Milagros Salinas
About Milagros Salinas
Milagros Salinas serves as the Vice President of Human Resources at Kennametal, a position she has held since 2021. With a strong background in talent management and organizational design, she has over 20 years of experience in various HR roles across multiple industries.
Work at Kennametal
Milagros Salinas has served as Vice President of Human Resources at Kennametal since 2021. In this role, she focuses on strategic human resources management, aligning HR strategies with the company's business objectives. Prior to her current position, she worked at Kennametal as Vice President of Human Resources for Infrastructure, Technology, and Corporate Functions from 2019 to 2021. Her tenure at Kennametal has been marked by her commitment to talent management and employee development.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Before joining Kennametal, Milagros Salinas held various positions in human resources across different organizations. She was a Senior Director of Human Resources at Pall Corporation from 2015 to 2019, where she focused on the global biopharmaceutical sector. Her earlier roles included Director of Human Resources for Americas Sales at Pall Corporation, and Human Resources Generalist at MetLife. Additionally, she worked at Standard Chartered Bank and Merck, gaining extensive experience in organizational design and talent management.
Education and Expertise
Milagros Salinas holds an MBA in Business Management from Long Island University and a BA in Business Management & Marketing from Pace University. She also completed the Human Capital Strategist Certification at the Human Capital Institute. Her educational background supports her expertise in organizational design, talent management, and strategic human resources management. Salinas has been involved in learning and development initiatives aimed at fostering employee growth and enhancing skills within organizations.
Background
Milagros Salinas began her career in human resources in 2003. She has since accumulated over 20 years of experience in the field, working in various capacities across multiple industries. Her career includes significant roles at reputable organizations such as MetLife, Pall Corporation, Standard Chartered Bank, and Merck. Salinas has a strong foundation in managing human resources during periods of organizational change, including mergers and acquisitions.
Achievements in Human Resources
Throughout her career, Milagros Salinas has played a key role in enhancing talent management practices and aligning human resources strategies with business goals. Her contributions have focused on developing and retaining top talent, improving organizational efficiency, and fostering employee growth. Salinas's involvement in mergers and acquisitions has also contributed to the restructuring and growth of the organizations she has worked with.