Ingrid Guevara
HR Leader
Sunnyvale,CA
Summary
Accomplished Vice President of Human Resources with extensive experience in strategic HR planning, talent acquisition, and performance management. Proven track record of enhancing employee engagement and satisfaction while ensuring compliance with employment laws and regulations. Leveraging strong leadership skills to streamline operations and optimize workforce productivity for sustained organizational success.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
VP of Human Resources
Emerald Cloud Lab
South San Francisco, CA
05.2018 - 09.2024
- Partner with top executives to align HR strategies with organizational goals.
- Cultivated employee-centric culture to boost retention.
- Ensured consistent compliance with regulatory standards plus HR best practices.
- Led initiatives in workforce planning, performance management, learning and development, talent acquisition, employee engagement and organizational development.
- Launched recruitment strategy aiming at transforming operational staff into qualified Business Partners.
- Developed ongoing enhancement initiatives to improve HR service effectiveness.
- Developed and implemented educational frameworks addressing skill development.
- Streamlined internal operations through effective HR technology solutions.
- Fostered development through coaching as well as mentoring HR Business Partners.
Global HR Director
Centric Software
Campbell, CA
04.2016 - 04.2018
- Supported rapid organizational growth by advising CEO on HR programs.
- Aligned company's international HR strategy with business goals through strengthened talent management.
- Designed and executed top-notch recruitment processes.
- Managed global distributed HR teams, ensuring process standardization.
- Identified opportunities for improvement across all people operations.
- Guided management teams in employee evaluation and appraisal best practices.
- Engaged in vendor negotiations to enhance benefits and program assessment.
Director HR M&A
Aon Consulting
San Francisco, CA
07.2015 - 03.2016
- Executed successful merger and acquisition with top Spanish ticketing platform.
- Coordinated across divisions to develop implementation strategies aiding in acquisition processes and HR functionalities.
- Identified potential risks and devised plans to lessen their effect on business activities.
- Performed due diligence analyses to evaluate acquisitions.
- Functioned as subject matter expert in HR to support interdisciplinary groups.
Co-founder/Principal HR Consultant
Realtime Consulting Services
El Dorado HIlls, CA
01.2012 - 06.2015
- Designed and executed tailored HR solutions meeting client needs.
- Spearheaded development of procedures ensuring streamlined HR management processes.
- Guided leadership in structuring and launching effective recruiting initiatives.
- Partnered with HR to implement policy updates ensuring workplace health and compliance.
- Diagnosed operational bottlenecks within HR procedures for optimization.
Fractional HR Consultant
SynapSense
Folsom, CA
05.2013 - 12.2014
- Spearheaded redefinition of comprehensive HR processes, policies, and programs in close coordination with a newly appointed executive team.
- Transitioned organization to PEO model, streamlining HR, benefits, and payroll administration.
- Executed a major layoff to manage overall employee costs.
- Deployed efficient self-service HR solution catering to company's strategic growth objectives.
- Streamlined recruitment processes, lowering hiring expenses by over 68% in two years.
- Documented comprehensive HR processes.
Director - HR
WorleyParsons
Folsom, CA
11.2010 - 01.2012
- Executed HR strategies, policies, and procedures to align with employment regulations.
- Performed job analysis to define necessary job requirements and qualifications for each role.
- Maintained adherence of HR practices to legal requirements.
- Increased productivity by conducting employee performance reviews.
- Facilitated internal mobility and referral processes.
- Addressed disputes effectively to foster positive workplace dynamics.
Sr HR Business Partner/Talent Acquisition Manager
Blue Shield of CA
San Francisco, CA
11.2004 - 08.2010
- Led HR business partnership efforts across core health care management departments.
- Boosted Health Care Services division's performance through targeted improvement initiatives.
- Achieved successful annual hiring rate exceeding 1,100 positions across various departments including customer operations and clinical roles.
- Enhanced hiring efficiency with metric implementation, achieving significant cost savings.
