Catarina Loureiro
About Catarina Loureiro
Catarina Loureiro is a People Business Partner at Talkdesk in Porto, Portugal, with a background in talent acquisition and HR roles across various companies. She holds a Master's degree in Organizational Psychology and Human Resource Development from Universidade Católica Portuguesa.
Current Role at Talkdesk
Catarina Loureiro is currently working at Talkdesk as a People Business Partner based in Porto, Portugal. In this role, she is responsible for holding onboarding sessions for new employees, conducting exit interviews and follow-ups, and promoting engagement activities to enhance the employee experience. She collaborates with business leaders to assist with performance management, development, and coaching topics within the Engineering and Product Teams.
Previous Experience at Talkdesk
Before her current role, Catarina served as a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist at Talkdesk from 2020 to 2021 for seven months. Prior to that, she was a Talent Acquisition Specialist from 2019 to 2020 for one year in the Coimbra Area, Portugal. This experience provided her with a solid foundation in talent acquisition and recruitment strategies.
Work at Natixis and Altran
Catarina Loureiro worked at Natixis as an IT Recruiter in 2019 for four months in the Porto Area, Portugal. Following this role, she joined Altran as an HR Business Partner and Talent Acquisition Specialist from 2018 to 2019 for one year, splitting her time between Lisbon and Porto, Portugal. These roles allowed her to gain extensive experience in IT recruitment and HR business partnering.
Early Career and Educational Involvements
Catarina's early career included positions such as HR Trainee at Hilti Portugal from 2017 to 2018 for five months in the Porto Area, Portugal. She also held numerous leadership roles at the National Psychology Student's Association of Portugal (ANEP), including Vice President and President of the Supervisory Board. Additionally, she served as a Student Representative at the University of Coimbra’s General Council for two years. These roles highlight her early involvement in organizational and leadership activities.
Educational Background
Catarina Loureiro holds a Master's degree in Organizational Psychology and Human Resource Development from Universidade Católica Portuguesa, which she achieved from 2016 to 2018. She also earned a Licentiate degree in Psychology from the University of Coimbra, where she studied from 2012 to 2016. Her academic background in psychology aligns with her professional interest in human resources and talent management.