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Lidia

VillegasHuman Resources Executive

1316A 30th Ave S.

Seattle, WA 98144

*******@*******.***

206-***-**** cell

Lidia Villegas

Qualifications

Over 15 years of Human Resources experience in progressively responsible positions. Extensive knowledge of good management practices, performance management, employment law, conflict resolution, and strategic planning. Experience in developing, implementing and providing training programs for staff and management. Training programs include: Safety, Anti-Harassment, EEO, Recruiting, Employment Law, Union-Free Environment, DOT compliance and Employee Management. Vast experience in the development of compensation systems and in the administration of health and welfare plans to include managing broker/vendors in yearly benefit renewal negotiations. Experienced at interpreting complex policies, rules and laws. Over 15 years of experience administering leave programs including all disability (STD, LTD, Work Injury), military, FMLA, etc. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Direct, regional and multi-state management experience. Well respected professional across various industries.

Professional Experience

Q13 FOX/MYQ2/NW32/FOX 40-TV May 2007 - Present

Human Resources Director

Responsible for all aspects of Human Resources including: strategic planning and implementation, recruiting, terminations, RIF's, compensation structure development, employee communication, policies, procedures, training and new hire orientations. Also responsible for benefit administration including management of yearly open enrollment process for all assigned stations. Managed the administration of all leave programs including STD, LTD, work injuries, sick leave, vacation, FMLA, etc. As the executive liaison between corporate (Chicago Tribune) and my appointed television stations, responsibilities include the execution of all corporate initiatives.

HR Consulting Services/Pickle Solutions Jan 2001 " Present

Human Resources Consultant/Owner

Provide HR Consulting to small employers. Responsible for all HR functions including: compensation structure, yearly health benefit negotiations and administration, employee communication, recruiting, training, employee relation issues, strategic planning, policies and procedures, employee handbook, OSHA and DOT compliance and all workers compensation administration. Develop, implement and administer leave programs for small employers including FMLA.

Excell Data Corporation November 2002 " April 2007

Resource Manager

Provide comprehensive, regional management support to over 100 technical employees on assignment at client sites throughout the Seattle area and remotely, in various states. Responsible for all employment issues while on assignment, conducting annual performance reviews, salary negotiations, career path development, training, soliciting client feedback and responding to all HR related issues that may arise.

Excell Data Corporation September 1998- June 2002

Human Resources Specialist

Responsibilities include all aspects of Human Resources including 401(k) and workers compensation benefits for over 300 employees. Managed full cycle of health benefit administration including vendor/broker yearly negotiations and open enrollment process for all employees. Conduct new hire orientation on a weekly basis. Responding and resolving all employee relation issues. Responsible for employment regulation compliance for the states of California, Oregon and Washington. Managed the administration of all leave programs including STD, LTD, work injuries, sick leave, vacation, FMLA, etc Designed, implemented and communicated all company policies. Developed and delivered training for management including safety, employee relations, recruiting, employment laws, anti-harassment and EEO. Experience in mergers and acquisitions.

Howard Johnson/Merrill Lynch September 1997- September 1998

Human Resources/Benefits Consultant

Primary responsibilities included on-going consulting and administration for health, 401(k) and workers compensation benefits. Provided guidance regarding provisions of laws and rules governing various types of health & welfare plans throughout the country. Assigned to solely manage the administration a client account consisting of over 500 employees.

Gottschalks, Inc. August 1995- September 1997

Human Resources Coordinator

Primary responsibilities included administration of workers compensation, payroll, 401(k) and health benefits for over 300 employees. Managed the corporate safety committee and was responsible for creating and enforcing policies to decrease workers compensation costs. Developed and implemented safety training programs for management and staff. In addition, managed the community committee and was responsible for organizing members along with city officials in providing good will to those in need within city boundaries. Editor of the corporate newsletter. Directly managed a team of five employees including payroll functions.

CalComp Insurance Co. June 1993- August 1995

Workers Compensation Claims Assistant

Assisted Claims Examiner in processing all workers compensation claims. Established and maintained continued communication with injured workers, employers, physicians and applicant attorneys. Actively worked with physicians and employers in assessing an individuals capability to return to work. Assisted employers in creating modified job descriptions for permanently disabled employees.

West Air/United Express Airlines July 1988-June 1993

Human Resources Administrator

Designed and administered Department Of Transportation mandated alcohol and drug testing compliance program and all related processes for pilots and flight attendants. Coordination of 401(k), workers compensation and health insurance benefits for approximately 1300 employees in four states (CA, OR, WA and NV). Administered leave programs including STD, LTD and work injuries. Responsible for organizing and participating in monthly recruiting in the two largest hubs of the Company (LAX and SFO). Organized and participated in monthly company orientations that consisted of over 50 new employees at a time. Designed and conducted supervisor training for hub managers in the West Coast. Actively participated in the yearly auditing of all pilot and flight attendant procedures.

Education

Capella University

BA in Human Resource Management

Cum Laude

Concord Law School Jan 09 -Jan 2010

1st year of Law Degree

Memberships/Associations

SHRM Member

National Association of Professional Women

Cambridge Who's Who of Executives, Professionals and Entrepreneurs: Honored Member 2009-2010

Other

Proficient using MS Office, ADP, PeopleSoft and iCIMS.

Linkedin Profile at http://www.linkedin.com/pub/lidia-mccall-villegas/1/643/2a2

Bilingual

Fluent in Spanish (Oral/Written)

References furnished upon request

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