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Mauricio Barquero

@mauriciobarquero

Bilingual HR transformation executive delivering global HR operations, HRIS rollouts, and compliance across LATAM and beyond.

Costa Rica

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to lead senior HR transformation and HR operations—owning HRIS rollouts, compliance, and KPI-driven operating models that improve engagement, retention, and service quality while scaling organizations and preserving culture.

I’m a bilingual HR operations executive with 20+ years delivering HR transformation across LATAM and beyond—spanning multi-jurisdictional compliance, shared-services migrations, and scalable HR operating models.

I’ve designed human capital and compensation frameworks, built regional HR functions “from the ground up,” and led M&A and change integrations that preserve culture while scaling organizations. I’m KPI-driven, focused on governance, measurable outcomes, and continuous improvement.

In recent roles, I’ve launched talent and growth strategies, standardized salary structures, and implemented HR policies, processes, SLAs, and compliance frameworks to ensure consistent service delivery. I’ve also owned HRIS rollouts, including Workday and Culture Amp, and improved hiring workflows and data visibility through modern HR technology.

My impact shows in results like reduced turnover, improved engagement and SLAs, and operational efficiencies exceeding $1M annually through process redesign and vendor optimization. I also lead people-focused initiatives—mentoring, retention programs, ESG/wellbeing, and diversity—to strengthen employer brand and long-term workforce readiness.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Human Resources Corporate Manager

Current

Pay Per Head (TM Consulting)

Aug 2023 - Present (2 years 11 months)

Designed and launched the Human Capital Plan and Talent & Growth Strategy for Costa Rica, aligning hiring, development, and succession with business goals. Developed global salary structures and standardized HR policies, processes, SLAs, and compliance frameworks for consistent service delivery.

Talent Strategy Workforce Planning HR Processes HR Compliance

HR Business Partner & Talent Advisor

66Degrees

Jan 2019 - Sep 2022 (3 years 8 months)

Built Costa Rica operations end-to-end and led Human Capital planning and talent programs across Costa Rica, India, and the US. Rolled out HRIS tools (Workable, Harvest, Culture Amp), standardized HR/compliance practices, and tracked global HR & TA KPIs while supporting the Cloudbakers–Qwinix merger.

Workable Harvest Culture Amp HRIS Workforce Planning Benefits Administration Candidate Experience HR Compliance ESG Wellness Programs HR Integration Change Management

Human Resources Business Partner Manager

FISERV

Jan 2015 - Jan 2019 (4 years)

Designed and executed the Human Capital Plan and a new HR operating model aligned to business growth, including organizational design, succession plans, and career paths. Led retention and engagement improvements, managed ISO 27001 and Agile/ITIL-aligned compliance programs, and oversaw Workday rollout and HR shared-services migration to Costa Rica.

HR Operations Management Human Capital Management Organizational Design Succession Planning Mentoring and Coaching Talent Retention ISO 27001 Agile ITIL Workday Wellness Programs

Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist

Abbott Vascular

Apr 2013 - Aug 2014 (1 year 4 months)

Scaled Costa Rica headcount through a strategic hiring plan and redesigned the end-to-end hiring process to improve outcomes. Led employer-branding and campus pipeline initiatives, including scholarship and internal mobility programs.

Talent Acquisition Employer Branding Campus Recruiting Job Fairs

HR & Operational Manager Central America

Brenda Marrero & Associates

Aug 2012 - Apr 2013 (8 months)

Directed commercial and HR operations across Central America, aligning business objectives with HR delivery to drive performance and service consistency. Standardized regional KPI scorecards, led legal and employee-relations investigations, and managed recruitment/executive search and HR outsourcing account responsibilities.

HR Operations Regional KPI Scorecards Legal Investigation HR Investigations Risk Management Recruitment Executive Search Organizational Development Personnel Administration Coaching

Sr. HR Business Partner Central America

SBA Communications

Apr 2011 - Apr 2012 (1 year)

Led HR for Central America, including regional workforce and end-to-end HR delivery aligned to the HR Strategic Plan. Standardized KPI scorecards and led organizational redesign and employee-relations investigations across multiple markets.

KPI’S Organizational Design HR Investigations Workforce Planning

HR Manager

Nestlé Foods - Gerber

Aug 2007 - Apr 2011 (3 years 8 months)

Led HR strategic planning for the Cartago site and supported talent management for the Heredia site. Implemented the People Plan and SAP HR module, and supported major acquisition integrations and employee-relations investigations to ensure HR continuity and compliance.