HR Professional Experienced in both strategisc vs. operational roles and generalist vs. expert within growing business. Particular dedication to organization design, change managment, development, worker welfare and business support. Laws and health and safety are also a strong asset. Fully and trully engaged in partnering with the organisation and their people to achieve outstanding business results. Enthusiastic, energetic, driven by results and highly capable to built effective relationships to promote team achievments. Accustommed to multi-functional and multi-cultural working environments.

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VASCO MANUEL DE ASSUNÇÃO COSTA
Adress: Casa da Cainha n.4 – Urbanização dos Alporchinhos - 8400-Lagoa
Mobile Phone: 00351 967306383
E-mail: vasco.assuncao@gmail.com
Skype: vasco.costa93
Nationality: Portuguese
Marital Status: Single
Birth date: 24th
December 1981
SUMMARY PROFILE
HR professional experienced in both strategic vs. operational roles and generalist vs. expert within growing
and restructuring businesses. Particular dedication to Organization Design, Change management,
development of the employees and Compensation. Fully engaged in partnering with the line and their
people to achieve outstanding business results. Enthusiastic, energetic, drive for results and highly capable
to build effective relationships to promote team achievements. High interpersonal, communication &
project management skills, incl. resources management. Used to lead and motivate teams spread across
different territories. Proven ability to build rapport with senior executives and individuals at all levels.
Accustomed to multi-functional and multi-cultural working environments. In addition to Portugal, have
worked in Spain, Netherlands, Morocco, México and RD Congo.
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Talent Management - Leadership and Team development
- Learning and Leadership Development - Project Management
- Organizational Development - Goal and Customer oriented
- Critical reasoning and continuous improvement attitude - Performance Management
- Resourcing & Employer Branding - HR Business Partnering
- Organizational Climate - Problem solving
- Good communication skills and interpersonal relations at all levels of the organization
DRISCOLL´S EMEA
“World Biggest Berry Company”
UK & Portugal , from April 2013 – Food and Beverages
HR Business Partner – UK & Portugal Human Resources Director
Provide expertise in organizational design, change management, coaching, facilitation, succession planning,
performance management, learning and development, and team effectiveness processes.
To provide organizational development leadership with the ability to influence and guide all level employees
To strategize with Directors/ management teams and HR professionals of all sites, to develop and implement
organizational and performance development initiatives.
To analyze business needs and actual performance, identify performance gaps, and determine root causes

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(including skill and knowledge deficiencies) with managers and teams. Conduct organizational analysis as
necessary
To define, to lead and to implement together with the Managers performance improvement processes with
non-performing employees.
Recruitment:
. Responsible for timely and appropriate manpower planning to support the peak-sensitive business needs;
.Agree upon supplier- agreements with recruitment & assessment agencies of qualified personnel in Portugal
and maintain close relationships;
.Ensure recruitment and hires are completed within the agreed budget and timing;
.Act as a business partner on recruitment and selection and provide operational assistance to management;
. Recruit new talent according to recruitment strategy and ensure business growth is supported by hiring the
right profiles
Health & Safety:
.Ensure a safe place to work;
.Regular meetings with the health & Safety team and coordinate training to keep staff knowledge up to date.
.Ensure absenteeism is managed accordingly and create and implement policies and processes to safeguard a
low absenteeism.
.Ensure all Driscoll’s PT processes and procedures are aligned with the Portuguese applicable laws.
Worker Welfare:
.Manage the worker welfare position in Portugal and ensure sufficient progress is made towards the
“Driscoll’s promises to worker welfare “policy.
.Create, implement and follow up on policies and procedures that enhance current way of “worker”
integration, recruitment, and general conditions.
.Ensure alignment with the US on worker welfare and work together with other partners in EMEA to ensure
compliant and efficient processes.
.Create and execute training towards field supervisors in such a matter that daily control on processes and
policies for the workforce can be executed by field workers directly.
Training & Development:
.Plan training programs to increase the general knowledge level within Portugal
.Liaise with the EMEA HR Manager on Succession planning and ensure appropriate development training is
planned and executed.
.Apply and create differentiated training programs to ensure multiple audiences receive the appropriate
training (Field worker- Director)
.To define and implement the training and development strategy for the Company
.To evaluate the training needs according to the Company’s objectives, employee’s needs and results of
performance evaluation
.To follow the implementation of individual training plans defined
.To evaluate the results of the training plans defined.
.To monitor the training coordination and related administrative work.
.Ensure training programs for a fast on-boarding, food safety rules and general education for fieldworker
population.
Compensation & Benefits:
.Manage and support salary increase programs.
.Ensure benchmarking is executed to ensure Driscoll’s pays according to local and Portuguese norms.
.Manage monthly pay-roll and ensure timely payment of workforce
.Investigate current Benefits package and propose improvements to EMEA HR Manager

