Olga Rivera
About Olga Rivera
Olga Rivera is a Senior HR Manager at Tapestry, where she has worked since 2015. She specializes in organizational design, talent mobility, and employee relations, drawing on her education from Cornell University ILR School.
Work at Tapestry
Olga Rivera has been serving as the Senior HR Manager at Tapestry since 2015. In this role, she operates within the Greater New York City Area and is responsible for leading various human resources initiatives. Her work includes overseeing organizational design and change management projects in collaboration with the HR Divisional Vice President. Rivera also plays a crucial role in talent mobility and recruitment, developing strategic plans for the North American Outlet store division.
Education and Expertise
Olga Rivera studied at Cornell University's ILR School from 2004 to 2008, focusing on Human Resources and Employee Relations. During her four years of study, she achieved multiple certificates that enhanced her knowledge and skills in the field. This educational background has equipped her with the expertise necessary to manage complex HR functions and contribute to organizational effectiveness.
Background
Prior to her current position at Tapestry, Olga Rivera held several roles in employee relations. She worked at Santander Bank, N.A. as an Employee Relations specialist from 2014 to 2015. Before that, she served as Employee Relations Manager at Cablevision for 12 years, from 2001 to 2013, and at Coach for 11 months in 2013-2014. This diverse experience has provided her with a solid foundation in HR practices and employee engagement.
Coaching and Leadership Development
In her role as Senior HR Manager, Olga Rivera independently coaches people managers to enhance their skills in employee relations and performance management. She leads efforts to improve employee engagement by analyzing feedback and developing action plans aimed at increasing workplace satisfaction. Additionally, she ensures effective onboarding processes for new hires and transfers, which contributes to the development of stronger leadership within the organization.