KAROL LINARES GARCIA
Medellin,Colombia
Summary
Psychologist and HR Manager with over 6 years of experience in full-cycle HR operations and talent acquisition. Expertise in developing employee-centric policies that enhance engagement and ensure compliance with Colombian labor laws. Proven ability to lead multicultural teams in remote settings, resulting in improved employee satisfaction and business outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
People & Event Producer (Freelance)
Plaza Mayor / Alcaldía de Medellín
Medellín
06.2025 - 12.2025
- Produced large-scale public events from ideation to execution, overseeing creative and operational workflows.
- Designed and implemented people operations frameworks for recruitment, onboarding, and welfare of over 150 temporary staff.
- Managed backstage logistics, including catering and access zones, ensuring seamless experiences across teams.
- Built and led cross-functional production teams for pre-production planning and real-time event management.
- Served as primary liaison between city officials and vendors to align deliverables and timelines.
- Developed process optimization tools, including logistical trackers and backstage control systems for events.
- Integrated HR best practices into fast-paced environments to enhance team dynamics and communication.
HR Manager
Prosperar BPO
Medellín
08.2022 - 06.2025
- Spearheaded recruitment and onboarding, reducing time-to-hire by 30% using ATS and LinkedIn Recruiter.
- Scaled workforce from 10 to 82 employees (720% growth) in less than two years.
- Designed and implemented HR policies, handbooks, and wellbeing programs that increased employee engagement by 25%.
- Managed payroll, benefits, and social security processes for 150+ employees with full compliance.
- Delivered HR analytics reports to support executive decision-making.
- Coordinated internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with labor law and company standards.
- Developed and mentored HR teams, aligning strategy with business objectives.
HR Generalist
Genesis Producciones
Medellín
01.2019 - 07.2022
- Managed job postings, resume screening, and interview coordination using Magneto and Computrabajo.
- Oversaw onboarding, training, and employee record management.
- Administered payroll inputs, timesheet verification, and social security affiliation.
- Supported wellbeing initiatives and responded to daily employee inquiries.
- Maintained positive team culture through proactive support and communication.
Education
B.A. - Psychology, Organizational & Social Focus
Universidad Metropolitana
Barranquilla, Colombia07.2021
Skills
- Full-cycle recruitment and headhunting
- Payroll and benefits administration
- Organizational culture and engagement
- Onboarding and offboarding processes
- Labor law compliance
- HR reporting and analytics
- HRIS, ATS, and CRM tools
- Talent development and leadership
- Internal communications and conflict resolution
- Google Workspace and Microsoft Office
- Cross-cultural collaboration and bilingual communication
Languages
Spanish
First Language
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
People & Event Producer (Freelance)
Plaza Mayor / Alcaldía de Medellín
06.2025 - 12.2025
HR Manager
Prosperar BPO
08.2022 - 06.2025
HR Generalist
Genesis Producciones
01.2019 - 07.2022
B.A. - Psychology, Organizational & Social Focus
Universidad Metropolitana