Sofia Vacas

About Sofia Vacas

Bilingual HR Director with 10+ years of experience driving strategic HR initiatives across diverse industries and multi-site, multi-state operations. Proven track record in leading organizational change, implementing HRIS and payroll systems, and enhancing employee engagement and retention. Expertise in aligning HR strategies with business goals, managing cross-functional teams, and fostering a high-performance culture. Adept at leading talent development, succession planning, benefits optimization, and driving compliance in complex regulatory environments. Strong communicator and trusted business partner with experience supporting senior leadership in the U.S, Mexico, and global markets.

Experience

1. Human Resources Director - North America

   Corona

   Jan 2023 — Present

Education

• George Mason University

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Psychology (Business Minor)

  2012 — 2014

• Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU)

  Master of Arts (MA), Industrial/Organizational Psychology

  2014 — 2016

Skills

• Leadership
• Grant Writing
• Organizational Development
• Benefits Administration
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Employee Relations
• Statistics
• Microsoft Office
• Reporting
• Spss
• Customer Service
• Project Management
• Microsoft Word
• Time Management
• Compensation & Benefits
• Onboarding
• Microsoft Excel
• Public Speaking
• Talent Development
• Employee Benefits Design
• Human Resources Information Systems (Hris)
• Data Analysis
• Psychology
• Performance Management
• Recruiting
• HR Generalist
• Training
• Interviewing
• Communications
• Research
• Training Design
• Leadership Development
• Teamwork
• Management
• Human Resources
• Technical Writing
• Talent Management
• Group Facilitation
• Employee Surveys