Rui Gabriel Viegas
Head Of HR | Wine Educator
Summary
Experienced HR professional with a proven track record in overseeing and managing efficient HR operations. Skilled at balancing organizational targets, compliance requirements, and employee demands. Committed to maximizing resource utilization and enhancing performance through forward-thinking approaches. Demonstrated success in improving collaboration and fostering consensus across various industries and company environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of HR Development
EGF
8 2015 - Current
- Oversaw benefits administration, providing competitive offerings while maintaining cost-effectiveness for the organization.
- Designed and implemented succession planning initiatives, preparing the organization for future leadership transitions.
- Optimized recruitment processes, attracting top-tier talent for critical positions within the company.
- Streamlined HR processes for increased efficiency and improved employee satisfaction.
- Directed performance management systems to support employee development and organizational success.
- Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands.
Wine Educator
Justino's Madeira Wines
05.2023 - Current
- Increased brand awareness by representing wineries at industry trade shows and conferences.
- Streamlined communication between winery teams, fostering a collaborative environment for developing new educational initiatives.
- Designed visually appealing promotional materials for wine education events, capturing the attention of potential attendees.
- Boosted event attendance by coordinating and promoting educational wine seminars.
- Established partnerships with renowned sommeliers and industry professionals, enhancing credibility and expertise of our programs.
Corporate HR Generalist
Águas de Portugal, SGPS
08.2014 - 08.2015
- Reviewed existing policies and procedures to make recommendations for enhancing work productivity, recruitment, hiring processes, and talent management.
- Conducted thorough job analyses to create accurate job descriptions for various roles within organization.
Human Resources Generalist
Valorsul SA
09.2004 - 07.2014
- Handled new-hire orientation and basic recruiting tasks for best-in-class talent identification.
- Maintained up-to-date records of employee information in HRIS system ensuring accurate reporting and data-driven decisionmaking.
- Implemented and supervised orientation procedures for new hires.
- Collaborated with payroll to complete and upload pay data and worked with managers to support proper wage and hour compliance.
- Planned, monitored and appraised employee work results by training managers to coach and discipline employees.
Education
Ability to Execute (A2E) Essentials -
McKinsey & Company
04.2001 -
Madeira Wine Educator -
IVBAM - Madeira Wine Institute
Madeira, Portugal 04.2001 -
WSET Level 3 in Wines - Wine Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust
04.2001 - 2017.04
Master Degree in HR Management and Organizational Behaviour -
Escola Superior de Gestão de Tomar
Tomar, PORTUGAL 01.2001 - 2005.05
Skills
Labor Relations
Additional Information
Passionate for Photography, Member of the Advisory Council of “Escola Superior de Gestão de Tomar”, Bibliophile, Love for travelling
Age
41
Personal Information
Nationality: Portuguese
Languages
Portuguese
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Software
SAP
SAP - Success Factors
Timeline
Wine Educator
Justino's Madeira Wines
05.2023 - Current
Corporate HR Generalist
Águas de Portugal, SGPS
08.2014 - 08.2015
Human Resources Generalist
Valorsul SA
09.2004 - 07.2014
Ability to Execute (A2E) Essentials -
McKinsey & Company
04.2001 -
Madeira Wine Educator -
IVBAM - Madeira Wine Institute
04.2001 -
WSET Level 3 in Wines - Wine Education
Wine & Spirit Education Trust
04.2001 - 2017.04
Master Degree in HR Management and Organizational Behaviour -
Escola Superior de Gestão de Tomar
01.2001 - 2005.05
Head of HR Development
EGF
8 2015 - Current
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