Human Resources Employee Relations

Javier Becerra

***** ******* ****** • Downey, CA 90242 • 562-***-**** • ac1zdv@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER PROFILE

Results-driven, accomplished, HR Business Partner, Employee Relations Specialist and respected grade E-9 Sergeant Major with recognized expertise in all fields of human resources and 30 years of United States Army experience in relevant positions, including Chief of Human Resources and Human Resources Specialist. More than 12 years of senior-level operations experience and 7 years as Recruiter and Career Counselor, which entailed providing advice on employee relations issues, conducting employment –related investigations and training, attending unemployment hearings and union grievance meetings. Dynamic public speaker and presenter; certified facilitator with proven track record of mentoring others to success. Financially savvy with business operations acumen. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, Kronos, E-Verify, Talent-Wise and Taleo. Seeking to apply impeccable work ethic and teamwork approach in a supervisory human resources position with an established, innovative organization.

AREAS OF STRENGTH AND EXPERTISE

Administrative Operations

Staffing and Recruiting

Training Onboarding

HR Policies & Performance

Mentoring and Facilitating

Grievance Procedures

Benefits/Salary Administration

Union Issues

Employee Relations

Regulatory Compliance

Project Management

Employee Law

Problem Solving

Strategic Planning

Information Management

Performance Reviews

Public Speaking/

Presentations

Process Improvement

Resource Allocation

Quality Assurance

Communication

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

King's Hawaiian Torrance, CA (2016 to present)

Plant HR Generalist/Business Partner

Effectively collaborates with leadership in the administration of HR strategy and initiates that support overall business objectives. There is a strong focus on change management, employee relations, conflict resolution, employee engagement and development of leadership talent within the organization. Conduct new hire orientation, assist with recruiting and interview process for plant employees. Prepare/Maintain accurate records for a variety of audits.

ABM-Los Angeles, CA (2014 to 2015)

Human Resources-Employee Relations Specialist

Support the Southern California Regional HR and Operations Teams by providing advice on employee relations issues, conducting employment-related investigations and training, attending unemployment hearings and union grievance meetings. Handle all employee relation issues for union and non-union employees for Southern California for the following divisions; Security, janitorial, Engineering, and Parking. Process, investigate and/or resolve union grievances from step 1 through arbitration. Conduct new hire on boarding and orientation. Handle all hotline complaints for the region. Work with local operations and management on employee performance issues, support progressive discipline, and guide supervisors. Conduct training programs for management and staff including Sexual Harassment, Costumer Service, Progressive Discipline and Social Media & Privacy. An active participant in the Collective Bargaining Agreements, which includes negotiating benefits, starting wages, and annual increases, and Tier locations.

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United States Army, 1983 to 2014

G1 SGM, Joint Force Headquarters, Sacramento, CA (2012 to 2014)

SGM Chief of Human Resources, Joint Forces Training Base, Los Alamitos, CA (2006 to 2012)

Manage staff of more than 65. Supervise personnel office and personnel functions. Advise commanders and soldiers on personnel readiness and set forth all duty assignments. As G1 SGM, serve as key advisor and consultant to Commander and Deputy Commander on policy matters related to programs and specific mission requirements; serve as advisor to senior executives on matters of organizational capabilities.

Maintain $650,000 worth of equipment in top condition. Continue development of division’s Enlisted Promotion System (EPS) and mentor non-commissioned Officers on EPS procedures. Participate in planning and deployment of training exercises and ensure readiness for all training events and missions. As G1 SGM, hold weekly PowerPoint presentations for staff; disseminate information received in directorate meetings; hold quarterly week-long conferences for all administrative supervisors in California, averaging 50 attendees; and hold week-long conferences at least three times per year, averaging 150 to 200 attendees, to support achievement of General’s goals for administrative excellence.

Key Accomplishments:

Transferred in 2012 to G1 SGM to oversee all Chiefs of Human Resources in California Army National Guard.

Less than 3% fail rate of soldier readiness processing (SRP) at the power projection platform; one of the lowest fail rates in the country.

Mentored more than 25 full-time soldiers who now hold administrative supervisory positions in the California Army National Guard.

Coordinated civilian contractors with military personnel, resulting in 100% participation during periodic health assessments and dental assessments.

Selected as Army representative and speaker for Hispanic Heritage Month.

Senior Mobilization Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC), Joint Forces Training Base,

Los Alamitos, CA (2003 to 2012)

Oversaw from start to finish every mobilization/deployment of units and soldiers, including setting up facility, coordinating support staff of close to 100 administrative and medical personnel, and processing soldiers prior to deployment. Briefed groups of, on average, 125 soldiers daily on all benefits during processing phase. Served as the final signature to approve soldier’s eligibility for mobilization after completion of briefing, medical, and administrative functions.

Key Accomplishments:

Held position simultaneously with Senior Administrative Supervisor/Chief of Human Resources.

Senior Administrative Supervisor, Joint Forces Training Base, Los Alamitos, CA (2002 to 2006)

Implemented established procedures for assessing and improving personnel readiness. Served as subject-matter expert on all personnel and administrative functions. Mentored and trained all personnel officers and non-commissioned officers in California Army National Guard. Communicate with National Guard Bureau. Maintained records of promotions and enlisted management. Provided technical, administrative, and managerial direction and assistance to functional managers and staff. Identified challenges, gathered and analyzed data, and developed resolutions to substantive problems affecting efficacy and efficiency or work operations. Served as liaison to promote positive working relationships between ten branches composed of soldiers, civilians, and contractors, in addition to maintaining readiness of equipment.

EDUCATION/TRAINING

Bachelor of Professional Studies, Business and Management, Excelsior University, Albany, NY,

January 2016

Six Sigma Training, National Guard Bureau, Washington, DC, June 2014

United States Sergeants Major Academy, United States Army, Fort Bliss, TX

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