Gabriel Rodríguez
Vice President Of Human Resources | Head Of Human Resources | Senior HR Director
Puebla
Summary
Experienced HR leader with 18+ years of driving organizational transformation, optimizing workforce, and achieving leadership excellence across diverse industries. Proven ability to align HR strategy with business goals, cultivate a high-performance culture, and implement innovative HR solutions that support business growth. Specialized expertise in mergers & acquisitions, culture transformation, talent management, and digital HR strategies.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
2003
2003
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Divisional Global Head of Human Resources | Vice President of HR
COATS
02.2023 - Current
- Lead HR strategy for the Performance Materials Division, overseeing 8 global manufacturing sites
- Drive business growth, cultural transformation, and talent alignment with strategic goals
- Reduced attrition by 30% through retention and engagement strategies
- Achieved Great Place to Work (GPTW) certification across all sites
- Spearheaded a successful manufacturing site launch in Mexico
- Optimized workforce efficiency and reduced absenteeism across all sites
Director, Head of HR Delivery SSC Americas
Schaeffler México
10.2017 - 01.2023
- Led the transformation of HR Shared Services across Mexico, the USA, Canada, and Brazil, improving HR service delivery for 10,000+ employees
- Successfully transitioned HR processes into Shared Services, achieving cost savings and operational efficiency
- Digitized HR functions, improving efficiency and service delivery
- Delivered the SSC business plan ahead of schedule, driving early profitability
- Led the launch of the Schaeffler Academy to develop technical and leadership skills
HR & EHS Director – Manufacturing Plants
Schaeffler México
10.2017 - 03.2021
- Oversaw HR and EHS strategy for two manufacturing plants, optimizing workforce efficiency and ensuring regulatory compliance
- Launched the 'One Schaeffler México' culture strategy
- Led a complex legal entity restructuring in response to labor law reforms
- Developed and implemented award-winning HSE programs during COVID-19
Human Resources & EHS Manager
SAS Automotive Systems
03.2013 - 10.2017
- Managed HR operations for a 600-employee automotive manufacturing plant
- Reduced indirect expenses by 30% through budget management
- Cut overtime costs by approximately 400,000 MXN per month
- Achieved a reduction in absenteeism from 6% to 2.8% in two years
Human Resources & EHS Manager
Robin Industries
01.2011 - 03.2013
- Directed HR operations for a 400-employee automotive manufacturing plant
- Reduced absenteeism and turnover to target levels
- Successfully negotiated labor agreements without conflict
- Generated 30% savings in HR budget through strategic planning
Human Resources Leader
Federal-Mogul Powertrain
10.2005 - 12.2010
- Led HR strategy and operations for a global automotive manufacturing company
- Developed and implemented HR initiatives to support organizational goals and employee engagement across 2 business units
- Enhanced talent acquisition and retention strategies, significantly improving workforce stability
- Drove cultural transformation initiatives that aligned with corporate values and business objectives
- Successfully managed labor relations and compliance in a complex global environment
Technical Training Coordinator
Johnson Controls Automotive
01.2003 - 12.2005
- Coordinated technical training and development programs for employees in the shopfloor for the sewing and assemble of car seats looking for multiskilled workforce
- Launched a training physical area for technical training
- Developed a complete quality system including operational instructions, skill matrix, evaluations and all related documentation required for standardize training
- Developed and launched key training programs that enhanced employee performance and development
- Streamlined training processes, improving efficiency and quality
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Industrial Engineering
Instituto Tecnológico de Puebla
Puebla, PueSkills
- Strategic HR Leadership
- Organizational Development
- Executive Leadership
- Succession Planning
- Talent Management
- Workforce Transformation
- Change Management
- Compensation Strategy
- Benefits Strategy
- Total Rewards Strategy
Hobbies
I've been playing drums since I was 13, and it's still one of my favorite hobbies.
Timeline
Divisional Global Head of Human Resources | Vice President of HR
COATS
02.2023 - Current
Director, Head of HR Delivery SSC Americas
Schaeffler México
10.2017 - 01.2023
HR & EHS Director – Manufacturing Plants
Schaeffler México
10.2017 - 03.2021
Human Resources & EHS Manager
SAS Automotive Systems
03.2013 - 10.2017
Human Resources & EHS Manager
Robin Industries
01.2011 - 03.2013
Human Resources Leader
Federal-Mogul Powertrain
10.2005 - 12.2010
Technical Training Coordinator
Johnson Controls Automotive
01.2003 - 12.2005
Bachelor’s Degree - Industrial Engineering
Instituto Tecnológico de Puebla
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