Rafael Ponce de Leon
HR Ops & People Systems Leader | Compliance & Vendor Strategy | ATS/HRIS Storyteller | Multi-Brand HR Growth
- Role
- Group Fitness Instructor at Life Time Inc.
- Location
- Atlanta, GA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Rafael Ponce de Leon
With 14+ years in Operations — including 9+ years in HR systems, compliance, and vendor management — I specialize in scaling processes that empower HR leaders, support internal stakeholders, and drive results across complex, multi-brand organizations.EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS- Scale HR capacity without adding headcount by managing 4+ strategic vendors that absorbed high-volume transactions across a $4B enterprise, 14 brands, and 900+ locations- Turn data into action by developing analytics and pilot programs that reduced turnaround times, strengthened compliance, and delivered insights to the CEO and senior leadership- Drive innovation with discipline through AI initiatives and $850K+ in forecasting, expense tracking, and vendor spend management.I excel at the intersection of technology, policy, and people. My expertise lies in translating complexity into clarity and designing HR operations that scale with a clear intention.Let’s connect if you’re scaling HR systems, rethinking compliance, or building high-performing operations from the inside out!
Experience
Group Fitness Instructor
Mar 2026 — Present · Atlanta, GA, US
Education
Purdue University
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA
Le Cordon Bleu Perú
Bachelor's degree, Culinary Arts and Related Services
2007 — 2010
Hillsborough College
Associate's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
2013 — 2017
Hillsborough College
English for Academic Purposes, English Language and Literature, General
2013 — 2015
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