Jorge Rodriguez Jiménez
@jorgerodriguezjimnez
Strategic People & Culture leader driving organizational development, engagement, and scalable HR operations.
What I'm looking for
I am a Strategic People & Culture leader with 10+ years of experience across LATAM and U.S. startups and enterprises, specializing in organizational development, employee experience, and scalable HR operations. I have led culture transformations, built cross-functional alignment, and implemented engagement frameworks that improved wellbeing, retention, and productivity.
I have recruited and onboarded distributed teams, launched wellbeing and support systems, and partnered with product and compliance teams to streamline operations and improve customer and employee experiences. I work effectively in remote and hybrid environments, focusing on coaching, compliance, psychological safety, and measurable impact.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Head of Customer Advocacy
Coba
Jan 2021 - Present (4 years 8 months)
Launched and scaled Customer Support and Experience Center, improving weekly resolution rate from 70% to 90%, cutting ticket backlog by 30% and reducing user onboarding time by 40% through CX tool and workflow optimizations.
Head of Talent Engagement
Coba
Jan 2021 - Present (4 years 8 months)
Recruited and onboarded 50+ professionals across LATAM and the U.S., achieving average tenure 50% above industry benchmarks and launching wellbeing systems that reduced HR escalations by 35% and improved team satisfaction by 25%.
Expansion & People Lead
Icalia Labs
Jan 2018 - Jan 2021 (3 years)
Scaled HR operations as headcount grew from 15 to 45+, designed onboarding that reduced ramp-up time by 35%, and implemented wellness assessments (NOM-035) that boosted satisfaction by 20%.
Organizational Culture Consultant
Independent Consultant
Jan 2017 - Jan 2018 (1 year)
Supported SMEs and startups designing scalable onboarding, SOPs, and engagement programs across retail, logistics, wellness and education, improving satisfaction metrics such as eNPS and NPS.
Administration & Finance Manager
Eisei
Jan 2016 - Jan 2017 (1 year)
Led performance evaluation processes for 200+ developers, drove internal communication and cultural alignment initiatives with C-level leadership, and implemented process improvements across finance and HR.
Retail Manager & Learning Coach
Starbucks Mexico
Jan 2012 - Jan 2016 (4 years)
Led people operations across retail units and trained over 300 employees in Northern Mexico on leadership, service, sales, and compliance to sustain operational excellence.
Staff Consultant
Tec de Monterrey
Jan 2011 - Jan 2012 (1 year)
Supported entrepreneurs in business operations improvements and delivered training in innovation, HR practices, and coaching in business modeling, marketing, and budgeting for early-stage ventures.
Administrative & Operational Manager
Cinépolis
Jan 2007 - Jan 2011 (4 years)
Oversaw operations of four cinema complexes with 250+ staff, managing HR, finance, customer service and team development while maintaining low turnover and high service standards.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Harvard Business School (online / executive education)
Credential of Readiness (CORe), Business Fundamentals
2019 - 2019
Completed the Harvard Business School Credential of Readiness (CORe) program in 2019.
Tecnológico de Monterrey
Master in Innovation for Business Development, Innovation for Business Development
2016 - 2018
Master in Innovation for Business Development from Tecnológico de Monterrey completed between 2016 and 2018.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) — u.lab (Leading from the Emerging Future)
u.lab Certificate, Leadership / Emerging Future
2016 - 2016
Completed MIT u.lab: Leading from the Emerging Future program in 2016.
University of California, Berkeley (extension / online)
Certificate in The Science of Happiness, The Science of Happiness
2015 - 2015
Completed a UC Berkeley Certificate in The Science of Happiness in 2015.
Harvard University (Clayton Christensen Institute / executive program)
Certificate in Disruptive Strategy, Disruptive Strategy
2014 - 2014
Completed the Harvard Certificate in Disruptive Strategy (Clayton Christensen) in 2014.
Tecnológico de Monterrey
Bachelor in Business Administration, Business Administration (Marketing)
2010 - 2014
Bachelor in Business Administration (Marketing) from Tecnológico de Monterrey completed in 2014.
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Website
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Skills
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