Mariel Rábago

Human Resources professional with 6+ years of experience leading people operations, talent acquisition, labor compliance, payroll administration, and organizational development across multicultural environments. Proven experience implementing HR processes, internal policies, NOM-035 and NOM-037 compliance, employee engagement initiatives, and full employee lifecycle management. Strong background managing recruitment processes, compensation and benefits, onboarding, training, and workplace culture strategies for organizations of up to 500 employees.

Experienced supporting teams across Mexico, Latin America, and Spain, while aligning HR strategy with business objectives in fast-paced environments.

Lead of Human Resources at Skindion (2024-01 – Present)

• Lead end-to-end HR operations and employee lifecycle management for a workforce of approximately 40 employees.
• Designed, implemented, and optimized HR processes, policies, and internal regulations aligned with business needs.
• Led implementation of NOM-035 and NOM-037 compliance initiatives.
• Designed and launched an internal HR Portal to improve employee communication and HR accessibility.
• Managed full-cycle recruitment process, averaging 5–10 vacancies monthly, from sourcing and competency-based interviews to hiring and onboarding.
• Oversaw payroll administration, compensation, and employee benefits.
• Developed initiatives to strengthen organizational culture, employee engagement, and workplace environment.
• Supported employees across Mexico, Latin America, and Spain.

People Operations Generalist at Converge Technology Solutions (2022-01 – 2024-12)

• Managed HR operations for a workforce of approximately 300 employees.
• Implemented internal HR policies and labor compliance initiatives including NOM-035 and NOM-037.
• Coordinated onboarding and employee follow-up programs to improve employee experience and retention.
• Managed compensation and benefits administration, contracts, and employee documentation.
• Developed partnerships with universities for internship programs, social service, and recruitment fairs.
• Designed employee engagement initiatives and workplace culture strategies.
• Supported training and career development programs.

CFO & HR Executive Assistant at Forvia (2019-01 – 2022-12)

• Supported HR and executive operations for an organization of approximately 500 employees.
• Coordinated employee engagement initiatives and workplace culture improvement strategies.
• Supported talent development plans for high-potential employees.
• Managed insurance policy administration and supplier relationships.
• Coordinated executive logistics, conferences, and international visitors.
• Participated in diversity & inclusion programs and volunteering initiatives.
• Supported finance and HR process improvements.

HR Generalist at Forvia (2017-01 – 2019-12)

• Managed recruitment and selection processes including job descriptions, candidate sourcing, interviews, and offer negotiations.
• Coordinated onboarding, contracts, employee files, and training plans.
• Supported compensation and benefits administration.
• Organized employee engagement activities to improve workplace environment.
• Participated in diversity and inclusion initiatives aligned with organizational objectives.

Account Executive at RP Consultores (2010-01 – 2015-12)

• Managed payroll administration for major client accounts.
• Coordinated bilingual contracts and immigration procedures.
• Negotiated settlements and supported VIP client needs.

Bachelor's Degree in International Relations – Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla

Bachelor's Degree in Law – Instituto de Estudios Universitarios