JOE A. ALTAMIRANO
**** *. *********** ***** ******, AZ 85741
520-***-**** ac4aqd@r.postjobfree.com
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
Manager with human resources and personnel law experience and a focus on company growth and development. Proven history of meeting federal and state regulations and OSHA compliance requirements while improving company performance. Proficient in employee screening and recruitment, performance management and benefits administration.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Performance Management Coaching/Mentoring Benefits Administration Employee Relations
Program Development/Improvement OSHA Administration Screening/Recruitment Networking
Record Retention Staff Training/Development Progressive Discipline Team Management
EXPERIENCES AND ACHIEVEMENTS
CASINO DEL SOL RESORT, SPA & CONFERENCE CENTER 2007 – 2016
Human Resources Manager
Coordinated and managed the health and welfare benefit coverage for over 1300 employees. Chaired the casino’s Wellness Initiative with a focus on employee wellness and productivity.
Developed a new welfare benefit package and new hire benefit selection process in coordination with the benefits broker, CBIZ.
Achieved significant savings for the casino by transitioning to a self-insured medical plan.
Ensured comprehensive case management through analyzing trends of Worker’s Compensation claims, oversaw all company-sponsored leave of absence requests and responded to ERISA audits and requests regarding the company’s 401(k) program.
Achieved a significant increase in total 401(k) retirement savings plan participants with an account market value of $29,778,800.00 as of September 2014.
Realized a 26% decrease in “recordable employee injuries in the job” between 2013 and 2015.
Reviewed all accident reduction strategies and OSHA compliance as a member of the Risk Management and Safety Committee.
Coordinated and presented all salary adjustment and hiring compensation level requests.
FRED G. ACOSTA JOB CORPS CENTER 2005 – 2007
Director
Recruited to Director from Human Resources Manager based on impeccable performance. Drove the successful education and job placement of 16-24 year old at-risk youth.
Improved annual overall ranking in statistical outcomes with the Department of Labor from 44th to 6th within two years.
Ensured the fiscal accountability and financial performance of the facility aligned with corporate and Department of Labor expectations.
Liaised with federal and state teams as well as community-based organizations and local employers to ensure Job Corps graduates had meaningful job opportunities.
Directed a staff of 125 and over 300 students to ensure all statistical benchmarks were achieved, including program completion, graduation and job placement rates.
EXPERIENCES AND ACHIEVEMENTS
Human Resources Manager 1992-2005
Established, implemented and monitored training and development requirements within all departments of the center.
Recruited and hired new talent to maintain required staffing patterns per corporate and DOL guidelines and provided orientation training to maintain staff performance standards.
Mentored supervisory staff within each department, ensuring the consistent application of principles of conduct and performance.
Ensured personnel records remained in line with state and federal regulations and collaborated with OFCCP and the Attorney General’s office on inquiries.
Liaised with “sister facilities” across the U.S. and provided on-site technical assistance.
Directed a staff of 125 and over 300 students to ensure all statistical benchmarks were achieved, including program completion, graduation and job placement rates.
EDUCATION
Master of Science, Education, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
Bachelor of Science, Education, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Executive Management Certification, ResCare Executive Development Institute, 2004
Professional in Human Resources Certification, Society of Human Resources Management/HRCI, 2001
Participating Member, Society of Human Resources, Greater Tucson Chapter, 2000
President’s Award, ResCare Employment & Training Division, 2006
Center Director’s Award for Exceptional Service, Fred G. Acosta Job Corps Center, 1999