Fernando Lara

• In charge of maintaining the SuccessFactors system, implementing (process) improvements, ensuring data quality, and analyzing and reporting on the data in the HRIS; • Leads the process of changing operational HR processes (PDR, Bonus Calculations) to become automated and data-driven in SAP SuccessFactors, partnering with internal stakeholders; • Serves as the go-to subject matter expert for the system used in the organization (SAP SuccessFactors), providing application support.

• Facilitated multinational clients’ adaptation on the SAP HCM & Payroll platform in EMEA and Americas region. • Responsible for projects, such as the creation of the SAP HCM client training environment for German clients. • Developed positive partnerships with implementation and client relationship teams to optimize business processes and to facilitate client transition to service. • Supported UAT tests phases and conducts client workshops in German, Spanish and English.

• Manages projects related to HR system (learning, recruitment, compensation, and succession) implementation, providing an overall management of the project life cycle; • Main point of contact with the client during implementation; • Configures the HR system and conduct workshops (prototype, process review, validation) in order to meet and address client business and user needs; • Conducts HR business processes reviews and provide best practice solutions from end to end.

• Conducts HR process review to determine change management strategies and process enhancements. • Customizes Payroll, Personnel Administration and Organizational Management. • Creates support material. • Provides internal and client training about system functionalities.

• SME for SAP HCM for Brazil and Argentina. • Facilitates multinational clients’ adaptation on the SAP HCM, SFSF & Payroll platform. • Manages, organizes and deliver workshops to clients and associates. • Conducts HR business process review to determine alternative. • Performs full system testing throughout employee life cycle prior to UAT (User Acceptance Test).

• HR Business Partner for Jacarei plant. • Responsible for the HR area in Brazil, including Compensation, Training and Development, Recruiting, Organizational and Development, Employee/Unions Relations. • Development and Implementation of the HR strategy and its policies according to the global HR guidelines; as well as its management and monitoring.

• Responsible for the HR department start-up in Brazil, involving all HR (Performance evaluation, salary reviews, contracts administration, benefits, training needs, recruitment, payroll, organizational development). • Coordination of international training and leadership development initiatives with studios in Montreal and Quebec. • Implementation of new recruitment system for offices in Brazil. • Set-up of 360 degrees evaluation process.

• Responsible for the set-up of Payroll and Recruitment Shared Services Center. • Responsible for routines involving payroll • Responsible for the new payroll and time systems implementation project (ADP Expert) and the payment of two USD million related to labor liabilities. • Standardization of HR KPI Reports and presentation to board members and all job descriptions. • Responsible for HR budget system implementation and for the monthly results analysis.

• Responsible for financial data consolidation and P&L reports according to the IFRS and French GAAP standards for Givenchy and Guerlain. • Forecast and Budget analysis (Actual vs Budget / Actual vs Forecast).

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