MARINA D. CISNEROS
New Braunfels,TX
Summary
Strategic HR business partner with over 13+ years of experience enhancing workforce strategy and organizational effectiveness in large, multi-site environments. Demonstrated success in influencing senior leadership and utilizing HR analytics to boost retention and engagement while aligning people strategies with business outcomes. Expertise in supporting high-volume, distributed teams through scalable, data-driven solutions.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
People Operations Business Partner
Walmart Distribution Center
New Braunfels, USA
01.2024 - Current
- Partner with senior leadership to drive workforce strategy for a high-volume distribution environment supporting 1,500 employees
- Influence organizational performance through data-driven insights, improving retention by 26% and engagement scores by 47% in a one year timespan.
- Advise leaders on workforce planning, succession strategy, and organizational design aligned with operational and financial goals
- Lead complex employee relations investigations, ensuring compliance and mitigating organizational risk
- Translate HR analytics into actionable strategies that improve productivity, reduce turnover, and enhance employee experience
- Coach leaders across multiple teams and shifts, strengthening leadership effectiveness and performance outcomes
Human Resources Business Partner II
Amazon SAT2
San Marcos, USA
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Analyzed workforce data to identify trends, implementing targeted solutions that improved retention by 53%.
- Supported high-volume workforce of 3,500 employees by partnering with operations leaders to enhance engagement and performance.
- Coached frontline and senior leaders on performance management, change leadership, and employee engagement strategies.
- Led employee relations investigations in collaboration with legal and corporate HR teams.
- Influenced leadership decisions to foster a positive team culture and improve communication practices.
Facility Administrator
DaVita Kidney Care
Lockhart, USA
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Directed full operational and people strategy for a multi-million-dollar healthcare facility, including workforce planning, financial performance, and regulatory compliance.
- Improved operational efficiency and business performance through strategic workforce and talent initiatives.
- Aligned people strategy with organizational goals to achieve top-tier quality and performance metrics.
- Led and developed high-performing leadership teams, driving strong employee engagement and retention outcomes.
- Coordinated cross-functional collaboration among clinical, operational, and corporate leaders to enhance service delivery across multiple site locations and remotely.
Executive Team Leader – Human Resources
Target Corporation
San Antonio, USA
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Led HR strategy for a high-volume workforce in a fast-paced retail environment.
- Oversaw recruiting, onboarding, leadership development, compliance, and performance management processes to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
- Functioned as a regional HR partner, providing guidance to leaders on employee relations, employment law, and talent strategy.
- Drove engagement and retention initiatives, enhancing team performance and strengthening leadership capability.
- Designated as Regional Training Leader, implementing leadership development programs across multiple locations and remotely.
Education
Master of Science - Leadership & Change Transformation
St. Edward’s University
Austin05-2022
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Brownsville, TX05-2016
Skills
- HR business partnership (HRBP) and talent management
- Employee relations and investigations
- Employee engagement strategies
- Change management initiatives
- Workforce strategy development
- HR analytics and reporting
- HR technology implementation
- Employment law compliance
- Remote collaboration tools
- Leadership development programs
- Workday, ADP, and SuccessFactors expertise
- HRIS systems management
- Data dashboards and reporting tools
- Virtual collaboration platforms (Teams, Zoom, Slack)
Certification
- SHRM-CP – Society for Human Resource Management
- Professional Recruiter Certificate (PRC) – AIRS / ADP
Personal Information
Title: Senior HR Business Partner | People Operations Leader | Enterprise & Multi-Site Workforce Strategy
Early Career
- Sales Operations Leader – Procter & Gamble
- Retail Leadership – Old Navy, Chanel, BCBG
Languages
Spanish
Professional
English
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
People Operations Business Partner
Walmart Distribution Center
01.2024 - Current
Human Resources Business Partner II
Amazon SAT2
01.2022 - 01.2023
Facility Administrator
DaVita Kidney Care
01.2020 - 01.2022
Executive Team Leader – Human Resources
Target Corporation
01.2015 - 01.2020
Master of Science - Leadership & Change Transformation
St. Edward’s University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley