Hermelinda Guardiola
Los Lunas, NM 87031
E-Mail: *********@*******.***
CAREER SUMMARY
Senior-level human resources director with strong operational savvy and
bottom-line focus. Skilled at aligning human resources and employee
relations vision to achieve strategic initiatives. A resourceful and
seasoned team player able to connect well with people at all levels in an
organization. Additional skills include:
Strategic Planning
Compliance
Recruitment/Retention
Employee Relations
Performance Management
Organizational Effectiveness & Development
Compensation & Benefits
Labor Relations
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY, Belen, NM April 2006 - Present
Director, Human Resources
Division Human Resources support including recruitment, coaching and
counseling, employee investigations, EEOC related matters.
CENVEO, INC., Denver, CO May 2001 - March 2006
Director of Employee Relations & Compliance
Senior HR support for multiple manufacturing sites throughout the United
States. Primary focus on recruitment, retention, employee relations, and
compliance. Served as liaison between managers and employees in resolving
issues/disputes, conducting internal investigations, coaching
and counseling, and training to management regarding human resources
policies, practices and employment laws. Performed HR audits and due
diligence for mergers and acquisitions. Facilitated compensation
administration, employee survey, performance management, succession
planning, procedure and policy alignment for consistency across facilities.
XCEL ENERGY, Denver, CO August 1999 - May 2001
Benefits Manager
Managed the benefits department and delivery of benefits for 13,000
employees in seven states in union and non-union environment. Primary focus
on implementation, administration and compliance for health and welfare
plans, 401(k) and pension plans. Served as adjunct on labor negotiating
team.
PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF NEW MEXICO May 1997 - August 1999
Albuquerque, NM
Senior Human Resources Consultant
Human Resources support for utility company. Primary focus on union and non-
union benefit plan development, negotiation and delivery, 401(k) and
pension plans, Workers' Compensation and OSHA administration and
compliance.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Juris Doctorate, University of New Mexico School of Law, Albuquerque, New
Mexico
Bachelor of Arts, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, New Mexico
Certified Labor Relations Professional (CLRP)
Certified Mediator
Certified Negotiator
Fluent in Spanish