Human Resource Business Partner

MA. THERESA SHIELA G. DIMALANTA

San Pablo City, California, 94806

Mobile number: 510-***-****

************@*****.***

SUMMARY

Conscientious, dependable and proactive Human Resource Generalist with 15 years of professional experience gained from logistics, distribution, and trading industries and 4 years in the field of general accounting gained from manufacturing and real estate industries.

Expertise and training include new system development and implementation, exposure in start-up company operations, company spin-off and change management that required intensive collaboration and communication both with the management and the employees.

EDUCATION

April 16, 2005 Miriam College & HR Management Development Center of PMAP

to June 04, 2005 (People Management Association of the Philippines)

Diploma in Human Resource Management Program

Certificate in Labor Relations

Earned 3.0 units with a rating of 1.25 / A-

October 09, 2004 Miriam College & HR Management Development Center of PMAP

to Nov. 27, 2004 (People Management Association of the Philippines)

Diploma in Human Resource Management Program

Certificate in Compensation Management

Earned 3.0 units with a rating of 1.5 / B+

March 1997 FAR EASTERN UNIVERSITY

Morayta, España Manila

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy

Partial University Scholar – 1994 to 1997

March 1993 LA CONSOLACION COLLEGE

Sto. Thomas Biñan, Laguna

High School

EXPERIENCE

LF (Philippines), Inc. (a member of the Li & Fung Group)

18th Floor One Corporate Center, Julia Vargas Avenue, corner Meralco Avenue,

Barangay San Antonio, Ortigas Center, Pasig, 1605 Metro Manila, Philippines

Manager – Human Resources

01 July 2010 to 31 May 2016

LF (Philippines), Inc. is a subsidiary of the Li & Fung Group in Hong Kong. Its Philippines’ operation is primarily engaged in the provision of logistics, distribution, and trading services to leading fast moving consumer goods manufacturers in the country.

Description of Role:

Collaborated and aligned goals and objectives in the areas of rewards and compensation, training & development, talent acquisition, employee engagement and corporate social responsibility to support the over-all strategic objectives of the Country Human Resource Director.

Executed programs and initiatives that are driven locally and from the corporate office.

Managed the shared services HR team across three separate entities, LF Logistics, LF Asia and LF Trading.

Accomplishments:

Successfully bring about efficiency in payroll administration through the implementation of an automated timekeeping & payroll system across all operations within the Philippines including employees who were physically based in different countries.

Sustained expertise in the compensation and benefits function through efficiency in managing all areas in payroll and benefits administration across logistics, distribution and trading streams, based on agreed key performance indicators with HR Supervisor.

Maintained the completeness and accuracy of HRIS data from onboarding through separation of employees. Ensured the integrity of all generated reports.

Accelerated the Country implementation of the new program & policy on retirement (from Defined Benefit to Defined Contribution) and long service award based on directions set by Corporate Human Resources.

Expedited the Country implementation for the alignment of job grades and position titles across the Li & Fung Group.

Oversee the local administration of Li & Fung Group’s Internship and Management Traineeship Programs.

Promoted the education and awareness among employees on Business Continuity Planning and Behavior-based Safety through the conduct of orientation seminars to all employees.

Administered in-house training programs on communication and customer service.

Managed the Country implementation of the Group’s eLearning Programs.

Certified trainer for the Basic Management Program which is a mandatory program for all supervisory employees.

Acted as 2nd level interviewer of job applicants for non-managerial positions, and the decision maker if certain applicant will push through the final stage of interview.

Administer new hire orientation including completion of all onboarding documentations related to compensation and benefits.

Formulated and administer employee engagement programs such as quarterly general assemblies across the country, birthday recognition, holiday parties, the much awaited countrywide annual dinner year-end party, and other events deemed appropriate for recognition and celebration of employee or departmental accomplishments.

Spearheaded the implementation of various corporate social responsibility programs with specific focus on community outreach, marathons for a cause and environmental awareness.

Awarded the WOW Customer Service Award in 2012 out of nearly 1,000 OSG or Office Support Group colleagues from over 23 countries.

IDS Marketing (Philippines), Inc. (formerly JDH (Philippines), Inc.)

#29 Industria St. Bagumbayan, Quezon City, Manila, Philippines

18 June 2001 to 30 June 2010

JDH (Philippines), Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Li & Fung Distribution Limited until it winded down its operations and became IDS Marketing (Philippines), Inc. which operates as a subsidiary of Li & Fung Limited, until Li & Fung Group took control of the operations.

Assistant Manager – Compensation & Benefits 01 Jan 2005 to 30 June 2010

Assistant Manager – Compensation & Employee Services 20 Jan 2002 to 31 Dec 2004

Compensation Specialist 18 Jun 2001 to 19 Jan 2002

Description of Role:

Maintained and administered a systematic compensation and benefits program for all employees from top management to general staff.

Provided Human Resource Director with necessary data on compensation, benefits and variable incentive programs that helped build organizational morale and capability in support of corporate and business strategies.

Responsible in updating salary structure and doing salary reviews and analysis.

Prepared monthly staff cost and comparative analysis based on Company budget and formulated annual and interim budget on total staff cost based on finance requirements.

Conceptualized and implemented compensation and benefits related policies, systems and workflows. Guaranteed adherence of overall compensation and benefits management with corporate policies.

Coordinated with third parties relative to compensation and benefits management such as government agencies, payroll outsourcing party and banks. Monitors timely and accurate payments and secured adherence with contracts and agreements.

