Rosa María Frías, PhD Candidate

PhD Candidate. Master's in HR (ESADE and UCM). Adjunct professor at UCM. Former HR director. ICF coach

Introduction

A graduate in Organisational Psychology specialising in human resources management and leadership, with a Master’s in People Development from ESADE and coaching certification through Success Unlimited Network (ICF). She brings extensive experience in strategic talent management, training, organisational development and leadership. She is an expert in designing and implementing HR policies, in individual and team coaching, and in developing management competencies. Her work is marked by strong interpersonal skills, effective communication, innovative thinking and a positive approach to managing people.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Work and Organisational Psychology – Universidad Complutense de Madrid (1983–1988)
Master’s Degree in People Management and Development (Advanced HR Programme) – ESADE Business School (2007)
Master’s Degree in People Development (DDP) – ESADE
Master’s Degree in Human Resources Management – Universidad Complutense de Madrid (1996)
Master’s Degree in Quality and Management / further training in coaching, leadership and HR (2007–2016)
ICF Coach Certification – Success Unlimited Network (SUN) (2010–2012)
Practitioner and Master Practitioner in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (2012–2013)
Further training in leadership, coaching, communication, recruitment and performance appraisal (1998–2016)

Areas of Interest

Strategic human resources management
Talent management and organisational development
Executive, team and individual coaching
Training and competency development
Performance appraisal and career planning
Organisational communication
Cultural change management
Emotional intelligence and management skills
HR policy design
Recruitment and onboarding

Professional Experience

Consultancy and HR leadership

Human Resources Consultant (2019–present)
Design and implementation of HR policies, training, recruitment, performance appraisal, career planning, internal communication, coaching and organisational development.
Human Resources Director – international NGO (2013–2019)
Strategic leadership of the HR function, talent management, training, volunteering, internal communication, institutional partnerships and organisational development.

University teaching and executive education

Associate Lecturer – Universidad Complutense de Madrid (2017–present)
Subjects: Strategic Management, HR Auditing, final-year projects and academic tutoring.
Online Instructor – Beijing Institute of Economics and Management (2023–present)
Teaching in HR management, management skills, emotional intelligence and leadership.
Online Tutor and Instructor – Afronta Consultoría y Formación (2022–present)
Training in food hygiene, occupational risk prevention and online course facilitation.
Lecturer and Tutor – ESERP / Universidad Rey Juan Carlos (2018–present)
Master’s programmes in strategic planning, HR and corporate culture.
E-learning Lecturer and Tutor – CESAE Business & Tourism School / Universidad Francisco de Vitoria (2019–present)
Training in HR leadership, leadership, communication and business management.

Selected previous experience

Head of HR Development – Spanish Red Cross (2010–2012)
Learning Management Director – Elogos S.L. (2009–2010)
HR Officer – UNICEF Spanish Committee (2009)
HR Manager – Grupo Sigla (VIPS) (2009)
Head of Training – Opción 3 S. Coop. (2008–2009)
Head of Training and Recruitment – USP Hospitales / Grupo Quirón (2007–2008)
Business Development Director – CLE Gestión de Servicios (2006–2007)
Delivery Manager – Oracle Ibérica (1990–2005)
Information Systems Developer – Central de Informática S.A.