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MIREN AINOA ELGUEZABAL UZKANGA
Caracas, Venezuela
++58 (212) 961-6973 / ++58 (414) 246-2747
[email protected]
EU National & Venezuelan Citizen
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Goal-oriented, problem solving and innovative professional with over 15 years experience in Human
Capital and Rewards Management, responsible for designing and delivering policies, programs and
processes and providing consultative support to create a highly innovative work environment.
EXPERIENCE
Global Rewards Director Latin America Region
2010-2011
Responsible for the Corporate Global Rewards Management for the Latin America Region
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Implemented the benefit governance policy in the region
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Participated in the Global Market Intelligence Team
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Performed in depth analysis of compensation in Mexico in order to complete the implementation of
rewards strategy for former Symbol locations.
Global Rewards Manager LAN Region & Canada
2009- 2010
Responsible for the Corporate Global Rewards Management for the Latin America North & Canada
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Defined Rewards strategy for former Symbol locations in Reynosa and Cuidad Juarez. Aligned
compensation and benefits to market practices, including adequate implementation of variable pay.
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Implemented the Salary Change Calculator as a tool to support HR in the rewards decisions and the
Rewards Analysis Tool (RAT) to support the Annual Rewards Review (ARR) processes.
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Reviewed and made a proposal for the medical plan in Mexico City, Reynosa and Cuidad Juarez.
Includes market competitive analysis of coverage, deductibles, copayments, employee contribution
and plan scheme.
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Review global car policies to drive consistency and reduce costs. Analysis of alternatives: benefit in
kind vs allowance.
Global Rewards Manager LAN Region
2007-2009
Responsible for the Corporate Global Rewards Management for the Latin America North region.
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Completed Symbol integration by getting locations into ARR process, implementing rewards
processes and programs. Sales transition.
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Supported the market analysis, design and implementation of the new car policy for the region.
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Participated as Latin America representative in the global team for M-Grades implementation. Pay
Structure Sub-Team: development of M grade structure across all countries. Global Hierarchy & Titling
Sub-Team: derive hierarchy work and descriptions, reconcile alignment of levels.
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Participated as Latin America representative in the global Cost of Labor Tool project.
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Latin America North region responsible for global HR Portal content development and
implementation.
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Latin America Global Rewards platform representative for the LA HR Portal Project. Responsible for
the content development and edition as well the design and implementation of the Human
Resources portal in the LA region.
Global Rewards Manager LAN Region and HR Manager- Venezuela
2004-2007
Responsible for the Corporate Global Rewards Management for the Latin America North region.
Responsible for HR Management of the Motorola subsidiary in Venezuela.
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Implemented Case Management Tool (CMT) as tracking tool for Employee Relations related matters.
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Designed and implemented training plans: cycle adjustment for alignment with Performance
Management systems and INCE´s Programa de Racionalización. Implemented the new hire
orientation program.
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Consulting activities in matters related to Corporate Government and compliance: labor obligations
(L.O.T, LOPCYMAT), Ethics Committee, Management Board, EHS Committee. Motorola de
Venezuela Legal Representative.
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Supported the development of Scorecard key Global Rewards vendors in the region.
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Aligned and implemented the Integrated Supply Chain Job Titling and Grade Alignment Project in
the Nogales Manufacturing Plant.
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Supported the design and implementation of the new defined contribution pension plan (Mexico
DF).
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Design and Implemented E-Z Flex as additional (voluntary) benefit plan (Mexico).
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Performed an assessment of the sales compensation structure for the region. Determined the right
fixed-variable mix. Redefined sales market analysis methodology. Developed the new sales
structures. Supported the implementation and communication of the new Sales Hierarchies Project.
Global Rewards Manager-Andean, Central America and the Caribbean Region
2003-2004
and HR Manager-Venezuela
Responsible for the Corporate Global Rewards Management for the Andean, Central America and the
Caribbean. Responsible for HR Management of the Motorola subsidiary in Venezuela.
