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Yaritza Rodriguez

Milpitas,CA

Summary

Results-driven Human Resources professional with 7 years of experience supporting engineering, autonomous vehicle, and other teams. Specializing in aligning talent strategies with business objectives and organizational culture. Proven track record in driving HR initiatives such as organizational design, workforce planning, and talent management in fast-paced, innovative environments. Skilled in employee engagement, performance management, and resolving complex employee relations issues with a high-touch, consultative approach. Adept at leveraging data-driven insights and partnering cross-functionally to deliver impactful HR solutions and build high-performing teams.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Human Resources Business Partner

Tesla
08.2023 - Current
  • Supported 1,200+ employees in production, engineering, and quality, leading talent strategy execution that contributed to a 15% increase in department productivity.
  • Drove workforce planning and succession strategies that strengthened leadership pipeline by 20%, filling 90% of key roles internally across the Model Y Paint division.
  • Oversaw 100+ employee relations cases annually, achieving a 95% on-time resolution rate while reducing escalations to legal by 40%.
  • Led quarterly business reviews (QBRs) with senior leaders, aligning HR metrics with operational goals and directly supporting a 10% reduction in attrition through data-informed action plans.
  • Developed career development and leadership training to over 300 front-line managers, improving employee engagement survey scores in manager effectiveness by 25%.

HR Partner

Tesla
06.2022 - 08.2023
  • Partnered with recruiting to fill over 60 technical and leadership roles annually, reducing time-to-fill by 18% through refined interview feedback and process optimization.
  • Facilitated anti-harassment and compliance training for 1,500+ employees, achieving 100% completion and contributing to a 35% reduction in reported incidents year-over-year.
  • Utilized HR data to identify organizational trends and gaps, presenting insights that led to the implementation of two new employee engagement programs adopted site-wide.
  • Managed onboarding and integration for 40+ new HR team members, increasing HR partner retention by 30% through mentorship and streamlined processes.
  • Supported HR case management for over 100 investigations, maintaining accurate documentation and resolution timelines, contributing to a 98% audit compliance score.

HR Executive Team Leader

Target
02.2020 - 05.2022
  • Improved employee engagement by 18% within six months through targeted talent strategies, pulse surveys, and follow-up action plans aligned with business objectives.
  • Reduced time-to-fill for key leadership roles by 22% by collaborating with Talent Acquisition and streamlining the interview and offer process.
  • Strengthened succession planning and internal mobility by increasing internal promotions by 25% through proactive career pathing and leadership coaching.
  • Piloted performance management tools in Workday across 200 stores, resulting in 100% completion of assessments and improved data visibility for compensation planning.
  • Leveraged people analytics to identify organizational gaps, driving a 15% decrease in turnover through targeted retention and onboarding improvements.

Service and Engagement Executive Team Leader

Target
09.2017 - 02.2020
  • Reduced turnover by 22% through strategic onboarding, coaching, and succession planning.
  • Implemented a customer-focused culture by providing performance feedback, proper training, and identifying operational gaps.
  • Advised and contributed to employee recognition and retention strategies.
  • Aligned learning objectives with the development review process to enhance talent which lead to increasing operational efficiency for 2019 fiscal year.
  • Piloted Target's store modernization rollout and new performance management system.

Education

Human Resources Management Certificate -

eCornell
08.2024

BA - Business Management and Economics

University of California Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA
06.2017

Skills

  • Change Management
  • Communication
  • Compensation
  • Consulting
  • Employee Engagement
  • Employee Relations
  • Organizational Design
  • Recruitment Workforce Planning
  • Relationship Building
  • Training and Development

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Sr. Human Resources Business Partner

Tesla
08.2023 - Current

HR Partner

Tesla
06.2022 - 08.2023

HR Executive Team Leader

Target
02.2020 - 05.2022

Service and Engagement Executive Team Leader

Target
09.2017 - 02.2020

BA - Business Management and Economics

University of California Santa Cruz

Human Resources Management Certificate -

eCornell

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