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Rodrigo Ochoa

HR Regional Executive
Cdmx

Summary

Experienced HR Executive with 15+ years specializing in adding value to large corporations and high-growth startups, including multinational operations. Proven track record in building and expanding HR functions, leading teams, and enhancing retention, engagement, and performance. Skilled in M&A, compensation and benefits, labor laws, and promoting organizational agility. Strategic thinker and thought leader collaborating with leadership to meet business goals, foster high-performance culture, and drive organizational development.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
1
1
Language

Work History

CANADA & LATAM REGIONAL HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR

KARL STORZ
06.2023 - Current
  • Company Overview: Karl Storz SE & Co. KG is a German medical device company that manufactures and sells endoscopes and surgical instruments. The company employs 8,800 people around the globe. With more than 15,000 products for human and veterinary medicine, as a company we help save lives, detect cancer at an early stage, enable minimally invasive surgery and much more.
  • Designed and implemented regional HR practices and policies, ensuring compliance with internal company procedures, HR legislation, and aligning with Karl Storz’s Core Values of innovation, integrity, and customer focus for its affiliated Companies in Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Central and South America.
  • Fostered Karl Storz culture through a unified global vision of 'ONE KS,' driving initiatives for cultural transformation.
  • Led organizational restructuring efforts across the region to improve efficiency and alignment.
  • Developed and implemented regional HR practices, policies, and programs in compliance with internal procedures, HR legislation, and aligned with the company’s Core Values.
  • Administered comprehensive compensation and benefits programs, including salary planning, across the region.
  • Guided performance management and talent management processes to support employee development and organizational goals.
  • Managed staffing, recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes to ensure the best talent acquisition.
  • Collaborated with leadership to ensure fair and consistent handling of people-related issues through coaching and guidance.
  • Partnered with the corporate office to coordinate international student internship placements, enhancing global talent pipelines.
  • Developed and facilitated HR-related training programs to ensure compliance and enhance employee knowledge.
  • Karl Storz SE & Co. KG is a German medical device company that manufactures and sells endoscopes and surgical instruments. The company employs 8,800 people around the globe. With more than 15,000 products for human and veterinary medicine, as a company we help save lives, detect cancer at an early stage, enable minimally invasive surgery and much more.

NORTH LATAM HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR

SAMSONITE
06.2019 - 06.2023
  • Company Overview: Premium luggage manufacturer and retailer, with products ranging from large suitcases to backpacks and briefcases. Brands include, Samsonite, TUMI, High Sierra, Lipault, Gregory, Hartmann, Saxoline, Xtrem among others.
  • Steer HR strategy, programs, and administration for 3 countries in North Latam, Mexico, Ecuador, Colombia, Panamá & Caribe comprised of +650 employees & 60 retail stores.
  • Member of executive leadership team and strategic business partner and HR advisor to senior leaders.
  • Spearheaded Talent Acquisition & Organizational Development strategies for LATAM, overseeing shared services across Mexico, Brazil, and Chile, successfully hiring over 250 positions annually for the US and LATAM regions, resulting in a $1.6M reduction in recruitment costs.
  • Led the implementation of 'Shared Services Solutions' across Mexico, Brazil, Chile, and Colombia, ensuring seamless integration of Talent Acquisition, Organizational Development, and Customer Service shared services with a focus on operational efficiency and alignment.
  • Directed HR organizational development initiatives across 8 LATAM countries, focusing on enhancing HR processes, performance management, compensation & benefits, training, and talent development to improve overall regional workforce effectiveness.
  • Mentored and guided talent management programs, including succession planning, talent development, and retention strategies, resulting in stronger leadership pipelines and improved employee retention across LATAM.
  • Led Wellness, Diversity, and Sustainability initiatives for North LATAM (Brazil, Chile, Peru, Ecuador, Argentina, Uruguay), fostering a more inclusive and well-rounded work environment aligned with corporate values.
  • Directed the successful implementation of HCM Oracle & Taleo for over 1,400 employees across MX, BR, PE, CH, AR, CO, PA, UR, SP, as well as for Canada, Spain, and Belgium, ensuring on-time and on-budget execution.
  • Developed and executed key initiatives to drive successful implementation of HR systems across the LATAM region.
  • Provided strategic advice to leadership on HR and operational matters, continually assessing organizational impacts and aligning HR strategies with business needs.
  • Improved the usage of HR systems across non-HR functions by developing internal talent and driving system adoption.
  • Conducted data mining and developed key HR data analytics reports for LATAM, utilizing HCM Oracle & Taleo to identify opportunities for cost reduction, risk mitigation, and faster time-to-hire, while also improving employee engagement.
  • Premium luggage manufacturer and retailer, with products ranging from large suitcases to backpacks and briefcases. Brands include, Samsonite, TUMI, High Sierra, Lipault, Gregory, Hartmann, Saxoline, Xtrem among others.

