Karla M.
5.0
Talent Leader | Expert in Diversity & Inclusion & Career Growth
Studied at Universidad Latina de Costa Rica
Works at Intel
Hiring Manager
Available tomorrow at 10:00 PM UTC
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Karla’s Career Development Qualifications
Experience level: Director
20+ people coached for Career Development
Karla has helped clients get into these companies:
Hello and welcome to my profile! With over a decade of experience at Intel, I have honed my skills in talent acquisition and diversity recruitment, leading teams to achieve impressive hiring goals and fostering inclusive work environments. As a Talent Acquisition Manager and Global Diversity & Inclusion Recruiting Leader, I have successfully implemented strategic initiatives that have resulted in thousands of hires and a high-performing, engaged workforce. My expertise in program management and talent intelligence has empowered organizations to meet ambitious diversity targets and optimize recruitment processes. I am passionate about helping individuals navigate their career paths and achieve their professional goals. Let's connect and explore how I can support your career development journey!
Karla can help with:
Interview Prep
Skill Building
Career Planning
Professional Networking
Resume Review
Personal Branding
Networking Strategy
Karla also coaches for Leadership Development and Communication. View all.
Work Experience
Talent Acquisition Manager / Global Diversity & Inclusion Recruiting Leader
Intel
March 2023 - Present
Hiring Manager
• Provide strategic leadership to Project Managers dedicated to creating & executing programs that promote diverse hiring, with the goal of establishing Intel as the world's most inclusive company and meeting ambitious diversity targets. • Championed inclusive hiring practices across all Intel divisions (Business, HR, Global D&I), utilizing insights on talent availability, market trends, and a compelling employee value proposition to attract top talent. • Fostered strong partnerships to effectively communicate Talent Acquisition initiatives as required. • Empowered the Talent Planning & Acquisition Org. to consistently meet diversity hiring objectives through effective pipeline development, stakeholder management, and persuasive influence. • Program Management: 1) Implemented a Global Diversity & Inclusion center of excellence, uniting regional leads to identify commonalities and differences in support of a global diversity hiring strategy. 2) Advanced the Global Technical Women initiative, developing a unified strategy to support corporate RISE 2030 goals. • Provided active support and coaching to RPO Leaders, ensuring Talent Delivery teams achieve 90% of KPIs for Engineering and Foundry Services organizations. • Developed a high-performing team using a transformational and collaborative approach, leading to the establishment of a new vision, mission, and strategic objectives. Implemented a robust plan with clearly defined key deliverables and ongoing stakeholder management activities. Executive-level Communication, Talent Intelligence and +5 skills
GAM Talent Acquisition & Business Account Manager
Intel
November 2019 - March 2023
• Strategically led a talent team of 30+ members, specializing in Engineering, Sales, Marketing, and Manufacturing recruitment, achieving over 3500 hires annually with consistently positive KPIs. • Collaborated with Business Leaders, Operations, Finance, and Country Managers to craft a global recruitment plan aligned with Intel's strategic talent requirements. • Fostered strong partnerships and business advocacy to devise innovative recruiting strategies for critical Engineering and Sales initiatives. • Applied 'Authentic Leadership' practices to cultivate high-performing teams, empower individuals, and maximize potential. Achieved an Employee Engagement score of 91% (10 points above average), a 100% Advocacy & Inclusion score, and received the Manager Excellence Award for two consecutive years. • Program Management: Spearheaded a pivotal talent project for the centralization of end-to-end internal transfers, hiring and onboarding 18 new recruiters within three months, and strategizing to manage approximately 1500 US requisitions. This included aligning systems, processes, and identifying technical enhancements. • Oversaw the Talent Outsourcing transformation project, facilitating the transition of over 60 employees, including First Level Managers, across three organizations, while maintaining positive stakeholder relations and ensuring no disruption to key operational metrics. Executive-level Communication, Leadership and +5 skills
GAM Internal Hiring Manager
Intel
February 2018 - November 2019
• Directed a team of 10+ top-performing recruiters, successfully facilitating approximately 4500 internal moves annually with a 98%+ defect-free rate, enhancing internal mobility. • Improved the Internal Hiring Process by employing a design thinking approach, achieving approximately 43% increased efficiency through automation and the elimination of redundant steps. • Played a key role in significant talent transformation initiatives, leading change management activities such as communications and training plans, affecting over 250 US/LAR Recruiters, Sourcers, and Talent. • Temporarily assumed the role of Talent Ops Manager during a 10-week sabbatical, supporting Organizational Design processes and driving reporting process efficiencies. Leadership, Strategic Communications and +6 skills
Latin America Senior Talent Consultant
Intel
August 2014 - January 2018
Hiring Manager
• Provided end-to-end recruiting support for IT, Finance, and Design Center ramps in Costa Rica, delivering 1200+ hires in approx. 3 years, accounting for 75% of all CR hiring, with consistently positive KPIs: 34% diversity hiring, 48-day Time to Accept, and the highest Candidate Experience survey scores in LAR. • Co-Led CR Talent Management facilitating a comprehensive understanding of all activities related to the E2E employee life cycle and identifying opportunities for improvement. Implemented appropriate taskforces and ensured key activities were effectively integrated in each Business’ employee engagement initiatives. • Utilized Talent Intelligence and market availability insights to guide talent planning and support the establishment of three new businesses in Costa Rica. • Led E2E process optimization for intern/student hiring, focusing on increasing speed and quality. Developed a program targeting Tech Female Students to enhance the diverse Engineering talent pipeline. • Managed LAR proactive sourcing initiatives, designing four campaigns that reached approx. 30,000 leads, achieved a 58% view rate, and a 9% application rate, resulting in a robust pipeline for IT and Design Center.
Education
Universidad Latina de Costa Rica
Bachelor's degree, Public Relations
Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología
Technical Degree, Children & Youth Psichology
2004
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Overall Rating
5.0
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