Carrie Rubalcaba

About Carrie Rubalcaba

I’m an experienced Human Resources Executive with 15 years of progressive leadership guiding multi-state and global teams across the U.S. and U.K. I partner with CEOs and senior leaders to align people strategy with business goals, driving growth, retention, and organizational health.My background includes leading M&A integrations, labor and employee relations, total rewards redesigns, and large-scale culture initiatives. I’m known for balancing strategy and empathy building trust with executives while managing complex employee matters with fairness and consistency.I’m passionate about building healthy, accountable organizations where expectations are clear, leaders are supported, and people are empowered to perform at a high level. At its core, I view HR as a strategic business function that brings clarity and structure, mitigates risk, and strengthens accountability and connection across every level of the organization.

Experience

1. Human Resources Director

   Curated Events

   Aug 2023 — Present · Raleigh, NC, US

   Oversee HR strategy and operations for a multi-state, 400+ employee luxury event rental company. Partner with the CEO and board on acquisitions, workforce strategy, culture, and compliance to support growth and retention. Scaled the organization from 250 to 400+ employees, redesigned total rewards to reduce costs while increasing participation, and launched bilingual engagement initiatives to strengthen accountability and connection. Lead complex employee and labor relations across nine locations, reinforcing leadership credibility and trust.

Education

• The University of New Mexico

  Master of Public Administration - MPA, Human Resource Management

• The University of New Mexico

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Mass Communication & Journalism and Business