Laura Santillano
HR Head @ Motortrade Nationwide Corporation
About
I didn’t start in HR to fill roles.I started with a question:Why do some organizations thrive—while others struggle with the same people challenges?That question led me to pursue a Doctor of Management in Human Resource Management—but more importantly, it led me into the field, where real answers are tested.Because here’s what I’ve learned:Theory alone doesn’t fix organizations.Execution does.So I built my career where it matters most—inside organizations navigating growth, complexity, and transformation.WHAT I’VE BUILT• Delivered 77% workforce build-out (100/130 employees) with strong long-term retention• Reduced turnover from 16% to 10% through data-driven, targeted interventions• Improved manpower readiness from 89% to 95%, ensuring operational continuity• Led multiple DOLE inspections with a 100% success rate—no escalations, full complianceWHERE I OPERATE BESTI’ve led HR through moments that define organizations:✔ Organizational scaling✔ Workforce restructuring✔ Business closures✔ Multi-site transitions✔ Balancing business priorities with human impact—that’s where real HR leadership is tested.WHAT I BELIEVEHere’s the truth most people won’t say:HR doesn’t fail because of lack of knowledge.It fails because of lack of alignment and execution.That’s where I operate—At the intersection of:✔ Academic rigor✔ Real-world complexity✔ Business strategyEXECUTIVE IMPACTRecognized as Top HR Leader in the Philippines (2025) and Iconic Woman HR Leader (2025), I bring a perspective grounded in both scholarship and execution.But beyond recognition, what matters most is impact:→ Turning knowledge into measurable results→ Turning strategy into execution→ Turning people into a true competitive advantageLET’S CONNECTHR was never meant to be a support function.It is a driver of business success.If you're building, scaling, or transforming your organization—I’d be glad to partner with you.Email me at mimicsantillano@gmail.com or viber me at +639328491990
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Philippines
Outsourcing/Offshoring
Organizational Development, Training, Leadership Development, Public Relations, HR Business Partnering, Reverse Recruitment, Recruiting, Employee Relations, Recruitment, Community Relations, Internal and External Communications, Planning and Development, ISO 9001:2008, Records Management System, Quality Management System, Video Editing, Business Research, Management, Human Resources, Social Media
Experience
HR Head
Motortrade Nationwide Corporation
Philippines
-Oversees strategic HR initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. -Leads the strategic workforce planning, talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, training and development, compensation and benefits, and overall HR compliance
Senior Human Resources Director
HireHarbour
London, England, United Kingdom
-Oversees strategic HR initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. -Leads HarbourX Assistants, Associates and Partners. -Drives talent acquisition -Manages employee relations -Develops policies to foster a positive workplace culture. This role requires extensive experience in HR leadership, strong communication skills, and a deep understanding of employment laws and industry trends.
HR Business Partner Manager
AboitizPower
Davao del Sur, Davao Region, Philippines
-Accountable for overseeing HR service and operational excellence within a specific geographic site, functional domain, and workforce. -Serving as the primary HR point of contact for the Facility Head (or equivalent) in the designated region. -Ensuring strict compliance of the Coal Business Unit with pertinent AP HR guidelines, harmonizing with AP's procedural standards and employee-centric practices.
Human Resources Manager-Visayas & Mindanao Operations
Mang Inasal Philippines, Inc.
-Coaches line managers in effectively championing company values and principles. -Ensuring the seamless implementation of Promotion and Transfer Policies by thoroughly reviewing recommendations from Line Managers. -Proactively identifying and addressing potential Employee Relations (ER) issues through transparent communication channels with all team members, working towards prompt resolution.
HR-Planning and Development
Mindanao Corrugated Fibreboard,Inc.
Km. 12, Sasa, Davao City
In charge of overseeing and executing Organizational Development initiatives, managing Career Planning and Management Development Programs, facilitating Employee Development efforts, orchestrating Recruitment and Placement activities, administering Compensation programs, overseeing HR Information Systems, and guiding Job Design strategies.
HR-Services cum Industrial Relations
Mindanao Corrugated Fibreboard, Inc. (San Miguel Packaging Group)
Accountable for delivering management services encompassing: EMPLOYEE RELATIONS, aiding alignment with organizational values and strategies, enhancing morale, and fostering effective employee management. COMMUNITY RELATIONS, cultivating symbiotic relationships with community stakeholders to ensure harmonious coexistence. INTERNAL & EXTERNAL COMMUNICATION, facilitating seamless and impactful dissemination of company values and objectives.
Editor in Chief
Mindanao Corrugated Fibreboard, Inc.
External Vice President-Humanities Student Executive Committee
Ateneo de Davao University
Legal Counsel-Samahan ng mga Mag-aaral ng Sining at Komunikasyon
Ateneo de Davao University
President-Teatro Atenista
Ateneo de Davao University
Member/Performer-TEATRO HUMANIDADES
Ateneo de Davao University
Production Head
Ateneo de Davao University
Chairperson-LAYAG (SAMAHAN Central Board Cultural Arm)
Ateneo de Davao University
Education
Ateneo de Davao University
Human Resource Management
DM-HRM
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