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Hernan Pablo Solero
HR Professional Profile
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Accomplished HR Professional with over a decade of progressive leadership experience in orchestrating human resources strategies across multinational corporations. Instrumental in steering HR operations for UPM’s flagship project and demonstrating operational excellence. Well-versed in recruiting more than 150 project professionals, alongside managing international assignments for 50 expatriates whilst ensuring seamless transitions and sustained support. Adept in forging robust relationships across organisational layers and improving incentive structures in collaboration with Hay Group and Mercer consultancy. Proficient in balancing strategic planning with operational execution aimed at consistently delivering results aligned with corporate vision and project-specific goals. Dynamic leader; skilled in fostering team development and talent optimisation, coupled with expertise in compensation management and performance metrics analysis.
Areas of Expertise
● Strategic HR Leadership
● Compensation & Benefits Administration
● High - Potential management
● Human Resources Management
● Global Mobility Management
● Employee Relations & Engagement
● Change Management
● Leadership Development & Training
● Talent Acquisition & Management
● Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives
● Work Day / SAP HCM
● Expatriate Management
Professional Experience
UPM Uruguay Development Project www.upm.com
HR Director 2018 - 2023
Oversaw HR operations for the construction of a Pulp Mill and Port Terminal - UPM's largest investment and a significant private investment in Uruguay. Planned and executed the recruitment of a project team comprising approximately 150 professionals. Established and maintained networks with leading recruitment agencies in Finland and Uruguay to source top talent. Managed performance and talent development within the project team to ensure alignment with project objectives and company standards. Collaborated closely with global mobility teams to effectively manage 50 expatriates in the project team, whilst covering aspects from recruitment to settlement.
• Streamlined the recruitment and management of a 150-member multidisciplinary team for a high-value project.
• Facilitated international assignment contracts for 50 expatriates aligned with global standards and regulations.
• Ensured seamless transition and ongoing assistance by providing key end-to-end support to expatriates and families.
• Managed UPM's compensation area in Uruguay, coordinating with the HR Service Centre in Poland for optimised support. Page 2 2
Gerdau Montevideo, Uruguay www.gerdau.com
HR Manager 2010 - 2018
Served as a key member of the Executive Committee, whilst overseeing the comprehensive management of HR and CSR areas. Reported directly to the Director of Uruguay and the Global VP of HR in a matrix system. Played an integral role in the Global Mobility Team, offering support to expatriates across LATAM by developing a support network for services like residence processing, housing, and tax advisory. Acted as the LATAM representative in the Global Team for the "Gerdau 2022" Cultural Change Project with focus on the implementation of new incentive systems in collaboration with Hay Group consultancy. Appointed as the Focal Point of Compensations and Benefits for LATAM, tasked with consolidating KPIs across the region (Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Peru, Venezuela, and Uruguay) and delivering insightful reports to Corporate HR.
• Enhanced strategic HR and CSR management by effectively liaising between national leadership and global HR.
• Improved the relocation and settlement process for expatriates in LATAM by developing and managing a key support network.
• Led the successful implementation of the "Gerdau 2022" Cultural Change Project in LATAM, introducing a new incentives system in partnership with top-tier consultants.
• Advanced strategic decision-making in Corporate HR by pioneering the consolidation and analysis of compensation and benefits KPIs across LATAM.
• Contributed significantly to the Executive Committee, aligning strategic HR and CSR initiatives with the company's global vision and regional demands.
Additional Experience
Gerdau HRBP Gerdau, Venezuela 2009 — 2010
Gerdau HRBP Gerdau LATAM, Brazil 2008 — 2009 Gerdau HRBP Gerdau Corporate, Brazil 2007 — 2008 Gerdau HRBP Gerdau, Argentina 2005 — 2007
HR Trainee General Motors, Argentina 2003 — 2005 Education
MBA Degree
ORT / Uruguay
Accountant Degree
UNR / Argentina
Languages
English – Fluent
Spanish – Native
Portuguese – Fluent
German – Intermediate B1
Professional Training
Compensations Workshops - HAY
Competencies based interviews – HAY
Execution - Ram Charam
Creativity & Accountability Mentoring
English course in Atlanta, USA (Talk Institute)
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