Jazmin Ocasio-Diaz

About Jazmin Ocasio-Diaz

I help organizations grow by transforming how leaders develop talent, build culture, and support employee wellbeing—including financial wellbeing. With 20+ years of executive HR leadership and a PhD in Industrial–Organizational Psychology, I specialize in aligning people strategy, leadership capability, and financial wellness initiatives to drive sustainable business performance.

Experience

1. Director, Head of Human Resources

   Pool Centurion

   May 2022 — Present · US

   Led integrated People and Operations strategy for a private-equity-backed consumer services organization, supporting M&A and scaling the workforce from 40 to 200 employees across six locations, delivering a 40% gain in operational efficiency. Served as a trusted advisor to C-suite leaders and private equity stakeholders, aligning workforce strategy with growth objectives; increased productivity by 40% and reduced absenteeism by 30%. Designed and implemented enterprise performance management and engagement frameworks, driving a 20% increase in employee satisfaction and reinforcing a culture of accountability, inclusion, and continuous improvement. Embedded safety strategy into workforce planning and leadership accountability by integrating safety metrics into performance management and operational KPIs; launched leadership safety training that strengthened risk awareness and incident prevention across all levels. Reengineered talent acquisition strategy to reduce time-to-hire by 40%, elevate candidate experience, and increase workforce diversity, strengthening employer brand and long-term talent pipelines. Led implementation of Paylocity and Paycor, automating core HR processes, saving 20+ hours weekly, and improving compliance, analytics, and executive decision-making- Oversee all aspects of HR operations, including talent acquisition, safety, performance management, employee relations, compensation and benefits, and HRIS management- Reporting to ASC Ops Advisors/CEO, partner with senior leadership to identify workforce needs and develop talent management strategies to attract, develop, and retain top talent- Lead organizational development and change management initiatives to support business growth and transformation- Ensure compliance with all applicable employment laws and regulations and maintain HR/Operations policies and procedures.

Education

• University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras

  Doctor of Philosophy - Ph.D., Industrial and Organizational Psychology

• University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras

  Master's Degree, Industrial and Organizational Psychology

• University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon

  Bachelor of Business Administration, Human Resources Management and Services

• University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras

  Doctor's Degree, Industrial and Organizational Psychology

• University of Puerto Rico at Bayamon

  Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Business Administration and Management, General