Lisa Ruiz

About Lisa Ruiz

In my role as a human resources leader, I have the privilege of helping my organization leverage and optimize its Human Capital. I strive to align all HR initiatives with business goals, both tactically and strategically. I have over 20 years of experience building and driving HR strategies that are aligned with big-picture organizational goals. I’ve been selected to establish and build HR organizations from start-up organizations to multinational companies undergoing significant organizational, cultural, and strategic shifts. I’m inspired by the challenge of creating a world-class HR organization, of unlocking untapped employee potential with targeted and practical development programs, that drive effective behaviors and increase individual and organizational productivity.

Experience

1. Senior Vice President Global Human Resources

   Vaalco Energy

   Aug 2025 — Present

Education

• Washington State University

  Business Administration, Major: Human Resources and Management

  1997 — 2001

Skills

• Benefits Administration
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Employee Engagement
• Organizational Development
• Compensation Planning
• Business Strategy
• Benefits Negotiation
• Talent Acquisition
• College Recruiting
• Team Building
• Management
• Human Resources
• Compliance
• Mentoring
• Hris
• HR Policies
• Recruiting
• Onboarding
• Sourcing
• Vendor Management
• Strategic Planning
• Employee Relations
• Change Management
• Performance Management
• Employee Training
• Customer Service
• Interviews
• Leadership Development
• Strategy
• Succession Planning
• Training
• Executive Search
• Leadership
• Personnel Management
• Talent Management
• Technical Recruiting