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Fabi Velasquez
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Fabi Velasquez

San Jose,CA

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Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: 2 weeks notice

Desired Job Title

Senior People Partner, Employee RelationsHuman Resources Business PartnerHuman Resources Operations ManagerHRBP/GeneralistSenior HR Generalist

Work Type

Full TimeContract WorkPart Time

Location Preference

RemoteHybridOn-Site
Location: San Jose, CA, USSanta Clara, CAFremont, CAPleasanton, CA
Open to relocation: Yes

Salary Range

$120000/yr - $160000/yr

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCompany CulturePersonal development programsWork from home optionTeam Building / Company Retreats401k matchFlexible work hours4-day work week

Summary

Dynamic Senior People Operations Generalist and Business Partner with a robust background in guiding leaders through complex workplace challenges, including employee investigations, mediation, conflict resolution, performance management, and policy compliance. Expertise in aligning people strategies with business objectives to foster a positive and compliant workplace culture while driving organizational effectiveness. Proven track record in supporting fast-paced, high-growth organizations during periods of change and scale, complemented by strong skills in strategic planning and stakeholder management. Recognized for exceptional collaboration and adaptability in dynamic environments, consistently delivering impactful results that contribute to overall business success.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior People Partner, Employee Relations

Zebra Technologies
San Jose, CA
05.2025 - 03.2026
  • Lead and manage complex workplace investigations including harassment, discrimination, retaliation, misconduct, and policy violations.
  • Provide strategic guidance to managers and leadership on employee relations matters including performance management, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
  • Partner with Legal and HR leadership to ensure compliance with federal, state, and California employment laws.
  • Facilitate conflict resolution and mediation between employees and leadership to promote positive workplace outcomes.
  • Develop and implement employee relations strategies to address workplace trends and improve organizational culture.
  • Conduct risk assessments and recommend corrective actions to mitigate potential legal exposure.
  • Maintain detailed investigation documentation and ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Deliver training for managers on performance management, workplace conduct, and policy compliance.
  • Support layoffs and restructuring compliance by reducing risk of wrongful termination claims.

Human Resources Business Partner

Zebra Technologies (Fetch Robotics Startup)
San Jose, CA
04.2022 - 04.2025
  • Led People integration efforts following the acquisition of a 200+ employee organization, aligning HR policies, compensation structures, benefits programs, and performance management frameworks with corporate standards to ensure a seamless workforce transition.
  • Served as the primary HR liaison during post-acquisition integration, partnering with executive leadership to support organizational changes, role transitions, and employee communications while maintaining engagement and minimizing disruption.
  • Conducted comprehensive employee data audits and workforce analysis during acquisition integration, ensuring accurate HRIS data migration, compliance with federal and state employment laws, and consistency across employee records.
  • Partnered with Finance and senior leadership to evaluate compensation alignment and job leveling for acquired employees, ensuring equitable pay structures, internal equity, and retention of critical talent.
  • Collaborated with Talent Strategy and executive leadership to design and implement enterprise initiatives, including organizational redesign, restructuring, and succession planning to support long-term workforce strategy and business growth.
  • Supported strategic workforce planning and organizational design initiatives, incorporating market insights and business objectives to guide leadership decision-making and long-term talent planning.
  • Identified key talent retention risks during acquisition integration and partnered with leadership to implement targeted retention strategies, including incentive plans, career development pathways, and succession planning initiatives.
  • Led 20+ high-risk employee relations investigations in close partnership with Legal, achieving a 95% resolution rate without litigation while ensuring fair, consistent, and compliant policy application.
  • Enabled leaders to strengthen people management capabilities through coaching and consultation on performance management, talent reviews, succession planning, and complex employee relations matters.
  • Designed and executed change management and communication strategies to support leaders and employees through organizational transitions, improving transparency and maintaining engagement during integration efforts.
  • Conducted employee relations consultations and investigations related to restructuring, role changes, and workforce realignment following organizational changes.
  • Collaborated with HR Centers of Excellence (Compensation, Talent Management, Total Rewards, and HR Operations) to implement and continuously improve core talent programs and processes, driving scalable and consistent HR execution across the organization.

Human Resources Operations Manager

Sanmina Corporation
Fremont, CA
10.2017 - 03.2022
  • Partnered with functional leaders on performance management, workforce planning, organizational design, employee relations, total rewards, and leadership development, aligning people strategies with business objectives and operational priorities.
  • Designed and implemented compensation programs, including job leveling frameworks, incentive bonus structures, and market benchmarking, ensuring competitive pay practices that drive performance and support organizational growth.
  • Conducted compensation benchmarking and market analysis to establish salary ranges, inform hiring strategies, and guide incentive planning, strengthening the organization’s ability to attract and retain top talent.
  • Collaborated with executive leadership and Finance to align compensation strategy with workforce planning, performance outcomes, and long-term business goals.
  • Streamlined the end-to-end employee lifecycle, reducing time-to-hire by 30% and improving first-year retention through the implementation of a redesigned onboarding program.
  • Managed payroll operations for 500 employees, achieving 99.9% accuracy while ensuring compliance with federal and California wage and hour regulations, including time and attendance policy enforcement.
  • Conducted wage and hour compliance audits, reviewing employee classifications, overtime eligibility, and pay practices to proactively mitigate compliance risk.
  • Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws by implementing HR programs, policies, training initiatives, and operational best practices.
  • Redesigned leave of absence administration processes (FMLA, ADA), reducing case resolution time and strengthening compliance through standardized tracking and documentation practices.
  • Maintained accurate HR records, policies, and documentation, ensuring adherence to employment laws and regulatory requirements.
  • Led the annual Open Enrollment process, partnering with benefits vendors and brokers while facilitating employee education sessions to improve plan awareness and participation.
  • Partnered with benefits brokers to manage benefits audits, regulatory filings, and reporting accuracy, ensuring compliance with ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, and COBRA requirements.
  • Administered COBRA compliance processes, ensuring timely distribution of required notices and accurate documentation of qualifying events.

