Victoria Echavarria

About Victoria Echavarria

As as a strategy-centric HR leader, I help companies scale by putting the right people, practices, and principles in place without losing what made them special to begin with. Emphasizing trust and shared commitment, I focus on creating environments where people can do the best work, and where leaders are empowered to show up with compassion and a commitment to accountability. Scaling is about growing fast and growing well!19 years of experience in multi-state, multi-unit operations across restaurants, retail, and food and beverage manufacturing. Expertise in Human Resources, Employee Relations, Compliance, Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, HRIS/HR Technology, and HR Analytics.

Experience

1. Head of People Operations

   Salt & Straw

   Jul 2024 — Present · Portland, OR, US

   As a strategic leader at Salt & Straw, I drive the vision and execution of our People Operations strategy, ensuring alignment with our business objectives and core values. My focus is on building and scaling a culture of innovation, legendary hospitality, and human connection while empowering our teams to deliver exceptional experiences and fueling sustainable growth.Key accomplishments include leading the successful transition to a regional HR Business Partner model, strengthening our ability to deliver strategic, localized support across the organization. Additionally, I implemented a comprehensive HR metrics dashboard to support data-driven decision-making, providing executive teams and senior leaders with greater visibility into workforce trends and progress on key initiatives.

Education

• Portland Community College

  Certificate

• Portland Community College

  Associate of Science (A.S.)