Stephanie Rodriguez

About Stephanie Rodriguez

With over eight years of experience in human resources, I currently serve as Manager, HRBP at MSC Cruises, where I design and execute initiatives that enhance employee engagement, organizational culture, and team connectivity. My work is grounded in strategic HR planning, leveraging data insights to drive actionable improvements in morale, retention, and performance, while aligning people strategies with business objectives. I specialize in fostering inclusive and high-performing environments through programs that prioritize diversity, internal communications, and employee recognition. By collaborating closely with senior leadership, I contribute to creating a workplace culture where employees feel valued and equipped to achieve their best. My mission is to empower teams and leaders to navigate change with resilience and purpose.

Experience

1. Manager, Hrbp

   MSC Cruises

   Apr 2023 — Present · Miami, FL, US

   Design and execute employee engagement strategies for U.S. shoreside teams, enhancing organizational culture, brand alignment and team connectivity• Lead the development and analysis of regular engagement surveys; translated insights into targeted action plans to improve morale, retention, and performance• Conceptualize and launched the Wave Maker recognition program, driving cross-functional participation and fostering a culture of appreciation and employee retention• Orchestrated employee town hall events for 400+ employees across shipboard locations, corporate headquarters, and offsite venues, strengthening internal communications and leadership visibility• Act as a strategic HR advisor to senior leadership, providing guidance on organizational design, talent planning, and workforce optimization• Partner with global teams to drive consistency and alignment in employee communications, HR strategy execution, training and development and diversity and inclusion efforts worldwide• Manage complex employee relations matters, balancing empathy and compliance while minimizing risk and preserving organizational integrity• Support initiatives in workforce planning, succession planning, and performance management to support long-term business growth

Education

• Florida State University

  Bachelor’s Degree, International Relations and Affairs and Sociology

  2012 — 2015

• Florida International University

  Associate’s Degree, Social Sciences

  2009 — 2012