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RAQUEL SANCHEZ CARRIL

RAQUEL SANCHEZ CARRIL

Ealing,London

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive expertise in business acumen, team leadership, and performance under pressure. Demonstrates exceptional vision and drive. Proven track record in talent management, staff development, succession planning, and employee engagement. Adept at fostering positive employment relations and managing diversity and inclusion initiatives. Committed to leveraging skills to drive organisational success and enhance workforce productivity.

A reliable HR manager with over 13 years of management experience. Offers excellent communication and good judgment to effectively meet team needs. Proactive planner and problem solver.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

EXPERIENCE HR Manager

ZARA
London
07.2022 - Current


  • Devised and implemented successful employee retention strategies, including improved exit interview and onboarding procedures.
  • Provided expert HR advice to line managers to tackle obstacles such as conflict resolution, pay disputes and under-performance management.
  • Collaborated closely with the senior leadership team on strategic HR decisions.
  • Assisted in succession planning to ensure business continuity.
  • Handled grievance procedures in line with employment law regulations.
  • Responsible for identifying potential issues, mediating disputes, and fostering a culture of collaboration.
  • Maintained open communication channels with employees, and fostered trust within teams.
  • Facilitated training programmes to enhance employee skills.
  • Implemented HR policies and procedures for legal compliance.
  • Fostered a diverse and inclusive work culture by promoting equal opportunities.
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations, and identified areas of improvement.
  • Succesion planning, identify employees with potential leadership.
  • Reduced staff turnover through improved performance development programmes.
  • Provided strategic direction for Human Resources management team.
  • Led high-performing teams and developed organisational leadership capacity.
  • Used staff survey findings to implement enhanced working conditions and practices.
  • Promote diversity and inclusion initiatives, ensuring a fair and equitable workplace.
  • Employee Well-Being, including mental, emotional, and physical health, is critical to keeping morale high and reducing burnout.


General Manager

ZARA HOME
London
09.2019 - 07.2022
  • I successfully ran operations in line with company objectives

Starting my career at ZARA HOME Stratford I moved quickly to

complex stores such as White City and High Street Kensington


  • Achieved customer satisfaction with regular feedback.
  • Streamlined communication processes for improved team collaboration.
  • Built high-performing teams to achieve organisational objectives.
  • Delivered results under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
  • Oversaw all aspects of daily operations, ensuring smooth running of the organisation.
  • Regularly review performance data, driving continuous improvement efforts.
  • Maintained compliance with industry regulations at all times
  • Stock management
  • Responsible for managing store's budget.
  • Asses competitors' performances and trends to stay ahead in a competitive retail landscape.
  • Established a positive work environment which promoted staff morale and productivity.
  • Identified and resolved operational issues impacting productivity, performance or profitability.
  • Address employee conflicts and team issues swiftly and effectively, ensuring that conflict didn't disrupt store operations or team morale.
  • Team development by providing ongoing feedback and performance evaluations.

General Manager

KIKO MILANO
Covent Garden
04.2018 - 05.2019
  • I led day-to-day retail operations overseeing team and sales by creating a stable work environment with clear guidance
  • I reduced staff turnover and cultivated a highly motivated team with an 8% increase in sales and breaking sales records three times within a year.


General Manager, Pret a

Manger
London
02.2013 - 01.2018
  • I made my Career as a Sales assistant, all the way to General

Manager working in complex operations stores such as St Martins

Lane, Regent Street or Victoria Station.

  • I achieved notable success receiving Top Store awards.

Education

Wellbeing warrior- Suicides awareness -

Retail Trust, CPD qualification.
London
/2024 -

Physical and emotional safety in Retail -

Retail Trust. CPD qualification.
London
04.2001 -

Mediation - Human Resources

ACAS
London

CIPD HR, Level 5 - Human Resources

Hammersmith College
09.2013

Executive Program in Human Resources Management. - Human Resources

Universidad Europea de Madrid
Madrid

Degree in Labour Relations - Human Resources

Universidad de Extremadura
Badajoz

Skills

  • Business acumen
  • Team leadership
  • Performance under pressure
  • Vision and drive
  • Presentation skills
  • MS Office
  • Talent Management
  • Staff Development
  • Succession planning
  • Employee engagement
  • Employment relations
  • Diversity and inclusion management

Affiliations

  • Traveling, new cultures and experiences.
  • Listening to music
  • Taking long walks to clear my mind and find inspiration.
  • Cooking, try new recipes.

Languages

Spanish
Native

Timeline

EXPERIENCE HR Manager

ZARA
07.2022 - Current

General Manager

ZARA HOME
09.2019 - 07.2022

General Manager

KIKO MILANO
04.2018 - 05.2019

General Manager, Pret a

Manger
02.2013 - 01.2018

Physical and emotional safety in Retail -

Retail Trust. CPD qualification.
04.2001 -

Wellbeing warrior- Suicides awareness -

Retail Trust, CPD qualification.
/2024 -

Mediation - Human Resources

ACAS

CIPD HR, Level 5 - Human Resources

Hammersmith College

Executive Program in Human Resources Management. - Human Resources

Universidad Europea de Madrid

Degree in Labour Relations - Human Resources

Universidad de Extremadura
RAQUEL SANCHEZ CARRIL