Marianella Vargas Dueñas

I’m an HR professional and Operations Manager with 10+ years of experience in human resources and management consulting, focused on end-to-end employee lifecycle processes that strengthen compliance and employee experiences. I bring a hands-on, detail-first approach to streamlining operations and improving how people work together.

At GDP Capitales y Descuentos (Sept 2018–Feb 2025), I served as a key liaison between the company and an internal system provider, coordinating communication to resolve technical issues. I also managed data analytics in Excel to ensure accurate monthly reporting for Board Meetings, and led an internal auditing process that standardized client documentation in just 2 months using Google Drive.

Earlier, as a Junior Consultant at KPMG Costa Rica (Feb 2014–Mar 2018), I supported a high-volume recruitment team and helped achieve 100+ candidate placements for new Shared Services in Costa Rica. I managed full-cycle recruitment for clients across industries, facilitated candidate interactions as a point of contact, and supported change readiness assessments while participating in compliance audit projects.

In my first HR roles, including HR Assistant at INTACO Costa Rica (Sept 2010–May 2012), I led end-to-end recruitment for operational roles, handled new hire onboarding (including employment contracts, training needs, work and background checks), and measured recruitment KPIs. I also conducted exit interviews, tabulated results into databases for dashboards, and supported cross-functional internal audit work to uphold certification standards—always with a mindset of continuous improvement and employee engagement.