
Alejandra Parra
Human Resources
About Alejandra Parra:
Psychologist and Human Resources professional with over 12 years of experience leading key functions such as labor relations, recruitment, talent development, compensation, compliance, and data analysis. My strategic approach has focused on building inclusive workplace cultures, improving productivity, and fostering effective relationships with employees, managers, and unions.
I have successfully managed organizational transformation projects, including system migrations and the institutionalization of policies across various companies. A key achievement was designing and implementing the HR model for a coffee production plant, from its construction to the operational stabilization of 350 employees, achieving a 50% gender balance and integrating technical profiles of both men and women, thus promoting equity from the start of operations.
My international experience has allowed me to adapt to dynamic, multicultural environments, providing solutions aligned with strategic business objectives. Passionate about human development and innovation in HR processes, my goal is to generate tangible value from the People function to positively impact organizational results.
Experience
I have worked as an HR Business Partner, leading end-to-end Human Resources processes across industries such as manufacturing, supply chain, sales, and agriculture. My focus has been on organizational transformation, continuous improvement, and aligning talent strategies with business goals.
I have successfully managed key projects, including system migrations, policy and process implementation, and strengthening organizational culture in unionized, multicultural, and high-demand environments.
Key achievements:
- At Nestlé, I led the design and implementation of the HR model for a new coffee production plant, from initial construction to the operational stabilization of 350 employees. The project achieved a 50% gender balance, integrating technical profiles of men, women, and people with disabilities, establishing an inclusive operation from day one.
- Spearheaded a comprehensive engagement and retention strategy in the Supply Chain area at Nestlé, achieving a 12% improvement in employee engagement and an 8% reduction in annual turnover.
- At Hortifrut, I successfully implemented a full labor risk mitigation framework for HR processes and ensured regulatory compliance in temporary housing for over 700 agricultural workers.
Education
- Bacherlor Degree in Psychology
- Specialization in Talent Management
- Diploma in Organizational Leadership
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