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José Antonio Palacio Eguiguren

José Antonio Palacio Eguiguren

Summary


Professional Summary:


Dynamic Human Resources Specialist with over 4 years of experience in Human Resources administration, specializing in human capital development and talent acquisition. Extensive expertise in managing HR operations for organizations with workforces exceeding 3,000 employees. Proven track record in recruitment, performance evaluation, HR systems management (HRIS/ATS), and KPI development to align HR strategies with business objectives. Skilled in driving employee engagement, implementing employee engagement strategies, ensuring compliance with labor regulations, and leading initiatives that enhance retention, organizational culture, and optimal personnel performance.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Human Resources Specialist

Loja Municipality
02.2023 - 02.2025
  • Developed and optimized institutional HR structure.
  • Developed and implemented an annual recruitment program, achieving timely fulfillment of critical roles.
  • Designed role profiles and job descriptions aligned with organizational needs.
  • Led the onboarding process for new employees, enhancing early-stage employee engagement.
  • Ensured legal compliance with Ministry of Labour regulations, achieving 100% audit success rate in contracting processes.
  • Conducted annual performance evaluations for a workforce of over 3000 employees, leveraging KPIs to improve productivity.
  • Designed and executed employee retention and welfare programs, reducing turnover by 15%.

Human Resources Analyst

Loja Municipality
02.2021 - 02.2023
  • Managed job postings and Applicant Tracking System (ATS), streamlining recruitment workflows.
  • Conducted candidate pre-screening, reducing time-to-hire by approximately 20%.
  • Mediated internal conflicts, fostering a collaborative workplace environment.
  • Supported organizational development initiatives, contributing to strategic HR planning and promoting diversity and inclusion in workforce policies.

Sales Associate

Honda Powersports Ecuador, Loja, Ecuador
10.2018 - 12.2020
  • Delivered exceptional customer service, exceeding sales targets by 10%.
  • Managed inventory processes, ensuring accurate tracking and compliance.
  • Oversaw credit management, including analysis and timely reporting.
  • Represented the company at commercial association meetings, enhancing brand visibility.

File Manager

ASCONT Accounting Consulting
01.2018 - 09.2018

Organized and managed client files, maintaining confidentiality and accuracy.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

Universidad Católica De Santiago De Guayaquil
Guayaquil, Ecuador
09-2023

Diploma - Human Resources Management

Universidad Católica De Santiago De Guayaquil
Guayaquil, Ecuador
09-2023

Skills

  • Organizational Development
  • Recruitment and Talent Acquisition
  • Performance Evaluation & KPI Analytics
  • HR Systems Management (HRIS & ATS)
  • Employee Engagement and Retention
  • Legal Compliance (HR)
  • Bilingual Communication
  • Conflict Resolution and Mediation

Certification

  • Human Talent Planning Subsystem, Loja, Ecuador (Oct 2024).
  • Job Classification Subsystem and Custom Compensation Scale Design, Machala, Ecuador (Jul 2024).
  • Cambridge English First Certificate (FCE), Quito, Ecuador (Mar 2023)
  • Course on Ethics, Integrity, and Transparency in Public Management, PNUD United Nations Development Programme, Quito, Ecuador (Sep 2023)
  • Social Work in Latin America and the Caribbean, Universidad Alberto Hurtado, Santiago de Chile (Aug 2023)

Languages

Spanish
Native language
English
Advanced
C1

Timeline

Human Resources Specialist

Loja Municipality
02.2023 - 02.2025

Human Resources Analyst

Loja Municipality
02.2021 - 02.2023

Sales Associate

Honda Powersports Ecuador, Loja, Ecuador
10.2018 - 12.2020

File Manager

ASCONT Accounting Consulting
01.2018 - 09.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

Universidad Católica De Santiago De Guayaquil

Diploma - Human Resources Management

Universidad Católica De Santiago De Guayaquil
José Antonio Palacio Eguiguren