Candela Igounet

Candela Igounet has diverse work experience in the field of human resources. Their most recent role was as the Chief People Officer at Conexio, where they led and managed HR operations for 90 employees across the Americas and Europe. Candela had a team of 5 direct reports on the People Care team and was responsible for defining and overseeing the implementation of all internal communication programs. Candela also developed and executed HR initiatives, including talent development, performance assessments, onboarding, culture, and engagement programs.

Prior to their role at Conexio, Candela was the People Care & Communication Head at the same company. In this role, they led a team of 5 people and designed and implemented People Care's policies. Candela also defined and oversaw the implementation of all internal communication programs.

Before joining Conexio, Candela worked as a Trainer - Coach at Fundación Forge and as an Assistant Professor at Universidad de la República, where they taught courses on training needs assessment and teaching methodology. Candela also worked as an HR Lead - IT Recruiter at Xmartlabs, where they created the HR department and led talent acquisition, performance management, employee relations, and compliance initiatives.

Candela's earlier experiences include working as a Consultor/IT Recruiter at Manpower Professional, where they led the recruitment and interview process of IT personnel. Candela also provided HR consulting services to clients in the technology sector and conducted training programs on HR-related topics. Candela served as an HR Assistant at ManpowerGroup Uruguay, where they assisted in payroll administration and processing, prepared payroll reports, and ensured compliance with labor laws and tax regulations.

Candela started their career as a Recruiter at Manpower Uruguay, where they sourced potential candidates, built a strong professional network, and stayed updated on industry trends and technologies.

Candela also gained experience as an HR Assistant at RHC Consultoría & Capacitación, where they communicated and consulted with job seekers and participated in the coordination of training programs.

Overall, Candela has a strong background in HR, with expertise in areas such as HR operations, internal communication, talent development, recruitment, and payroll administration.

Candela Igounet's education history is as follows:

From 2008 to 2009, Candela attended ICETE and obtained a degree as a "Tecnico en Hotelería y Turismo."

From 2009 to 2014, Candela attended Universidad de la República and earned a Bachelor's degree in "Lic. en Relaciones Laborales" with a focus on "Gestión de Recursos Humanos/Administración de Personal."

In 2017, Candela enrolled in Universidad Católica del Uruguay 'Dámaso Antonio Larranaga' to pursue a Postgraduate degree in "Gestión del Cambio."

Similarly, in 2017, Candela also commenced a Master's degree in "Maestría en Estudios Organizacionales" at Universidad Católica del Uruguay 'Dámaso Antonio Larranaga.'

In 2021, Candela pursued a specialization in "Employee Experience" at Savvy.