Maria J.
Senior HR Business Partner
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Maria J., a seasoned Global HR Business Partner and People & Culture Leader, boasts over 17 years of expertise steering strategic HR initiatives across BPO, shared services, consulting, and corporate domains. Based in Marikina City, Philippines, her career is marked by a commitment to optimizing team alignment with organizational growth through change management and employee retention strategies. Maria's adeptness at developing scalable HR frameworks has significantly contributed to business transformation goals, particularly in addressing talent management and turnover in challenging environments. With roles ranging from freelance HR consulting to managing talent retention at Transcosmos Asia Philippines, she has demonstrated proficiency in implementing data-driven people analytics and designing HR governance frameworks. Her education includes a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from St. Paul University, and she holds certifications such as CHRP, FPC, and a Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt.
Experience
Consultant Manager – Talent Management
CPS Asia Pacific · 2025 — 2026Oversaw the Talent Management strategy with a focus on succession planning, engagement, and leadership enablement. Collaborated with executives to ensure alignment of people strategy with organizational growth objectives. Created dashboards for workforce analytics to inform strategic decisions.Talent Retention Specialist
Transcosmos Asia Philippines · 2021 — 2024Managed retention initiatives for accounts with high attrition rates. Evaluated turnover trends and executed interventions to enhance engagement. Worked closely with operations leaders to improve the employee experience.HR Business Partner
Interglobe Technologies · 2017 — 2018Served as a strategic HR advisor to business leaders. Handled employee relations and contributed to workforce planning efforts.Head of HR
Stoked Inc. · 2016 — 2017Established the HR department along with policies and appraisal systems. Oversaw processes related to compensation and employee relations.Freelance HR Consultant
null · 2015 — PresentDesigned scalable HR frameworks for small and medium enterprises and organizations in transition. Provided advice to leadership regarding workforce scaling and the transformation of culture. Developed systems for compliance and HR governance.HRBP Asst Manager
WNS Global Services · 2014 — 2015Managed the employee life cycle and tracked attrition rates for an assigned account.1st Line Operations Manager – US Payroll
IBM Global Processing Services · 2009 — 2014Directed payroll operations while ensuring compliance with US regulations. Focused on initiatives to enhance productivity and improve quality.Events Coordinator
Candi Events · 2009 — 2009Coordinated various events, ensuring smooth execution and planning.Site HRBP
Sykes Asia · 2006 — 2009Served as the HR Business Partner for the site, addressing HR needs and initiatives.Recruiter
United Laboratories · 2005 — 2005Conducted recruitment activities and managed the candidate selection process.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- Bachelor of Science in PsychologySt. Paul University