Human Resources & Compliance Manager

is an experienced Human Resources and Compliance professional specializing in the construction, transportation, and startup sectors. With expertise spanning human resources strategy, regulatory compliance, talent acquisition, payroll administration, and organizational development, she partners with leadership teams to build scalable workforce solutions that support business growth and operational excellence. Throughout her career, Maria has played a key role in developing and strengthening HR infrastructure for growing organizations.

Her experience includes designing and implementing policies, performance management programs, onboarding systems, compensation practices, and compliance frameworks that align with both business objectives and regulatory requirements. Maria’s expertise extends to federal and state employment law compliance, Department of Labor regulations, FLSA compliance, workers’ compensation administration, and FMCSA compliance.

She has successfully led internal compliance initiatives, managed audits, maintained employee qualification programs, and developed processes that mitigate organizational risk while supporting operational efficiency. In addition to her human resources leadership, Maria oversees critical business functions including payroll administration, benefits coordination, employee relations, recruiting, workforce planning, and personnel management. Maria earned her Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies from the The University of Texas at San Antonio and holds the prestigious Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) designation from the Society for Human Resource Management. She is passionate about building strong workplace cultures, creating scalable systems, and helping organizations attract, develop, and retain top talent while maintaining the highest standards of compliance and professionalism.