Gerardo Rivera

Strategic Human Resources leader with strong project management in high growth environments, aligning talent strategies with business objectives and optimizing workforce performance, employee engagement, in order to support sustainable growth. I combine methodical thinking with strong operational execution using data to track key HR metrics to support informed decision making.

Experience collaborating across diverse teams with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in dynamic environments.

Human Resources / Finance at SAMSUNG E&A (2021-01 – Present)

Strategic Human Resources professional managing HR and Finance functions in a high-growth manufacturing environment.

• Strategic workforce planning ensuring the company's workforce has the right size, shape, cost
• Succession planning selecting and developing key talent to ensure there are talents to fill critical roles
• Leadership about HR matters on employment laws, regulations and legal requirements regarding people management to ensure compliance, providing guidance on the creation and implementation of HR processes and policies
• Company culture and employee experience agent working with management and personnel to solve conflicts and help facilitate positive employee relations, maintain a good working environment, build morale, and minimize unwanted turnover
• Payroll Administration ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time, resolving payroll queries, maintaining records, and supporting audits
• Budget managing forecasting future income and expenses, creating budgets and balance sheets, and ensuring that spending is within budget limits

Human Resources Implant (HRBP) at LUMI SOURCING (2021-01 – 2021-12)

HR Implant specialist handling recruitment lifecycle and employee management operations.

• Talent Acquisition & Onboarding handling the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, conducting interviews, and managing the joining formalities for new employees
• Employee Lifecycle managing operations from onboarding to offboarding, including updating employee records, managing leaves, and addressing employee queries
• Payroll and Benefits coordinating with internal teams to process payroll, verify employee attendance and manage benefits administration
• Compliance Management ensuring strict adherence to labor laws, statutory regulations and internal company policies
• Employee Relations & Engagement acting as the main point of contact at the client site for handling grievances, conducting employee engagement activities, and maintaining a positive work culture
• Performance Management assisting with performance evaluations, feedback sessions, and probation assessments

Human Resources Manager at BERSA (2018-01 – 2020-12)

Human Resources Manager overseeing all HR functions including recruitment, employee relations, and talent management.

• Recruitment and Staffing developing and executing hiring strategies, managing the recruitment process, and overseeing onboarding
• Employee Relations bridging management and employees by addressing demands, grievances, or other issues, and managing conflicts
• Policy Development and Compliance creating, updating, and enforcing company policies and ensuring compliance with labor laws and safety regulations
• Performance and Talent Management overseeing performance evaluation processes, training, and development programs to enhance employee productivity
• Strategic Planning aligning HR goals with business objectives and workforce planning

Human Resources Assistant at PREACERO MEXICO (2014-01 – 2017-12)

Human Resources Assistant providing support in recruitment, onboarding, and administrative HR functions.

• Recruitment Support posting job ads, reviewing resumes, scheduling interviews, and conducting reference checks
• Onboarding & Orientation coordinating new hire paperwork, setting up workstations, and conducting orientations
• Records Management maintaining, updating, and auditing employee databases and physical personnel files
• Payroll & Benefits Administration assisting with payroll processing, managing employee benefits, and tracking leaves
• Employee Communication acting as the first point of contact for employee questions regarding HR policies and procedures
• Administrative Tasks sorting mail, managing HR calendars, and organizing employee recognition events

Master of Business Administration in Business Administration – Universidad del Valle de Mexico (2023-01 – 2025-12)