Jose Barajas

Jose Barajas is an experienced Human Resources professional with a diverse background in HR management and strategy. Currently serving as the Human Resources Director at ETS Laboratories since September 2020, Jose previously held the position of Regional Human Resources Manager / Business Partner at The Chefs' Warehouse, where responsibilities included managing client groups across the U.S. and Canada. Prior experience includes roles as Human Resources Manager at Barry Callebaut Group, where leadership and support were provided to management and employees, and as a Human Resources Generalist. Jose's career began at Siemens as a Senior CADD Designer, where project management and technical documentation were key responsibilities. Throughout the career, a strong emphasis has been placed on legal compliance, union avoidance, and optimizing human capital to achieve business goals.