Karla Alvarez
Sr Human Resources Business Partner @Sovereign Pharmaceuticals
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WORK HISTORY
Sr Human Resources Business Partner @Sovereign Pharmaceuticals
Fort Worth, TX, US
Formalize HR strategy for a pharmaceutical manufacturer, encompassing process improvements, policy standardization, employee engagement, and talent development, in partnership with site and executive leadership, supporting a site-based staff of 200+- Restructure workforce planning by identifying discrepancies, reviewing budget, defining human capital parameters, standardizing job requisitions, and streamlining interviewing and hiring process, reducing talent acquisition costs by 20%- Enhance the workplace culture by creating monthly employee events, clear expectation setting, accessible communication, and internal company newsletters, improving employee morale and engagement- Standardize HR policies and procedures, such as developing Leave of Absence and Reasonable Accommodation policies, an onboarding program, and documentation protocols, ensuring regulatory compliance- Built site-wide performance management infrastructure, including disciplinary review process, PIP (Performance Improvement Plans) implementation, and annual performance review establishment through the ADP platform, from inception- Promote a culture of professional growth through the development of a career development program, leadership development trainings, and employee mentorship piloting initiatives for corporation roll-out- Earned the company’s Appreciation Award within the first year, recognizing outstanding leadership impact and strategic HR contributions.
EDUCATION
Interamerican University of Puerto Rico
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Interamerican University, San German, PR
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Interamerican University, San German, PR
MBA, Human Resources Management
ABOUT KARLA ALVAREZ
Dynamic, bilingual Senior HR Leader with proven success advancing human capital strategies across pharmaceutical, distribution, and transportation industries. Trusted advisor to senior leadership across Operations, Quality, and Business Development, aligning workforce strategies with business objectives. Expertise in policy design, process improvement, performance management, employee engagement, and leadership development that fosters high-performing teams and resilient organizational culture.STRATEGIC EXPERIENCE: Human Capital | Workforce Planning | Employee Relations | Change Leadership | Process Standardization | Recruitment Optimization NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Revamped attendance policy, reducing challenges by 95% and improving accountability.| Launched enterprise-wide Mentorship Program.| Support teams of up to 3K | Increased conflict resolution efficiency by 50%| Increased staffing to 110%| Decreased recruiting expenses by 43%| Opened 2 fully staffed locations SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE: Employee Relations | Workforce Planning | Operations Strategy | KPI Management | Performance Management | Team Development | Employee Engagement | Coaching & Guidance | Employee Retention | Safety Optimization | HR Compliance | Labor Relations | Onboarding Management | Recruitment Strategy | DE & IPROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:Interpersonal Communication | Developing Your Emotional Intelligence | Understanding Unconscious Bias | People Analytics: Top Metrics Being Used in Organization’s Today | Centralized Adjudication Team Transition | Security Awareness | Wage & Hour Compliance | Ethical Business Conduct Training | American with Disabilities Act: An Overview for Managers | Leading your Team through Change | Bullying | Diversity & Inclusion in the Workplace | Harassment Prevention for U.S. Managers Biennial Training | SAFE Coaching
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