Telma Bacala

Telma Bacala is an experienced HR professional currently serving as HR Manager at WPP since July 2022, where responsibilities include developing and implementing HR strategies, systems, and procedures across the organization. Prior roles include People Operations Specialist, managing daily employee affairs and payroll, and Head of Payroll Department at Finpartner, overseeing payroll team operations and ensuring legal compliance. Experience also includes roles at Blue&Green Hotels as Human Resources Administrative, focusing on recruitment and occupational health coordination, and as Human Resources Consultant at PeopleConquest RH, handling recruitment across various sectors on a national and international level. Telma began a career in HR as a Human Resources Assistant at SGL - Facility Services. Educationally, Telma holds a degree in Human Resources Management from the Polytechnic Institute of Setúbal.