Raul A. Valle
Monterrey, Mexico
email: ****.******@*****.***
Phones: +52-81-836***** +52-181-********
Human Capital Management and HR Information Systems
Dynamic and resourceful manager with a 15+ year record of achievements and demonstrated success in
different areas of Human Capital management and HR Information Technology; with international
experience in Latin America, Europe and USA and the ability to work in changing and multicultural
environments.
Key strengths and competencies
• Lead cross-functional and cross-border teams
• HR and HRIS Project Management
• Adaptable and flexible style of collaborating
• Business Process redesign
• Ability to interface with all organizational levels
Professional Experience
CEMEX – Global leader in construction materials industry, revenues 20+ billion US. 1996 – 2009
Corporate HR Information Systems Manager. Corporate Headquarters, Mexico, 2007-2009. Leader
of a new IT area, responsible of the design and development of global HR solutions; reporting to the
Corporate Process Design Director, leading a 6 person team and managing a 2.7 million US$ budget.
Enhanced global talent information and reduced total costs of ownership of supporting processes and
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systems by 15%.
Increased flexibility of corporate HR systems to ensure further compliance to local regulations.
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Implemented a web based solution for managing the salaries, bonuses and market comparisons for an
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audience of 1200+ executive and non-executive levels.
European HR Projects Manager. Ratingen, Germany, 2005-2007. Responsible for integrating newly
acquired European operations with the company’s HR business model and systems. Reporting to the
Corporate HR Projects Director and managing a team of 24 process and IT consultants.
Implemented a global set of 360 performance assessment, succession management and e-learning
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processes, practices and web based solutions in five languages for an audience of 2000+ end users.
Migrated six local HR / payroll systems to a common SAP platform in less than 20 months.
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Facilitated transfer of payroll processing of 15.000+ employees to a new European shared service center.
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Managed simultaneously implementation teams on four different countries with diverse nationalities.
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Coordinated 1000+ man-hours of training between implementation teams, local HR and end users.
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Regional HR Planning and Development Director. Caracas, Venezuela 2001-2005. Leader of the HR
planning, learning and staffing activities for six countries, reporting to the Regional HR VP and managing a team
of 8 HR specialists.
Developed and implemented with a multinational team the company s first global HR business model
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for performance management, succession management, e-learning and personnel administration.
Managed internal staffing processes for 2nd and 3rd level organizational executive positions
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Re-designed organizational structures, business processes and derived job profiles for different areas.
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Managed a high potential trainee program with over 80% success rate of promotions to management
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positions.
HR Planning and Development Director. Caracas, Venezuela 1998-2001. Responsible for managing
staffing and training activities for the local operation; reporting to the HR Vice-president and leading a team
of 3 HR consultants.
Managed training programs with a 1 million US$ budget focused on Sales force development, plant
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operators multi-skill training and an executive management program with INCAE.
Developed and implemented Health and Safety programs that enabled reaching less than 1% accident
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rate.
Organization and Compensations Director. Caracas, Venezuela 1996-1998. Responsible for managing
compensation programs, HR information and HR budgeting for the local operation; reported to the HR Vice-
president and leading a four person team.
Designed, implemented and managed a 3 million $ variable compensation program associated with
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business and individual performance for exempt level employees.
Created a skills based compensation program for 800+ union workers as an integral part of a new labor
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agreement.
Other professional experiences
CVG Bauxilum- Alumina and Bauxite 2+million ton operation in Venezuela
Plant HR Manager
Process automation General Supervisor
Honeywell Inc, Venezuela
Control Systems Maintenance Engineer
Education and additional studies
Master in Business Administration IESA Caracas, Venezuela
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B.S.E.E. – Electrical Engineering Northeastern Univ. Boston. Ma.
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International Management Program CEMEX/IPADE Ft. Lauderdale, Fl.
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Languages
Fluent in Spanish and English
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Basic German
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