Human Resources Employee Relations

TERESA (TERRY) MARTINEZ

Arleta, CA ***** *********@*****.*** 818-***-****

HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONAL

Experienced, passionate bi-lingual (English/Spanish) Human Resources Director with a proven track record in developing win-win relationships with employees, managers and executive leadership. Adept HR business partner skilled in, workforce planning, talent management and team effectiveness .Demonstrated ability to support numerous functional areas across various locations and geographies. Collaborative, enterprise synergist recognized for her breadth of employee relations knowledge, analytical skills,along with the ability to anticipate and lead change.

Continuous Improvement

Performance Coaching

Teamwork

Benefits Administration

Change Management

Enterprise Synergy

Strategic Planning

Organizational Compliance

Restructuring

Training & Development

Employee Relations

Leadership Communications

Philanthropy Committee Member

Coordinate Volunteerism

Empathy Training

Professional Experience

Reiter Affiliated Companies, Oxnard, CA 2013 – 2017

Manager, Corporate Human Resources

This position partners with leaders to counsel on various HR matters while ensuring alignment on values and guiding principles

Support corporate and administrative team through strategic partnership

Ensure processes and procedures are in place to achieve legal compliance, retention and performance objectives

Lead HR corporate initiatives and ensure alignment to the district efforts

Develop and administer corporate policies and procedures including communication and training efforts

Ensure consistent, fair application of personnel policies, practices and guidelines

Support Performance Management process for US Administrative Employees

Ensure effective, meaningful ongoing review of performance including a set of clear objectives, a current job plan, timely appraisals, and career development/counseling

Provide advice, counsel and collaborates with managers regarding employee relations including employee performance and development plans

Manage the on boarding process to ensure effective introduction to employees’ role and company culture

JT Wimsatt Contracting Company, Inc – Valencia, CA 2012 - 2013

Director, Human Resources

Provide administrative and technical direction on all personnel programs, systems and employee benefits administer all personnel functions, including implementing objectives, employee handbook, policies and procedures, benefits, job descriptions, training, orientation, counseling, disciplinary action, drug testing, hiring and termination

Interface with federal/state & local government agencies as required

Administer total compensation & performance program

Administer and manage company 401 (k) and Pension plan

Manage workers’ comp, unemployment, state disability, cobra., claims review, investigation, reporting and case settlement

Represent company in NLRB, EEOC, Unemployment, Disability and Workers’ Compensation hearings

Member of wage, policy, corporate planning committee and other committees as required

Formulate, review & approve relevant procedures & programs. in accordance with government regulations and union agreements

Participate in settlement of labor disputes, collective bargaining negotiations and litigation that impacts corporate operations

Plan, recruit and hire field employees in accordance with manpower requirements

Participate in contract negotiations. Pre-job conferences, etc.

Monitor & evaluate trends in industry practices, benefits, federal and state local employment regulations for impact on corporation

Provide direction with corporate insurance program. Including evaluation/selecting broker and carrier, negotiate insurance rates

Provide Spanish bilingual oral & written communication and information to employees needed

Develop, administer and adjudicate EEO/Affirmative Action policies and compliance

Chatsworth Products, Inc. - Chatsworth, CA 2008 - 2012

Human Resources Manager (Chatsworth, N. American Sales, Canada, Mexico)

Manage and coordinate human resources activities in compliance with company philosophy, objectives and legal requirements

Originate, implement and maintain practices which protect company interests of the organization and promote morale

HR liaison responsible for all Recruiting for Chatsworth facility, all N. American sales positions including Canada and Mexico

Creative use of Twitter, Face Book, LinkedIn, Craigslist to source and recruit talent

Responsible for implementation, maintenance and registration of E-Verify program

Recommend Human Resources policies and procedures

Maintained all company policy changes, updates and deletions from the company SharePoint site

Responsible for programs in employment, employee relations, wage and salary management, indoctrination, training, placement, safety, health, benefits and employee services

Successfully Championed manpower reduction, including timetable, checklist, severances, and releases

Implemented and maintained company communication plan

Maintain company manpower report, organization chart, employee car allowance program for all sales staff

Responsible for training at all sites

Senior member of the Safety Committee

Instrumental in company’s ESOP Program (understand, train on the culture and maintain company in compliance with regulations

Recommended, implemented and trained all employees on new attendance policy

Initiated & maintained company’s Enterprise Zone program – creating tax credits for hiring individuals residing in specific EZ areas.

Industrial Metal Supply Company – Sun Valley, CA 2001- 2008

Director, Human Resources (5 Locations) (Manufacturing/Distribution/Retail)

Implement strategies for accelerating the achievement of organizational goals,productivity and synergy.

Provide strategic guidance and day to day leadership for the Human Resources function

Ensures quality staffing & appropriate development opportunities

Responsible for all Aspects of HR for 5 branches (California and Arizona) with support staff of 3 (Training Coordinator, HR Representative and HR Administrator) also support of 4 HR Branch liaisons.

Ensures training efforts deliver a competent high performance culture

Counsel management on the short and long-term human resource implications of alternative business actions; provides appropriate guidance to employees/ supervisors relative to performance improvement issues.

Resource person for HR best practices and emerging trends

Ensure EEO, OSHA compliance and other applicable legal requirements

Facilitate prompt and effective resolution of Employee Relations matters and handle all grievances and disputes.

Supports the ongoing development of a Total Compensation Program that is internally and externally equitable and enables the organization to recruit, motivate and retain outstanding performers while controlling labor costs.

Guides the development/ implementation of a meritocracy program and associated recognition

Ensures Employee Benefit Plans are in line with management philosophy, address employee needs and meet regulatory and budget constraints.

Place Ads, screen resumes, interview candidates for employment

Introduced “Mentoring” and Employee Referral “Who Do You Know?” programs

Develop, communicate and maintain company policies and manuals

HR liaison between Corporate Safety Director and Local Safety Coordinator – Handle all Workers’ Compensation reporting and documentation, including accident reports, and investigations.

Maintain employee benefit programs. Review regularly and make recommendations.

Handle all EDD, DFEH, DOL & Workers’ Compensation issues.

Implement and maintain company HRIS System.

Prepare and manage department budgets

Help prepare and update business plan. Part of Strategic Planning committee

Published Company’s first Employee Newsletter (English/Spanish)

Handled 1 acquisition and due diligence efforts in Phoenix and opening of a New Branch in Riverside.

Organize all Employee Welfare events including Holiday Parties, Safety Lunches

Optimizes benefit/risk portfolio through effective leveraging of designated insurance consultants/brokers, WC, liability,

Other Professional Engagements

Umbrella and Medical Insurance Policies

Hydrel-Lithonia Lighting (Manufacturing)

Megatrax Production Inc. (Sound Production)

Bobrick Washroom Equipment (Manufacturing)

Education

University of Phoenix

Bachelor of Science

Business Administration

1997

California State University, Northridge

General Education Courses

1980-1982

California State University, Northridge

Human Resources Certificate Program

2005 - 2007

1993 - 1995

LANGUAGES

Fluent in English and Spanish

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