Human Resources Manager

Olivia Herrera

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Personal Statement

Valuable Bilingual (Spanish) Human Resources Professional with a 14 -year track record of hands on

experience in Human Resources in a diversified union, corporate and non-profit environment. A professional

seeking an opportunity to be a part of a team as either a part-time or full-time support member in an

organization that promotes diversity, integrity and professionalism. I am a self-motivated contributor and team

player with excellent attention to detail and exceptional people skills that has demonstrated the ability to work

effectively with all levels of personnel, with little or no supervision.

Work Experience

(Aug-2007 - Nov-2009)

Human Resources Manager

East Los Angeles Remarkable Citizen's Assoc., Los Angeles, CA

Develop & implement Human Resources practices & objectives that provide an employee-oriented, high

performance culture emphasizing empowerment, quality, productivity & standards; goal attainment,

recruitment & ongoing development of a superior workforce. Development of processes & metrics that

support the achievement of the organization's business goals. Coordinate the implementation of people-related

services, policies, and programs. Report directly to the CEO; and assists & advise company managers of

human resources and employee health & safety related issues.

(Jul-2007 - Jan-2008)

Self-Employed Human Resources Management

Consultant (DBA)

H.R.M.S.(Human Resources Management Services), Walnut, CA

Provide Human Resources management services on and off-site to local small to mid-size organizations.

Audit and conduct H.R. assessments and needs analysis of current client workforce, functions and processes.

Assist employers in their efforts to meet the training requirements in current or future occupational safety and

health standards. Provide training programs designed in accordance with OSHA guidelines in order to

comply, supplement and/or enhance the employer's educational and training activities.

(Jan-2006 - Aug-2007)

Recruiter

Heil Construction Inc., Monrovia, CA

Off-site part-time recruiting as deemed necessary by management. Position included Internet job posting and

trade association affiliations. Conducted job fairs with local universities. Reported directly to CFO.

(Dec-2002 - Jan-2004)

Human Resources Sr. Generalist

Indalex Aluminum Solutions, City of Industry, CA

Manage and oversee the daily operations of the Human Resources department for the organization's largest

Western facility. Report directly to east coast corporate H.R. Director and local General Manager. Supervise

and direct HR Assistant, contract Security Services, and on-site Contract Labor Program Manager. Manage

and execute ADP E-Time timekeeping system & payroll, local benefit administration and all local

employment processes. Labor relations, contract administration and interpretation as necessary. Provide

counseling to management regarding employee discipline, conflict resolution and employee health and safety.

Conducted a variety of safety and legal investigations as required.

(Jan-1999 - Dec-2002)

Human Resources Generalist

Columbia Pacific Aluminum Corp./Indalex, City of Industry, CA

Provide direct support to the H.R. Manager. Accountable for the efficient execution of various H.R.

operations up to and including; benefit administration, company event coordination, payroll process

administration associated to employee time off, vacation/sick time/benefits, FMLA administration, employee

relations/conflict resolutions, interpretation and administration of all company policies and procedures.

Provide employee-counseling assistance to plant managers and supervisors. Conduct investigations as needed

to resolve employee relations and legal issues. Partnered with training safety consultant as his assistant in

providing safety training classes to Spanish speaking personnel. Forklift operator certified and emergency

first response team member. Provide administrative and clerical support as required.

(Jul-1994 - Jan-1999)

Human Resources Assistant

Columbia Pacific Aluminum Corp./Indalex, City of Industry, CA

Provide direct support to the H.R. Manager. Accountable for the efficient execution of various H.R.

operations including; all clerical and administrative tasks and responsibilities as required. Managed temporary

labor requests and contract labor management.

Education

(Jan-1987 - Jan-1989)

A.A. Degree

Mt. San Antonio College, Walnut, CA

(Dec-1999 - Dec-2000)

H.R. Management Certificate

California State Polytech University, Pomona,

CA

G.P.A. 4.0 Extensive professional training in Human Resources Management.

(Sep-2001 - Dec-2001)

ASTD Certified Trainer

American Society of Training & Development,

Los Angeles, CA

(Aug-1988 - Apr-1990)

Bachelor of Science Degree

90% Complete, Cal State Long Beach, Long

Beach, CA

Skills

* Administrative Support * ADP Windows Payroll/E-Time * ADP HR Profile/Report Smith * Compensation

and Benefits Administration * Conflict Resolution/Employee Relations * Discipline Process and Management

Training * Employee Training and Development * Safety Compliance Training and Injury and Illness

Prevention Program; * Event Coordinator * HRIS and Records Management * Labor Board and Negotiations

* OSHA Record Keeping * Policy and Procurement Administration * Recruitment * New Hire and

Terminations Processes * Job Safety Practices (JSP's) Development * Temporary Labor Management *

Workers' Compensation Claims * W/C Case Management * Lean Manufacturing Principles Exposure:

Kaizen/5S System

References

References Available on Request

Achievements

* Enhanced communications on all levels promoting company goals and deferring union grievances.

Accomplished by implementing and promoting an open door policy and progressive discipline process and

management training.

* Reduced OSHA Recordabilities by 56 percent in a two-year period through aggressive and effective case

management.

* Established new safety guidelines for all new hires by designing and implementing policies and procedures

focusing on eliminating potential work related injuries.

* Lead team member for company-wide safety pilot program.

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