HRBP/Generalist

Neo Photonics Corporation
Fremont, CA
10.2016 - 09.2017
  • Managed day-to-day HR operations, including payroll coordination, benefits administration, HRIS management, employee data integrity, and compliance reporting to ensure accurate and efficient HR processes.
  • Served as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for California labor compliance, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws, including meal and rest break regulations, OSHA reporting, and leave administration (CFRA, PDL, FMLA), maintaining 100% audit readiness.
  • Interpreted and consistently enforced HR policies and procedures, providing guidance to managers and employees to ensure compliance with employment laws and alignment with organizational standards.
  • Acted as a trusted advisor to managers and employees, providing guidance on employee relations matters, workplace concerns, performance management, and conflict resolution.
  • Resolved complex employee relations and performance management issues through targeted leadership coaching and intervention strategies, reducing involuntary turnover by 28%.
  • Supported the full employee lifecycle for a predominantly hourly workforce, including recruiting coordination, onboarding, offboarding, leave tracking, training coordination, and employee support.
  • Administered leave and disability programs including Short-Term Disability (STD), Long-Term Disability (LTD), FMLA/CFRA, and Workers’ Compensation, ensuring regulatory compliance and a positive employee experience.
  • Maintained HRIS systems and employee records, ensuring data accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with recordkeeping requirements.
  • Led the end-to-end implementation of the ADP HRIS platform for 500 employees, including data migration, system configuration, and training, reducing manual data entry errors by 60%.
  • Managed the annual Open Enrollment process for 500 employees, achieving a 98% completion rate through a redesigned multi-channel employee communication strategy.
  • Served as the primary liaison between employees and insurance carriers, resolving complex claims, eligibility issues, and coverage questions to ensure timely benefits support.

Senior HR Generalist

Concentrix Corporation
Fremont, CA
02.2014 - 10.2016
  • Served as a trusted advisor to managers and employees, providing guidance on HR policies, employee relations, performance management, compensation, benefits, and organizational change to ensure consistency, compliance, and alignment with business objectives.
  • Led employee relations investigations involving harassment, discrimination, grievances, wage claims, and workplace disputes; partnered with Legal to mitigate risk and prepare responses for EEOC and regulatory inquiries.
  • Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws through HR audits, policy updates, and collaboration with Legal, overseeing compliance reporting related to ACA, FMLA/CFRA/PDL, workers’ compensation, OSHA, and labor law requirements.
  • Administered employee benefits programs, including open enrollment, leave management, and benefits data accuracy, while guiding employees through plan options and ensuring regulatory compliance.
  • Led talent acquisition and onboarding processes, partnering with hiring managers and external agencies to streamline recruitment workflows and deliver effective new hire orientation programs that supported successful employee integration.
  • Managed employment-based immigration programs in partnership with external counsel, supporting foreign national employees while ensuring compliance with applicable immigration regulations.
  • Administered end-to-end payroll processing for employees across the Fremont and Newark offices, ensuring 100% accuracy, regulatory compliance, and timely payroll delivery.
  • Managed salary adjustments, bonus payments, and equity administration, ensuring accurate documentation and alignment with compensation policies and internal controls.
  • Coordinated annual benefits open enrollment, including employee communications, vendor coordination, and benefits administration.
  • Supported internal HR audits and compliance reviews, ensuring accurate employee records, policy adherence, and regulatory readiness.
  • Maintained HR documentation and employee personnel records in compliance with federal and state record retention requirements.

Sr. HR Representative

Cortina Systems Inc
08.2011 - 09.2013

Sr. HR Representative

Mattson Technology Inc
05.2008 - 04.2011

HRIS /Benefits Representative

SiRF Technology, Inc
10.2007 - 05.2008

HR Administrator

Credence Systems Corporation
03.2007 - 10.2007

HR & Expa Administrator

Advanced Micro Devices
05.2005 - 03.2007

Education

BA - International Business & Commerce

Intercontinental University (UiC)

Skills

  • Strategic HR partnership
  • Workforce strategy development
  • Talent development
  • Organizational design
  • Retention & Engagement Strategies
  • Performance management
  • Talent assessment
  • Learning, Training & Capability Building
  • Talent sourcing expertise
  • Proficient in operational processes
  • Employee lifecycle coordination
  • Leave of absence management
  • HRIS implementation expertise
  • California compliance proficiency

LANGUAGES

English - Full Professional
Spanish - Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Senior People Partner, Employee Relations

Zebra Technologies
05.2025 - 03.2026

Human Resources Business Partner

Zebra Technologies (Fetch Robotics Startup)
04.2022 - 04.2025

Human Resources Operations Manager

Sanmina Corporation
10.2017 - 03.2022

HRBP/Generalist

Neo Photonics Corporation
10.2016 - 09.2017

Senior HR Generalist

Concentrix Corporation
02.2014 - 10.2016

Sr. HR Representative

Cortina Systems Inc
08.2011 - 09.2013

Sr. HR Representative

Mattson Technology Inc
05.2008 - 04.2011

HRIS /Benefits Representative

SiRF Technology, Inc
10.2007 - 05.2008

HR Administrator

Credence Systems Corporation
03.2007 - 10.2007

HR & Expa Administrator

Advanced Micro Devices
05.2005 - 03.2007

BA - International Business & Commerce

Intercontinental University (UiC)

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