Paula Holbeche Bastos

Human Resources professional with solid experience in Talent Management, Onboarding, Training and Development, Internal Communication, and HR Operations. Recognized for strong interpersonal and leadership skills, cross-cultural sensitivity, and ability to foster engagement and efficiency. Proven track record in corporate and academic environments, with a clear focus on continuous improvement, employee experience, and results-oriented HR strategy.

HR Advisor - Semapa

(2022-01)

• Coordinated full onboarding and offboarding processes for an average of 15 employees per year.
• Implemented employee engagement surveys and HR Analytics across 8,000 employees.
• Managed benefits administration and health insurance programs.
• Planned and executed corporate team-building and strategic events.
• Coordinated training programs, competency mapping, and internal communications.
• Implemented the new Employee Portal.
• Prepared annual HR budgets for Talent and Personnel Costs.
• Defined and monitored strategic HR KPIs for the Executive Board.
• Led recruitment processes, conducting interviews and creating job descriptions.

Management Assistant - Semapa

(2021-01 - 2022-12)

• Provided executive support to the Board, managing complex calendars, travel, and meetings.
• Organized corporate events, meetings, and communication campaigns.
• Prepared reports and presentations for executive decision-making.
• Coordinated cross-departmental projects and improved administrative workflows.

Manager & Founder - Timely Solutions

(2017-01 - 2021-12)

• Founded and managed a relocation consultancy supporting expatriates moving to Portugal.
• Delivered personalized client support to ensure seamless relocation and integration.
• Created digital content and developed commercial proposals for international partners.
• Built strategic partnerships with public and private entities (immigration, healthcare, education).
• Managed financial and administrative operations with focus on transparency and process control.

Academic Programs & International Affairs Coordinator - Católica-Lisbon School of Business & Economics

(2009-01 - 2017-12)

• Led and developed administrative teams (up to 10 staff) in Master's and International programs.
• Managed academic planning, international mobility, and double degree agreements.
• Organized international events and training weeks (e.g., Staff Training Week).
• Developed and maintained digital academic content, manuals, and procedures.
• Maintained partnerships with more than 170 international universities.
• Optimized mobility processes, reducing administrative processing time by 80%.
• Supported faculty relocation, work permits, housing, and institutional contracts.

Advanced Program - Human Resources Management - Católica-Lisbon

Degree - Portuguese and English Studies - University of Lisbon

Course - Artificial Intelligence Applied to Human Resources - FLAG

Course - Gen AI Prompt Design for HR - AIRH