Raquel R.

About Raquel R.

I have almost 25 years of Human Resources experience, with almost 20 years in a strategic business partner role. I have led a multitude of HR functions during my time in Human Capital Management. I have experience collaborating with executive leaders on aligning people strategies to business goals and objectives. Change Management Agent. Strategic Human Capital partner. Demonstrated expertise in HR Consulting, Change Management, Leadership Development, Diversity/Equity and Inclusion, Talent Management, Facilitation and Training, Strategy and Design, Employee Relations and Coaching.

Experience

1. Director, People Business Partner

   Slalom

   Sep 2021 — Present · Denver, CO, US

   Strategic Leadership: Active member of the Executive Leadership Team, which includes two GMs, seven Managing Directors, and a Chief of Staff, I hold responsibility and accountability for the comprehensive experience of our Slalom team members throughout their lifecycle.•Strategic Alignment: Translate organizational strategy and business objectives into a comprehensive people strategy and activation plan, enabling the organization to achieve its strategic goals.•Workforce and Talent Strategy: Lead workforce evaluation, talent strategy, and succession planning to address learning, skill gaps, and future workforce needs.•Executive Coaching: Coach to senior leaders, guiding them through their growth and development, navigating complex business and people issues, and supporting promotion development initiatives.•Data-Driven Decisions: Utilize data to drive strategic talent decisions related to programs, processes, engagement, and learning.•ERG Leadership: Leading ERG community within the market, fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and belonging through intentional leadership and strategic activation of programs and market-wide engagement.•EVP Steward: Actively participate in and lead the steering committee responsible for developing our Slalom Employee Value Proposition.•Change Management Leadership: Champion people change management in business operations transformation initiatives, including the redesign of operational working models One Team. •COE: Collaborate with global Centers of Excellence to enhance current people processes, providing strategic feedback to evolve programming and enhance the overall people experience.•Community and Brand Initiatives: Initiate and lead over a dozen local projects aimed at building community and brand awareness across diverse populations, focusing on current and future talent pipeline creation. •Lead direct reports, including PBP, Learning Designer and People Experience Specialist.

Education

• Metropolitan State University of Denver

  Bachelor of Science, Business Management

• Regis University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Organizational Leadership