Carlos Quezada
Austin TX, 78703
**********@*****.***
EXPERIENCE SUMMARY:
Human Resources Professional with over 6 years of comprehensive HR experience including
recruitment and retention, conflict resolution, labor relations and benefits administration -
collaboration with senior management to conduct HR strategic planning in order to support and
further corporate goals - demonstrated experience initiating cost containment strategies resulting
in significant savings – acquired knowledge in labor and employment laws including complaint
investigation to thwart legal action.
Areas of experience:
• Operation Management / Training & Development / Employment Relations
• Compensation/ Benefits Administration / Harassment/ EEOC Compliance
• Policy Design and Administration / Safety and Risk Management
PROFESIONAL EXPERIENCE
• 2007 - 2011: Human Resources Generalist for Michael Angelo’s Gourmet Foods
Inc, Austin, TX. The following tasks were performed:
Recruitment of professional, technical and non-technical personnel; conducts new employee and
benefits orientations in Spanish and English, new employee evaluations, and exit interviews;
development and implementation of various HR plans and procedures; Research, investigate and
resolve employee relations issues; develop affirmative action plan; administer compensation
program; respond to employment verifications; monitor performance evaluation program;
Provide benefit plan information and enrollment options; Prepare and maintain employee
handbook and the policies and procedures manual; Maintain library of job descriptions and
monitor career path program; run payroll for 325 team members using ADP Enterprise and ADP
PC Payroll for Windows
Salary started @ $14.50 / hour
Salary ended @ $19.88 / hour
PROFESIONAL EXPERIENCE (continued)
• 2005 - 2007: Recruiter for Swift & Company, Colorado and Texas plants. Greeley, CO.
The following tasks were performed:
Support lead recruiter and employment manager with all high volume recruitment functions;
classification of applicants in accordance with company criteria; form I-9 and document
examination training; knowledge of employment laws and EEOC guidelines; ad placement with
local newspapers and radio stations; presentation of new employee orientations; provide benefits
plan information, enrollment options and change processes for employees; coordinate phone and
on-site interviews between candidates and hiring managers; assist with travel arrangements and
relocation of out-of-town candidates; design and implement innovative sourcing strategies;
Salary Started $13.75
Salary End $15.50
• 2002 – 2004: Safety Supervisor, HELA S.A., Valparaiso, Chile.
The following tasks were performed:
Evaluate and analyze work environments; design programs and procedures to control, eliminate
and prevent disease or injury caused by chemical, physical, and biological agents or ergonomic
factors; organize safety meetings and inspections; enforce adherence to laws and regulations
governing the health and safety of individuals; assist non-safety supervisors in monitoring
compliance with the safety program; perform periodic audits to evaluate the effectiveness of the
safety and health program; maintain accident/injury logs; identify loss trends and establish and
implement adequate control measures thereof; provide solutions for safety problems
EDUCATION, SKILSS AND PROFESIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
• Safety Engineer Degree, University INACAP, Valparaiso, Chile 2003
• OSHA 1910 and 1926 Certifications, USA 2005
• ADP Enterprise Labor Management System and ADP PC Payroll for Windows certifications
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, PeopleSoft, iCIMS, E-TIME, E-Verify
• BILINGUAL SPANISH - ENGLISH
PROFESIONAL REFERENCES:
1. Linda D’Elia, HR Manager, Michael Angelo’s Gourmet Foods Inc, 512-***-****
2. Camille Kimbro, Technical Writer, Michael Angelo’s Gourmet Foods Inc, 210-***-****