George Rodriguez

About George Rodriguez

As a global HR executive with over 15 years of progressive leadership at Amazon and Fortune 500 companies, I specialize in transforming people strategies into business growth. I have a track record of building high-performing HR organizations, scaling global operations, and fostering inclusive cultures where employees and leaders thrive.My experience spans leading HR for employees, developing talent pipelines across regions, and driving large-scale organizational change including policy development, workforce planning, and executive coaching. I’m passionate about aligning HR strategy with business objectives and mentoring future leaders to unlock their full potential.I believe that great cultures don’t happen by accident, they’re built intentionally through strategic design and authentic leadership. I’m energized by opportunities to shape culture, champion diversity, and create environments where people do their best work.Let’s connect if you’re interested in transforming how people and organizations grow together.

Experience

1. Human Resources Director- Corporate

   Amazon

   Nov 2024 — Present · US

   Lead HR teams and strategy for global corporate and technical teams within a fast-paced, matrixed organization. Streamlined the supporting HRBP function, including defining role capabilities, talent operating models, and scalable planning frameworks. Act as a strategic advisor to executive leaders, driving people initiatives aligned to innovation, growth, and organizational transformation. Partner cross-functionally to deliver talent strategies that build bench strength and support business evolution.

Education

• UCLA

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Sociology

  2005 — 2009

• UCLA

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Sociology

• UCLA

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Chicano/a Studies

  2005 — 2009

Skills

• Inventory Management
• Inventory Control
• Coaching
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• College Recruiting
• Talent Management
• Collaborative Leadership
• Business Strategy
• Store Management
• Account Management
• Hiring
• Interviews
• Project Planning
• Leadership Development
• Retail
• Team Building
• Management
• Purchasing
• Process Improvement
• Time Management
• Budgets
• Contract Negotiation
• Strategic Planning
• Employee Relations
• Profit
• Sales Management
• Negotiation
• Performance Management
• Employee Training
• Loss Prevention
• Forecasting
• Microsoft Word
• Team Leadership
• Succession Planning
• Operations Management
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Marketing
• Payroll