Felix Vega-Pagan

About Felix Vega-Pagan

Hi, It\'s Felix, Welcome to my LinkedIn Profile! I am an accomplished Human Resource Development professional adept at collaborating closely with business leaders to develop HR strategies that align seamlessly with overarching business goals, while also enhancing effective communication between employees and management. My expertise extends to collaborating harmoniously with legal, compliance, and HR teams to formulate and execute strategic HR initiatives that elevate organizational effectiveness. With proficiency in conceptualizing organizational design and structural enhancements, I ensure that business objectives are meticulously aligned with employees and management across designated business units. My role includes providing pivotal leadership to cross-functional teams, especially in navigating complex HR issues and fostering an environment of team collaboration and engagement. My career is marked by a proven ability to meticulously analyze both current and future workforce requirements, effectively identifying skill gaps, and strategically devising recruitment and retention strategies that ensure a talented and capable team. My prowess extends to the successful implementation of training and development programs, a capacity bolstered by my track record in skillfully managing the HRIS software integration process to enhance operational efficiency in HR functions. Furthermore, my collaborative spirit shines in partnership with business leaders and executive management, where I lead organizational assessments, nurture employee relations, orchestrate talent acquisition, and propel workforce planning initiatives. As a Change Leader, I possess the acumen to seamlessly integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion processes and programs into the core people strategy, shaping a holistic and inclusive workplace environment. In addition to my strategic skillset, I possess technical proficiency in Oracle, Workday, Salesforce, Google Suite, and Microsoft 365, allowing me to leverage cutting-edge technology for streamlined HR operations. I am dedicated to steering business growth through fostering a motivated and engaged workforce, fostering a positive organizational culture, and achieving remarkable results. I look forward to connecting and exploring how my wealth of experience and capabilities can contribute to your organizational success.

Experience

1. People Operations Advisor

   Salsify

   Apr 2023 — Present · Boston, MA, US

   While working as People Operations Advisor, key duties include:As a People Operations Advisor at Salsify Inc. in Boston, MA, I\'ve been driving strategic enhancements and change management in collaboration with HR leadership since 2022. I conduct insightful experience surveys for new hires, analyze exit interview data to identify patterns, and work closely with partners to devise strategic retention solutions. Overseeing payroll for 433 US employees, I handle salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and deductions. Additionally, I provide essential payroll support for 161 international employees across Portugal, the United Kingdom, and Germany. My dedication to seamless employee experiences, data analysis, and payroll efficiency contributes to Salsify Inc.\'s success in fostering a positive work environment and operational excellence.Following are some of my achievements at Salsify Inc:1. Attained 94% satisfaction rate and ensured 99% program completion rate by executing new hire onboarding remote program.2. Ensured legal compliance and optimized employee service quality by leading creation and audits of global policies, such as Reasonable Accommodations and Religious Accommodations.3. Developed and executed policies, including privacy, bereavement, paid time off, payroll, military leave, remote work, COVID-19, social media, parental leave, and jury duty.4. Reduced $2K IT budget through the implementation of Contractor Hiring Process via Workday while streamlining pre-approved access communication and enhancing reporting metrics.5. Decreased $180 monthly subscription costs by transitioning from Halp to Jira Service Management aimed at boosting HR ticket system efficiency and flexibility.

Education

• Barry University

  Master of Science - MS, Human Resource Development

• Barry University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Criminology