Human Resources Talent Acquisition

Patricia Leal

+1-956-***-**** *************@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/patricialealh

Global Human Resources leader with 20+ years of experience driving organizational transformation, operational excellence and talent strategy across multinational teams in the USA, Mexico and Brazil. Proven ability to lead large scale HR operations (+8,500 employees, 15 plants, 8 sites), optimize organizational design, enhance employee experience and implement HR digital transformation initiatives. Recognized for strategic leadership, change management and high-performance culture development. CORE COMPETENCIES

HR Strategy & Operations Change Management & Transformation Talent Acquisition & Retention

Organizational design Cultural Diversity & Inclusion Employee Engagement & Experience Compensation and Benefits Leadership Development HR Process Optimization & Digitalization Labor Relations & Compliance Shared Services & HR Tech Project & Performance Management Communication programs management Performance & Development Management

EXPERIENCE

VALPA SERVICES (Family Owned Business) January 2024 – Actual Process Improvement Implementer

JOHNSON CONTROLS INC. July 2010–March 2023

Human Resources Director

Lead Cross functional teams in HR for manufacturing operations across USA and Mexico in multiple divisions

(Controls, Chillers, BMS, Fire Detection, Intrusion, Compressors, Air Distribution Systems, Residential HVAC and Retail Solutions). Managing 8,500+ employees in 15 plants across 8 sites. Partnered with supply chain, engineering, finance and manufacturing leaders in a highly matrixed environment. Key achievements

• Business transformation: Lead change management strategies that increased top talent retention, optimized organizational design and boosted employee engagement from 57% TO 90%.

• HR Digitalization & Process Optimization: Implemented HR Shared Services, standardized global policies, introduced digital tools, and eliminated 50% of nonvalue-added activities.

• Business Continuity: Successfully achieved multiple global transfers, acquisitions, and spin offs (Canada- Mexico, USA-USA and USA- Mexico) assuring business activities control according with legal and compliance.

• Compensation & Benefits: Leader of standardization of benefits for salaried employees at Country level for six legal entities, 6,000 employees including manufacturing plants, Corporate and Commercial. Accomplished on time, aligned 100% to the law requirements. Leader of several Compensation projects for hourly employees, aligning payment for competences and certifications.

• Labor Relations & Compliance: Successfully led CBA negotiations within budget (100% alignment) ensuring zero labor interruptions. Strengthened compliance with global ethics and labor policies. Lead labor strategy and Diversity and Inclusion programs to maintain healthy relations between employee-employers.

• Strategic Workforce Planning: Improved key talent retention from 12% to 2% driving internal promotions and leadership pipeline development.

• Operational Excellence & Cost Reduction: Contributed to JCI Operational Excellence program achieving Maturity levels 3-4 of 5 across all sites.

• Performance: Constantly achieved 100% + goals year over year as top performer. PERLOS DE MEXICO/ Liteon Company March 2005–July 2010 HR & EHS Senior Manager

Led HR, EHS and Security for manufacturing plant operations with 700+ employees.

• Drove a successful new plant startup in Reynosa Mexico telecommunications division aligned to plan.

• SAP HR implementation for process effectiveness and efficiency.

• Developed Flexible and agile recruitment system to improve productivity and on time delivery.

• Achieved SA8000:2001 Certification (Corporate Social Responsibility).

• Designed Standardized compensation system based on IPE for Americas plants.

• Led ISO14001 and OSHAS 1800 compliance.

MAYTAG (Whirlpool Company) August 2003–September 2004 HR Administrative Manager

Multi-site HR leader for a new refrigeration plant start-up, including internal communication strategies and talent development programs.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

WEST BEND DE MEXICO (ITW company)

HR Manager / In-house Customs Broker

Handled TA, talent development, communication, compensation and benefits, labor relations, EHS, and trade compliance.

KIMBALL ELECTRONICS

Manufacturing Superintendent

Responsible for meeting production requirements, delivering quality products to customers in a timely and cost-efficient manner. Implemented control systems for multiple shifts to eliminate product discrepancies, waste reduction, productivity improvements, inventory turnover, lead time reduction, zero harm. Other roles: Industrial Engineer, QC Incoming Inspection Leader, Production Supervisor EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Science (BS), Industrial Engineering & Business Administration U.R. Monterrey NL Mexico Human Resources Diploma Instituto Tecnologico de Monterrey ITESM CERTIFICATIONS

• Advanced Leadership Program – JCLE Johnson Controls

• Yellow Belt – Johnson Controls

• Leadership on High Performance Culture – Operational Excellence – Johnson Controls

• Leadership on Women in Operations- Johnson Controls

• Problem Solving Kepner Tregoe / Johnson Controls

• Lean Manufacturing / Johnson Controls.

LANGUAGES

Spanish - native English – fluent.

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