VERNADETTE B. AFABLE

HR Business Partnering: Align people strategies with business goals through collaboration with Division Heads and Managers.
Training & Organizational Development: Lead national learning programs and manage organizational capability-building initiatives.
Performance Planning & Development: Oversee performance management, calibrations, and career development across the Philippines.
Talent Acquisition: Manage recruitment for all roles nationwide, including Sales, Technical, Back Office, and Contingent positions.
Employee Relations: Ensure fair handling of incident reports and compliance with company policies and labor laws.
DOLE Compliance: Maintain timely reporting and full adherence to labor audit requirements.
ISO Audits: Ensure HR processes meet ISO standards for Quality, Health, and Safety certifications.

• Increased the number of available products online from 15,000 to 19,000.
• Highly involved in the successful launch of the new Watsons Website and App last October 2020.
• Designed and developed the newly established E-Store Product Assortment and E-Store Campaign and Promotion Guidelines
• Successfully transitioned from a support role to a lead role ensuring smooth E-store operations (Watsons Website and App)
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• Designed and developed the Internal Transfer Assessment Tool for employee movements.
• Designed and developed the Performance Incentive Scheme for LOOK.
• IIP Champion along with other HR Senior Leads. Steered roll-out of IIP Initiatives in selected divisions.
• Successfully implemented 9 Team Buildings in the 2nd quarter of 2018. Overall employee satisfaction rating is at 95%.
• Led successful completion of 2018 company-wide YE Performance Appraisal for 7,000 employees.
• Developed and implemented 2018 People KPIs in collaboration with the HR Division Head.
• Lead Project Manager for the following projects: Bridging the Gap between Gen Y and Gen Z employees, Cascade of the Digital Vision House, Digital Leadership Capabilities Cascade, Company-wide JD and Competency Updating
• Led successful migration of company-wide competency models for all positions to the new HR System.
• Led successful migration of Performance Appraisal Records with over 7000 staff strength records.
• Head of the H.O. Learning and Organization Development Department from March 2018-September 2018.
• Developed and implemented new Digital Leadership Capabilities module for H.O Divisions (600 – 700 pax)
• Developed and implemented assessment of H.O Employees’ Digital Leadership Capabilities, a prerequisite for the 2018 Performance Improvement Plan.
• Designed and facilitated Fixed and Growth Mindset module for Division General Assemblies (200 Pax)
• Highly involved in the cascades of company-wide employee engagement survey results for Head Office Divisions.
• Led the conduct of Focus Group Discussions regarding EES results for Head Office Divisions.
• Collaborated with Division Heads and Senior Leads in the creation of division action plans based on the survey and FGD results.
• Represented HR Department in the region initiated Digital Business Transformation Workshop.
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• Led the successful implementation of Credit Investigation Training Program(CIATP), Sales Accounting and Administration Training Program (SAATP), Branch Head Training Program (BATP), 2-3 batches in a year, 6-9 days for each program.
• Designed the Work and Values Enhancement Module which was included in the company training program.
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• Supports in the analysis, design, and development of company-wide training programs.
• Leads the implementation of in-house training programs.
• Reviews and facilitate the enrollment of employees to external trainings.
• Ensures maintenance of training records and database.
• Assists in the design and implementation of company-wide events and engagement activities.

• Conducts new hire orientations.
• Conducts competency assessments for learning interventions.
• Highly involved in the design and implementation of company events and activities.
• Conducts Educational Tours and Site Visits for engineering students.
• Ensures smooth logistics and administration of training programs.
• Collaborates with Subject Matter Experts and Division Heads in creating and regularly updating Organizational Charts, Job Descriptions and Functional Competencies
• Conducts exit interviews.
• Assists the HR Division Head in creating policies and guidelines.

• Sources applicants from various channels.
• Conducts selection and assessment for highly technical positions (Engineers, Architects, etc.)
• Facilitates logistics for technical interviews.
• Conducts phone and face to face interviews for support and technical positions.

• Proposed and implemented the free Communication Skills and Interview Tips Training for near-hire candidates.
• Maintains relationships with different clients by ensuring that their recruitment needs are met.
• Conducts coaching for potential candidates.
• Ensures proper maintenance of recruitment reports and database.
• Sources applicants from various channels (Multilingual and Agent positions)
• Screens and evaluates resumes based on specifications and identify suitable applicants through job matching.
• Conducts face to face and phone interviews.
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