About HR Lab US
Houston-based consulting fi rm helping organizations grow through talent, commercial expertise, andcross-border market connections across the Americas. With on-the-ground presence in both the U.S.and Peru through our HR Lab global network
About HR LAB
HR LAB US is a Houston-based consulting firm combining strategic HR expertise, top Latin American talent, and strong commercial networks — helping organizations scale, optimize operations, and accelerate growth across the Americas.
Through our partnership with HR Lab Peru, we combine local market knowledge with U.S.-based strategy — enabling seamless talent solutions and business expansion across Latin America.
Our Approach
We help organizations build strong, compliant, and high-performing teams by aligning people strategy with business results.
Our Founder
Laura Banner
Senior HR executive with 25+ years of experience leading multi-country operations across the UnitedStates and Latin America.
Deep expertise across highly regulated and operational industries — including energy, oil & gas,maritime, rail, logistics, mining, and industrial services — with hands-on experience across the U.S.,Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, Argentina, Peru, Ecuador, Venezuela, and Trinidad & Tobago.
Specialized in building scalable teams, stabilizing complex workforces, and aligning people strategywith business performance in demanding, real-world environments.
Ernesto Labarthe
Senior commercial executive with extensive experience across Latin America and North America inmining, oil & gas, logistics, and industrial services.
Proven track record in business development, client acquisition, and market expansion, with strongrelationships across key industries including mining companies, trading fi rms, port operators, andindustrial and commercial sectors.
Brings a powerful network and deep market knowledge to support companies in expanding theircommercial footprint across Latin America and the United States.
HR LAB US — Houston, Texas
Strategic HR consulting and talent solutions for U.S. organizations.
HR LAB Peru — Lima, Peru
Organizational development and HR consulting across Latin America.
Together:
We bring together extensive HR leadership and commercial expertise, supported by strong industryconnections and an established presence in both the U.S. and Latin America, enabling companies toscale, access top talent, and expand into new markets with confi dence.
- 98%+ retention rate
- Improved employee engagement
- Reduced time-to-hire
- Successful HR transformations
- Stronger leadership through coaching
