Talent Acquisition Business Partner

Elizabeth Torres-Cuadrado

Bradenton, FL *****

*********.********@******.*** +1-757-***-****

C-Suite HR Executive Strategic Business Partner Culture Transformation Leader

Accomplished HR executive with 15 years of experience optimizing organizational performance, driving culture transformation, and leading large-scale workforce initiatives. Proven expertise in aligning HR functions with business goals, enhancing leadership excellence, and driving diversity and inclusion. Specializes in labor relations, workforce planning, talent development, and operational efficiency within the construction industry.

Core Competencies

Strategic HR Leadership & Executive Advising: Aligning HR strategies with business goals for enhanced workforce engagement and operational success.

Organizational Development & Culture Transformation: Designing and executing initiatives that transform company culture and employee experience.

Talent Acquisition & Succession Planning: Developing hiring strategies and leadership pipelines.

Change Management & HR Technology Optimization: Leading HRIS implementations and process automation for operational improvements.

Labor Relations (Union & Non-Union): Managing complex labor negotiations, compliance, and conflict resolution.

Total Rewards & Compensation Strategies: Structuring competitive compensation frameworks to boost employee satisfaction.

Workforce Planning & Budgeting: Developing strategies for scalable workforce management and operational efficiency.

Mergers & Acquisitions: Leading workforce integration and HR due diligence during M&As.

HR Analytics & Business Intelligence: Leveraging data to drive decision-making and efficiency improvements.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI): Fostering an inclusive and high-performing workforce.

Executive Coaching & Leadership Development: Enhancing leadership performance and team development.

Compliance & Risk Mitigation: Ensuring adherence to industry-specific regulations such as OSHA, DOT, and EEO.

Professional Experience

Vice President of Human Resources

Company Confidential Present

Lead HR strategies to align with enterprise goals, improving workforce engagement and operational excellence.

Advise C-suite executives, ensuring integration of people strategies with business growth.

Oversee talent acquisition, workforce planning, and succession strategies.

Manage labor relations, including union negotiations and compliance.

Develop and implement employee engagement strategies, improving workplace culture.

Create competitive compensation frameworks to enhance employee retention.

Drive leadership development and DEI initiatives.

Chief Operating Officer

Maximus Roofing Contractors LLC Feb 2017 – Feb 2024

Led business operations, market expansion, and strategic growth initiatives.

Spearheaded HR strategies, driving workforce engagement and operational efficiency.

Managed complex labor relations, compliance, and conflict resolution.

Implemented cost-saving measures, improving profitability and workforce scalability.

Successfully optimized HRIS systems, reducing operational costs and enhancing payroll efficiency.

Senior HR Business Partner (Remote)

Torres Torres Group, Chapel Hill, NC Nov 2019 – Feb 2024

Collaborated with executives to design HR frameworks supporting business growth.

Drove DEI initiatives, fostering a more inclusive workplace culture.

Streamlined HR operations, reducing costs and improving efficiency through automation.

Education & Credentials

Doctoral in Political Science, Universidad de Puerto Rico

Bachelor’s in Human Resource Management, Capella University

Certifications & Executive Credentials

Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)

SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)

Technical Proficiency

HRIS: Workday, SAP, ADP, Oracle, UKG, Paylocity

ATS & Recruitment Platforms

Microsoft Office Suite

HR Analytics & Compliance Reporting

Languages

English (Fluent)

Spanish (Fluent)

Key Strengths

Strategic HR leadership aligned with business priorities.

Expertise in labor relations and conflict resolution.

Passion for leadership development, employee engagement, and culture transformation.

Ability to optimize operations, improve efficiency, and enhance ROI.

In-depth knowledge of HR strategies in the construction industry.

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