SR. DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCES for MX, CO, US, and CANADA

NEXXUS CAPITAL / MAAK HOLDING
03.2016 - 01.2019
  • Company Overview: Mexico’s largest independent alternative asset managers, Nexxus has raised and managed several funds of over US$1.36 billion and has listed six portfolio companies in the public markets such as Homex, Genomma Lab, Sports World, Crédito Real, Grupo Hotelero Santa Fe and Traxion.
  • 10 Direct Reports / $6.4 M HR Budget / $23M in payroll, total rewards, and benefit programs.
  • Energized business leaders and their teams to create and HR culture from bottom, led solutions and strategies, and ensure results, +4,000 union and non-union manufacturing employees for 3 different manufacturing facilities, 12 retail stores and +250 corporate employees.
  • Cultivated a high-performance culture focused on talent identification, retention, and development, aligning HR practices with the company’s mission, strategic goals, and organizational culture.
  • Drove compliance and effective administration of HR policies, procedures, employee handbooks, investigations, and employee relations programs, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
  • Mentored and coached business stakeholders and managers to foster an effective culture of continuous improvement.
  • Set clear priorities, challenged KPIs, and established achievable goals that align with overall business objectives to drive organizational success.
  • Mitigated payroll risks and enhanced benefits offerings to ensure full compliance with legal requirements while improving employee satisfaction and retention.
  • Mexico’s largest independent alternative asset managers, Nexxus has raised and managed several funds of over US$1.36 billion and has listed six portfolio companies in the public markets such as Homex, Genomma Lab, Sports World, Crédito Real, Grupo Hotelero Santa Fe and Traxion.

DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCES & WELLNESS

MEDTRONIC
04.2013 - 02.2016
  • Company Overview: Medtronic is an American medical device company; it operates in more than 150 countries and employs over 90,000 people. It develops and manufactures healthcare technologies and therapies.
  • 3 Direct Reports / $2.1 M HR Budget / $5.8M in payroll, total rewards, and benefit programs.
  • Championed the HR function and strategies, playing a key role in developing and driving talent agenda that aligns with the team's business priorities including spin-off and M&A strategies.
  • Led the Mallinckrodt Medical spin-off, overseeing the transition of over 150 employees.
  • Managed the Covidien Medical merger and acquisition, including talent retention, compensation and benefits alignment, HR process integration, data migration from PeopleSoft to Workday, Taleo implementation, and culture initiatives.
  • Collaborated with executive leaders to establish robust succession plans for all critical roles, ensuring long-term leadership continuity.
  • Led initiatives to identify high-potential talent and supported their development and advancement through targeted career planning and performance management strategies.
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive programs in career planning, coaching, data analysis, compensation and rewards, employee relations, learning and development, recognition, and strategic development.
  • Enhanced the employee experience across the LATAM region by empowering the top 4 Centers of Excellence (CoE): Talent Acquisition in Mexico, Organizational Development in Brazil, Compensation & Benefits in Brazil, and Internal Audit and Compliance in Canada.
  • Championed the communication and implementation of organizational policies and strategies, ensuring alignment with labor relations, compensation, benefits, personnel administration, performance management, and training plans.
  • Led Wellness and Corporate Culture initiatives aligned with corporate challenges, improving employee engagement and well-being.
  • Medtronic is an American medical device company; it operates in more than 150 countries and employs over 90,000 people. It develops and manufactures healthcare technologies and therapies.