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Employee Relations:
.Ensure the Alignment, development, implementation, evaluation and correct and consistent application of
HR instruments and policies within the Driscoll’s Portugal organization.
.Operate as an internal business consultant, acting as a change agent on key people issues and in creating a
strong alignment with Driscoll’s values
.Operate as an advisor with legal issues and ensure compliance to local laws
HR administration:
.Responsible for maintaining org charts, employee communication distribution lists, HR section on intranet,
Open position posting etc;
.Analyze industry trends and anticipate potential impacts on the workforce
.Responsible for monthly KPI reporting and improvements.
Teamwork/Collaboration:
.To provides guidance and collaborates with teams across functions to accomplish project and process goals.
Communication . To clearly communicate with stakeholders both verbal and in writing
Key Relationships
Reports to –Europe/Midle East and Africa HR Director and Global Head of HR U.S.A
Direct Reports – Worker Welfare Coordinator (H&S) and Payroll Specialist
Other Key Costumers:
Internal Costumers (managers and teams)
South European General Manager
Operations and Production Manager
External Key Costumers (Agencies, Consultants)
Universe of 580 Workers.
HAYGROVE
Portugal , from January 2016 – Agribusiness /Agricultural Industry
HR Consultant – Portugal
Accountable for the provision of high-level human resource management advice and consultancy services to
senior management and staff. The incumbent will undertake human resource management projects, and lead
human resources policy development and implementation.
ASPERBRAS CONGO
São Paulo - Brazil and Brazzaville – Democratic Republic of Congo – Civil and Industrial Construction . Ore
Exploration
Human Resources Development Manager

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As part of the Human Capital Management team at Asperbras Congo, based in Brazzaville, I had a chance to
experience a very strong, dynamic and rich work environment.
My main responsibilities consisted in coordinating recruitment, training and career activities. During this
period I stand out the following activities:
.Drive the discussion about Organizational Design and HR strategies, to leading the organization to focus on
the HR critical activities;
.Define, coordinate and implement the Recruitment process for Managerial, Professional and Operational
profiles; Recruitment Processes in Portugal/Brazil/Morocco/Cape Green;
.Drive the creation, review and implementation of the policies & procedures of Human Resources, including
Recruitment, Training, Communication, Performance Appraisals, among others;
.Coordinate the Internal Communication by leading the Communication team the boards, Intranet
implementation, Communication meetings and other initiatives;
.Manage the definition and implementation of training plan, as well as the development of tools to monitor
the KPIs;
.Definition, development and implementation of Development Processes of Human Resources, including
Assessments, Performance evaluation – Competencies and 360 evaluations, Development and Career Plans;
.Organizational development and Remuneration Policy ;
.Drive the discussions about Talent and Succession Plans with the Management Team.
OTHER EXPERIENCE:
FUNDAÇÃO ODEMIRA
February 2011 – December 2012
Trainer (on pos labor)
Accountability was to define and develop all the training content and materials, on the following courses:
- Performance Evaluation Techniques ;
- Motivation and teamwork;
-Planning and evaluation of the Training;
-Train the Trainers Course.
-Social Economy
ODEMIRA CITY HALL
September 2007 – September 2010
HR Social Development Specialist
CENTRO DE APOIO A IDOSOS DE FERRAGUDO
September 2006-September 2007
Human Recourses Director

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EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
From 2006 to 2007
Post-Graduation in Human Recourses Management – INUAF
From 2000 to 2005
Degree in Human Resources Management - ISSSB and Hogeschool Maastricht in the Netherlands
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Portuguese: Native | English: Full working proficiency | Spanish: intermediate working profiency|
IT SKILLS
Advanced user of Word, Power Point and Excel. Basic user of Access. Internet and SPSS. WORKDAY Specialist
SOCIAL COMPETENCIES
Capacity to establish good communicational relations, energetic and positive
ORGANIZATIONAL COMPETENCIES
Leadership skills and initiative capacities to implement and develop processes on international environment
managing different cultures. Results Oriented and strong analytical and critical thinking.
Motivator Director – Insights Personal Profile (Breda 2014)
EXTENDED TRAINING
ELEVUS – Portuguese Labor Law
IEFP – Certified Trainer for trainers
SINES TECNOPOLO – Specialist Hygiene and Safety at Work
DDI – Developing Dimensions International
ASSOCIATION AND CIVIL ROLES
President of the Committee for the Protection of Children and Youth of Odemira (2007-2010)
Specialist Adviser for Education – Professional School Odemira