TELMA SILVA

Provide strategic HR advisory services to organizations seeking to strengthen governance, optimize workforce structures, and align people strategy with business growth objectives.

• Advised executive teams on compliance risk mitigation and labour law alignment
• Designed and implemented scalable HR governance frameworks
• Led workforce cost optimization initiatives
• Re-structured performance management systems to improve accountability
• Supported leadership teams in reinforcing corporate authority and operational discipline

Led regional talent acquisition strategy across multiple African markets, partnering with senior leadership to align workforce planning with business growth objectives.

Key Achievements:

• Directed end-to-end talent strategy across South Africa, Ivory Coast, Morocco, and Portugal, aligning recruitment efforts with regional business demands.
• Enhanced employer brand through strategic university partnerships and targeted executive-led talent campaigns, attracting top-tier candidates.
• Implemented structured acquisition governance processes ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Advised senior leadership on strategic workforce decisions across the region.
• Led remote HR teams across multiple geographies, ensuring consistent talent acquisition practices and collaboration across regions.

Strategic partner to business leaders, driving HR transformation initiatives to enhance performance, engagement and succession readiness.

Key Achievements:

• Implemented engagement initiatives elevating company results to 75th percentile benchmark.
• Revamped performance management framework reducing administrative time by 25%.
• Executed succession planning for critical leadership roles, ensuring continuity and readiness.
• Developed workforce planning strategies that minimized unnecessary hiring costs by 10%.
• Advised executives on disciplinary, compliance, and employee relations matters, facilitating informed decision-making.

Led HR operations including compensation, employee relations, compliance, and development to support organizational goals.

Impact:

• Negotiated benefits optimization resulting in 12% cost reduction.
• Managed complex employee relations and investigation processes.
• Designed and implemented training programs aligned with operational needs.