Employee Relations Human Resources

OSCAR BLANCO, SPHR/MBA

*** ********* ***** **** ******, Texas 75065

719-***-**** ********@*****.*** http://oscarblanco.c.ws (career website)

PROFILE: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oscarblanco940

HUMAN RESOURCES EXECUTIVE

Dynamic Executive offering a career distinguished by commended performance and proven results. Extensive background in HR generalist affairs, including experience in employee recruitment and retention, staff development, mediation, conflict resolution, benefits and compensation, HR records management, and policy development. Juris Doctor in Law with extensive knowledge base regarding employment law and legal compliance. Demonstrated success in negotiating win-win compromises, developing teambuilding programs, and writing manuals, corporate policies, job descriptions and compensation plans.

Audits Budgeting Financial Statements Mergers & Acquisitions Payroll Change Management Consulting

International Business Joint Ventures Profit & Loss Project Management Restructuring Onboarding

Start Ups Strategic Planning Team Leadership / Motivation Policy Development Process Improvement

Benefits / Compensation Employee / Labor Relations Recruiting Training Workforce Planning

Talent Management Performance Management Employee Engagement Vendor Relations Risk Management OSHA / Regulatory Compliance Labor Negotiations / Grievance and Arbitration Resolution

FLSA / FMLA / HSE / ADA / SOX / EEO / Affirmative Action / OFCCP / California Labor Law

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

POINT 2 POINT GLOBAL SECURITY, Addison, Texas 09/2017 – 09/2018

Security services for commercial, industrial, & government.

Human Resources (HR) Director

Spearheaded all aspects of HR Management services boosting performance through analysis of existing organizational problems and development of plans for improvement. Established standardized coaching procedures, and process analysis, as well as handling technology implementation and strategy development. Coordinated and directed HR programs and policies including performance and talent management, appraisal and merit review process, benefits and compensation, recruiting / on-boarding, progressive discipline and termination process. Oversaw succession planning, internal complaint process, and bench strength development. Demonstrated subject matter expertise regarding employee relation matters, investigating allegations of harassment, discrimination, employee disputes, grievances and other sensitive issues, with considerable experience in communicating with senior management and legal department. Delivered extensive cost analysis studies with statistical data support relating to organizational design, risk management, total rewards, and productivity augmentation. Partnered across functions in design, development, and implementation of leadership and departmental training programs.

Achievements:

Ensured compatibility with enterprise values, ethics, and policy through effective translation of business strategy and objectives into goals, plans, and tactics aligned with business-critical objectives.

Successfully recruited, on-boarded, and retained top industry talent through development of premier compensation programs, improved on-boarding process, enhancement of employee training / coaching, and impactful succession planning.

Delivered expert coaching to business leaders regarding employee relation issues including performance management, facilitation of formal / informal complaints to resolution, discipline, and / or terminations aligned with local culture and business legal environment.

Averted numerous union disputes and arbitrations through close collaboration with business leaders in development of union avoidance campaigns and programs.

Overhauled ineffective performance review process by streamlining process emphasizing accountability, goal-setting, and formalized self-evaluation.

SERVICE KING, Richardson, Texas 05/2017 – 09/2017

$1.3B dollar national auto body repair services.

National Employee Relations and Compliance Director (Contract)

Led HR practice and theory, as well as creating and implementing skills in conflict management. Analyzed and translated legal precedents in employee and labor relations ensuring rapid and effective conflict resolution. Championed overall success of organization by identifying and driving organizational mission, vision, values, goals,

and action plans. Delivered key contributions of organizational success for senior leadership.

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Achievements:

Ensured full compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements by delivering training to regional management on employee relations including all aspects of terminations up to and including legal issues, as well as evaluating recommendations for employee terminations and analyze risk ensuring fair and consistent lawful process.

Drove full issue / conflict resolution by conducting and coordinating all investigations in support of corporate ethics and values in collaboration with corporate HR and / or in-house counsel.

Served as Subject Matter Expert for all compliance related topics including integral participation in State and Federal employee rights matters and audit findings bolstering improvement and increasing compliance, ensuring mitigation of risk for organization.

Created and implemented retention strategies with all relevant HR process owners by evaluating and incorporating issues arising from organization surveys, evaluations, competitor analysis reports, and best market retention practices.

S3 SUPPLY SYSTEMS, Dallas, Texas 05/2014 – 04/2017

Custom blended industrial cleaning products and cleaning services (retail, wholesale, distribution & manufacturing)

HR Director & Business Partner – Benefits, Payroll, Employee Relations, and OD

Captained all HR processes and programs including tactical and strategic oversight of departmental initiatives ensuring successful recruitment, training, retention, on-boarding, and development of employees and effective interpretation and communication of HR policies and procedures to company exempt and non-exempt employees. Oversaw and ensured company compliance for all legal reporting requirements, employment guidelines, affirmative action goals, critical skills training, and salary administration in accordance with company Code of Conduct and HR policies. Honed coaching skills, developed process analysis, and led technology implementation and strategy development.

