Carolina Virga
About Carolina Virga
Carolina Virga is the Human Resources & Healthy and Safety Manager at thyssenkrupp in Poços de Caldas, Brazil, with extensive experience in HR and safety management.
Title
Carolina Virga currently serves as the Human Resources & Healthy and Safety Manager at thyssenkrupp in Poços de Caldas, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Current Position at thyssenkrupp
In her role at thyssenkrupp, Carolina Virga oversees both human resources and health and safety operations. Her responsibilities include managing talent, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and leading initiatives that enhance workplace safety.
Career History
Carolina Virga has an extensive career in human resources, with significant roles in various organizations. Before her current position, she was the Human Resources & Healthy and Safety Coordinator at thyssenkrupp from 2019 to 2021, and Human Resources Coordinator from 2015 to 2021. Prior to that, she worked as a Senior Human Resources Analyst at General Cable from 2010 to 2014 and as a Human Resources Consultant at USA Dinner Corporation from 2007 to 2010. Early in her career, she was a Human Resources Analyst at Renault do Brasil from 1997 to 2000.
Educational Background
Carolina Virga has a robust educational background in human resources and psychology. She earned a Master’s Degree in Human Resources Management from New York University from 2007 to 2009. Additionally, she studied English as a Second Language at Westchester Community College from 2005 to 2009. Her academic journey began with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie, which she completed between 1994 and 1999.
Key Projects and Initiatives
Throughout her tenure at thyssenkrupp, Carolina Virga has spearheaded several impactful projects. She implemented a comprehensive talent management system that streamlined recruitment and selection processes. She also developed and led workshops on succession planning and leadership development. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she played a pivotal role in integrating health and safety protocols to ensure workplace safety.
Language Proficiency
Carolina Virga is fluent in both Portuguese and English, which equips her to communicate effectively in multinational environments and foster cross-cultural collaboration.