Silvia Infante
@silviainfante
Results-oriented business administrator specializing in talent optimization and growth.
What I'm looking for
I am a Business Administrator with over 11 years of experience in People, Talent, and Strategy. My career has been dedicated to creating and implementing people management processes that align with business goals. As a Senior Business Partner, I have successfully led the development of People functions, focusing on talent acquisition, compensation and benefits, and fostering a culture of ownership and accountability to enhance performance.
In my recent role as Head of People at Minka, I established the People squad from scratch and transformed the company culture into a high-performing environment. I introduced OKRs to align teams with strategic vision, resulting in significant improvements in attrition rates and employee satisfaction. My passion lies in building strong relationships with stakeholders and driving strategic initiatives that support organizational growth and employee engagement.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Head of People
minka_
Aug 2022 - Sep 2023 (1 year 1 month)
As Head of People, I established the People squad from scratch, transforming company culture into a high-performing environment. I implemented OKRs and developed programs focusing on talent management, acquisition, and employee engagement, achieving significant metrics in attrition and training effectiveness.
Head of Talent
Marathon Ventures
Sep 2021 - Sep 2022 (1 year)
In my role as Head of Talent, I provided people and talent consultancy for early-stage startups, implementing data-driven initiatives to foster growth. I also helped attract top talent in Latin America, enhancing operational stability for portfolio companies.
People Manager
Jobandtalent
Oct 2019 - Sep 2021 (1 year 11 months)
As People Manager, I led talent acquisition projects and developed programs to assess effectiveness in hiring and onboarding. I focused on creating a total rewards package and implementing change management during M&A integrations.
HR Lead
Jobandtalent
Oct 2019 - Aug 2020 (10 months)
I created the HR area from scratch, focusing on culture and training projects to enhance talent development. I collaborated with local and headquarters teams to establish a high-performing culture.
Sales & Marketing Consultant
Hays
Nov 2016 - May 2018 (1 year 6 months)
As a Sales & Marketing Consultant, I drove business development through strategic cold calling and client engagement. I utilized a comprehensive consulting approach to enhance recruitment and retention strategies.
HR & Finance Analyst
Daikin Applied Americas
Jul 2014 - Oct 2016 (2 years 3 months)
I established the HR area in Colombia, implementing foundational HR operations and collaborating with finance to support recruitment and talent development strategies across LATAM.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Administration
2011 - 2016
Completed a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a focus on developing skills in business management, strategy, and operations.
Harvard University
Undergraduate Program, Business
2014 - 2014
Participated in the Undergraduate Women in Business program, a prestigious 2-week program designed to empower future female leaders through business education and experience.
Tech stack
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