Liz Contreras

Operations Associate

Mexico4 yrs 9 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Led 140% headcount growth in a year.
  • Implemented AI-driven HR technologies for scalability.
  • Built a high-performance recruiting team of 14.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS-focused People Operations leader with expertise in talent acquisition and organizational development.

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Skills

Core Skills

Performance ManagementCoachingRecruitingData AnalysisEmployee RelationsManagementTeam LeadershipCorporate BrandingProject ManagementTalent ManagementTeamwork

Other Skills

AirtableApplicant Tracking SystemsAttention to DetailBudgetingBusiness NeedsBusiness Relationship ManagementCommunicationConflict ResolutionCustomer SuccessEmployee ParticipationEmployer BrandingGlobal Talent AcquisitionGreenhouseHuman Resources (HR)Interviewing

About

Hi there! I’m Liz—a Strategic People & Talent Leader with 7+ years of experience scaling People Operations in high-growth startups across Mexico and global remote-first teams. I’m passionate about building human-centered, data-informed strategies that elevate performance, strengthen culture, and support long-term growth. My background spans talent acquisition, HR operations, business partnering, L&D, DEI, and organizational design. I’ve led the creation of scalable talent systems and implemented AI-driven HR technologies that align people strategy with business goals—always with a focus on impact, inclusion, and sustainability. If you’re passionate about building meaningful workplaces, scaling people-first strategies, or exploring ways to make organizations thrive—I’d love to connect. Always open to sharing ideas, collaborating, or supporting projects through consulting, advisory work, or speaking engagements!

Experience

Samsara

Manager of Recruiting Operations

Jul 2025Present · 8 mos · Mexico · Remote

Bright inc

4 roles

Director of Talent Operations and People Strategy

Jan 2024Aug 2025 · 1 yr 7 mos · Remote

BudgetingBusiness Relationship ManagementCustomer SuccessLabor LawPerformance ManagementCoaching+5

Talent Operations and People Strategy Manager

Promoted

Jan 2023Jan 2024 · 1 yr · Remote

  • Enabled 140% headcount growth vs 2022 while maintaining 87%+ trial success rate across global revenue-focused
  • teams, driven by a strong talent strategy, onboarding, and retention for global remote teams, including contractors and field partners.
  • Optimized end-to-end People Ops in collaboration with BizOps—implementing ATS, headcount forecasting, compensation benchmarking, performance tracking, and talent analytics to support data-driven decisions.
  • Partnered with Sales, Legal, Payroll, and C-level leaders to deliver compliant, scalable, and employee-centric People solutions related to HR Policies & Procedures aligned with rapid business growth.
  • Built and led a 14-person recruiting team, fostering a high-performance culture, collaboration, and adaptability.
BudgetingBusiness Relationship ManagementCustomer SuccessEmployer BrandingLabor LawData Analysis+21

Senior Talent Operations and Business Partner

Sep 2021Dec 2022 · 1 yr 3 mos · Remote

  • Advised managers as a People Business Partner (HRBP) to design talent development plans, compensation frameworks, talent review processes, and organizational structures that supported team growth, business scalability, equity, and retention.
  • Coached managers through org growth and team design, enabling scalable, high-performing units by implementing workshops and creating learning and development material.
  • Managed onboarding, offboarding, employee records, and time-off tracking through HRIS platforms, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and a smooth employee experience.
  • Executed full-cycle recruitment for junior to senior roles, consistently meeting 100% of quarterly hiring targets and SLAs. Developed role calibrations and a hiring manager training program, reducing time-to-hire from 45 to 21 days for mid-level and junior positions.
Microsoft ExcelManagementCustomer SuccessInterviewingTeamworkAirtable+34

Talent Acquisition and Recruiting Specialist

Jan 2021Aug 2021 · 7 mos · Remote

  • Achieved a 40% candidate-to-interview conversion rate from general applications vs 20% historical and reduced time-to-hire from 45 to 21 through strategic screening and behavioral interviewing techniques.
  • Built and maintained strong talent pipelines through proactive sourcing, candidate relationship management, and employer branding campaigns, successfully hiring +40 roles and building long-term talent pools.
  • Launched and led an internship program, securing partnerships with +10 top universities nationwide and organizations.
  • Designed and launched Bright’s career site and social media strategy for talent attraction, driving a significant increase in candidate traffic and contributing to over 18% of total hires in Q2 2022.
Customer SuccessTeamworkData AnalysisPerformance ManagementEmployee RelationsKey Performance Indicators+13

Fiverr

Project Manager and Talent Consultant

Jan 2020Dec 2020 · 11 mos · Puebla, México · Remote

  • Managed end-to-end projects across training and business development, aligning client needs with scalable and people-centered solutions.
  • Built cross-cultural digital teams by providing insight-driven consulting and development plans.
TeamworkData AnalysisService Level AgreementsTalent ManagementAttention to DetailOffice Administration+4

Food network consulting-mexico

2 roles

Organizational Development Specialist

Aug 2019Dec 2019 · 4 mos · Puebla, México · On-site

  • Conducted a strategic audit in Chihuahua, Mexico, identifying value chain opportunities and catalyzing three social impact initiatives annually in collaboration with public and private sector stakeholders.
  • Led cross-functional collaboration to improve operational structures, contributing to long-term business sustainability and community engagement.
TeamworkData AnalysisKey Performance IndicatorsAttention to DetailConflict ResolutionReasoning

Research and Development Intern

May 2019Jun 2019 · 1 mo · Puebla de Zaragoza y alrededores, México · On-site

  • •Supported cross-departmental projects focused on business growth, product development, cost reduction, and quality control, contributing to the foundation of operational excellence initiatives.
TeamworkData AnalysisAttention to DetailOffice AdministrationConflict ResolutionReasoning

Udlap

Social service

Jan 2017Aug 2017 · 7 mos · Puebla, México · On-site

TeamworkData AnalysisAttention to DetailOffice AdministrationConflict ResolutionReasoning

Education

Universidad de las Américas Puebla

Licenciatura — Ingeniería de Alimentos

Jan 2013Jan 2018

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