Guaranteed company’s adherence to labor law and tax regulatory rulings specifically taxation on compensation which includes preparation of annual tax return.

Fleet management and administration including conceptualization and implementation of fleet related policies, systems and workflows which is aligned to overall company policies.

In-charge of general administration which includes monitoring and supervising janitorial, messenger, photocopying and shuttle services.

Managed third party agreements and contract formulation and finalization relative to fleet management and general administration with close coordination with banks, financing companies, insurance brokers, consultants, cooperative and service providers.

Acted as HR Coordinator for the Country Human Resource Director for the first 3 years and in-charge of departmental expense reports, office and pantry supplies monitoring, managed appointment calendar for Country HR Director both internal and external demands, formulates HR related memorandum, coordinated travel arrangements.

Accomplishments:

Implemented an automated Timekeeping and Payroll processing (Biometrics and EPayroll web-based system) nationwide with 24 distribution centers including the head office, for both IDS Marketing and IDS Logistics. This new and enhanced system also included the automation of timekeeping capture for all agency personnel (1,600 employees).

Generated cost optimization of 20% per annum compared to the previous payroll outsourcing arrangement we had.

This project became a candidate for the Regional Group Managing Director Awards, a program where the Regional Top Management provides dollar incentive to employees who was able to implement best practices or systems improvement that will benefit the company.

Assigned as Human Resource Team Leader for Project HRIS (Human Resource Information System) which automated the 201 filing system. The project went live after 4 months of systems development.

Spearheaded the reconciliation and closure of 9Million pesos worth unreconciled employee accounts and loan balances which were caused by numerous company acquisitions and merging, drafted and finalized major Human Resources policies related to this.

Played the key role in JDH Philippines for closure and accurate payment of all employee claims. Finalized separation payments to all employees, guaranteed adherence to tax rulings, ensured payment of company receivables and employee accountabilities and closure of all entries in JDH books while setting-up for IDS Marketing.

TDK PHILIPPINES CORPORATION

119 East Science Ave. SEPZ

Laguna Technopark Biñan Laguna, Philippines

26 November 1997 to 16 June 2001

TDK Philippines Corporation manufactures and distributes magneto-resistive recording heads for computer hard disk drives. TDK Philippines Corporation operates as a subsidiary of TDK Corporation.

Accounts Payable and Administrative Disbursing Staff 01 Aug 1998 to 16 Jun 2001

Description of Role:

Innovated systematic monitoring and control of all disbursements.

Developed a smooth flow of disbursing transactions, methods and techniques that are adaptable and understandable to other departments.

Oversee the upholding of the company’s disbursing policies through strict adherence.

Responsibilities:

Validated completeness of documents issued by other departments like cash and check requisition, reimbursement of expenses.

Oversee and maximizes suppliers and vendors credit terms and make necessary payments upon maturity. Responsible in communicating and reconciling with vendors’ accounts.

Certified the completeness and validity of contracts or forms of agreement with vendors.

Controlled cash management and proper daily cash position of all banks including monitoring of daily check releases.

Prepared bank reconciliation of both local and foreign currencies.

Responsible for the timely release of salaries of managers and expatriates.

Oversee company’s registration and other certifications with government agencies including compliance to statutory requirements and reporting.

Payroll Staff 26 Nov 1997 to 31 July 1998

Description of Role:

Managed timely and accurate processing of payroll for supervisors and staff down to rank and file operators.

Guaranteed that payroll flow is understandable to all employees.

Responsibilities:

Prepared timely and accurate processing of payroll for supervisors, staff and operators.

Coordinated with accounting supervisor on the timely funding of payroll and its payment.

Ensured monthly compliance and reporting to statutory government agencies.

Administered orientation to new employees on payroll flow and all payroll related matters.

In-charge of the preparation of monthly schedules of various finance related accounts.

CROWN ASIA PROPERTIES, INC.

Alabang Business Tower, Ayala Alabang, Philippines

Accounting Staff

15 April 1997 to 8 November 1997

Crown Asia is a subsidiary of Vista Land, is known to be a top developer of houses in the Philippines, providing homes to upper and middle-income earning Filipinos.

Description of Role:

Accurately processed administrative and commission payments to real estate brokers and agents.

Validated and audited accuracy of computation and content of all Deed of Absolute Sale and Contract to Sell for various subdivisions endorsed by marketing department.

Managed and controlled office supplies for all departments.

SKILLS

Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint

HRIS and payroll systems

Rewards and Compensation

Training and Development

Talent Acquisition

Project Management

Change Management

Employee Engagement

Corporate Social Responsibility

General Accounting

Office administration

STRENGTHS

Key Competencies: Diligent, trustworthy, authentic, service driven, fast learner, self-motivated and never cracks on pressure. Expert multi-tasker, high customer service orientation and exercises sound judgment.

Leadership: Goal and result oriented person. A proactive and solutions-driven individual who can create and perform high impact job with minimal supervision. Has a genuine curiosity and strong desire to continuously learn, grow and develop others. Likes to take on new challenges and be a key team player.

Advanced Analytical Ability: a graduate of BS Accountancy and Mathematics wizard awardee from elementary to high school. Detail-oriented, analytical and organized. Can easily understand formulas and processes. Always guarantees accuracy and timeliness of all reports and data requirement.

Communication: Proficient in English both oral and written. Can relate well with all level of people in the organization.

My Interests: Adventure travel, quality time with family, and being a hands-on mother. Passionate about connecting with people to help make a difference, how education can change the world, and helping communities thrive.

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Born in Manila, Philippines. Married and blessed with three wonderful kids.

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