Fernando Hernandez Valenzuela
About Fernando Hernandez Valenzuela
Fernando Hernandez Valenzuela is the Human Resources Manager at Applus+ in Santiago, Chile, with extensive experience in various HR roles across multiple companies. He has a strong background in remuneration structures, KPI development, and occupational health and safety management.
Current Role at Applus+
Fernando Hernandez Valenzuela serves as the Gerente de Recursos Humanos at Applus+, a position he has held since 2016. In this role, he focuses on human resources management and has contributed to the company's recognition as a top employer. His responsibilities include overseeing HR strategies and initiatives that align with the company's objectives.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Fernando has extensive experience in human resources across various organizations. He worked at Rexam as Gerente Comunicaciones Corporativas RSE from 1995 to 2002 and later as Subgerente RRHH, HS&E from 2002 to 2006. His tenure at Maersk Container Industry as SubGerente Recursos Humanos, HS&E from 2006 to 2008 further solidified his expertise in HR management.
Educational Background
Fernando studied at Universidad Tecnológica Metropolitana, where he earned a degree in Agro-Industrial Business from 1983 to 1988. He furthered his education at Universidad de Chile, completing a course in Marketing Directo Estratégico in 1994. Most recently, he obtained a MAGISTER EN DERECHO LABORAL Y SEGURIDAD SOCIAL from Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez between 2020 and 2021.
Achievements in HR Management
Throughout his career, Fernando has achieved significant milestones in human resources management. He defined remuneration structures and grading using Mercer / Hay Group methodology and developed local KPIs in collaboration with Corporate HR. He also optimized the Softland remuneration system and achieved ISO 9001, 14001, and OHSAS 18001 certifications for the companies he worked with.
Leadership in Cultural Integration
Fernando successfully led the cultural unification between Ingelog Servicios de Ingeniería and Norcontrol S.A. This initiative was part of his broader efforts to implement a cost restructuring plan at Applus+, adapting the organization to new economic conditions while focusing on both indirect and direct structures.