Crystal Loera

Strategic, bilingual HR Business Partner with over 9 years of experience driving talent strategy, workforce development, and employee engagement across global teams. Known for a collaborative, empathetic approach that builds trust while delivering process-driven results with urgency and precision. Adept at aligning HR initiatives with business goals, coaching leaders on performance and development, and fostering inclusive, high-performing cultures.

Proven success in succession planning, talent pipeline management, and data-informed decision-making that supports organizational growth. PHR certified with deep expertise in employee relations, compliance, and HR systems. Passionate about elevating the employee experience and strengthening employer brand through thoughtful, people-first practices.

Regional HR Business Partner - AIT Worldwide Logistics - Itasca, IL

(2023-04)

Champion human capital strategies across business units, focusing on employee relations, retention, engagement, performance, and career growth. Support over 250 teammates, managers and senior leaders across multiple locations.

• Collaborate with regional leaders to shape hiring practices, build strong talent pipelines, and guide selection processes with a focus on long-term fit and development.
• Empower leaders with coaching on performance conversations, career pathing, and succession planning, ensuring clarity and compassion in every interaction.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to people leaders, offering thoughtful guidance on workplace challenges, policy interpretation, and employee relations.
• Stay ahead of employment law changes and support compliance rollouts, ensuring teams are informed and protected.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to align headcount planning with business needs, identify key roles, and coach leaders on sourcing top talent using Topgrading techniques.
• Collaborate with Learning & Development to design training programs that strengthen leadership, foster growth, and reinforce a culture of belonging.
• Work closely with Total Rewards to support compensation reviews, merit planning, and alignment with organizational philosophy.
• Support Diversity & Inclusion efforts by contributing to programs that elevate underrepresented talent and build a more inclusive workplace.
• Translate workforce insights into actionable strategies by analyzing talent data, identifying skill gaps, and shaping the future people roadmap.

Talent Management Specialist I & II - AIT Worldwide Logistics

(2019-08 - 2023-04)

Supported the Americas, Mexico and Asia.

• Optimized company-wide onboarding and offboarding workflows to enhance candidate experience and ensure seamless transitions.
• Facilitated engaging new hire orientation sessions, reinforcing employer brand and accelerating employee integration.
• Delivered training to global HR colleagues on recruiting processes and systems, improving consistency and operational efficiency across regions.
• Led strategic projects including recruiting analytics, M&A talent due diligence, performance review alignment, software implementation and surveys.
• Supported HR Managers and Director of HR directly on promotions, transfers, high-impact talent initiatives, contributing to workforce planning, process improvements, and organizational growth.

Recruiting Specialist - 180 Engineering - Lisle, IL

(2018-08 - 2019-08)

• Sourced and recruited top-tier talent for specialized IT and engineering roles, ensuring alignment with technical requirements and cultural fit.
• Managed end-to-end hiring processes, including screening, interviewing, and candidate follow-up, delivering seamless professional experience.
• Extended offers and negotiated compensation packages, balancing market competitiveness with internal equity and candidate expectations.

HR Specialist (Seasonal) - Target Distribution Center - Dekalb, IL

(2018-03 - 2018-08)

• Facilitated new hire orientation sessions, creating a welcoming and informative experience that accelerated team integration.
• Coordinated interviews and extended employment offers, ensuring timely communication and a smooth candidate journey.
• Monitored training completion and maintained staffing data to support workforce planning and onboarding accuracy.
• Handled offboarding conversations with professionalism and empathy, contributing to continuous improvement in employee experience.
• Reviewed payroll and time-off requests to ensure compliance and support operational efficiency

HR Intern - YMCA Safe n Sound - Naperville, IL

(2015-06 - 2015-08)

• Recruited and placed qualified staff across 23 before- and after-school programs in the Naperville/Aurora region, ensuring compliance with DCFS regulations and maintaining high standards for child-focused hiring.

BA - Psychology - Olivet Nazarene University (2012 - 2016)