Human Resources Manager
Resume:
Gabriel J. Paez, PHR
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Phone 786-***-**** (C) Email: *******@*****.***
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Summary: An adaptive bi-lingual Human Resources professional with
progressive experience in all disciplines in Human Resources; specializing
in benefits administration, conflict resolution, labor and employee
relations and new hire orientation activities. Having worked on programs
and plans to meet specific company challenges and partnering with C-level
to create a more effective department. Possess strong communication skills
that have proven to establish cooperative relationship with all levels of
clients (internal and external) as well as adapting to different
industries.
Organizational Development . Benefits . Payroll . Conflict Resolution .
Employee Relations . Immigration
. Compliance . Recruitment/Talent Acquisition . On-boarding/New Hire
Orientation & Training
Experience
UNIDAD, Miami Beach, FL 2008 - present
HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST
Developing communities that works.
Report to the Executive Director; given complete responsibility for
defining organizational culture while positioning HR as a proactive partner
to all business units.
. Drafted employee handbook and travel & expense policy manual
. Conducted compliance analysis (which included but not limited to I-9,
FLSA, payroll, recruitment) with impact analysis and implementation of
correction plan
. Analyzed and restructured benefits package resulting in a 13% annual
cost savings while increasing benefits options and employee
satisfaction
. Execute training needs in areas such as Sexual Harassment, EEOC
Compliance, Progressive Discipline, Worker's Compensation, etc
. Conduct annual benefits enrollment campaign by informing clients of
changes to benefits as well as leading open enrollment meeting with
associates
. Facilitate new hire orientation and diversity and streamlined new hire
process
. Monitor annual performance evaluations, pay equity analysis and
benefit enrollment
. Develop and organize company activities recognition and rewards
Gevity HR, Miami, FL 2006 - 2008
HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANT - Generalist
Gevity is a professional employer organization (PEO) and publicly-held
company specializing in human resources.
Reported to Professional Service Manager; served the function of a Human
Resources Business Partner to
90+ clients/1675+ employees.
. Lead the on-boarding of new clients per contract specifications-
payroll, benefits and HR systems
. Championed client issues and problems to final resolution with
internal departments
. Conducted client scorecard through survey of management and employees,
compare results to industry standards and offer recommendations to
client by developing 12 month implementation plan of offered services
such as performance appraisals, employee rewards system, 401(K)
implementation, company handbook, training, etc
. Assisted clients with recruitment and retention needs by training
hiring managers from interviewing skills to recognition programs
. Conducted workplace investigations for clients on a requested basis as
well as help clients develop and implement policies and procedures and
company handbook for employees
. Executed client training and communication requirements regarding
training needs in areas such as Sexual Harassment, EEOC Compliance,
Progressive Discipline, Worker's Compensation, etc
. Conducted annual benefits enrollment campaign by informing clients of
changes to benefits as well as open enrollment meeting with associates
at client locations
. Investigated potential wage and hour violations and provide clients
with recommended corrective actions to be in compliance with federal
and state regulations
. Participated in special research and development groups with other
colleagues in support of client assessment, program design, and
operating programs with partnership established with Cornell
University in supporting small businesses
Ryder System, Inc., Miami, FL 2005 - 2006
HUMAN RESOURCES REPRESENTATIVE
Commercial Fleet management headquarters - corporate finance division.
Reported to Senior HR Manager; served as Human Resources Generalist to 700+
corporate employees throughout multiple locations.
. Contingency Planner for the Ryder Employee Disaster Fund; distributed
$185k in grants while supporting Field staff post Hurricane Katrina in
Louisiana & Mississippi. Responsible for manpower coverage of call center
. Assisted with recruiting and identifying qualified candidates for various
internal divisions
. Managed employee investigations while recommending corrective actions to
senior management
. Resolved employee concerns while providing guidance regarding
FMLA/FLSA/ADEA/EEO related issues
. Conducted exit interviews; gathered and maintained database for
disseminating HR metrics for turnover reports
. Restructured new employee orientation from a 1-hour presentation to a
day comprehensive interactive program
. Administered HR processes, including annual performance evaluations, pay
equity analysis and benefit enrollment
. Participated in the capacity of interviewer & assessor for the managerial
assessment program & succession planning
Hertz Rent-A-Car, Miami, FL 2002 to 2004
SENIOR STATION MANAGER-Human Resources
The leader in vehicle rental
Reported to Employee Relations Manager and assisted in leading and
directing the HR department, as well as interpreting policies and
procedures to management
. Hertz Management Labor Agreement Bargaining Team member
. Completed the selection, performance appraisal and termination of
employees
. Maintained all personnel records and ensured compliance to federal and
state laws
. Reconciled and audited benefit's and payroll system interface and
responded to data issues
. Initiated employee relations investigations from initiation all the way
through up to including arbitration
. Administered benefit programs and assisted with the researching and
resolution of complex benefits situations
. Coordinated and attended job fairs, interviewed and made recommendations
in the selection of employees to fill exempt and non-exempt positions and
handled separation notices and exit interviews
Swissport, International, Miami, FL 1999 to 2002
PASSENGER SERVICE TRAINER
The world's benchmark in ground handling services
Reported to Passenger Service General Manager and ensured compliance with
all federal, state & local agencies
. Prescreened and interviewed candidates and made recommendations in the
selection of employees to fill exempt and non-exempt positions and
handled separation notices and exit interviews
. Administered all new hire orientation and training
. Task force member - established to achieve better efficiency in all
aspects of the company
Education
. B.A. Human Resources Management-St. Thomas University, Miami, FL
Memberships and Community Service
. Member in good standing of SHRM & GMSHRM
. City of Miami Beach Personal Board Associate Member
. City of Miami Beach Neighborhood Leadership Service Academy Alumni
. City of Miami Beach Police Citizen's Police Academy Alumni Association
Vice-Chairman
Public Service Awards
. City of Miami Beach Hispanic Heritage Month Public Service October 2009
Computer Skills
. Command of current software-Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
. SAP & ORACLE HRIS; ADP, PayChex and Gevity payroll systems.
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