Karina Guzman
About Karina Guzman
Karina Guzman serves as the Director, HR Business Partner for Operations and Business Growth at Kaleyra, a position she has held since 2021. With a strong background in Organizational Development and extensive HR experience, she has previously worked in various roles including HR & Administration Senior Manager at Vivial and Gerente Recursos Humanos at the Oficina Presidencial de Tecnologías de la Información y Comunicación.
Work at Kaleyra
Karina Guzman has been serving as the Director, HR Business Partner - Operations / Business & Growth at Kaleyra since 2021. In this role, she focuses on aligning human resources strategies with business objectives to foster growth and operational efficiency. Additionally, she holds the position of Head of People & Culture for Latin America, where she oversees initiatives that enhance employee engagement and organizational culture across the region.
Previous Experience
Before joining Kaleyra, Karina Guzman worked at Vivial as HR & Administrative Senior Manager from 2015 to 2021. Her responsibilities included managing HR functions and administrative operations in the Dominican Republic. Earlier in her career, she served as Gerente Recursos Humanos at Oficina Presidencial de Tecnologías de la Información y Comunicación from 2005 to 2010, where she led human resources initiatives for five years. She also worked at ITLA in Emprendimiento e Innovación from 2012 to 2015.
Education and Expertise
Karina Guzman holds a Bachelor's degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo. She furthered her education with a postgraduate degree in HR Strategic Management and an Executive MBA from Florida Global University, completed in 2021. Additionally, she is a certified PNL Coach and Hogan Certified, demonstrating her expertise in knowledge management and organizational development.
Certifications and Specializations
Karina Guzman has obtained several certifications that enhance her professional qualifications. She completed a certification in Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration from Hogan Preparatory Academy in 2020. Her strong background in Organizational Development (OD) and expertise in Knowledge Management contribute to her effectiveness in her current roles.