Gabriel Mendes

• Led HR strategy for 8,700 employees across a complex healthcare system. • Cut regretted attrition 31% through talent, rewards, and culture initiatives. • Delivered Workday HRIS migration on time and $1.2M under budget. • Launched leadership academy serving 450 managers. • Integrated two acquisitions adding 1,900 staff. • Reduced time-to-fill from 42 to 27 days and lifted engagement score 14 points.

• Led HR for 3 unionized manufacturing plants with 4,000+ employees. • Negotiated labor agreements across 3 plants with zero work stoppages. • Redesigned safety and incentive programs, improving frontline participation 26%. • Held benefits cost growth to 2.1% annually through plan redesign. • Built succession plans for the top 60 roles and strengthened leadership bench.

• Redesigned performance management for 2,500 employees, increasing completion to 96%. • Built a campus talent pipeline delivering 120 hires per year. • Increased internal mobility 22% through career pathways and manager coaching. • Created leadership development programs adopted across five business units.

Graduate business leadership, organizational strategy, and executive management.

Psychology with emphasis in organizational behavior and human development.

Senior HR certifications demonstrating expertise in strategic workforce planning, total rewards, labor relations, and executive HR leadership.