Lina María Niño Rico
@linamaraniorico
I’m a Global People Operations & Strategy Director optimizing AI-driven HR automation and compliant international scaling.
What I'm looking for
I’m a strategic, results-oriented People Operations and Strategy leader with 7+ years of experience scaling high-growth technology organizations. I architect international HR infrastructures and drive cross-border compliance across 8+ jurisdictions, advising the C-Suite as a vital strategic partner.
At Lets Deel Spain S.L.U, I lead global workforce architecture across 8 countries while maintaining 100% legal and fiscal compliance via the Deel ecosystem. I spearhead AI-driven workflows for recruitment and People Analytics, oversee operational budgets and international payment flows (Stripe, Revolut Business), and use productivity data (Apploye) to build burnout prevention strategies and justify workforce expansion.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Global Head of Human Resources
Lets Deel Spain S.L.U
Oct 2022 - Apr 2026 (3 years 6 months)
Served as a core advisor to the CEO and scaled a distributed workforce across 8 countries while maintaining 100% legal and fiscal compliance via Deel (EOR/contractor models). Implemented AI-driven HR workflows to optimize recruitment and People Analytics, and oversaw global operational budgets and international payment flows (Stripe, Revolut Business).
Business Manager - Customer Experience
Camaloon
Jan 2022 - Dec 2022 (11 months)
Led European wholesale brand expansion, identifying high-profitability segments and negotiating strategic contracts with corporate accounts to achieve aggressive sales targets. Aligned commercial strategy with customer experience to increase market share and client retention.
Client Relationship & QA Manager
OutPLEX
Mar 2020 - Mar 2022 (2 years)
Designed and executed hiring plans tied to financial forecasting and campaign P&L reporting. Directed QA and Training teams, aligning operational KPIs with global client objectives using the SMART methodology and managing campaign performance oversight for stakeholder satisfaction.
Operations Supervisor
OneLinkBPO
Jan 2020 - Jul 2020 (6 months)
Managed high-volume operational teams, focusing on automation of performance reporting and implementation of work structures to meet corporate milestones. Optimized workflow processes to improve productivity while maintaining high-quality operational standards.
Operations Supervisor
SITEL
Apr 2018 - Mar 2019 (11 months)
Directed high-volume operations by automating performance metrics and designing frameworks to achieve corporate milestones. Engineered workflows to drive peak productivity and consistent operational quality.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
MIT - Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Executive Education, Artificial Intelligence & Business Strategy
2026 -
Executive Education at MIT on the strategic implications of AI for business. Currently ongoing.
Udemy
2026 - 2026
Completed an education program/course on Udemy (02/2026–03/2026).
Fundación Universitaria del Área Andina
Bachelor’s Degree, Culinary Arts & Gastronomy
2014 - 2018
Earned a Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts & Gastronomy at Fundación Universitaria del Área Andina in Colombia (2014–2018).
Colombo Gales School
International Baccalaureate (IB), International Baccalaureate
Completed the International Baccalaureate (IB) at Colombo Gales School in Colombia.
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