Karina Gonzalez

Background

About Karina Gonzalez

I'm an experienced HR executive with a track record of creating revolutionary change in fast-paced, high-growth businesses across a wide range of sectors. With extensive experience in Strategy, Business Partnership, Talent Development + Acquisition, Operations, and M&A, I've effectively managed HR operations through significant expansion and strategic transformation.I’ve been lucky enough to work at industry leaders like Fermented Food Holdings, wildbrine where I’ve honed my skills in managing high performing HR teams. Core Competencies: • People and Culture Leadership: Fostering progressive cultures via diversity, equity, inclusion, and radical transparency. • Talent Strategy and Planning: Creating and implementing comprehensive talent strategies to promote engagement, innovation, and growth. Experienced in creating roadmaps, measuring progress, and reporting at all levels. • Operational Excellence: Streamlining HR operations through automation and process optimization, increasing employee experience, and saving considerable time and labor costs. • Transformational Leadership: Managing big, varied teams and difficult initiatives throughout the HR department. Highly competent in guiding major firms through M&A integration and change management. • Communication & Collaboration: Skilled collaborator and systems thinker with exceptional problem-solving, communication, and decision-making abilities. Expertise in communicating HR findings to important stakeholders.• Talent Acquisition: Proven track record of driving employee population expansion in less than 12 months.