Human Resources Resource
Resume:
Edward Lopez
Canyon Lake, Texas 78133
210-***-**** (Cell)
830-***-**** (Home)
OBJECTIVE: A Human Resource Leadership role with a progressive and growing
organization.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
* A strategic thinker with more than 20 years of diverse Human Resource
experience in adding value to business organizations
* MBA with a solid understanding of business financials
* Superior Contributor in the Human Resource Process with Clarke American
* Unique combination of expertise in strategic Human Resources,
Organizational Change Management, Project Management, TQM, Recruitment
Solutions, Legal Compliance, Employee Relations, Problem Solver and
Strong Analytical skills and Bi-lingual (Spanish)
* Trained team facilitator with the ability to lead a project team to the
desired outcome
* Department Of Defense approved Secret Security Clearance
Tools
Software: Microsoft Products (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook,
Visio), I-Applicant (Applicant Tracking)
Technologies: ADP, Ceridian, SAP, PeopleSoft, and SharePoint
RELEVANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS
July2010 - Currently Retained as a Contractor providing Strategic Human
Resources Consultant services to EADS North America, Leading Defense
Contractor. I was hired by EADS North America to Lead the Process
Improvement Teams working on the Performance Management Process, and Talent
Management Program. Recently worked with CFO and the new Director of
Business Development to develop, identify/recruit the talent and implement
the Business Development Organization for the company. Developed,
communicated, trained management and implemented the company's focal
performance review and merit process for 2010. Lead technical recruiting
efforts for to support new client staffing needs.
December 2008 - July 2010 Gulf Coast Community Services Association,
Director Human Resources, and 454 employees' non-profit organization
providing community services
* Worked with finance to develop the budget for Human Resources Department
and re-build the Human Resources department (hired HR Staff.)
* Reorganized the companies benefit program, improved benefit, and
maintained cost by worker with brokers and vendors.
* Developed and implemented an on-boarding process that included job
description review/update, develop a recruiting and orientation process
to improve employee selection, retention and established measures for
success.
* Presented Benefit Plan strategy and new 401a retirement plan option to
the Board of Directors for approval. Implemented 5500 reporting process
for the companies ERISA health plan.
* Implemented process to improve reporting, prevention and measure of
workers compensation accidents. Reduced cost by 35%.
* Leading the Collective Barging Agreement Negotiations Team on new
agreement with Local 100 SEIU.
September 2006 - October 2008, C & C North America, International company
with locations in U.S. and Mexico, 1000 employees, 350 million Sales
Revenue - Largest Countertop Distributor in the United States, Vice
President of Human Resources
* Hired to Build the Human Resources Department had full P & L
responsibility.
* Develop RFP to select HealthCare Consultant/Broker in order to build a
cost competitive Health Care Plan for employees. Reduced broker fees
by over $100,000 and improved healthcare coverage for employees and
contained cost (no increase to company for health care in first year.)
* Develop RFP to implement a cost effective integrated Payroll/HR
solution for the company and selected ADP. Increased reporting
capability and reduced cost.
* Educated the Leadership Team on fiduciary responsibilities on a 401k
plan Implemented, and communicated plan.
* Developed Union Avoidance training for the organization and trained
management.
July 2003 - September 2006, Safeway Inc, Texas Division 13,000 employees -
Randalls and Tom Thumb Stores - Houston Texas
Director of Human Resources, Texas Division
Responsible for the Human Resource function for the Texas Division,
which includes Payroll, Training & Development, Compensation &
Benefits, Field Human Resources, Division Human Resource Compliance
and supporting 112 stores and 2 distribution centers.
Developed and implemented a union avoidance strategy for the
distribution centers in the Texas Division and Store Operations.
Provide leadership and strategic direction to six (6) direct reports
and thirty-eight (38) indirect reports.
* Selected by Corporate to pilot the new on-line application KIOSK
system for the Company. Developed data base for posting positions,
tracking and measuring time to fill critical position.
* Worked with corporate to develop a new competitive pay structure for
the Distribution Centers in order to retain drivers and order
selectors.
* Facilitated the implementation of a new assessment center process for
identifying new store manager candidates in the Texas Division.
* Worked with corporate to develop and implement a strategy to
effectively close 26 stores in the Texas Division.
* Planned and coordinated the annual management meeting for the Texas
Division with the executive management team.
2000 - 2003 Clarke American Checks Inc., San Antonio, Texas, Malcolm
Baldrige award winner check, financial and marketing services provider.
Director of Corporate Human Resources and Generalist Team
* Provided leadership for four (4) Human Resource professionals
directly, with responsibility for providing strategic Human Resource
support to the Corporate and Sales Division.
* Developed the business case for a Corporate Recruiting Department, and
implemented in 2000.
* Worked with the Senior Vice President of Human Resources to
restructure the Human Resources process in 2001 and recreate the HR
Generalist Position.
* Selected to work with COO in facilitating the reorganization of the
Sales, Call Center Operation and Marketing Divisions in 2001 - 2002.
* Worked directly with the CEO in recruiting the Vice President/General
Manager for the Direct Response Marketing Division.
* Managed the succession planning and talent management process for the
organization.
1999 - 2000 Clarke American Checks Inc., San Antonio, Texas,
SR Human Resource Manager
* Supported Sales & Marketing Divisions in all areas of Human Resources
to ensure alignment to the strategic plan.
* Developed a recruiting process for the Sales Division to ensure
alignment in roles and responsibilities.
* Conducted a validation study to ensure sales competencies met the
expectation of the senior sales management.
* Filled twenty-four open sales positions within 12 months.
* Developed and implement a process for plant closures.
1998 - 1999 H-E-B Grocery Company, San Antonio, Texas
SR Human Resource Manager - Manufacturing, Warehousing and Distribution
* Provided leadership to 5 Human Resource professionals in supporting
the San Antonio Retail Support Center (SARSC).
* Developed, Planned, and implement Leadership Assessment Centers for
preparing future leaders for Manufacturing, Transportation and
Warehousing Divisions.
* Developed and implemented a succession planning process to identify
future leaders.
1997 - 1998 H-E-B Grocery Company, San Antonio, Texas
Organizational Developmental Manager - Manufacturing, Warehousing and
Distribution
* Responsible for development of Human Resource programs that would
improve the effectiveness of the SARSC.
* Development and implemented a Management Trainee Program, High Talent
Training Program, Union Avoidance and a Diversity Training Initiative.
1993 - 1997 H-E-B Grocery Company, Laredo Texas District Human Resource
Manager, Responsible for 21 stores 4,000 employees
1989 - 1993 H-E-B Grocery Company, San Antonio, Texas Senior Compensation
Analyst
1988 - 1989 City of Houston - Department of Aviation- Awarded an 18 month
internship and, followed by a promotion to an Employee Relations
Specialist.
EDUCATION
Our Lady of the Lake University, San Antonio, Texas, MBA (Honors), 1998
The University of Houston, Victoria Texas, BSBA 1987- Human Resource
Management
HIGHLIGHTS
Trained Team Excellence Assessor and Facilitator
Selected to attend executive program at Kellogg School of Management
120 hours Total Quality Improvement and Project Management Training
Department Of Defense approved Secret Security Clearance
Member of Knights of Columbus #9759
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