TONY AGUILAR, JR.

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Groves, Texas 77619

Cell Phone: 409-***-****

ac07wq@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

Senior Human Resources Executive/Project Management

SUMMARY

Accomplished Human Resources Executive and Project Manager with extensive experience and consummate achievements in providing the full spectrum of Human Resources and Project support for leading corporations. A savvy, analytical and motivated team leader skilled in attracting the most qualified employees, structuring HR departments and leading all aspects of project management. Pivotal contributor to senior operating and leadership executives; providing HR leadership across diverse audiences and across all organizational levels. Innovative problem solver, strategic decision maker/planner, strong communicator.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Beaumont Independent School District, Beaumont, TX 2016-present

Assistant Executive Director of HR

Responsible for providing comprehensive personnel, employee, labor relations and administrative services to staff and for responding to the emerging need for Human Resources development. Coordinate the hiring of professional employees with Assistant Superintendents of Secondary and Elementary Education and Special Programs; cafeteria, custodial/maintenance, secretarial, instructional and non-instructional aides, etc. Assist in screening and reviewing job applications and identifies candidates. Monitor professional certifications and coordinates the processing of State credentials for professional employees. Organize a corps of substitute employees. Coordinate the process of employee resignations, termination, and leaves. Manages grievances and cases which result in arbitration and mediation. Conduct exit interviews of personnel. Process recommendations for the discipline and/or termination of employees, assembling substantiating information, and arranging and conducting, as needed, conferences and hearings. Assist with benefit reviews, monitors sick leave bank, and certifies employee classifications and salaries. Assist with coordinating the Workers’ Compensation Program benefits administration, including the District’s health, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance benefit plans for all employees. Coordinate agendas for Labor-Management Relations meetings. Assist in negotiations with certified bargaining units to arrive at a mutually satisfactory agreement on wages, hours and working conditions of employees represented by the bargaining units. Collect data used in contract negotiations, including wage and fringe benefit comparisons and comparative contract language. Coordinate contract administration with employee classifications. Supervise the Eduforia substitute system. Develop and maintains a system of personnel records for all school employees in order to provide a comprehensive, efficient, accurate and current record of all matters pertinent to employment, transfer, tenure, retirement, leaves, promotion, discipline, demotion, etc. Maintain an updated file of job descriptions and distributes them for announced job openings within TEAMS. Coordinate federal and state employee surveys and reports (i.e. Equal Opportunity Employment, salary surveys, Highly Qualified Reporting, etc.) Assist in maintaining up-to-date District Policy and Procedure Manuals. Ensure proper adherence to District policy and procedures, and ensures proper adherence to applicable contract language that is in effect for the District. Manage compliance issues including, but not limited to, Title IX, Affirmative Action, Sexual Harassment, etc. Attend School Board meetings and serves to actively improve communication, cooperation, and planning in the District.

Signature Group, Port Neches, TX 2015-2016

Human Resource Consultant/VP of HR

Served as HR and Safety Consultant to an industrial, commercial and residential contractor in the Oil & Gas/Refinery Industry charged with managing and developing all provisions of Human Resources, structuring a strong HR department, give guidance on Safety training and Workers Comp issues, developing an effective recruiting plan and retaining a skilled workforce, assist Operations in developing man power projections, succession planning and employee development, creating a salary compensation plan, maintaining and enhancing benefit plans, handling unemployment claims, developing an effective employee training program and handling employee relations issues. Also charged with developing and implementing safety policies, safety training, workers compensation issues, OSHA logs, EEO-1 reporting, etc. Handle and report all ACA forms (1095-C and 1094-C) to employees and IRS.

Advantage Staffing, Beaumont, TX 2015 - 2015

Branch Manager

Responsible for maintaining successful office operations for the company's business lines by requiring to hire and develop a team with strong sales and recruiting skills as well as ensuring consistent achievement of your branch’s budgetary/financial goals. Manage client relationships and responsible for business development and sales of new and existing clients within the oil & gas, refinery, industrial, medical, legal, food service and all other industries.

Hiring, developing, and providing performance reviews for staff identifying your team’s development needs.

