Dynamic People Operations Manager with progressive experience in human resources, workforce compliance, talent development, and operational leadership across U.S. and Mexico-based teams. Specializes in creating scalable HR frameworks, aligning cross-border operations with legal and corporate standards, and building people-centered cultures through thoughtful training, performance management, and compliance oversight. Thrives in complex environments that demand empathy, structure, and accountability. Brings deep knowledge of both U.S. and Mexican labor landscapes, proven ability to develop high-impact training programs, streamline HR processes, and foster positive organizational culture.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
People Operations Manager
Eastridge Workforce Solutions
Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
02.2024 - 06.2025
Payroll Management:
Oversee the accurate and timely processing of payroll for all employees, including the issuance of bonuses.
Ensure adherence to relevant payroll regulations and laws to maintain payroll records and promptly address any discrepancies.
Operations and Compliance:
Ensure compliance with governmental rules, permits, and regulations pertinent to operations in Mexico.
Oversee HR and office operations at the organization's Mexico facilities, ensuring alignment with overall corporate standards.
Manage relationships with vendors and service providers for the Mexico office.
Maintain inventory of office supplies and equipment for the Mexico office, ensuring timely procurement and distribution.
Serve as legal representative for the MX operations, work with the internal and external legal counsel to adhere to legal regulations, summons, and proper legal documentation for the operations and bank account.
HR Policies and Programs:
Effectively communicate HR policies to all staff, ensuring clarity and compliance.
Regularly assess the effectiveness of HR programs and suggest improvements.
Coordinate with Talent Acquisition to fulfill recruitment needs specific to Mexico.
Manage onboarding and offboarding processes for Mexico-based personnel.
Performance Management:
Develop and administer performance documentation for new hires and support the organization's review processes.
Provide guidance to managers on effective performance management techniques.
Facilitate the implementation of performance improvement plans as required.
Training and Development:
Identify and coordinate training and development needs for employees, including programs like DISC and Situational Leadership.
Ensure all mandatory training requirements are met and managed through LMS.
Act as the Admin and primary contact for troubleshooting the internal Training LMS platform.
Design and update learning journeys according to organizational needs.
6 years 11 months
Corporate Trainer
Eastridge Workforce Solutions
Tijuana
12.2020 - 02.2024
Deliver high-quality interactive learning programs and activities for different learning groups using a variety of sound learning methodology and technology.
Deliver new hire on-boarding and other departmental training programs; provide creative, effective classroom instruction throughout the organization.
Assist in developing learning activities (training) on topics such as leadership, employee development, sales skills, product/technical skills to enhance employee effectiveness.
Partner with the Leadership team to build effective, collaborative relationships in order to regularly identify business needs and create timely relevant, measurable solutions.
Design leader and participant guides, job aids, training curriculum, and other required coursework that is clear, concise and accurate.
Conduct comprehensive needs assessments to ensure that training fulfills the needs and objectives of the company.
Support departmental initiatives and identify ways to enhance training effectiveness.
Support the onboarding process for US and MX new employees
3 years 3 months
Training Lead
Eastridge Workforce Solutions
Tijuana
03.2019 - 12.2020
Facilitated and create onboarding training sessions, ensuring new hires understand company policies and procedures as well as job duties.
Led development and implementation of training programs, enhancing employee skills and performance. Ensure new hires meet 85% goal fulfillment within 45 days
Collaborate with the Sourcing Center Manager to deliver ongoing training sessions that ensure the effectiveness of the Staffing team
Support the Staffing team with recruiting processes
Post job openings using Indeed, LinkedIn, company website, Craigslist or others
Continue supporting Account Managers and Recruitment leads providing top talent for the current job openings.
1 year 10 months
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Sonata Services MX
Tijuana Area, Mexico
07.2017 - 08.2018
Proactively identify candidates using multiple techniques including cold calling
Build diverse candidate pipelines and long-term candidate relationships.
Screen candidates for availability, interest level, salary range, relocation needs, face to face interviews, selection, facilitation of pre-employment screening, etc.
Refer to lead Recruiters for compensation negotiations and on-boarding activities
Manage multiple projects simultaneously while prioritizing work based on Business needs and deadlines.
Properly document phone screening and interviews in the appropriate data base.
Support and participate in additional recruitment activities as assigned by management
1 year 2 months
Indirect Recruitment & Social Media
North American Production Sharing, Inc.
Tijuana
09.2015 - 07.2017
Search and contact possible candidates for various positions our clients require, such as Administrative, Technical, Engineering and Management.
Recruiting process: Phone screens, Interviews with candidates, Work references, Psychometric tests, Salary analysis, compensations, etc.
Coordinate processed candidates for interviews with our clients.
Follow up activities regarding 1st day arrangements and coordinate with the human resources department.
Contact with clients to understand their needs and support them in activities, such as: strategically planning recruitment efforts, hiring plans, job descriptions, salary range according to market among other activities.
Attend to local job fairs to promote our job opportunities that our company and clients provide.
In charge of social media: elaborate designs and visual updates to promote activities previously mentioned.
Fb.com/NapsMexico/
Linkedin.com/in/napsrecruiting/
1 year 11 months
Bilingual Receptionist
Centro Médico Premier
Tijuana, B.C.
06.2014 - 09.2015
Assist and attend clients that require the services of the medical center.
Answering phone calls of possible clients, distributors, patients and medical staff.
Provide information regarding the rent of the medical offices.
Visits and patient control of the building, monitoring the surveillance cameras as well as assisting the security staff among other activities that the area requires.
1 year 4 months
Technical Support Agent
Telisimo International
Tijuana, B.C.
11.2008 - 08.2009
Tech support agent/customer service for Belkin and D-link.
10 months
Technical Support Agent
Telvista Inc.
Tijuana, B.C.
03.2005 - 10.2005
Tech support/customer service for clients who had as ISP the company Verizon.
Dial-up and DSL service.
8 months
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Clinical Psychology
Universidad Autónoma De Baja California
Tijuana, B.C.
01.2013
Skills
Employee relations management
Regulatory compliance in employment law
Internal communications
Workplace conflict resolution
Human resources operations
Employee training & integration support
Recruitment and hiring
Microsoft Office and DocuSign
HR policies implementation
Onboarding processes
HR analytics
Exit interviews
Payroll coordination & administration
Office management & administration
Accomplishments
Collaborated with TrainHQ startup across 3 teams in the development of internal LMS system. Resulting in creating learning journeys to improve onboarding and training various positions.
Trained successfully all internal employees in Situational Leadership and DISC while working at Eastridge.
Achieved cost savings by completing the closure of the Tijuana office with accuracy and efficiency.
Certified Predictive Index Analyst Training - The Predictive Group, Inc.
Extended DISC certified trainer - Extended DISC® powered by FinxS®
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Additional Information
Developed strong customer service, record-keeping, and technical support skills through early roles in call centers and medical reception. Built a solid foundation in client communication and operational support.