Helen Castor

About Helen Castor

At Softtek, my focus lies in shaping the Talent Intelligence vision and crafting a robust strategy with actionable insights. My expertise in predictive and prescriptive analytics has been key in advancing data-driven decision-making within Talent on a global scale. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, I ensure that our talent metrics and analytics not only measure but also improve strategic and operational performance.With a solid background in both People Analytics and Statistical Modeling, I have led initiatives that transform Talent concepts into visualizations facilitating impactful decisions. My work in creating the CONNECT360 platform exemplifies my commitment to user-friendly analytics solutions, which now empower thousands of leaders to make informed talent management choices. I am dedicated to enhancing our talent strategies and fostering a culture of continuous innovation and excellence.

Experience

1. Talent Intelligence Director (Talent Mgmt) People Analytics

   Softtek

   Nov 2019 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   Responsible for Talent Intelligence vision, strategy, and execution roadmap• Provide strategic support to the people function in the areas of people & talent metrics, predictive analytics, and reporting• Collaborate with subject matter experts across the people & talent’s CoE’s to improve overall strategic and operational performance and insights• Advance the use of complex analytical techniques and data led thinking across HR such as statistical modeling and Prescriptive Analytics• Ensure data is presented in a self-service meaningful and actionable framework for company and functional leadership teams in a global environment• Ensure quality assurance and standard metric definitions across all analytical datasets and data visualization• Provide guidance and training to teams in analytical partnering; asking appropriate questions, interpreting data, and translating into actions• Identify, select, implement, manage, and continuously enhance analytical tools to develop a portfolio to allow complex company wide people and other cross functional data analysis.• Develop and maintain a strong internal and external peer network relating to analytics and business intelligence• Identify and establish relevant benchmarking for meaningful analytic comparison with consideration to industry, methodology and regional | global focus• Keep updated and relevant on new approaches to analytics and insights including, technologies (including AI and machine learning), tools and methodologies, through research and networking to ensure solutions are progressive• Clearly tie people & talent analytics to business objectives and outcomes identifying and measuring the value creation• Manage relationships with key technology vendors• Hands-on in Statistical Modeling and Microsoft Applications such as PowerBI, PowerAutomate, PowerApps

Education

• The Wharton School

  Certification, People Analytics

  2019 — 2020

• Rice University

  Certification, Spanish: Reading, Writing, and Speaking

  2017

• The Wharton School

  Certification, Statistical Modeling

  2019 — 2020

• Thunderbird School of Global Management

  MBA, International Business Management

  2007 — 2008

Skills

• Data Warehousing
• Business Transformation
• Training
• Edi
• Erp
• Sap Netweaver
• Business Intelligence
• Sap HR
• Sap Erp
• Idoc
• Integration
• Sap R/3
• Abap
• Oracle
• Requirements Analysis
• Crm
• Sap Bw
• Recruiting
• Sap Srm
• Sap Products
• Human Resources
• Business Analysis
• Business Process
• Sap
• Sourcing
• Sap Implementation
• Temporary Placement
• Management
• Data Migration
• Business Objects
• Sap Crm
• Management Consulting
• Benefits Negotiation
• Technical Recruiting
• Talent Acquisition
• Leadership
• Enterprise Software
• Sales
• Enterprise Resource Planning (Erp)
• Customer Relationship Management (Crm)