Human Resources Manager

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Wildomar, CA ***** Kristine Madariaga 949-***-****

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Qualifications for Human Resources Management

Results oriented professional with a track record of contributing to

operational improvement, organizational development, and employee

performance growth through astute human resources management for multiple

national and international sites. Proven team builder with demonstrated

strengths in cultivating strategic partnerships to support the overall

business objectives. Exhibits outstanding communication and presentation

skills as well as an ability to develop and maintain productive working

relationships with all levels of management, employees and clients.

Outstanding at strategic thinking, HR knowledge, leading change, teamwork,

analytical thinking, decision making, interpersonal and project management

skills.

Selected Contributions

. Partnered with General and Operations Manager to restructure workforce

for optimal efficiencies that aligned with company goals

. Restructured company compensation program that was perceived fair by both

management and employees

. Designed and developed effective training program for both management and

employees that included responsibility and accountability for learning

. Improved communication between management and employees that resulted in

a more productive workforce

. Worked closely with all levels of management on employee development,

communication, and strategic planning for the company

. Lead successful global ethics certification and audit process

. Improved employee goals and performance appraisal procedures that

resulted in better communication between management and employees

. Improved and managed multiple national and international sites

. Worked with team on acquisitions

. Successfully defeated an effort to unionize the workforce and developed

proactive communication

. Successful change agent for major initiatives

. Effective at developing employee engagement, leadership development, and

strategic business initiatives

. Advised senior management on best practices in all HR functional areas

. Experience, appreciation, and sensitivity to cultural differences in the

workforce

. Established and staffed Human Resources departments for two companies

Career Track

Manager of Human Resources, Varian, INC. 2006 to Present

Manage all human resource department activities for multiple sites in the

United States including international responsibilities for three Latin

American countries (370 employees). Restructured company compensation

program including benchmarking positions and implementing a

skill/performance matrix for each department. Created and developed the

company's ongoing training program for managers and employees. Coach and

mentor the management team to achieve optimal efficiencies in their

departments. Analyzed and implemented improvements to the previous

recognition awards programs. Improved job descriptions, employee goals, and

performance appraisal procedures that resulted in better employee

performance and manager/employee communications. Facilitated better

communication between management and employees through management and

employee training and creating company newsletter. Involved in acquisition,

management, and closure of a Varian site in Wisconsin. Established

strategic direction for the Human Resource department, overseeing a staff

of two. Investigated formal employee complaints and communicated the

company's response to the employee. Partner with management to achieve

ongoing organizational planning and establish the

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strategic direction for departments. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of

industry developments, trends, and legislation. Ensured HR strategy

aligned with business plans and strategic objectives.

Manager of Human Resources, BAE Systems, Advanced Ceramics 2002 to 2006

Managed all human resources department activities of a 145-person site.

Successfully navigated through two acquisitions by providing accurate and

timely response to due diligence requests and implementation of acquiring

company employee relation's policies and procedures. Implemented a new

state funded training program for company employees Worked closely with

management in the implementation of company policies

related to human resource, organizational and employee development programs

and procedures. Oversaw new employee orientation and conducted termination

interviews. Created the company handbook, improved and documented company

policies and procedures in the areas of human resources and employee

relations.

Ensured the use of best practices in maintenance of employee records and

documentation of employee performance evaluations.

Manager of Human Resources, Exhibitron Inc. 1998 to 2002

Managed all human resources department activities of a 40-person company

with offices in two cities. Created the company handbook to be provided to

all employees. Brought the company into compliance with federal and state

laws regarding employment practices. Assisted in the implementation of,

and provided record keeping for, new 401(k) and other employee benefit

plans. Developed and published a monthly company newsletter to keep

employees informed of upcoming events and company changes. Obtained H1-B

visas for non-resident hires. Successfully defended the company against

false discriminatory employment practices claims.

Academic Credentials

University of Phoenix: B.S.B.A. in Business Management

Chapman College: Certificate in Professional Human Resource Management

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