Jôsy Santos

Teaching Change Management and Organizational Transformation in postgraduate (online) programs, focusing on organizational change, leadership alignment, and business transformation in dynamic environments.

Teaching in postgraduate (MBA) programs in Leadership and People Management (FAAP Digital), with a focus on self-awareness tools, personal development, personal branding, and employability. Undergraduate Professor in Business Administration, delivering courses in Strategic People Management, Organizational Behavior, and Leadership. Contributing to the development of future leaders by connecting academic knowledge with real-world business practices.

I support professionals and organizations in building strategic careers, strong leadership, and high-performing cultures in a global context. For individuals, I provide career advisory, career transition strategies, personal branding, LinkedIn optimization, interview preparation, and career coaching — including advisory for senior leaders and C-level executives. For companies, I deliver solutions in Talent Acquisition, Recruitment & Selection, Employer Branding, Leadership Development, Organizational Cult

- Responsible for Talent Acquisition and Organizational Development in Latin America, leading a multicultural team . - Strategic work with regional and global leadership to ensure the alignment of people practices with the organization's growth strategy and culture. - Define and implement Talent Strategy agenda for LATAM - Talent Acquisition strategy definition and implementation according to business goals and budget - Performance cycle managing: evaluation, calibration, succession, reten

Led the design and implementation of development programs for leaders and individual contributors, focusing on capability building, performance, and organizational growth.

Reported directly to the CEO, leading the strategic People agenda and acting as a trusted advisor on organizational and talent-related decisions. Managed and developed a team of 5 professionals, including an Operations Manager. Led the HR function for a bilingual school within a family-owned education group, driving the full employee lifecycle, including Talent Acquisition, Recruitment & Selection, onboarding, performance management, and development initiatives. Partnered with leadership to design and im

Reported to a Senior Director, leading a team of 6 professionals. Led the evaluation, selection, and management of Talent Acquisition tools and processes across five business units in Brazil, covering all levels and functions. Monitored and analyzed key recruitment metrics, driving continuous improvement initiatives to reduce time-to-fill and increase team efficiency. Key initiatives included the implementation of an Internship Program, early career development tracking, and internal mobility support for

Part of a regional Talent Acquisition team, reporting to a Director based in the United States, with responsibility for designing and implementing a standardized and customized recruitment strategy across the Americas, reducing dependency on external agencies. Led the implementation and adoption of Kenexa as the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), improving recruitment efficiency and process standardization. Established and managed preferred vendor agreements across the Americas, defining fixed fee structure

Worked as a Headhunter managing recruitment pipelines for multiple clients across diverse industries, with a strong focus on consumer goods companies such as Diageo, Pernod Ricard, and Danone. Led end-to-end recruitment processes, from role briefing and talent mapping to candidate assessment and successful placement. Built and maintained strong relationships with clients, partnering closely with both hiring managers and HR teams to deliver tailored talent solutions.

Reported directly to the President, leading a team of 4 HR analysts. Led the structuring and consolidation of the HR function, overseeing all key HR subsystems and processes. Designed and implemented HR programs across the full employee lifecycle, including internship programs, onboarding, and ongoing employee development for interns, analysts, consultants, and managers. Defined and managed the annual HR agenda based on four strategic pillars: Entry, Development, Retention, and Exit. Led internal commun

Played a key role in the implementation of the HR function and foundational HR processes within the organization. Supported the development and execution of internship programs, onboarding processes, and employee follow-up initiatives. Contributed to the design of HR practices across the employee lifecycle, supporting talent development and retention initiatives. Acted in internal communication initiatives, including content development for the company’s weekly newsletter (Weekly Update).

Led and supported Organizational Development initiatives, including employee engagement surveys, talent management processes, and leadership development programs aligned with business strategy. Partnered with global headquarters (France) to localize and implement internal communication campaigns, ensuring alignment between global guidelines and local culture.

Worked at the headquarters plant in Jandira, supporting end-to-end recruitment and selection processes for both operational and corporate roles. Contributed to the implementation of an Internship Program and supported Organizational Development and Health & Safety initiatives, gaining broad exposure to key HR functions.

Worked as a Recruiter supporting multiple business units, managing end-to-end recruitment processes across diverse functions and organizational levels. Partnered closely with hiring managers to understand business needs, define role requirements, and deliver high-quality talent aligned with organizational objectives. Contributed to building talent pipelines and ensuring efficient and consistent recruitment processes within a global organization.