RUDY FIGUEROA
Summary
Strategic Human Resources leader with 14+ years of experience aligning people strategies with business objectives to enhance organizational effectiveness and foster high-performing teams across diverse sectors. Expertise in workforce planning, organizational design, leadership development, and change management. Builds influential partnerships and coaches leaders to navigate complex challenges, delivering people strategies that enhance capability and support sustainable growth.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager, U.S. HR Operations
CONAIR LLC
Glendale
08.2020 - Current
- Partner with executive and operational leadership to align people strategies with business priorities, organizational goals, and workforce needs across manufacturing and distribution operations
- Influence business decisions by providing strategic guidance on workforce planning, organizational design, talent development, succession planning, and change management
- Lead enterprise HRIS transformations, including migrations from Kronos to Workday and ADP Vantage to ADP Lyric, improving operational efficiency, data integrity, and the employee experience across the organization
- Strengthen organizational performance by redesigning onboarding and orientation, contributing to a 27% reduction in employee turnover
- Coached and advised leaders on employee relations, workplace investigations, performance management, conflict resolution, and employment law, enhancing leadership effectiveness
- Develop and mentor HR professionals, fostering collaboration, accountability, and a high-performing HR team
- Championed continuous improvement initiatives to optimize HR processes, strengthen compliance, and enhance overall organizational effectiveness
- Leveraged workforce analytics and executive reporting to identify trends, inform strategic decision-making, and support organizational planning efforts
- Build trusted partnerships across all levels of the organization to foster an inclusive, engaged, and high-performing workplace culture
HR Generalist
THE HOME DEPOT
Phoenix
04.2016 - 08.2020
- Managed full-cycle talent acquisition and onboarding, improving the candidate experience
- Advised managers on employee relations, performance management, workplace investigations, corrective action, and policy interpretation
- Delivered HR programs in benefits administration, leave management, payroll support, and HRIS maintenance to enhance employee satisfaction and streamline processes
- Partnered with operational leaders to align workforce strategies with business objectives, supporting employee engagement, productivity, and organizational performance
- Leveraged workforce metrics and HR analytics to inform staffing decisions, aligning talent acquisition with business needs
- Built trusted relationships with leaders and employees, fostering inclusive workplace culture that promoted engagement and collaboration
University Counselor
GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY
Phoenix
01.2012 - 04.2016
- Led and mentored a team of 12–15 employees to enhance support services for students
- Developed team capability through targeted training and ongoing mentorship to improve service delivery
- Built collaborative relationships with students, faculty, and leadership to facilitate effective communication and support
- Maintained FERPA compliance and accurate documentation
- Coordinated workforce scheduling using Kronos and CRM
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies, Human Resources and Marketing
University of California, Berkeley
BerkeleySkills
- ADP Vantage/Lyric/Workforce Now
- Workday
- UKG
- Kronos
- Jobvite
- PeopleDoc
- Microsoft Office
- HR Analytics
- Workforce analysis
Timeline
Senior Manager, U.S. HR Operations
CONAIR LLC
08.2020 - Current
HR Generalist
THE HOME DEPOT
04.2016 - 08.2020
University Counselor
GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY
01.2012 - 04.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies, Human Resources and Marketing
University of California, Berkeley