Fernando Gutierrez

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About Fernando Gutierrez

I am an analytical and hands-on human resources (HR) leader recognized for partnering with senior business leaders to develop and execute HR policies, strategies, and programs. As a passionate employee relations advocate, I have been instrumental in integrating a culture of engagement, development, and growth while leveraging data to advance organizational capabilities. Throughout my career, I have earned a reputation for expertise in talent acquisition, performance management, leadership development, coaching, and training, organizational development, and much more. I have provided leadership in driving change, improving processes, and integrating analytical solutions to complex issues. I am truly passionate about uncovering opportunities to improve operations and HR while leveraging data analysis to drive continuous improvement across people, processes, and technology. I am also a hands-on leader recognized for motivating and coaching cross-functional teams while creating a culture of collaboration, innovation, performance, and professional development. CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: As Senior Human Resources Business Partner at Texas Department of Transportation, play an influential role as a trusted advisor, driving transformation and change across the organization by activating HR strategy and working with business partners to advance business and people performance for 900+ employees. Build talent acquisition strategies and a robust talent pipeline, implementing new systems and processes to optimize scalable growth and leadership development. As Bilingual Human Resources Coordinator at Spectrum, served as trusted advisor, championing initiatives across recruitment, benefits and compensation, performance management, training, organizational development, employee relations, DEI, and HRIS. As Human Resources Coordinator at Texas Workforce Commission, managed human resources programs, strategies, and initiatives owning recruiting, new hire orientation, benefits and compensation, employee relations, worker’s compensation, payroll, auditing, and talent acquisition. AREAS OF EXPERTISE: HR Strategies & Policies | Human Resources Management | Employee Relations | Talent Acquisition & Management | Leadership Development | Performance Management | Change Management | Learning & Development | Coaching & Training | Workforce Management | Organizational Design & Development | Project & Program Management | Leave Management | Compensation & Benefits | Employment Laws