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Implemented the Talent Management Review process for key talent assessment and design of
development plans.
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Supported the institutionalization of the Performance Management system: created the adequate
communication channels to reinforce the understanding of the high performance culture, its impact on
business results and rewards and development opportunities.
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Participated in the design and implementation of the regional HR Policies.
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Identified and implemented competitive practices (flexible work options, life balance programs)
based on Telecom and High-Tech Industry practice assessment.
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Developed trustful relations with communities and universities through the Corporate Citizen Policy
and the Motorola Foundation Program.
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Optimized the use of Internet-based resources to enhance employees´ rewards knowledge and
understanding.
Global Rewards Manager Andean Pact, Central America, Caribbean
2000-2003
and Southern Cone
Responsible for the Corporate Global Rewards Management for the Andean, Central America, Caribbean
and Southern Cone.
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Implemented the Rewards Planning System (RPS) as a performance-based rewards planning tool for
the 3 main components of the compensation: base pay, variable pay and stock options.
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Implemented global job profiles for HR, Engineering and IT. Developed a simplified and consistent
grading system that provides clearer career paths within job families.
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Participated in the global HR team that developed the PC Linkage Project for merit/rewards
alignment: established merit pay as the common method of base pay delivery; implemented one
common merit review period (focal date). Implemented and communicated a global best practice
guide for annual merit review. Developed and implemented an education plan for managers,
employees and HR community.
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Supported the implementation of the MIP (Motorola Incentive Plan) as the variable component of
the total compensation package.
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Implemented Bravo! as Motorola formal recognition program, together with an education plan to
enhance the recognition culture.
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Participated in the market assessment and cost analysis, as well as in the design, implementation
and communication of the regional car policy (2002) for the 7 countries in the region (Cost savings
USD100K).
Global Rewards Coordinator Andean Pact, Central America, Caribbean
1999-2000
and Southern Cone
Responsible for the operationalization of the Corporate Global Rewards strategy into policies, programs
and processes adapted to regional needs. Responsible for the design and implementation of the regional
salary market assessment processes, as well as systems and tools for job evaluation standardization.
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Defined and implemented a regional streamline process for salary market assessment with a
standard guideline, methodology and Mercer as the regional consultant firm.
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Implemented JES (Job Evaluation System) as the regional standard tool for job evaluation.
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Performed external competitiveness assessments and adjusted competitive position in accordance
with strategy.
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Performed internal equity analyses and aligned job titles and levels throughout the region.
Human Resources Generalist - Venezuela
1995/ 1999
Supported the design, implementation and communication and responsible for the administration of
programs and policies in the areas of personnel administration, compensations and benefits, employee
relations, staffing and training and development.
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Designed and implemented benefit programs based on market practices and cost analyses.
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Supported in the development of trustful relations with communities and universities through the
Motorola Foundation Program.
Finance Department Assistant – Venezuela
1993/ 1995
Supported the department in administrative activities and the operation in general accounting tasks,
including compliance with general accounting standards and internal control guidelines.
TRAINING OF INTEREST
Essentials of Motorola Management, Achieving Results through People, Behavioral Coaching, Finanzas
para Ejecutivos no Financieros, HR Journey to Success, Executive Compensation, Covey´s 7 Habits of
the Highly Effective People, Digital Six Sigma, Competency-based Leadership, Yelow Badge Quality
Certificate, Fundamentals in Organization Development, Situational Leadership.
EDUCATION
Post-graduate studies in Management, focus on O.D. (2008). USB, Caracas, Venezuela.
Bachelor Degree in Modern Languages, minor in Translation (2000). Universidad Metropolitana,
Caracas, Venezuela.
Bachelor Degree in Business Administration (1997). New Port University, Salt Lake City, USA.
LANGUAGES
English (read, write & speak) – CAE, Cambridge University Certificate