Employee Relations and HR Business Partner

Karina Cuevas

Menifee, California • 951-***-**** • **********@*****.***

Results-driven HR Business Partner with over 20 years of experience supporting corporate, clinical, supply chain, and big-box retail teams. Proven ability to lead organizations through restructuring and integrations while managing multi-unit, multi-state operations. Highly self-motivated with exceptional communication skills, a strong business acumen, and a commitment to delivering high-quality work in fast-paced environments. E x p e r i ence

AUGUST 2023- JANUARY 2025

Sr. Employee Relations Manager Thermo Fisher Scientific Carlsbad, CA

• Oversaw and managed a caseload of investigations, evaluate findings, provide recommendations, and coordinate appropriate actions in alignment with company policies and best practices.

• Served as a trusted advisor to HR Business Partners and leadership teams, offering guidance on resolving employee relations matters.

• Partnered with compliance and legal teams to ensure recommendations aligned with business operations and regulatory requirements.

• Worked closely with leadership teams to develop performance improvement plans and implement disciplinary actions effectively.

JANUARY 2021 – AUGUST 2023

Regional HR Manager Lowe’s Pro Supply West Region

• Conducted weekly site visits to support HR initiatives, including employee engagement, succession planning, performance management, staffing, recruitment, and training.

• Developed and implemented process guidelines for organizational changes in collaboration with Sr. leadership.

• Managed the employee performance lifecycle, ensuring consistent feedback and providing necessary tools for career growth and success.

• Served as a strategic advisor on employee relations matters, offering guidance on HR policies and employment law compliance.

MARCH 2001- DECEMBER 2020

District HRBP Lowe’s Home Improvement CA Region

• Led a team of 14 HR Managers, driving HR strategies and initiatives across multiple locations.

• Provided coaching to managers on conducting effective performance management conversations and documentation.

• Collaborated with Talent Acquisition to oversee the full-cycle recruitment process for the district.

• Partnered with senior leaders and district business partners to support organizational discussions and change management initiatives.

E ducation

Master of Science (M.S.) Psychology

May 2012 University of Phoenix, California

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Criminal Justice

October 2009 Everest College, California

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