Providing meaningful team development plans and rewarding staff for developmental success and good job performance

Defining team roles and responsibilities, and motivating staff to maximize team performance

Leading team by prospecting for new client companies, making presentations, closing new business and maintaining successful relationships with current and prospective clients in the respective market

Meeting branch’s sales and performance goals

Maintaining responsibility for P&L for the branch

Making realistic budget projections and ensuring that the branch consistently operates within budget

Dealing promptly with budget variances and taking proactive cost containment measures

Protecting company proprietary, confidential, and competitive information

Ensuring that all company policies, practices and operations conform to federal, state, and local regulatory and/or legal standards and regulations

CALIBER SOLUTIONS, Beaumont, TX 2013-2015

HR Business Partner/Project Manager

Senior HR professional, Project Manager and Safety Manager for a dynamic industrial electrical contractor in the Oil & Gas/Refinery Industry charged with managing all provisions of Human Resources, structuring a strong HR and Safety department, developing an effective recruiting plan and retaining a skilled workforce, assist Operations in developing man power projections, creating a salary compensation plan, maintaining and enhancing benefit plans, workers compensation, handling unemployment claims, developing an effective employee training program and handling employee relations issues. Charged with managing 10-15 direct reports in the HR, Safety and Offshore construction departments. Also charged with safety oversight, developing and implementing safety policies, safety training, updating safety compliance portals (ISNetworld, etc.) workers compensation issues, OSHA logs, EEO-1 reporting, etc. Handle client and customer relations, developing new business contracts from new and existing clients, negotiating contracts along with managing and overseeing offshore drilling projects through completion, budget development and control, quality control, training, written documentation and accounting.

Structured and organized the company’s Human Resources and Safety department.

Implemented a new recruitment plan in order to hire highly skilled employees; sought out new recruitment tools and search engines geared to the industrial, construction and marine industries, created hands on tests for skilled crafts. Effectively recruit for candidates with specialized training in various programs: Allen Bradley, Siemens, SCADA, Fisher ROC, Honeywell, GE, ABB, Delta V, etc.

Reduced recruitment time by 30% while improving on hiring more qualified, skilled employees.

Updated various outdated policies and procedures.

Updated employee filing system to be compliant with Federal guidelines.

Developed a salary compensation plan which paid employees fairly based off several compensable factors and regional cost of living factors.

Lead the creation of a supervisory training program and employee succession plan. Developed leadman, foreman and general foreman through this plan.

Assist in implementing a new Human Resources Information System.

Managed all benefits administration and negotiated benefits contracts.

Assisted in the implementation of a new 401(k) provider which enhanced employee benefits and services.

Handled unemployment claims and telephone hearings; reduced the number of lost claims. Won 100% of claims moving forward.

Development new sales/projects in excess of $15MM.

Maintained an average of 30% profit margin while keeping all projects within budget.

Developed new client relationships.

MOBILOIL FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, Beaumont, TX 2008-2013

Vice President of Human Resources

Senior HR executive for a leading financial institution charged with managing all provisions of Human Resources, structuring a strong HR team of 4 direct reports, recruiting and retaining an effective workforce, creating a salary compensation plan, overseeing payroll, maintaining and enhancing benefit plans, workers compensation, handling unemployment claims, employee relations, complaint investigations and resolution, developing an effective employee training program and assist in changing the corporate culture. Head of various committees in regards to employee relations: Salary Committee, Benefits Committee, Retire Plan Committee, Training and Development Committee, Fun Committee

Structured and organized the credit union’s Human Resources department.

Along with the CEO and the training department, orchestrated a corporate culture change initiative and succession plan by introducing a “sales culture” and best business practices training program.

Developed a salary compensation plan which paid employees fairly based off several compensable factors and reduced employee turnover from 80% to 7%-14%.

Assisted in the development and implementation of an incentive plan in order to enhance the sales culture and reward sales efforts.

Through cultural change efforts and improved training and incentive programs, decreased employee base staffing by 10% and increased asset size from $220 million to $430 million in 4 years.

Implemented a new HRIS and payroll system (ADP) which allowed a full spectrum of HR operations systems and programs (EZlabor, Payex, HRB) which reduced payroll processing costs by 70% per year.

Renegotiated the ADP service contract, which reduced payroll processing costs by 30% per year.

Managed all benefits administration and negotiated benefits contracts. Kept benefit increases low during changes due to ACA (Obamacare).

Managed the implementation of a new 401(k) provider which enhanced employee services and reduced administrative fees by 35% and employee fees by 25%.

Developed and enhanced 60% of personnel policies designed to assure employee compliance and enhance the employee/employer relationship.

Handled unemployment claims and telephone hearings; reduced lost claims by 60%. Won 100% of claims moving forward.

Renegotiated the rates of screening provider, which reduced the cost of the background-check screening process by 40%.

Developed and advised managers on hiring practices and employee performance issues in order to reduce legal liability.

Provided strategic guidance to the strategic business plan which increased the asset size of the credit union by 105%

RENAISSANCE HOSPITAL, Groves, TX 2005-2008

Director of Human Resources (2007-2008)

Managed the overall provisions of Human Resources services, policies and procedures and benefits programs for the entire hospital, several clinics and its workforce of four hundred plus employees.

Recruited and developed a qualified, superior workforce, scheduled drug screens and conducted applicant background checks.

