Responsible for building Brazil subsidiary HR infrastructure: establishing internal regulations and HR policies aligned with headquarters directives and Brazilian labor law (with external legal counsel). Manages the full employee lifecycle (recruitment, onboarding, performance reviews, internal transfers, separations, payroll and benefits). Operates HR controls including timekeeping, attendance, and overtime banking. Leads corporate culture and team integration initiatives for the subsidiary during its Brazilian launch phase.

Labor Relations & Union Affairs Lawyer at NIDEC GLOBAL APPLIANCE

September 1, 2022 - November 30, 2025

Managed employment litigation across Brazilian operations, representing the company at hearings and expert proceedings and overseeing partner law firms for labor and social security claims. Built financial risk provisions by mapping and classifying administrative and judicial demands. Led collective bargaining negotiations (agreements and conventions) with representative unions. Managed an internal ombudsman channel to mediate employee-management conflicts and prevent compliance breaches. Ensured apprentice and persons with disabilities quota compliance; developed and delivered training on labor law, internal policies, and leadership behavior across industrial plants with 500+ employees; designed strategic KPIs for Labor Relations and HR to support data-driven decisions.

Advisory Legal Practice (Independent Lawyer)

April 1, 2022 - September 30, 2022

Advised individuals and corporate clients on civil, labor, criminal, and family law matters, conducting hearings and drafting pleadings, briefs, legal opinions, and extrajudicial settlement agreements. Developed internal compliance policies for corporate clients to mitigate labor and civil legal risk.

Labor Relations Intern at EMBRACO INDÚSTRIA DE COMPRESSORES LTDA

November 1, 2018 - November 30, 2020

Monitored employment proceedings and supported on-site expert examinations at a large industrial plant by producing documentation and expert report support. Issued and recorded disciplinary measures and supported workforce time-control operations (overtime banking and hour tracking) to comply with Ministry of Labor audit requirements.

Legal Assistant at ROBERT ADVOCACIA E CONSULTORIA

October 1, 2017 - November 30, 2018

Drafted employment pleadings and Family & Succession law briefs; conducted doctrinal and case-law research to support senior attorneys. Managed client communications, appointment scheduling, and the firm’s weekly legal newsletter.

Senior HR Analyst at AMBIENTAL LIMPEZA URBANA E SANEAMENTO LTDA

January 1, 2013 - February 28, 2017

Managed hiring and separations with full labor law compliance verification. Coordinated payroll closing and transfer to the outsourced payroll department, including benefits and occupational health checks. Produced HR management reports and KPIs for leadership analysis. Developed and monitored performance appraisal programs and the Management Trainee Program, and coordinated the monthly operational training schedule in partnership with occupational safety technicians.