Theresa Padilla
About Theresa Padilla
Theresa Padilla is an HR Business Partner at Sandia National Laboratories with over 25 years of experience in human resources, specializing in organizational development and employee relations.
Current Role at Sandia National Laboratories
Theresa Padilla is currently serving as an HR Business Partner at Sandia National Laboratories based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She has been with the organization since 2011. In her role, she addresses human capital challenges and contributes to organizational development, group facilitation, and employee relations.
Previous Experience at COMPA Industries Inc
Before joining Sandia National Laboratories, Theresa Padilla worked as an HR Manager at COMPA Industries Inc for a year from 2010 to 2011. In this role, she was responsible for overseeing HR operations, implementing HR policies, and ensuring compliance with labor laws.
Teaching Experience at CNM
Theresa Padilla worked as an Adjunct Instructor at Central New Mexico Community College (CNM) from 2007 to 2009. During her tenure, she was involved in teaching and mentoring students in HR-related subjects, helping them acquire essential skills and knowledge for their careers.
Educational Background
Theresa Padilla holds an MBA in Business from the University of Phoenix, obtained between 1997 and 1999. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) from the same institution between 1995 and 1997. Her education has provided her with a strong foundation in business and human resources principles.
HR Expertise and Specializations
With over 25 years of experience as an HR professional, Theresa Padilla specializes in organizational development, group facilitation, employee relations and investigations, HRIS, employee compensation, and benefits. She is also well-connected within the HR community in New Mexico and the American Society for Healthcare Human Resource Administration.