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Mia Hernández-Canto

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Director, People Partners at Zip Co
📍 New York City Metropolitan Area, United States

Mia Hernández-Canto leads People Partners at Zip Co, focusing on aligning people strategy with business goals to foster performance and growth. Her expertise spans talent management, leadership development, and change management. Colleagues describe her as charismatic, detail-oriented, empathetic, and a strong leader with a big heart, adept at solving complex HR challenges.

She is passionate about creating inclusive, high-performing cultures where employees feel supported and inspired. Mia champions team building and collaboration, frequently organizing and participating in off-sites and summits to boost energy and alignment. She also shows pride in her companys community-focused partnerships.

Transitioning from a recruiting background, she quickly built a reputation as an excellent HR Business Partner at WeWork.

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Experience
21 Years
Current Role
Director, People Partners
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
New York City Metropolitan Area, United States
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People Strategy
Focuses on connecting people strategy with business goals to unlock performance, potential, and long-term success for the organization.
Inclusive Cultures
Passionate about creating high-performing, inclusive environments where employees feel supported, inspired, and can grow professionally.
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Career

Work history

10-2025
Director, People Partners
Zip Co
10-2024 - 10-2025
Lead People Partner, US
Zip Co
9-2023 - 10-2024
Senior People Partner, US
Zip Co
4-2019 - 8-2022
Senior Manager, HRBP
WeWork
7-2017 - 4-2019
Manager, HR Business Partner
WeWork
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Education
2001 - 2003
Fashion Merchandising & Management
Fashion Institute of Technology
1998 - 2001
Liberal Arts
Santa Barbara City College
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