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Jennifer Almendarez

Certified Global Human Resources Professional

About Me

Transformational Global Human Resources executive with more than twenty-five years of experience designing global HR strategies, including the launch of an award-winning engagement initiative recognized by Great Place to Work for its impact on workplace inclusion, while leading complex mergers and acquisitions, and cultivating inclusive, high‑performing cultures. Adept at aligning people initiatives with business objectives, navigating global compliance, and driving growth through data‑driven decision-making. Fluent in English and Spanish; skilled in leading remote and hybrid teams across borders, enabling seamless communication and collaboration during multi-country processes. I possess deep knowledge of employment laws and workforce management across North America (US multi-state, Canada, Mexico), LATAM, EMEA, Oceania, and Asia-Pacific markets—bilingual professional with hands-on experience managing 2,000+ employee organizations and virtual teams worldwide. I hold advanced certifications including Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR), Organizational Development Professional (ODCP), Strategic Talent Acquisition (STA), Certified Plan Sponsor Professional (CPSP), and Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), demonstrating mastery in cross-border HR practices, organizational transformation, executive talent acquisition, benefits governance, and strategic HR leadership—recognized Competent Communicator by Toastmasters International, with exceptional executive communication skills critical for C-suite stakeholder engagement. I am passionate about creating a positive and inclusive work environment, fostering employee engagement and retention, and promoting the growth and development of the company and its people. I am committed to excellence, innovation, and collaboration in everything I do!

Jurisdiction

Regions: Americas, Europe, Asia
Country: New Zealand

Experience

Seniority LevelExecutive
Years of Experience20+ years
Current StatusActive
Vice-President of Human ResourcesHalberton & Crowe
2023 - Present

(Formerly The Complete HR) International HR advisory firm headquartered in Dubai, with U.S. & European operational presence. Delivering strategic HR consulting and fractional operations to high-growth, multi-jurisdictional organizations across 40+ countries. Practicing areas include HR transformation, AI-enabled HRIS/ERP architecture, M&A integration, global compliance, and talent strategy. - www.halbertoncrowe.com • Serving as fractional VP of Human Resources for multiple clients, building entire HR functions from infrastructure through strategic talent development. Full P&L responsibility, C-suite partnership, and autonomous authority to shape people’s operations. • Designing HRIS architecture and infrastructure for fractional HR clients: platform selection, implementation roadmaps, data governance frameworks, and ongoing optimization aligned with business strategy and compliance requirements. • Leading HRIS/ERP integration projects: connecting Workday, ADP, SAP, NetSuite, and Oracle systems; mapping data flows; automating employee lifecycle processes; and ensuring data integrity across platforms. • Building People Operations infrastructure: designing onboarding workflows, benefits administration processes, payroll integration, and compliance automation for multi-site, multi-jurisdiction organizations. • Implementing process automation and optimization: streamlining employee lifecycle processes, eliminating manual data entry, improving accuracy, and reducing HR operational costs through workflow automation and system integration.

Education

Doctorate of Business Administration - DBAEdgewood University
2025 - Present

Skills

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Languages3

Languages

Spanish
English
Portuguese