psychosocial risks. Developed skills in psychological assessment, research methods, and psychometrics.