Reduced recruitment time by 30%

Managed employee development and training.

Reduced payroll processing by time by 50%.

Developed and enforced policies, employee relations, counseling, safety, welfare and health.

Administered compensation and benefits and performed payroll duties.

Handled unemployment claims and telephone hearings; reduced lost claims by 30%.

Community Relations Director (2005-2007)

Worked directly with physicians to effectively blend the physician’s concerns and needs with the hospital’s mission and vision.

Marketed physicians to physicians, physicians to businesses and physicians to the public.

Marketing efforts increased patient admitting by 40%; occupational (Emergency Room) services by 300%; general surgeries by 150%; bariatric surgeries by 50%; imaging services (CT scans, MRI’s, X-rays, etc.) by 200%

Sought out and purchased clinics, hospitals and property for expansions.

Recruited new physicians for credentialing at the hospital.

Maintained a positive public image for the hospital to businesses and the public.

Recruited new industrial businesses to the hospital to utilize medical services.

Assisted departmental directors in resolving concerns and issues from physicians’ offices.

Represented and promoted the hospital in community and civic organizations and functions.

Assisted in all aspects of marketing.

Promoted the hospital’s services to the Hispanic community including Spanish speaking physicians.

Provided translation services for Hispanic patients.

Translated medical documents into Spanish.

JOE ARNOLD CONSULTANTS, Port Neches, TX 2004-2005

Human Resources Consultant/Sales Manager

Developed and managed the Sales and Marketing Department for an innovative advertising firm.

Created advertising strategies for existing clients and developed new clients.

Increased clients by 30%.

Managed the Sales Department for El Mensajero, Spanish Newspaper.

Increased Spanish paper advertising by 100%.

Developed Spanish advertising strategies for clients.

Performed bilingual business consulting in English/Spanish to chemical companies, Industrial Safety and Training Council, law firms, banks, credit unions, labor unions, city governments, school districts, city Economic Development Corporations and Chambers of Commerce.

THE POWER ZONE (TEXAS WORKFORCE CENTER), Port Arthur, TX 2002-2004

Business Services Consultant/HR Consultant

Local Workforce Center providing Southeast Texas with skills and knowledge that meet the needs of employers to foster the region’s economic growth.

Developed a wide-variety of job opportunities for youth customers by establishing and maintaining active and frequent contact with local community organizations and employers.

Increased job sites/opportunities by 200%

Performed job retention studies and monitor customer placements.

Developed and maintained a detailed knowledge of the local labor market. Identified job openings, alternative work activities, and training initiatives.

Assisted employers in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring qualified applicants.

Assisted local unions (Pipefitter, Electrical, Steelworkers) with training and job placement of union members.

Performed follow-up studies of graduates from training and/or rehabilitation programs and maintained follow-up contact with employers.

Translated written documents and provided translation services for Spanish speaking customers.

SIGNAL INTERNATIONAL, (formerly TDI-Halter, L.P.), Port Arthur, TX 1998-2002

Employment Recruiter/Personnel Manager (1998-2002)

Personnel Manager charged with staffing for an international offshore drilling rig repair/new construction company.

Recruited and hired all crafts for eight ship yards, which included interviewing, applicant background checks, administering written tests for first-class positions, scheduling drug screens and conducting safety orientations.

Reduced the recruitment process by 30%.

Assisted with unemployment claims and performed minor payroll duties.

Calculated weekly headcount, hiring status, and applicant flow reports.

Translated benefit and safety documents and conducted interviews in Spanish.

Assisted management in solving employee complaints and handled Workman’s Compensation cases.

EDUCATION

BBA - Human Resource Management, Lamar University, Beaumont, TX 2005

Computer Information Systems, Lamar University, Port Arthur, TX 1995 – 1999 (transferred)

TRAINING

Raddon Financial Group: Leadership, Financial and Sales Training

Sales As Service

Employment and Payroll Law updates (Federal & State)

OSHA training

Salary Administration

Financial Regulatory Compliance

Total Quality Management

Six Sigma basics

OSHA 10

SKILLS

Bilingual (Spanish & English)

ADP Payroll platform (HRB, PayEx, EzLabor, Workforce Now)

Compease

Performance Pro

Sales Force program

BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Texas Credit Union League, Human Resources Council - Vice Chair (2010-2013)

Credit Union National Association Member

Sabine Neches Area Community Advisory Panel

Society for Human Resource Management (Professional Member)

Southeast Texas Human Resource Association

SETX Hispanic Cultural & Educational Center

Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation - Board Member (2006-2008)

Hispanic Chamber of Commerce - Board Member (2005-2008)

Texas Workforce Center/Power Zone Youth Mentor

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