Gisselle Feldkamp Rivera, PHR, SHRM-CP, DEIB
Wamego,KS
Summary
Strategic Human Resources executive with 18+ years of progressive leadership experience across banking, government, logistics, nonprofit, and multi-state organizations. Trusted advisor to executive leadership, recognized for aligning people strategy with business objectives while strengthening compliance, governance, and organizational culture.
Deep expertise in compensation and benefits design, performance management, succession planning, HRIS implementation, employment law compliance, and organizational change leadership. Proven ability to balance strategic vision with hands-on execution in regulated, complex environments. Bilingual English/Spanish.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Human Resources Manager / HR Business Partner
Foot Locker
05.2025 - Current
- Serve as the senior HR leader and strategic business partner for a high-volume distribution operation.
- Advise senior leadership on workforce planning, employee relations, performance management, organizational design, and change initiatives within a compliance-driven environment.
- Partner with executive and operational leaders on organizational effectiveness, workforce strategy, and leadership development.
- Lead complex employee relations matters, investigations, corrective action, and risk mitigation for exempt and non-exempt populations.
- Support performance management, talent development, and succession readiness initiatives.
- Drive engagement, retention, and culture initiatives aligned with business objectives.
- Collaborate with corporate HR, legal, and compliance teams on policy alignment and governance.
Founder & Principal HR Consultant (Fractional HR Executive)
Happy Humans R Us
11.2021 - 05.2025
- Provided executive-level HR leadership and advisory services to organizations across multiple states.
- Served as fractional HR Director/HRBP to executive teams, supporting workforce strategy, compliance, compensation, and HR operations.
- Designed compensation structures, benefits programs, performance management systems, and HR policies.
- Led HRIS selection and implementation projects; managed vendor relationships across payroll, benefits, and recruiting.
- Guided leaders through organizational change, employee relations matters, and compliance audits.
- Built scalable HR infrastructures, transforming transactional HR into strategic people operations.
Human Resources Director
Family Service & Guidance Center
05.2019 - 12.2020
- Directed all aspects of Human Resources operations, serving as a trusted advisor to executive leadership.
- Oversaw recruitment, employee relations, compensation, benefits, payroll, performance management, and compliance.
- Implemented a new HRIS, improving operational efficiency, data accuracy, and reporting.
- Developed a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy, increasing qualified candidate flow by 25%.
- Designed and launched a performance management framework, contributing to a 20% increase in organizational productivity.
- Negotiated benefits programs and led training initiatives to improve engagement and retention.
Director of Human Resources
City of Junction City
05.2017 - 11.2018
- Led citywide HR strategy in a public-sector, highly regulated environment.
- Directed recruitment, policy development, employee relations, and compliance initiatives.
- Served as a key advisor to city leadership on employment law, governance, and risk mitigation.
- Strengthened workforce planning and employer branding, reducing time-to-hire and improving candidate quality.
Senior Vice President, Human Resources
Astra Bank
06.2012 - 01.2016
- Executive leader responsible for the full Human Resources function of a banking institution.
- Directed HR strategy encompassing workforce planning, compensation, benefits, employee relations, and risk management.
- Designed and administered compensation programs, job architecture, salary structures, and merit cycles.
- Led HR due diligence and integration during bank mergers and acquisitions, ensuring cultural alignment and continuity.
- Implemented the Kronos HRIS platform, strengthening compliance, payroll accuracy, and performance tracking.
- Developed and executed the organization’s Affirmative Action Plan in partnership with legal counsel.
- Reduced turnover by 20% through improved hiring, onboarding, and engagement strategies.
Earlier HR Leadership Experience
- Held progressive HR leadership roles supporting high-volume and regulated operations, including Foot Locker (2007–2011) and other organizations.
- Experience includes employee relations, investigations, bilingual workforce initiatives, Sarbanes-Oxley payroll controls, recruitment strategy, policy development, and leadership training.
Education
Master of Science - Human Resources Development
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT01-2027
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
Friends University
Wichita, KS01-2020
Skills
- Executive HR Business Partnering
- Organizational Design & Workforce Strategy
- Compensation & Benefits Strategy
- Performance Management & Pay-for-Performance
- Succession Planning & Leadership Development
- Employment Law, Compliance & Risk Management
- HR Policy Governance & Audits
- Vendor & Consultant Management
- HRIS & Payroll Oversight (Kronos, ADP, PeopleSoft)
- Employee Relations & Investigations
- Change Leadership & Culture Transformation
- Multi-State Compliance
- Bilingual Leadership (English/Spanish)
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
Certification
Certifications
- Professional in Human Resources (PHR)
- SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)
- Diversity & Inclusion in HR Management
- Developing a Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Program
- Human Resources Metrics for Strategic Decision-Making
- Graduate School of Banking – Human Resources Management
- Employment Law Compliance for Banks
- Payroll Law & FMLA Compliance
- Union Avoidance (Jackson Lewis)
Nominee, Kansas HR Professional of the Year (2020) — SHRM
I was nominated for the Kansas HR Professional of the Year by my SHRM chapter in recognition of my leadership impact during a period of significant organizational and workforce complexity. At the time, I was leading human resources strategy in a highly regulated environment, focusing on strengthening compliance, improving employee engagement, and supporting leaders through change.
The nomination reflected peer recognition of my ability to balance sound HR governance with practical, people-centered solutions—particularly in areas such as employee relations, compensation alignment, leadership development, and organizational stability. Being nominated by fellow HR professionals was especially meaningful, as it acknowledged not just outcomes, but the way I partner with leaders, build trust, and lead with integrity during challenging circumstances.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Human Resources Manager / HR Business Partner
Foot Locker
05.2025 - Current
Founder & Principal HR Consultant (Fractional HR Executive)
Happy Humans R Us
11.2021 - 05.2025
Human Resources Director
Family Service & Guidance Center
05.2019 - 12.2020
Director of Human Resources
City of Junction City
05.2017 - 11.2018
Senior Vice President, Human Resources
Astra Bank
06.2012 - 01.2016
Earlier HR Leadership Experience
Master of Science - Human Resources Development
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
Friends University