Gessel Valdez

About Gessel Valdez

Leading with over nine years of dedicated HR expertise, my tenure at PubMatic has been defined by aligning human resources strategies with our global business objectives. The transition to a hybrid/remote work model under my direction not only increased workforce flexibility but also enhanced productivity across the board. With a focus on strategic HR leadership, my role encompasses mentoring HR business partners to ensure consistency in our talent management efforts.At the core of my mission lies the development and implementation of forward-thinking HR policies, the advancement of D&I initiatives, and the crafting of leadership development programs. My analytical skills, coupled with a deep understanding of employee relations, empower me to foster an environment where talent thrives. As part of PubMatic, the drive to innovate within the human resources domain remains my guiding force.

Experience

1. Senior Director Human Resources

   PubMatic

   Mar 2025 — Present · New York, NY, US

Education

• Baruch College

  Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Human Resources Management and Services

  2005 — 2009

• Stony Brook University

  Masters of Science, Human Resources Management

  2011 — 2013

Skills

• Temporary Placement
• Onboarding
• Employee Benefits
• Deferred Compensation
• Ev5
• Employee Engagement
• Recruiting
• Human Resources
• Payroll
• Interviews
• Health Insurance
• New Hire Orientations
• Adp Payroll
• Talent Acquisition
• Hris
• HR Policies
• Management
• Benefits Administration
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Training
• Bilingual
• Peoplesoft
• Talent Management
• Administrative Assistants
• Employee Relations
• Personnel Management
• Performance Management