Human Resources Manager
Resume:
CRISTINA A. JARRELL, PHR
**** ******** **, *** ****** NM 88012
abnuq8@r.postjobfree.com
SUMMARY
Over 10 years of experience as a Human Resources professional with a strong commitment to team
environment dynamics with the ability to contribute expertise and follow leadership directives at
appropriate times.
EDUCATION AND DESIGNATION
BS Business Administration 1989-1994 (GPA 3.72)
Universidad Autonoma de Ciudad Juarez, Juarez, Chihuahua, MX
Honorary Position: Technical Adviser
Society of Human Resource Management Certification Institute
Professional in Human Resources – Re-certification 2007-2010
EXPERIENCE
ConAgra Foods, Las Cruces NM April 08-Present
Human Resources Manager
Superior Manufacturing Group, Calhoun GA- May 04- March-08
Human Resources Manager
The Dixie Group, Inc./ Later acquired by Shaw Industries, Calhoun, GA –January 2000- April 2004
Employment Director
Recruiter
Human Resources Specialist
Delphi Automotive Sys., Juarez, MX-June 1996–July 1999
Human Resources Representative
With effective leadership, communication, motivational and inspirational skills, supports corporate
strategic goals:
Conducts training, development programs and assesses employees training needs to achieve personnel
and business goals. Appoints and monitors external training
In conjunction with site HR managers provided expertise and research in the creation of a
performance appraisals process to incorporate Company’s strategic goals and employee input in
professional development.
Creation and implementation of an incentive plan for scrap reduction which resulted in 4% decreased.
Obtained the Work Drug Free Program Certification which represents a 7.5% savings on Company
workers' compensation premiums.
Reduced accident rate from 6.5% to 4.2% in one year while overseeing safety.
.
Maintains highest levels of professionalism, productivity and employee morale:
Led Organizational Culture change initiative of respect, positive attitude and team environment
philosophy.
Incorporated Bi-monthly Roundtable meetings to assess workforce attitudes and to scan the work
environment for positive and negative input. Topics include: career opportunities, team work, ideas to
improve quality, productivity, safety, etc.
Coach’s management staff regarding HR policies and procedures, disciplinary actions, and all
employee relations issues. Conducts investigations, interviews and conclude diversified complaints.
Coordination of recruitment and staffing, salary and benefits, performance appraisals and special
projects assigned by corporate.
Assumed responsibility to lead the centralization, re-organization and administration of an effective hiring
process. The re-organization included the review of job descriptions, reliable means of sourcing quick
evaluation process. Responsible for the staffing process of 5 manufacturing facilities with 1200 employees
while maintaining compliance with all federal and state employment regulations.
Hired as a corporate liaison to support 7 manufacturing facilities to direct Human Resources and training
programs for the growing Hispanic employee base.
Tailored communication of benefits which increased participation of the Hispanic employees by 80%
regarding health, dental and 401(k) benefit plans by utilizing a culture specific marketing approach.
Introduced a Hispanic task force to assist manufacturing facilities with new hire orientation, training,
safety and communication issues improving employee morale, retention, productivity and quality.
Designed and lectured Cross-Cultural/Diversity and enhanced On the Job Training Programs.
Worked as the single point of contact regarding human resources issues for the engineering, purchasing and
finance departments with over 350 professional, salaried and hourly employees.
Met company’s recruitment goals by hiring the initial engineering base of over 150 engineers, technicians
and hourly employees for start up operations. Personnel recruitment included college visits, job fairs,
employee referrals, internal job postings, and newspaper ads. .
Worked with managerial team on the administration of salary and benefits, disciplinary issues in
compliance with the Mexican Labor Law. Identifying and developing high potential employees.
Project Coordination with the Human Resources department of the home office regarding training
assignments in the United States for over 30 Mexican engineers. Duties included logistics, training
permits, health insurance, credit cards, benefits, etc.
Participated in the Implementation of GQS 9000 for the personnel and training departments.
OTHER
Proficient in Microsoft Office, PeopleSoft, Brassring, Kronos
Bilingual – Spanish and English (Speaks, Reads and Writes) Fluently
English/Spanish / Spanish/English translation of business documents.
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