Yessica Perez
About Yessica Perez
Yessica Perez serves as the Vice President of Field HR at Eyemart Express, where she has worked since 2020, ensuring compliance with various labor laws. She has held several HR leadership roles in previous organizations and is bilingual in English and Spanish.
Current Role at Eyemart Express
Yessica Perez serves as the Vice President of Field HR at Eyemart Express, a position she has held since 2020. Based in Farmers Branch, Texas, she is responsible for ensuring compliance with Federal, State, and local legislation, including EEO, FMLA, and FLSA, across all company locations. Her role involves providing consultative guidance and coaching on HR matters to over 2,000 associates in the field. She collaborates closely with the Chief People Officer to develop effective Human Resources strategies and programs.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Prior to her current role, Yessica Perez held several key positions in Human Resources. She worked as the Director of Human Resources at Rent-A-Center from 2017 to 2019 in Plano, Texas. Following this, she served as the Vice President of Human Resources at Reach Restaurant Group for one year, from 2019 to 2020, also in Plano. Additionally, she was the Manager of Human Resources at Santander Consumer USA from 2015 to 2017 in Dallas, Texas. These roles provided her with extensive experience in HR management and policy development.
Educational Background
Yessica Perez studied at The University of Texas at El Paso, where she focused on Human Resources Management and Services. Her education has equipped her with the knowledge and skills necessary for her roles in Human Resources, particularly in writing policies and implementing global HR practices.
Bilingual Communication Skills
Yessica Perez is fully bilingual in English and Spanish. This skill enhances her ability to communicate effectively across diverse teams, facilitating better collaboration and understanding within the workplace. Her language proficiency is an asset in managing HR functions in a multicultural environment.