Ricardo Suarez, Business Setup Advisor

Ricardo Suarez

Business Setup Advisor

Altum FZCO

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Diploma, HR Certification Level 3
Experience
10 years, 8 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :10 years, 8 Months

Business Setup Advisor at Altum FZCO
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since December 2023

• Directed the legal and administrative compliance process for the establishment and operation of Altum FZCO in the IFZA free zone in Dubai.
• Obtained commercial license, certificate of formation, work visas for employees, and establishment card.
• Supervised research on new technologies for the implementation of a web-based HR project.

Senior HR Consultant at Altum Consulting
  • Ecuador - Guayaquil
  • My current job since January 2021

Altum is a HR consulting firm specializing in delivering recruitment, training, evaluation, data analysis, policy, structures and job profiles development. Key Clients: SMI (Coca Cola Canners); Fadesa (Packaging Industrial Multinational); Vistony (Oil and Gas Multinational) | PANASA (Paper Industry)

• Cultivated relationships with HR teams and clients, resulting in enhanced partnerships and optimized outcomes.
• Led end-to-end recruitment processes for middle and senior management positions across varied sectors, including healthcare, public services, food, and IT sectors using ATS tools.
• Formulated and implemented training programmes in 10+ companies, actively engaging 1000+ staff to foster professional development and skill enhancement.
• Directed comprehensive workforce planning initiatives, encompassing workload analyses, structural design contributions, job descriptions analysis, and policy development, to ensure optimal organizational efficiency.
• Created and implemented employee satisfaction and engagement surveys, analyzing results to deliver insights and strategic recommendations for fostering a motivated workforce.
• Led personnel evaluation processes through psychometric tests, optimizing candidate screening.

Organizational Development Specialist at Solca Hospital
  • Ecuador - Guayaquil
  • June 2018 to December 2020

Solca is the largest oncological hospital in Ecuador, with over 1200 employees, providing medical services for cancer patients internationally

• Optimized headcount and save costs through a workload analysis study in collaboration with Deloitte firm.
• Renovated organization's structure chart, optimizing efficiency, consolidating leadership roles, and establishing clear reporting lines. Developed detailed job manuals for 1100+ employees, standardizing procedures and enhancing productivity.
• Led the implementation of diagnostic projects, gathering and analyzing data from employees in critical areas to enhance their efficiency, leadership, and teamwork.
• Designed and implemented recruitment and onboarding procedures incorporating interactive virtual elements, contributing to the adaptation and engagement of new hires with the company.

Human Resources Generalist at Mosha Catering Services
  • Ecuador - Guayaquil
  • March 2017 to June 2018

Mosha is a catering and café management company that has served over 100 corporate clients in the local market.

• Led the recruitment cycle, encompassing candidate sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding procedures.
• Administered compensation and benefit plans, support payroll management leveraging a biometric time clock system for enhanced accuracy and efficiency.
• Cultivated a highly skilled and continuously improving workforce through learning and development initiatives, encompassing training in administration, culinary expertise, and interpersonal abilities.
• Ensured compliance with labor laws by regularizing legal documents with the Ministry of Labor for both employees and the company. Maintained a strong commitment to employee well-being.

Organisational Development Coordinator at Puerto Limpio Consortium
  • Ecuador - Guayaquil
  • October 2013 to February 2017

Consorcio Puerto Limpio was the only waste collection company in Guayaquil, employing 2200 individuals. It currently operates under the same management with the name Urvaseo.

• Enhanced the decision-making process of the HR department by delivering reports and metrics using HRIS and Excel. Provided ad-hoc analysis while maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Achieved full participation in performance evaluation processes for a workforce of 2100 employees.
• Led end-to-end recruitment processes with a focus on IT and Accounting departments.
• Created and delivered an onboarding program aimed at educating 400+ new staff members on the company's history, culture, functions, organizational structure, and key processes.
• Headed and completed a large-scale salary analysis project spanning 3 years, aligning salary increases with national scale set by Deloitte, considering industry trends and reflecting market competitiveness.
• Developed HR policies, organizational structures, job descriptions, and audit reports.

Education

Diploma, HR Certification Level 3
  • at CIPD - ICS Learn
  • August 2024
Master's degree, MBA
  • at Palermo University
  • November 2019
Bachelor's degree, Organisational Psychology
  • at Guayaquil Catholic University
  • October 2009

Specialties & Skills

Talent Selection
HR Consulting
Organizational Development
E learning LMS
Human Resource Development
Office 365
JobScan
Verbal and written communication
Zoho People
Adaptability and flexibility
Zoho Recruit
PivotTables
Attention to detail
Analytical problem-solving
ChatGPT
Situational Diagnosis Program
AI: ChatGPT, Bing, Midjourney
Excel PivotTables & Dashboards
LucidChart
Teaching Tools
Adobe Photoshop
Performance Evaluation
LinkedIn Recruiter
HR Reports & Presentations
Blackboard LMS
Power BI
Employee Relations & Engagement
Google Workspace
Adobe Illustrator
Strategic Workforce Planning
Training skills and logistics
Microsoft 365
No-Code Tools
Microsoft Visio
Wordpress
Moodle LMS
TestGorilla

Languages

English
Expert
Spanish
Native Speaker
German
Beginner

Training and Certifications

Thomas International's Personal Profile Analysis (Certificate)
Date Attended:
October 2015
Tech Recruitment Certified Professional (Certificate)
Date Attended:
July 2022