MX & USA DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCES

SHASA
10.2010 - 04.2013
  • Company Overview: Is a multinational fashion retailer which offers apparel, jewelry, accessories, beauty and footwear for women and men with more than 100 retail stores.
  • 4 Direct and 18 indirect reports / $2.2M HR Budget / $9M in payroll, total rewards, and benefit programs.
  • Chaired organizational design & Human Resources strategies for US, Mexico, Salvador, and Honduras. Supports +3,000 union and non-union manufacturing, corporate, retail stores and warehouse employees.
  • Enhanced talent acquisition and development strategies, driving succession planning, career development, and employee retention to strengthen the organization’s talent pipeline for Mexico and Texas Hub.
  • Coordinated and managed compensation plans, implementing annual salary structures and aligning compensation strategies with business goals to drive employee performance and achieve key milestones.
  • Contributed to creating and fostering a high-performance culture by challenging and motivating managers to ensure accountability, recognition, and continuous improvement.
  • Partnered with the COO to define HR strategies, set initiatives and goals, and establish key metrics; analyzed departmental performance and recommended strategies to optimize organizational structure and efficiency.
  • Developed and supported performance management and succession planning processes, ensuring alignment with business objectives and leadership continuity.
  • Is a multinational fashion retailer which offers apparel, jewelry, accessories, beauty and footwear for women and men with more than 100 retail stores.

DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCES

CHEP
01.2008 - 09.2010
  • Company Overview: Is the global leader in sustainably moving goods, optimizing over 300,000 supply chains.
  • 4 Direct reports / $1.7M HR Budget / $8.2 M in payroll, total rewards, and benefit programs.
  • To develop and lead strategies that energizes the Human Resources department with specific emphasis in Talent Acquisition, Organizational Development, Talent Management, and compensations, supporting 200 employees and 23 manufacturing sites.
  • Led talent management, succession planning, and leadership development processes across business and corporate functions, including identifying strategic capabilities, critical positions, and high-potential successors for key roles.
  • Supported and coached managers in fostering a performance-driven culture through talent assessments, coaching, and facilitating succession planning activities.
  • Championed the Zero Harm Health & Safety program across 12 countries in LATAM and Canada, driving initiatives to ensure a safe and compliant workplace.
  • Designed and implemented a sales incentive plan for Mexico, successfully rolling it out across the region to drive sales performance and employee engagement.
  • Spearheaded the implementation of an HR ERP system, integrating HR payroll, access control, training, and talent management modules to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
  • Is the global leader in sustainably moving goods, optimizing over 300,000 supply chains.

Education

Major - Psychology

Universidad del Valle de México
01.1996 - 01.2000

Skills

  • Proficient in English
  • Open to travel
  • Relocation flexibility
  • Proficient in human resource management principles
  • Awareness of workforce compliance standards
  • Analytical problem-solving

Certification

Lominger Institute

Special Publications

  • Pinceladas de 100 líderes empresariales, https://mba.americaeconomia.com/articulos/notas/presentan-libro-pinceladas-de-100-lideres-empresariales
  • Informa BTL, https://www.informabtl.com/category/columnistas/rodrigo-ochoa/

Software

SAP - Success Factor

ORACLE- HCM

TALEO

Timeline

CANADA & LATAM REGIONAL HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR

KARL STORZ
06.2023 - Current

NORTH LATAM HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR

SAMSONITE
06.2019 - 06.2023

SR. DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCES for MX, CO, US, and CANADA

NEXXUS CAPITAL / MAAK HOLDING
03.2016 - 01.2019

DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCES & WELLNESS

MEDTRONIC
04.2013 - 02.2016

MX & USA DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCES

SHASA
10.2010 - 04.2013

DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCES

CHEP
01.2008 - 09.2010

Major - Psychology

Universidad del Valle de México
01.1996 - 01.2000

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