Human Resources Management

christa r. aranda, PHR

**** ****** *** **** *****: 512-***-****

ROUND ROCK, TX 78664 E-MAIL: abkjxw@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONAL THAT PROVIDES LEADERSHIP AND COORDINATION OF

ALL COMPANY HUMAN RESOURCES FUNCTIONS. ADDITIONALLY, DEVELOPS AND

IMPLEMENTS CORPORATE HR STRATEGY, PLANNING, AND EXECUTION.

PERSONAL STRENGTHS

. DEMONSTRATED LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

. Excellent communication skills

. Analytical and Organized

. Goal Oriented Team Player

. Skilled Negotiator

. Proficient with HRIS Systems: PeopleSoft and Taleo

. Monitors compliance of federal and state laws, including, but not

limited to: EEOC, AAP, USERRA, FMLA, ADA, ADEA, FLSA, HIPPA, OSHA,

DOT, NLRA, TITLE VII, FCRA, COBRA, WARN

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

AECOM 2010-CURRENT

Regional Human Resources Manager

. Serve as the HR leader for the Transportation and Water business for

offices located in Austin and San Antonio for approximately 300

employees.

. Manage the implementation, administration and operation of functional HR

services for assigned region.

. Provide professional level service and results as it pertains to HR core

functional knowledge of employee relations, recruitment, performance

management, compensation, benefits and training and development.

. Partner with region management on all HR activities and enhance corporate

and regional business processes as opportunities are identified.

. Ensure HR is aligned with regional business initiatives.

. Ensure that issues are handled in a consistent legal manner (Federal,

State, Local compliant) or through adherence to company policy, ensuring

limited exposure to the company.

. Develop strategies and tactics to address performance problems and

opportunities in the organization.

. Provide consultative services and develop strategic solutions.

. Build alliances with management and establish a valuable consultative

role within the organization and become a trusted advisor.

. Consult with regional management on appropriate organizational needs

including talent strategies, specific staffing needs, management

development programs and training initiatives.

. Provide effective coaching, counseling and progressive disciplinary

strategies on all employee relations issues, up to and including

terminations.

. Identify training needs with regional management; evaluate, plan and

resource the appropriate training and development activities using

internal and external resources.

. Assist regional management with talent acquisition and talent management

programs that meet the needs of the organization

. Counsel regional management on HR policy, practice and procedures.

US FOODSERVICE INC. 2006-2010

Vice President of Human Resources

. Responsible for all HR functions for the Austin Division which employs

250 employees across the Central Texas and South Texas area.

. Contributes to the execution of strategy and continued improvement of

the business through implementation of innovative but practical human

resources policies and programs.

. Serves as a trusted advisor to the Division President and the

executive leadership team on organizational structure, employee morale

and culture.

. Actively involved in the company's strategic plans for growth to

develop and implement HR integration plans that will contribute to the

overall success and growth.

. Conceives, develops, and directs the establishments of human resources

policies and procedures and coordinates the interpretation and

application of these polices to all associates.

. Responsible for creating an atmosphere where people understand and

embrace the mission and values of the organization and carry these

through in how the business is conducted each day.

. Creates a performance mindset and clear accountability throughout the

organization.

. Establishes metrics to measure the effectiveness of the HR function in

contributing to the bottom-line performance of the company and meeting

the needs of its constituents across the organization.

. Develops, directs and coordinates organizational talent management,

selection criteria, placement, promotion, and transfer criteria.

. Develops, directs and coordinates the implementation of company

policies to insure compliance with related government regulations

including EEOC, immigration, ADA, etc.

. Plans, directs and coordinates the overall employee relations

activities for the organization in order to develop and maintain a

favorable labor climate consistent with management objectives.

. Focuses to minimize company liability exposure with regard to

employment issues.

. Ensures timely response to employee issues in an effort to minimize

EEOC and legal issues.

. Works with division leadership to diagnose, develop and implement

company-wide training and development programs and coordinating all

internal and external training efforts.

. Oversees all payroll activities for the division.

. Works with leadership team on organizational structure and strategy

including talent attraction and retention for key positions.

. Develops and manages performance management programs.

. Provides direction, leadership and development of human resources

staff.

. Consistently looking for ways to improve the employment process

including talent management, morale, retention, engagement, new hire

processing, benefit communication and termination.

. Deliver a human capital strategy to address the organization's

changing talent requirements, in light of demographic, labor market

and economic trends

. Oversee Safety and Security function, including worker's compensation

program, ensuring DOT/OSHA laws are in compliance.

. Serve as the affirmative action officer, ensuring that recruitment,

selection, placement and training opportunities support our goal of

achieving and maintaining a diverse workforce.

Fleetwood Homes inc. 2004-2005

Human Resources Representative

. Oversaw HR responsibility for 750+ nationwide sales associates

disbursed throughout the US.

. Directed staffing processes by identifying sources for potential

associates and, as necessary, screening, interviewing, conducting

reference checks, and referring qualified candidates to management for

job vacancies to ensure open positions are filled in a timely manner.

. Executed job offers in conformance with company policies and

procedures and federal, state, and local laws and regulations to

ensure all regulations have been followed.

. Developed appropriate position requirement profiles to ensure legal

compliance, uniformity and accuracy.

. Advised and counseled managers and supervisors on proper corrective

action for associate performance issues to improve the company's

performance and minimize potential litigation.

. Coordinated and conducted, when appropriate, formal training

activities for associates.

. Responsible for a variety of associate related activities, such as,

fair and equitable treatment of associates, working conditions, wages

benefits.

. Received, researched and responded to incoming questions or

complaints; provided information, explained policy and procedures,

and/or facilitated a resolution.

. Coordinated and facilitated acquisition of Fleetwood's Retail Sales

group with Clayton Homes. Processed severance packages, facilitated

benefit presentations for employees affected by the transition.

. Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures by conducting

regular on-site audits of financial records, operating procedures and

internal controls of individual manufacturing facilities.

US Security & ASSOC. @ advanced micro devices (AMD) 2000-2004

Human Resources/Operations Manager

. Provided oversight of HR policies/Security Operations within AMD;

supported Austin Branch in achieving operational goals through

effective HR strategies.

. Analyzed HR and financial indicators to continuously improve the AMD

account's performance.

. As directed, conducted an analysis of operational performance and

gathered information so that I could assist with implementing

corrective actions.

. Provided direction for recruiting efforts within the AMD account;

utilized a broad range of recruitment sources to meet staffing model

for the AMD account.

. Acted to ensure compliance with FLSA and other applicable statutes and

regulations related to HR.

. Audited branch office HR practices and files; reviewed applicant logs

to ensure appropriate selection criteria were being used.

. Kept management and staff advised of new regulations and company

policies.

. Served as a liaison on HR initiatives and issues between US Security

Branch offices and AMD.

. Advised management of retention efforts/programs.

. Analyzed and provided management advice on methods and approaches to

resolve employee work problems, conducted employee counseling and

disciplinary procedures.

EDUCATION/Professional Development

BACHELOR'S DEGREE-CRIMINAL LAW FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA

PHR Certified-Human Resources Management Certification Program

AFFILIATIONS/COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:

Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

Austin Chamber of Commerce

Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

*References available upon request

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