Human Resources Manager

L. Zoraida P rez, PHR, MS-HRM

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Valrico, FL 33594

Home 813-***-****; Mobile 813-***-****

E-mail: abhxgh@r.postjobfree.com

Human resource professional with 14 years of diverse experience including

acquisition of talent, executive and management coaching, developing human

assets, and designing and implementation of human resources programs and

processes.

Certification:

Professional in Human Resources, PHR

Education

Florida International University, Miami FL - M.S. in Management;

concentration in HR management.

Florida International University, Miami FL - B.S. in Biological Sciences;

minor equivalent in Chemistry.

Professional Experience

WRS Infrastructure & Environment, Inc. and Compass Environmental, d.b.a.

WRScompass (environmental remediation, construction and civil engineering

firm, 600 employees)

March 2006 to Present

Position: Human Resources Director

. Align HR strategic efforts to company business objectives by

partnering with Board members and leadership team on core business

initiatives around strategic Human Resources practices.

. Ensure the organization's performance management process promotes fair

performance assessment and meets overall business plan.

. Serve as a resource to department managers on counseling, coaching,

and conflict mediation to promote a productive work environment.

. Development and evaluation of Affirmative Action Plans, AAP.

. Ensure adherence to OFCCP & AAP by overseeing recruitment, hiring and

orientation practices to ensure highly qualified and diverse

candidates are recruited, hiring practices are legally sound, and new

staff is properly oriented.

. Develop, update, and implement HR policies and procedures in support

of overall business goals as established by members of the Board.

. Interpret appropriate laws-policies and coach/train management and

employees.

. Lead efforts to ensure the organization's compensation and benefits

package is internally equitable, externally competitive and compatible

with the organization's culture, strategic objectives, and financial

resources.

. Point of contact for benefit brokers, carriers, and recruiting

vendors, unemployment issues, and 401K plan TPA and financial

advisors.

. Subject matter expert and internal consultant to executives on HR

compliance issues.

. Develop and manage annual HR budgets to maximize department financial

resources.

. Supervise and provide direction to HR Assistants and office staff.

. Provide direction to Payroll Department regarding HR budgets and

funding.

. Lead internal and external executive leadership council to develop

programs and ensure ongoing compliance to local, state/federal

guidelines and immigration issues.

. Direct and coordinate development of HR information systems and

recruiting/applicant tracking systems.

. Lead and direct company-wide HR related training initiatives.

PBS&J (engineering, architecture & scientific consulting firm, 3,800

employees)

November 2000 to March 2006

Position: Generalist & Recruiter, Corporate HR Administration.

. Provided counseling to employees and conducted investigations.

. Recruited exempt and non-exempt personnel.

. Administered performance management programs.

. Managed employee retention program.

. Administered HR programs: employee relocations, college recruiting,

scholarship assistance, new hire shirt, background check, post hire

questionnaire, post exit questionnaire, service award, food for

thought, professional development and employee assistance programs.

. Developed and implemented HR policies and procedures.

. Administered FMLA, COBRA and short/long term disability.

. Performed HRIS functions as necessary.

. Supervised support personnel.

JW Marriott - Miami (Hotel - 5 star property. Member of grand opening team)

April 2000 - November 2000

Position: Human Resources Manager.

. Served as a resource to department managers on counseling, coaching,

and conflict mediation.

. Assisted in the design of the first ever recruiting and retention

program.

. Recruited exempt and non-exempt personnel.

. Developed local programs, policies and procedures specific to property

based staff.

. Created and facilitated training programs.

. Developed and implemented salary structures and job descriptions.

. Participated in unemployment hearings.

. Participated in safety administration committee and monitored Worker's

Compensation claims.

. Supervised benefits and payroll staff.

El Sitio, Inc (Hispanic web portal)

June 1999 to April 2000 - Temporary position.

Position: HR Manager

. Provided counseling to employees, and conducted investigations.

. Recruit exempt and non-exempt personnel.

. Benefits Administration.

. Administered FMLA, COBRA and recognition programs.

Florida International University (higher learning facility)

August 1997 to April 1999

Position: Student/Assistant to Professor.

. Assisted major professor in aspects of student instruction and

evaluation.

Kendall Regional Medical Center (Hospital)

November 1991 to June 1996

Position: Human Resources and Payroll Assistant.

. Performed new hire orientations.

. Compiled occupational injury and illness reports.

. Maintained employee records.

. Administered the job posting program.

. Processed payroll.

. Administered employee benefits.

. Supervised reception and temporary personnel.

RP Group Inc. (Retail)

April 1997 to October 2008

Position: HR Consultant

. Serve as a resource to department managers on counseling, coaching,

and conflict mediation to promote a productive work environment.

. Developed and implemented HR policies and procedures.

. Subject matter expert and internal consultant to executives on HR

compliance issues.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish), proficient communication and presentation

skills.

Computer skills: working knowledge of Microsoft applications: word, excel

and power point.

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