Sofia Fernandes

HR Director SWE @ SONAE ARAUCO

About

Career developed in Human Resources Management, in sectors such as renewable energy, automotive, textile and wood-based solutions. Consolidated experience in creating HR department, designing and implementing policies and procedures that drive performance management, training and development management, compensation and benefits policy, recruitment and selection, ethics and conduct, and organisational climate. Leadership of teams and projects that align business strategy with organisational culture, namely company internationalisation, Mergers and Acquisitions or Asset Rotation operations. Ability to identify people management strategies, problem solving and conflict resolution in complex processes and change management. #humanresources #strategichumanresources #talentdevelopment #businessgrowth

Country

Portugal

City

Greater Braga Area

Industry

Building Materials

Skill

Financial analisys and reporting, Planeamento estratégico , Controlo Gestão , Gestão de pessoas, Relato Financeiro, Marketing, Sistemas de gestão de aprendizagem, Resolução de problemas, Indicadores-chave de desempenho, Direito do trabalho, Transformação digital, Análises de mercado, Talent planning, Human Resources Policies, Performance evaluation, Strategic workforce planning, Planejamento estratégico de crescimento, Talent management, Leadership development, Employees Engagement

Experience

HR Director SWE

SONAE ARAUCO

2024-11 - 2026-1 · 1 yr 3 mos

Portugal

HR Director - Southwestern Europe at Sonae Arauco, a leading company of wood-based solutions, renowned for its industrial expertise, innovation, and commitment to sustainability. My mission, together with my team, is to drive initiatives that foster people development, and contribute to a strong, inclusive organisational culture aligned with the company's strategic goals.

Human Resources Manager

Finerge

2015-12 - 2024-11 · 9 yrs

Porto e Região, Portugal

- Lead the definition and implementation of the Group HR policies across key areas: recruitment, learning & development, performance evaluation, compensation and benefits, while ensuring the alignment with business objectives and addressing both organizational priorities and individual needs. - Definition of the talent attraction strategy to drive the growth plan of the Group in Portugal and Spain. - Drive strategic alignment with Group guidelines and long-term growth plans, embedding people-centric practices into the core of business transformation.

HR People & Business Partner - Portugal and Staff Functions

Enel Green Power

2014-11 - 2015-11 · 1 yr 1 mo

Oporto and Madrid

- Human Capital Development & Mobility Ensure effective management, development, integration, and mobility of human resources in alignment with business objectives, while addressing both organizational priorities and individual employee needs. - Organizational Transformation & Change Management Act as a proactive change agent to support organizational transitions and innovations, fostering adaptability and engagement among all stakeholders. - Governance & Compliance Alignment Guarantee adherence to Group guidelines and strategic industrial planning by overseeing compensation and benefits processes, managing labor cost activities, and ensuring compliance with labor regulations.