Jessica Velasco Lopera
About Jessica Velasco Lopera
Jessica Velasco Lopera serves as the Head of Talent Acquisition at Applus+ Laboratories, where she focuses on supporting professional development. With eight years of experience in Human Resources, she has held various roles in talent acquisition and development across multiple organizations.
Work at Applus+
Jessica Velasco Lopera serves as the Head of Talent Acquisition at Applus+ Laboratories since 2022. In this role, she focuses on enhancing the recruitment process and supporting the professional development of employees. Her experience in the Human Resources sector enables her to implement effective talent acquisition strategies that align with the company's goals.
Education and Expertise
Jessica Velasco Lopera has a strong educational background in Human Resources and Psychology. She obtained a Master's degree in Gestión y Desarrollo de Personas y equipos en las Organizaciones from Universitat de Barcelona in 2016. Additionally, she completed a Master's in Professional Development at Universidad de Alcalá in 2015 and a specialization course in Asesoría Laboral at Escuela de Negocios y Dirección in 2020. Her academic qualifications support her expertise in talent acquisition and employee development.
Background in Human Resources
Jessica Velasco Lopera has accumulated eight years of experience in the Human Resources sector, primarily focusing on selection and development within industrial environments. Her career began with an internship at BBVA, followed by roles as an HR Assistant at Engi-Com and a Talent Acquisition Specialist at Between Technology. She also worked as a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner at Air Products from 2019 to 2022, further solidifying her expertise in talent management.
Previous Positions
Before her current role at Applus+, Jessica Velasco Lopera held various positions in the Human Resources field. She worked at Air Products as a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner for three years and served as HR & Talent Acquisition at Applus+ Laboratories for one year. Earlier in her career, she gained experience as a Psicóloga en Prácticas at Consorci Sanitari de Terrassa and as an HR Assistant at Engi-Com.