Achievements:

Garnered commendation for design and functionality of "Center for Learning" website, and strategic management of vendor contracts.

Slashed error rates and payroll processing time significantly through automation of time and attendance system.

3 time recipient of "Innovative Business Solutions Award" for Training Course Design and Delivery.

Decreased legal claims 40% and unemployment claims 68% through company-wide employment law and labor relations training, and centralized multi-state Ethic Point complaint process.

Reduced legal claims 30% through introduction of multi-state Ethic Point Complaint and Conciliation and Dispute Resolution Procedure facilitating prompt and fair response and reduction of grievance escalation to external agencies.

TRINITY SERVICES GROUP, Oldsmar, Florida 04/2013 – 03/2014

Multistate and International Contractor – Consumer Goods Distribution / Manufacturing / Ready-Meals.

Human Resources Director / Business Partner

Provided counsel, guidance, and HR support on positive employee / labor relations, benefits, compensation, payroll, and employment law training to Supervisors, Department and Regional Managers. Handled full recruitment and on-boarding processes, led company compliance on all legal reporting requirements, employment guidelines, affirmative action goals, critical skills training, and salary administration in accordance with company Code of Conduct and HR policies. Developed and directed Company Labor Relations program including oversight for all administration of labor relations, dispute resolution and interpretation/implementation of collective bargaining agreement policies, legal requirements, arbitration proceedings, and employee communication. Ensured policy compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, as well as investigating and preparing EEOC position statements.

Achievements:

Commended for leadership in Benefits, Safety & Workers Comp claims and Union Avoidance strategies.

Oversaw national responsibility for Ethic Point complaints including investigation, documentation, and resolution.

Served as Chief Spokesperson in labor negotiations and primary counsel on labor contract administration.

Proactively conducted management training in “just cause” disciplinary standards, employment law, and labor relation matters with successful resolution of 5 out of 5 EEOC claims.

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CTI, Saginaw, Texas 02/2011 – 04/2013

Logistics – Warehouse Transportation and Distribution, Field Sales and Food Manufacturing.

HR Business Partner / Director of HR

Delivered HR and safety guidance to various field / operations management functions. Developed, managed, and coordinated all HR programs / policies including performance / talent management, appraisal and merit review process, benefits and compensation, recruiting / on-boarding, progressive discipline, and termination process, succession planning, internal complaint process, and bench strength development.

Achievements:

Slashed processing time of complex vacation accruals by creating automated vacation database in PeopleSoft.

Improved performance by linking learning and development relationships and proactively monitoring employee relations, as well as addressing staff concerns within effective time frame.

Achieved 50% fewer input errors and 33% increase in daily entries by building new online database.

Optimized interview process by creating 1st set of questions tailored at internship applicants resulting in 3 internship hires and researching and implementing new Applicant Tracking software including training personnel on utilization.

Streamlined entire performance evaluation, recruitment, and budgeting process across business units, as well as executing annual rewards cycles including merit, bonus, and promotion payouts.

CAREER NOTE: Additional experience includes role as National Employee and Labor Relations Director – GRUMA CORP. 06/2004 – 01/2011 Warehouse/Distribution/Manufacturing - Details available upon request.

EDUCATION

Master of Human Resources and Employment Law University of Phoenix – Phoenix, Arizona

Bachelor of Science – Organizational Development University of Southern California – Los Angeles, California

CERTIFICATIONS

Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) Certification (600677297SPHR)

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Franklin Covey Leadership Training – DDI Certified Trainer – ELI (Civil Treatment Training)

Ogletree Deakins Workplace Strategies (Employment Law Training)

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS / AFFILIATIONS

League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) National Society Hispanic Professionals

Dallas HR (SHRM Chapter)

PUBLICATIONS / PRESENTATIONS

Published Author – Finance and Business Management / J Flores & Delta Press Publications 1993

ADKAR Model for Planning Change Management Activities Lean/Six Sigma

Lominger, Myers-Briggs, Zero Risk, Enneagram & Kwantek Assessments

AWARDS / ACCOLADES

Academic Scholarship Recipient: Memco Foods & Hartz Mountain

Commended for Design and Functionality of "Center for Learning" Website

Special Compensation Bonus – Successful (1st Chair) Union Contract Negotiations

FAMILIAR LANGUAGES

Fully bilingual – English / Spanish

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Microsoft Office Suite HTML Language Org Chart / Smart Draw People Soft SAP Ceridian ADP

Kronos Paychex WinTeam iCIMS Workday

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