HR Professional

**** *. ****** *****: 623-***-****

Phoenix, AZ **009 E-mail: ********@*****.***

Israel Cavazos

A quality-driven Human Resources professional experienced in small to large companies. Proven success in developing positive relationships with all levels of employees and managers. A professional that provides strategic and tactical support aligned with the company’s overall business strategy.

Key Competencies include:

Consulting Federal and State Employment Laws

Employee Relations Staffing and Recruiting

Workers Compensation Compensation and Benefits

Strategic HR Planning Performance Management

ADP Payroll EV5 BlueForce Epay

ADP Workforce Avionte

WorkRecords HRIS Proficient

Education

09/1988 – 06/1990 University of Phoenix Phoenix, AZ

Business Management / Administration

Computer Programming / Application

Professional

Experience

07/2015 – present LandCorp, Inc. Phoenix, AZ

Human Resources Manager

Partner with management to provide strategic partnership in all areas of HR.

Provide HR and Payroll support to over 250 employees.

Partner with Regional Director of Human Resources on strategic company issues as well as department issues.

Partners with Talent Development Manager on overall Company training needs.

Participates in training programs which are rolled-out and offer ongoing support to supervisors and managers.

Engage with managers and employees to provide a consultative approach on areas of staffing, employee relations, retention, and turnover.

Counsel employees and managers on all job related issues as well as provide long term solutions based on each situation.

Participate in all strategic meetings including monthly operations call to provide ongoing support for our operations team.

Conduct investigations and make recommendations based on findings by providing resolutions based on policies and procedures.

Provide recommendations and assist managers with all disciplinary issues as well as performance improvement plans, including termination if necessary.

Responsible for the review and implementation of Company handbook.

Point-of-contact for in-house and outside counsel relating to all HR activities including: new policies, legal updates, and employee relations matters.

Review and approve bi-weekly Company payroll for over 300 employees.

Support employee-oriented company culture that emphasizes quality, continuous improvement and high performance.

Conducted Self Audit of I9 forms and brought company into compliance per the Department of Homeland Security guidelines.

Conducted audit of Human Resources department and made recommendations for improvement which led to more efficient and streamlined processes.

Manage the recruitment process for exempt and non-exempt employees using the standard recruiting and hiring practices and procedures necessary to recruit and hire a superior workforce.

Review resumes for all candidates and interview non-exempt and exempt candidates for employment. Handles background checks, physicals, drug screens and testing processes as per company policies and as requested.

Process background checks, drafted offer letters, new hire orientations, acted as liaison for managers with temporary agency, assist managers with involuntary terminations, completed termination package, calculated and requested final payment, conducted all exit interviews.

Handle various employee relations issues: including terminations and disciplinary actions, including conflict resolution.

Successfully coach and mentor employees which resulted in positive outcome of productivity and attitude.

Assists with the development of policies for the company with regard to employee relations.

Develop standard operating procedure and enhances current programs to comply with all Federal and State laws.

Supports employee relations practices necessary to establish a positive employer-employee relationship and promote a high level of employee morale and motivation.

Assist with the implementation of company safety and health programs. Track and post OSHA-required data and file reports.

Administer health and welfare plans including processing enrollments and terminations. Handles required documents through payroll and insurance providers to ensure accurate record keeping and proper deductions.

Conduct exit interviews and analyze data, making recommendations to Operations Manager and General Manager for continuous improvement in employee attraction and retention.

Conduct annual wage analysis and monitor performance appraisal program.

Establish and maintain department records and reports – employee files.

Administer Worker’s Compensation claims, assist management in accident investigations, and assist in claims management. Maintain employee-related data bases. Prepare periodic reports for management, as necessary or requested.

Maintain payroll and related records recording the accumulation and use of vacations, holidays, sick days, and miscellaneous leaves of absence.

Participate in all department-related special projects.

11/2014 – 02/2015 Primetime Harvesting, Inc. Yuma, AZ

Human Resource Manager

Oversaw the organization’s administrative operations and provided support and supervision to the administrative staff

Trained, advised and mentored administrative staff

Managed the office budget and maintenance schedule for supplies, equipment and technological systems

Managed schedules for the company executives

First point of contact for general business questions, as well as all Human Resources duties to include labor and employee relations

Created company policies and procedures insuring the organization was in complete compliance with all Federal and State regulations

11/2006 – 07/2014 United States Postal Service Yuma, AZ

Finance Manager / Human Resources

Retail Manager / Mail Carrier Manager

Managed all finance for the Yuma Main Post office

Budget development as well as performing cost reduction research

Managed a team of 9 clerks as well as 30 Rural Mail Carriers

Maintained scheduling, payroll, disciplinary issues as well as all aspects of the business to create a profitable and productive unit

Conducted performance reviews, attendance reviews and audits

Met frequently with union presence to include NALC, NRLCA as well as APWU

Labor relations meetings at formal as well as informal levels, arbitrations, step one grievances and EEO cases

02/2000 – 11/2006 Factor Sales, Inc. San Luis, AZ

Human Resources Generalist

Administered plans and procedures for company personnel; assist in development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures; prepare and maintain employee handbook and policies and procedures manual

Developed department goals, objectives and systems

Administered compensation programs; monitored performance evaluation program and revised as necessary

Perform benefits administration; claims resolution, change reporting, approving invoices for payment and communication of benefit information to employees

Conducted recruitment efforts for all personnel and conducted new-employee orientations

Handled employee relations counseling, outplacement counseling and exit interviews

Participated in administrative as well as executive staff meetings and attended other meetings and seminars

Maintained company organization charts and employee directory

Assisted in evaluation of reports, decisions and results of department in relation to established goals

Recommended new approaches, policies and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of the department and services performed

Maintained human resources information system records and compiled reports from the database

Maintained compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment

Managed Safety Programs (OSHA) –

Training (Lockout/Tag-out, PPE, HazCom, Confined Spaces, Blood Bourne Pathogens, General Safety)

Managed and maintained MSDS books

Managed and maintained OSHA 300 log

Worked directly with SCF/AZ to resolve worker’s comp issues (investigating accidents/creating incident reports/ submitting accident reports)

11/1990 – 02/2000 Business Owner Phoenix, AZ

Business Management / Administration / Human Resources

Independent business owner for 10 years. Owned several businesses to include –

PC Connections (Computer Programming and Consulting)

Mar y Sol Travel (Travel Agency)

Presto Printing ( Print Shop)

El Farolito (Mexican Restaurant)

Cabana 2000 (Taxi Cab Company)

Managed all employees

Payroll

Recruiting, interview and hire

Human Resources and all aspects in regards to business

SKILLS

Bilingual – Fluent in Spanish (read/write/speak)

Microsoft Office

Strong written and verbal communication

Strong negotiation skills

Strong influence and persuasion skills

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