Cristina Rever
Oviedo
Summary
Strategic HR leader with extensive experience in higher education, delivering targeted HR solutions. Known for guiding executive teams through complex organizational changes and aligning HR strategies with institutional goals. Successfully improved operational processes and developed high-performing teams, enhancing service delivery and employee engagement.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HR Manager / HR Business Partner / HR Leader
University of Central Florida
Orlando
06.2001 - Current
- Provide strategic HR leadership supporting 1,000 employees across a complex university environment.
- Lead and develop a team of HR professionals, driving operational excellence, service delivery improvements, and consistent HR practices across the organization.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, providing strategic guidance on workforce planning, employee relations, organizational design, and talent strategy.
- Spearhead complex organizational restructures, including workforce transitions, role alignment, position changes, and communication strategies.
- Lead comprehensive compensation initiatives including job analysis, market reviews, position evaluations, pay alignment, and compensation projects.
- Partner with executive leadership during periods of significant organizational change, ensuring effective communication and employee engagement.
- Improved HR processes through workflow redesign, automation, and standardization, increasing efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Coach leaders through complex employee relations matters, performance issues, and workplace challenges.
- Build strong relationships across departments to align HR strategy with institutional objectives.
- Reduced process inefficiencies by [X%]
- Supported transition of [X] employees through organizational changes
- Managed recruitment processes for faculty and staff positions across various departments.
- Coordinated performance evaluation processes to ensure compliance with university standards.
- Advised department heads on HR policies and best practices for employee relations.
- Streamlined onboarding procedures for new hires to improve efficiency and integration.
- Conducted regular audits of HR practices to maintain compliance with university regulations.
- Handled sensitive employee and company information with highest level of confidentiality and discretion.
- Directed HR programs, policies and processes to improve operational efficiency.
- Resolved conflicts between different departments or personnel using sound judgment to maintain a harmonious work environment.
- Reviewed job descriptions regularly to ensure accuracy of duties assigned to each position.
- Compiled reports to provide management with accurate information and comply with policies and procedures.
- Investigated employee relations matters through interviews with involved parties to ensure a fair resolution.
HR Generalist / HR Manager
[University Name]
- Managed full-cycle HR support including employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and policy interpretation.
- Partnered with leadership teams to resolve employee concerns and strengthen workplace culture.
- Managed sensitive employee matters requiring confidentiality, discretion, and sound judgment.
- Developed and delivered training programs for managers and employees.
- Supported compensation reviews, position evaluations, and workforce initiatives.
Office Manager / HR Coordinator / Office Assistant
[University Name]
- Progressively promoted through roles of increasing responsibility based on strong performance and leadership capability.
- Managed daily administrative operations supporting academic and administrative departments.
- Developed expertise in university policies, procedures, systems, and organizational operations.
- Built foundational knowledge of HR practices, employee support, and operational management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FLSkills
- Strategic HR Business Partnership
- HR Operations Leadership
- Compensation Strategy & Analysis
- Job Architecture & Classification
- Organizational Restructuring
- Workforce Planning
- Change Management
- Employee Relations
- Talent Management
- Performance Management
- Policy Development
- Leadership Coaching
- Team Development & Mentoring
- Process Optimization
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Higher Education HR
Websites
Certification
[SHRM-SCP / SPHR / PHR / Other]
Personal Information
Title: Senior Human Resources Leader | HR Business Partner | Organizational Strategy | Compensation & Change Management
Selected Strategic Projects
- Compensation Modernization Initiative, Led/participated in comprehensive compensation projects involving position analysis, market alignment, job evaluation, and employee communication.
- Organizational Restructuring & Workforce Transition, Managed HR strategy and execution for multiple restructures, supporting leaders and employees through role changes, reporting realignments, and transitions.
- HR Team Transformation, Developed and coached HR professionals, improving service delivery, consistency, and strategic partnership.
Timeline
HR Manager / HR Business Partner / HR Leader
University of Central Florida
06.2001 - Current
HR Generalist / HR Manager
[University Name]
Office Manager / HR Coordinator / Office Assistant
[University Name]
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Central Florida