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Carolina Sanchez Ruiz
HRIS Group Vicepresident
Madrid
Summary
Performance-driven Vice President with more than 20 years of experience aligning systems with business requirements, policies and regulatory requirements. Passionate about applying excellent organization and communication skills to manage and lead teams. Results-oriented individual well-versed in interfacing and consulting on business processes to drive results based on sound overall business judgment.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
HRIS Group Vicepresident
Santander Bank
05.2022 - Current
- Led cross-functional teams for successful completion of major projects, resulting in increased efficiency and client satisfaction.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
- Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
- Established culture of continuous improvement, fostering innovation and driving sustainable growth across organization.
- Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams.
- Cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, vendors, regulators, and community leaders to promote collaboration and long-term success.
- Negotiated high-value contracts that maximized profitability while mitigating risks for organization.
- Established performance goals for department and provided methods for reaching milestones.
- Evaluated product development strategies and prepared alternative approaches to goal achievement.
- Ensured regulatory compliance at all times by implementing robust internal controls systems coupled with proactive monitoring mechanisms.
- Identified and resolved issues between employees, promoting better collaboration and mutual respect.
HRIS Headquarters Viceprsident
Santander Bank
05.2020 - 05.2022
- Analyzing and implementing new technologies to support HR Processes.
- Data Management, collecting, storing and managing employee data.
- Manage budgets and build efficiencies and cost saving.
Process & Systems Director
Santander Bank
04.2016 - 05.2020
- Collaborated with key stakeholders to define business requirements for new systems implementations, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Facilitated communication between IT teams and other departments to promote collaboration on projects with interdepartmental impact.
- Strengthened cybersecurity protocols through rigorous vulnerability assessments followed by targeted remediation efforts.
- Provided technical leadership for system upgrades, migrations, and integrations, ensuring minimal downtime and seamless transitions.
- Evaluated emerging technologies for potential implementation, staying ahead of industry trends and maintaining a competitive advantage.
- Fostered a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the IT department, driving teams to consistently exceed performance expectations.
- Improved system efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing automation techniques.
- Developed comprehensive disaster recovery plans to ensure business continuity in the event of unforeseen circumstances.
- Initiated cost-saving measures by identifying areas of redundancy and inefficiency within IT operations.
- Managed cross-functional teams to successfully complete complex IT projects on time and within budget.
- Designed scalable architecture solutions that supported rapid growth without compromising stability or functionality of company systems.
Information Technology Director
Isban
03.2003 - 04.2016
- Coordinated large-scale technology migrations to minimize disruption while enhancing overall system capabilities.
- Optimized existing systems through regular evaluations, making necessary adjustments to improve functionality and user experience.
- Established IT policies and procedures, fostering a secure and efficient work environment for all employees.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, securing cost-effective services for the organization''s IT needs.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to provide optimal technology support for various departments within the company.
- Managed a team of IT professionals, providing mentorship and guidance to boost productivity and ensure project success.
- Oversaw budget management for the IT department, allocating resources effectively while minimizing costs where possible.
- Led technical upgrade projects for clients by working and coordinating with consultants and developers for integrations.
- Enhanced IT infrastructure by implementing strategic technology upgrades and streamlining system processes.
- Managed the procurement process for IT hardware and software, ensuring timely delivery of necessary equipment to support ongoing projects.
Information Technology Manager
IBM
08.1999 - 03.2003
- Installed, configured, tested and maintained operating systems, application software, and system management tools.
- Led technical upgrade projects for clients by working and coordinating with consultants and developers for integrations.
- Implemented and maintained technology and software budget.
- Interviewed, hired and trained staff, leading performance reviews, and offering constructive feedback.
- Mentored junior IT staff members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
- Wrote RFP for [Software] to upgrade and migrate HR and Finance and troubleshoot deficiencies.
- Developed and enforced IT policies to maintain compliance with regulatory standards while supporting business objectives.
- Supported budget process and TCO modeling to manage and reduce spending.
- Optimized IT operations by eliminating redundancies and automating routine tasks.
Information Technology Manager
PricewaterhouseCoopers
03.1999 - 07.1999
- Installed, configured, tested and maintained operating systems, application software, and system management tools.
- Interviewed, hired and trained staff, leading performance reviews, and offering constructive feedback.
- Delivered effective integrations of warehouse management system software applications to centrally manage tasks.
- Mentored junior IT staff members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
- Wrote RFP for [Software] to upgrade and migrate HR and Finance and troubleshoot deficiencies.
- Developed and enforced IT policies to maintain compliance with regulatory standards while supporting business objectives.
- Managed and reduced IT spending to support budgeting processes and TCO modeling procedures.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify technology needs and develop customized solutions.
- Optimized IT operations by eliminating redundancies and automating routine tasks.
HRIS Consultant
Origin Philips Innovation Services
07.1998 - 03.1999
- Developed and implemented projects to meet HR needs.
- Developed and maintained relationships with different areas and teams
- Facilitated communication between clients and other service providers.
- Assisted in conducting needs assessments to identify key areas of service needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for the development of comprehensive support plans, ensuring optimal service delivery.
- Mentored new consultants joining the team, sharing best practices for successful outcomes.
HR Consultant
Meta4
07.1998 - 03.1999
- Advised executives on best practices for employee growth and productivity goals, consistently helping companies improve retention.
- Improved workplace culture by initiating diversity and inclusion initiatives, resulting in higher employee satisfaction levels.
- Assessed employee engagement levels through surveys and focus groups, implementing actionable feedback for continuous improvement.
- Partnered with business leaders to align HR strategy with organizational goals, driving company growth and success.
- Implement HR Systems to support business needs
Project Manager
Aldesa (Builder Company)
01.1995 - 01.1997
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
Education
Agile Methodologies
Madrid, SpainMaster of Science - Aeronautical And Aerospace Engineering
Universidad Politecnica
Madrid, Spain 04.2001 -
Skills
Team Leadership
Strategic Planning
Coaching and Mentoring
Decision-Making
Process Improvement
Results-Driven
Critical Thinking
Operations Management
Recruiting and Hiring
Human Resources Management
Data Analysis
Complex Problem-Solving
OKRs and KPIs
Program Management
Organizational Development
IT Strategy
IT Implementation
Data Management
Software
Workday
Service Now
Azure
PowerBI
Timeline
HRIS Group Vicepresident
Santander Bank
05.2022 - Current
HRIS Headquarters Viceprsident
Santander Bank
05.2020 - 05.2022
Process & Systems Director
Santander Bank
04.2016 - 05.2020
Information Technology Director
Isban
03.2003 - 04.2016
Master of Science - Aeronautical And Aerospace Engineering
Universidad Politecnica
04.2001 -
Information Technology Manager
IBM
08.1999 - 03.2003
Information Technology Manager
PricewaterhouseCoopers
03.1999 - 07.1999
HRIS Consultant
Origin Philips Innovation Services
07.1998 - 03.1999
HR Consultant
Meta4
07.1998 - 03.1999
Project Manager
Aldesa (Builder Company)
01.1995 - 01.1997
Agile Methodologies