Zaira Goodman

As Chief Human Resources Officer, Goodman's role extends beyond HR functional management to lead the business in the critical areas of talent strategy, change management, employee engagement, and company culture.

A seasoned human resources and talent management executive, Goodman has over 20 years’ experience specializing in HR strategy, leadership development, succession planning, employee relations and team building. She is also an experienced people leader in HR for industries including Event/Venues Management, Re-Insurance, Construction and Manufacturing.

She understands the challenges and opportunities for success in the areas of Strategy, Operations, Sales, Finance, Technology, to improve measurable business results through goal alignment, effective staffing, process redesign, and people development. She has facilitated many Leadership classes, has conducted numerous employee investigations, and has led employee teams and Task Forces to create and implement successful HR initiatives.

Originally from Puerto Rico, Goodman is bilingual in Spanish and understands diversity, inclusion as well as international and Latino cultures both on personal and business environment. She has worked both in for-profit corporate environments as well as nonprofit organizations. She currently serves in the CharlotteWorks Board of Directors to advance economic development and jobs for unemployed and underserved individuals.

Goodman has a BS in Psychology from the University of North Carolina, Charlotte.