Nel Baclig
Human Resources Director
Nel is a highly strategic and results-driven Human Resources Director at Castalia. She leads the human resources function and oversees the Corporate Services team.
She is passionate about empowering people to reach their full potential and is dedicated to creating a collaborative and high-performance work environment that supports individual and organizational success.
Focusing on aligning talent management with long-term objectives, Nel leads HR initiatives that enhance organizational performance. This includes shaping recruitment strategies, leading organizational development, and overseeing payrolls and benefits. Working closely with senior leadership, she also ensures that such HR functions align with Castalia’s business goals to foster a culture of high performance, growth, and engagement. She also plays a key role in succession planning, employee relations, and nurturing a sustainable talent pipeline for the company’s future needs.
Prior to joining Castalia, Nel worked for a government-owned universal bank in the Philippines, where she gained valuable experience in strategic HR initiatives and operational management.
Q&A
What do you think are the five most beautiful things in the world?
Mountains, a sunny winter day, music, an herb garden, and genuinely happy people
What’s one thing you think every person should experience in their lifetime?
Working in hospitality—it’s a humbling experience
If you could have one single superpower, what would it be?
Teleportation. Being able to jump from one city to another instantly? Sign me up!