Ramiro Vargas
About Ramiro Vargas
Ramiro Vargas serves as the Vice President of Human Resources at Breakthru Beverage Group, where he has worked since 2021. He has over two decades of HR experience, including leadership roles at Robertshaw, Motorola, and PepsiCo, and holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and a Master's in Public Administration.
Work at Breakthru Beverage Group
Ramiro Vargas serves as the Vice President of Human Resources at Breakthru Beverage Group. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the company's HR strategy and operations in the Greater Chicago Area. In this role, he manages various HR functions and initiatives, including overseeing the HR aspects of a large ERP implementation within the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Prior to his current role, Ramiro Vargas held several significant positions in human resources. He worked at Optimas Solutions as Vice President of Global Human Resources from 2019 to 2021. Before that, he served as Vice President of Global Human Resources at Robertshaw from 2009 to 2019, where he oversaw the HR function for a $600 million business, managing 50 indirect HR associates across 15 countries. His earlier experience includes HR Manager roles at Motorola and PepsiCo.
Education and Expertise
Ramiro Vargas holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Northern Illinois University. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master's in Public Administration from the University of Illinois Chicago. His academic background supports his extensive expertise in human resources, particularly in managing global HR functions and implementing HR strategies across diverse industries.
Career Beginnings and Development
Ramiro Vargas began his career in human resources as a college intern at a global accounting and consulting firm in Chicago. He later gained valuable experience as a staffing associate in the healthcare industry, where he sourced candidates for various roles, including allied health, IT, marketing, and finance. This foundational experience contributed to his development as an HR professional.
International HR Experience
Throughout his career, Ramiro Vargas has gained international HR experience by interacting with internal clients in Europe and Asia/Pacific. His role as an HR generalist at a global telecommunications company allowed him to develop a broad understanding of HR practices in different cultural contexts, enhancing his ability to manage diverse teams and HR operations.