- Developed strategies that boosted participation and lowered attrition within clinical teams.
Regional HR Director
Wells Fargo & Company
Sacramento, CA
01.2003 - 10.2004
- Collaborated with SVP of the National Business Banking Center to oversee HR functions for two call centers in CA and MN with a workforce of 1,000 employees.
- Developed and executed regional human resources strategies, policies and procedures.
- Conducted employee performance reviews and implemented corrective actions to increase productivity.
VP of Human Resources
SPL WorldGroup
San Francisco, CA
04.2001 - 04.2002
- Managed a global HR team of 20 professionals across multiple regions, supporting more than 1,100 employees and overseeing M&A processes, due diligence, and equity programs.
- Engaged in high-level discussions with senior executives to shape and implement impactful initiatives.
- Managed recruitment, employee relations, training, and benefits administration.
VP of Human Resources
Ask Jeeves
Emeryville, CA
01.1998 - 04.2001
- Managed HR functions from start-up to IPO phase during aggressive growth period, leading a team of 10+ HR professionals.
- Successfully guided HR activities, aiding in the acquisition of three major companies.
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive human resources strategy to support the organization's short-term and long-term objectives.
Director International HR
AirTouch Cellular
Walnut Creek, CA
11.1994 - 01.1998
- Spearheaded recruitment of specialized technical roles for emerging segments in wireless, VoIP, internet technology.
- Developed expatriate and mobility programs for global initiatives.
- Appointed interim Director of HR for the Spanish Telecom Venture's inaugural year.
- Established HR and facilities framework internationally to support Spain telecom JV operations.
- Designed a strategic business and staffing plan tailored for future cross-border telecom ventures.
HRIS Program Manager
3com
Santa Clara, CA
01.1989 - 07.1994
- Directed comprehensive HRIS integration involving sales and personnel data.
- Implemented an online platform to streamline performance review processes.
- Conducted market surveys to evaluate external competitiveness of compensation programs.
Director Human Resources
Conner Peripherals
San Jose, CA
01.1986 - 01.1989
- Streamlined HR operations amidst highest company expansion in its history.
- Drove rapid workforce growth aligned with record-breaking revenue milestones.
- Facilitated acquisition of over $2 million in state and federal subsidies allocated for entry-level assembly programs.
Education
Project Management Certificate -
Stanford University
Palo Alto, CA03-2012
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership
University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA01-2000
Skills
- Recruitment strategies
- Executive coaching
- Global HR experience
- HR policies and procedures
- Internal communications
- Diversity and inclusion
- Employment law
- HR technology
- Employee engagement
Languages
Tagalog
Limited
Spanish
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Work Availability
monday
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morning
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Accomplishments
- Achieved high employee satisfaction through effectively designing successful HR programs
- Proven experience scaling organizations from startup to IPO
Interests
Traveling
International cuisine and cultures
Timeline
VP of Human Resources
Emerald Cloud Lab
05.2018 - 09.2024
Global HR Director
Centric Software
04.2016 - 04.2018
Director HR M&A
Aon Consulting
07.2015 - 03.2016
Fractional HR Consultant
SynapSense
05.2013 - 12.2014
Co-founder/Principal HR Consultant
Realtime Consulting Services
01.2012 - 06.2015
Director - HR
WorleyParsons
11.2010 - 01.2012
Sr HR Business Partner/Talent Acquisition Manager
Blue Shield of CA
11.2004 - 08.2010
Regional HR Director
Wells Fargo & Company
01.2003 - 10.2004
VP of Human Resources
SPL WorldGroup
04.2001 - 04.2002
VP of Human Resources
Ask Jeeves
01.1998 - 04.2001
Director International HR
AirTouch Cellular
11.1994 - 01.1998
HRIS Program Manager
3com
01.1989 - 07.1994
Director Human Resources
Conner Peripherals
01.1986 - 01.1989
Project Management Certificate -
Stanford University
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership
University of San Francisco
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