Fernando Romero
About Fernando Romero
Fernando Romero is a Senior Human Resources Business Partner at National Instruments, with extensive experience in HR roles across various organizations.
Fernando Romero National Instruments
Fernando Romero is currently serving as a Senior Human Resources Business Partner at National Instruments. In this role, he provides HR guidance and support to teams in both Latin America and the U.S. He has been instrumental in executing post-merger integration activities, ensuring a smooth transition of employee records and payroll without disruptions. Fernando has spearheaded various HR solutions, including organizational design, recruiting, compensation, leadership development, benefits, and training for the sales organization in Latin America. His efforts have also significantly increased employee engagement and recognition across the company.
Fernando Romero Career History
Fernando Romero has a comprehensive background in Human Resources with experience spanning multiple organizations. Before his current role at National Instruments, he worked as an HR Generalist at Williamson County from 2016 to 2018. He also served as an HR Analyst at NXP Semiconductors from 2014 to 2016 and as an HR Specialist at Seton Healthcare Family from 2011 to 2014, all positions based in Austin, Texas. Early in his career, Fernando worked briefly as a Usability Specialist at Human Interfaces, Inc, and as an Operational Research Systems Analyst at the United States Operational Test Command in Fort Hood, Texas.
Fernando Romero Education
Fernando Romero completed his higher education at Southwestern University, where he studied Psychology and earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree. His academic background in psychology has provided a solid foundation for his HR roles, allowing him to apply psychological principles to various HR functions, including employee engagement, performance management, and organizational development.
Fernando Romero Achievements
Throughout his career, Fernando Romero has achieved significant milestones. At National Instruments, he saved $14,000 by migrating the U.S. benefits and global landing page to a newly designed SharePoint site. He also saved 140 workload hours by optimizing reporting functions and data structures. His leadership in HR initiatives has advanced succession planning, talent development, and global alignment, significantly improving employee engagement scores. Additionally, Fernando has trained leaders and staff on utilizing internal HR systems and support dashboards, enabling data-driven decision-making.
Fernando Romero HR Expertise
With extensive experience in HR, Fernando Romero has demonstrated expertise in various HR areas, including organizational design, culture, recruiting, compensation, leadership development, benefits, and training. He has driven salary reviews, workforce planning, organizational changes, and employee development by incorporating best practices. His ability to coach and empower managers on performance and HR areas has led to increased engagement and recognition. Fluent in Spanish, Fernando effectively supports HR functions for teams in both Latin America and the U.S.