María José Montes Mena
About María José Montes Mena
María José Montes Mena serves as the Chief Human Resources Officer at Poliglota, where she has worked since 2021. With a background in psychology and extensive experience in human resources, she has led significant organizational transformations and advises management on talent strategies.
Work at Poliglota
María José Montes Mena has been serving as the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) at Poliglota since 2021. In this role, she has led the transformation of the company's organizational structure to a global area-based model, impacting over 500 employees and freelance teachers. Prior to her current position, she worked as the Country Manager for Chile from 2019 to 2021 and as Jefe de Gestión de Personas y Talento for a brief period in 2019. Her tenure at Poliglota reflects her commitment to enhancing human resources practices within the organization.
Education and Expertise
María José Montes Mena studied at Universidad Diego Portales, where she earned her degree in Psychology from 2006 to 2011. She furthered her education at Universidad de Chile, completing a Postitulo in Proceso de Selección de Personal in 2012. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in human resources, talent management, and organizational development.
Background
Before joining Poliglota, María José Montes Mena gained valuable experience in various roles within the human resources field. She worked at HR Trust as a Researcher from 2015 to 2017 and later as a Consultant from 2017 to 2019. Additionally, she served as a Recruitment and Selection Psychologist at FASA from 2014 to 2015. This diverse background has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of HR practices and strategies.
Achievements
In her role as CHRO at Poliglota, María José Montes Mena has been responsible for maintaining and updating the company's compliance with labor laws through regular interactions with labor attorneys. She plays a key role in advising general management on talent strategies and leadership, contributing to the achievement of both short-term and long-term company objectives. Furthermore, she oversees the enhancement of technological solutions within the HR department to improve team efficiency and effectiveness.