Hr Professional Mari Ruiz

Mari Ruiz is an HR professional with a diverse range of work experience. Mari Ruiz, SHRM-CP currently serves as the Director of People & Culture at Table Talk Pies, Inc., where they oversee various HR functions including employee relations, recruitment and retention, and compensation and benefits. Prior to this role, Mari worked as a Human Resources Manager at the same company.

Before joining Table Talk Pies, Mari worked as a Human Resources Generalist at Endeavors, where they focused on onboarding new employees and assisting with benefits administration. Mari Ruiz, SHRM-CP also gained administrative experience as an Administrative Assistant at A&L Plumbing, Heating and Cooling.

Mari's previous experience includes working as an Employee Relations Coordinator at University Health and as a Senior Human Resources Specialist at EN Engineering. At these organizations, they focused on employee engagement, talent acquisition, and employee relations.

Mari's career also includes significant experience in the nonprofit sector. Mari Ruiz, SHRM-CP served as a Human Resources Manager at the San Antonio Zoo, where they managed daily HR operations and provided support in areas such as employee relations, benefits, payroll, recruiting, training, and employee engagement.

Early in their career, Mari gained customer service experience as a Sales Associate at Petco. This role allowed their to understand and address the needs of employees at the sales level.

Overall, Mari Ruiz has a well-rounded background in HR, with experience in various industries and a strong focus on employee relations, talent acquisition, and employee engagement.

Mari Ruiz, SHRM-CP HR Professional, has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Resources from the University of the Incarnate Word, obtained from 2008 to 2011. Prior to that, they studied Psychology at Abilene Christian University from 2005 to 2008. In addition to their formal education, Mari has obtained several certifications. Mari Ruiz, SHRM-CP achieved the SHRM - Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) designation from SHRM in July 2019. Mari Ruiz, SHRM-CP also completed various courses on LinkedIn, including "Communicating Across Cultures," "Communicating about Culturally Sensitive Issues," "Confronting Bias: Thriving Across Our Differences," "Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging," "Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging for All," "Skills for Inclusive Conversations," and "Unconscious Bias," all obtained in July 2020.