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Mayra Virgen

Human Resources Professional
Los Angeles,CA
Mayra Virgen

Summary

Human Resources Leader

Dynamic HR Leader with over 12 years of experience developing and executing strategic HR initiatives that drive organizational success. Adept at leading HR teams and partnering with senior management to deliver results in employee engagement, performance management, and compliance. Proven expertise in HR transformation, change management, and global HR operations. Seeking to leverage my experience as a senior Human Resources Business Partner.

Overview

15
years of professional experience

Work History

Kong Studios, Inc.
Los Angeles, CA

HR Manager, Business Partner
06.2022 - 09.2023

Job overview

  • Provide strategic leadership to the HR department, shaping the company's HR strategy to align with its growth objectives
  • Lead HR transformation initiatives, implementing streamlined HR processes and systems of end-to-end employee lifecycle
  • Collaborated with senior leadership to develop and execute HR strategies that supported the company's growth objectives
  • Provided coaching and guidance to senior leaders on HR best practices, contributing to improved employee relations and performance management initiatives
  • Develop and execute comprehensive change management strategies during periods of organizational growth and change
  • Designed compensation and rewards programs to attract and retain top talent
  • Oversee talent acquisition, performance management, and employee development programs to improve employee performance
  • Provided strategic leadership to the HR department, including expertise in immigration and talent mobility management.

Bitedance, Inc./TikTok, Inc.
Los Angeles, CA

HR Operations Lead, Americas
05.2020 - 06.2022

Job overview

  • Developed operational strategies during rapid growth to meet Company expectations successfully
  • Directed HR operations for the Americas, overseeing a team of HR professionals and supporting a workforce of over 6000 employees
  • Led the development of HR policies and procedures, enhancing compliance and ensuring consistent employee experiences
  • Successfully set up a new office in Mexico City, designing overall policies and processes according to country requirements
  • Designed and Developed policies and processes for onboarding, offboarding, leave of absence, P-file management, Covid-19 management, for the Americas
  • Planned operations and activities, and led projects to improve day to day operations and compliance
  • Optimized operational process to reduce the manual work and increase the efficiency of our team
  • Manage the global mobility transfers, working closely with our immigration team to ensure all cases meet the requirements to work in the destination country.

Genius Sports Media, Inc.
Los Angeles, CA

People Operations Manager
05.2017 - 01.2020

Job overview

  • Global experience managing South America and working closely with Europe
  • Provided strategic HR leadership across multiple countries and states, tripling the workforce within a year
  • Implemented cost-effective processes for labor relations and payroll increasing the effectiveness of the workload
  • Championed transition from outdated HR systems to integrated HRIS platform (Workday), instantly improving global initiatives such as reporting, analysis, and planning capabilities
  • Managed global mobility transfers, addressing immigration, payroll taxes, and local labor laws
  • Oversee talent acquisition, performance management, and employee development programs, resulting in a 30% increase in productivity
  • Provided guidance and support to managers on employee relations matters such as disciplinary actions, performance improvement plans, conflict resolutions, and terminations
  • Realigned compensation programs to develop competitive hiring strategies and improve employment retention Such as aligned employee salaries based on market value, improved employee benefit package, and created compensation initiatives such as training budgets and employee referral bonuses
  • Introduced proactive employee relations and communication programs, such as improved communication channels by introducing innovating tools (slack, workday, intranet) developed engaging feedback initiatives, that resolved previous labor and management issues and restored trust in HR initiatives
  • Implemented workforce planning, engagement initiatives, and change management strategies that reduced annual turnover by 20%
  • Managed company restructuring that involved downsize of 20 employees and closure of Los Angeles office, resulting in reduction of approximately 80% of the US workforce.

Vallarta Supermarkets Inc.
Sylmar, CA

Human Resources, Investigations Coordinator
05.2012 - 10.2016

Job overview

  • Oversaw timely, professional HR investigations and served as primary escalation point for business leaders and HR partners relative to HR investigations
  • Conducted HR investigations with a 90% resolution rate within established timelines
  • Enhanced HR policies and processes, reducing HR-related incidents by 15%
  • Streamlined HR systems, decreasing administrative workload by 25%.

Vallarta Supermarkets Inc.
Sylmar, CA

Human Resources Specialist
01.2009 - 12.2012

Job overview

  • Focused on administering and improving HR policies, processes, and practices and recommending changes to HR management, to ensure efficient operations.

Education

California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CA

Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Management
2019

Skills

  • Global HR Operations
  • Talent Management
  • Change Management
  • Strategic HR Leadership
  • HR Policy & Procedure Development
  • HRIS System Implementation
  • Organizational Development
  • Leadership Coaching
  • Compensation & Benefits
  • Succession Planning
  • Global Initiative Implementation
  • Payroll
  • Global Mobility
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Timeline

HR Manager, Business Partner

Kong Studios, Inc.
06.2022 - 09.2023

HR Operations Lead, Americas

Bitedance, Inc./TikTok, Inc.
05.2020 - 06.2022

People Operations Manager

Genius Sports Media, Inc.
05.2017 - 01.2020

Human Resources, Investigations Coordinator

Vallarta Supermarkets Inc.
05.2012 - 10.2016

Human Resources Specialist

Vallarta Supermarkets Inc.
01.2009 - 12.2012

California State University, Northridge

Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Management
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