Karla Herrera-Romero

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ABOUT KARLA HERRERA-ROMERO

Karla Herrera-Romero is a Senior Benefits and HR Solutions Manager at Skechers, where she combines strategic alignment with operational excellence to elevate employee experiences and reinforce compliance. Karla’s role is rooted in strategy, simplification, and alignment, all designed to foster an engaging workplace culture that empowers talent to thrive. Through her innovative problem-solving skills and keen focus on optimizing operational efficiencies, she champions a competitive, high-impact benefits program and leads a comprehensive HR Solutions Center—a one-stop hub for all HR-related matters—where excellence is the standard. Her commitment to quality and streamlined service ensures that employees receive exceptional support and guidance across every touchpoint.In her leadership role, Karla steers initiatives that align with Skechers’ organizational objectives, delivering high-impact projects that support strategic goals. Her proactive management style drives cross-functional collaboration, guides teams through complex implementations, and fuels continuous improvement. With a rich foundation in project management, employee development, policy creation, technology implementations, and global benefits renewals, she ensures HR initiatives meet both global standards and localized needs.Karla’s academic achievements, including an MBA from California State University, Long Beach and SHRM-SCP certification, have equipped her with advanced skills and insights to lead transformative HR initiatives. Beyond HRKarla’s passion extends beyond HR into the world of sports. She was a trailblazer and had the unique honor of being the first female amateur boxer to represent the USA at the national competitive level (making the elite USA National Boxing Team on five occasions) and El Salvador at the 2015 Toronto Pan American Games, paving her path toward the 2016 Olympic qualifiers. This groundbreaking experience instilled a foundation of resilience, adaptability, determination, and a goal-focused mindset—qualities that continue to shape her professional journey. Boxing taught her the value of grit and strategic agility, skills she carries forward as she leads and navigates the corporate world.