Derrick Baptist - Niles
@derrickbaptist-niles
Strategic HR business partner building scalable people programs and driving data-driven engagement.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I’m a strategic HR business partner who drives HR initiatives across North America, Latin America, and global teams. I’m recognized for building scalable HR programs, mentoring leadership, and using organizational health metrics to improve engagement and retention.
In my current role as Senior Manager of HR Business Partner, Americas, I act as a trusted advisor to executive and senior leaders across the U.S., Canada, EMEA, APAC, and LATAM. I own end-to-end HR initiatives—aligning stakeholders while delivering M&A integrations, new-country launches, policy harmonization, and employee listening programs.
I lead HRBP practice across regional and global functions (GTM, IT, Tech, Customer Service, Legal, Finance, and Product) and support cross-functional project teams. I’ve built manager capability through toolkits, targeted coaching, and refreshed performance management cycles, strengthening consistency across distributed teams.
I partner deeply with COEs and HR Ops to improve leave workflows, compensation reviews, and HRIS/payroll data integrity—supporting audits, I-9 remediation, and responsive service. I’m also the escalation point for complex employee relations matters, translating turnover and engagement indicators into action plans that reduce regrettable attrition and improve team health.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Served as a strategic HR business partner to executive leaders across the U.S., Canada, EMEA, APAC, and LATAM, coaching on org design, performance, change, and sensitive people decisions. Owned end-to-end HR initiatives including M&A integrations, new-country launches, policy harmonization, and employee listening programs, using turnover/engagement metrics to reduce regrettable attrition and impro
Partnered with station and business leaders to improve performance, engagement, and workforce planning by using organizational health indicators to guide action plans. Delivered training on policies, benefits, and performance, and served as escalation point for employee relations issues and investigations.
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Education
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Oral Roberts University
International Business and Spanish
Studied international business and Spanish at Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Universidad Santa Maria
Latin American History
Studied Latin American history at Universidad Santa Maria in Margarita, Panama.
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