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Certification
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Paula Monteiro

London

Summary

Human Resources professional with solid experience in People Management, including performance management, talent identification and retention, succession planning and Learning & Development (L&D). Broad generalist HR background covering payroll administration, onboarding and offboarding processes, annual leave management, trade union contributions and related employment matters.

Detail-oriented and highly organised, with the ability to prioritise competing demands. Driven to solve problems, influence stakeholders and deliver measurable results. Strong awareness of the importance of effective communication across all stakeholders to foster an engaging and motivating working environment. Committed to promoting a positive organisational culture and diversity.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Human Resources Generalist

Grupo Monteiro
São Paulo
11.2018 - 02.2026
  • Coordinated training programmes, enhancing staff skills.
  • Reduced turnover with effective recruitment strategies.
  • Developed effective reward system encouraging high performance from staff members.
  • Supported the development and implementation of internal policies and process flows to standardise recruitment and selection procedures.
  • Supported the development and implementation of internal policies and process flows to standardise recruitment and selection procedures.
  • Managed performance appraisal processes.
  • Founded and chaired the Diversity Committee in alignment with the relevant Trade Union.
  • Drafted and published job advertisements, selecting the most effective sourcing channels.
  • Managed both internal and external recruitment processes.
  • Conducted candidate screening and talent acquisition for administrative and managerial roles.
  • Coordinated the hiring of apprentices and interns.
  • Organised and managed training logistics and L&D initiative.
  • Strengthened organisational culture and corporate values through people-focused initiatives.

Volunteer worker

São Paulo Invisível
São Paulo
04.2021 - 11.2025

Assembled and distributed hygiene and food kits to individuals experiencing homelessness in São Paulo.

HR intern

Grupo Monteiro
São Paulo
11.2017 - 11.2018
  • Enhanced employee engagement with regular feedback and communication sessions.
  • Ensured fair treatment of all employees by enforcing non-discrimination policies.
  • Conducted exit interviews, reduced staff turnover rate.
  • Conducted CV screening and candidate shortlisting.
  • Manage of benefits reports using Excel.
  • Supported onboarding and offboarding administration.
  • Coordinated annual leave planning and documentation.
  • Assisted with payroll processing.
  • Administered trade union contributions.
  • Supported introduction processes for new employees.
  • Conducted exit interviews and produced associated reports.

Apprentice

SIEMACO
São Paulo
05.2016 - 08.2017
  • Developed practical skills for enhanced productivity through hands-on training.
  • Took initiative in learning new techniques, leading to improved performance.
  • Undertook additional responsibilities willingly, displaying commitment towards job role.
  • Managed registration of workers attending the Trade Union for training courses and educational programmes.
  • Prepared and organised training materials.
  • Maintained and updated attendance records within the internal system.
  • Organised and maintained physical and digital filing systems.

Education

Master of Business Administration - Human Resources Management

Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie
São Paulo
12-2020

Higher National Diploma - Human Resources

Universidade Anhanguera de São Paulo
São Paulo
12-2017

Skills

  • Ethical practice
  • Internal communication strategies
  • Performance improvement plans
  • Corporate culture maintenance
  • Conflict mediation
  • Onboarding new hires
  • Employee engagement
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Performance Management
  • Influential leadership
  • Exit interviews conducting
  • Employee retention strategies
  • Project Management
  • Job description creation

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
A1
Portuguese
Proficient (C2)
A1
Spanish
Beginner (A1)
A1

Accomplishments

Awarded Distinction (Grade 10/10) for Postgraduate Dissertation, recommended for academic publication – Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie (2020)

Coaching Workshop Certificate – Diamond Leader Programme (ESPRO, 2017).

Recruitment and Selection Workshop Certificate – Universidade Anhanguera de São Paulo (2017)

Young Talent Award – ESPRO (2017)

Young Talent Award – ESPRO (2016)

Certification

Business Ethics Course – Fundação Getúlio Vargas (2018)

Timeline

Volunteer worker

São Paulo Invisível
04.2021 - 11.2025

Human Resources Generalist

Grupo Monteiro
11.2018 - 02.2026

HR intern

Grupo Monteiro
11.2017 - 11.2018

Apprentice

SIEMACO
05.2016 - 08.2017

Master of Business Administration - Human Resources Management

Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie

Higher National Diploma - Human Resources

Universidade Anhanguera de São Paulo
Paula Monteiro