Human Resources Management
Resume:
Rachael Garcia
Albuquerque, New Mexico
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Objective:
I seek to work for an organization that values and supports its customers and
employees. As a team member, I will diligently work with other departments to
p rovide advice and support for improving organizational effectiveness. I am able to
offer a wealth of experience to strategic planning initiatives, assist in t raining
p rograms, help identify and remedy performance gaps, help build sustainable and
m utually satisfactory working relationships will colleagues, and the public served
by the organization. I am a hard worker, loyal, conscientious, and strive to exceed
performance and work requirements. I have in tegrity and can be t rusted to
safeguard proprietary information. I can be counted on to go the extra mile to meet
organizational goals.
Work Experience:
Nambe Development Corporation
33-B Ar royo Cuyamange
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87506
March 2006- April 2013
Supervisor: Carlos Vigil 505-***-**** or 505-***-****
T i tle: H uman Resources Consultant
Duties:
• Responsible for the Nambe Development Corporation overall Human
Resource practices and regulatory compliance functions.
• Oversaw short and long term goals for all Human Resources functions,
i ncluding recruitment and employment, compensation and benefits,
personnel records, information systems, t raining and development,
performance development and evaluation programs. Established,
i mplemented, and communicated goals, objectives, policies and procedures.
• Responsible for developing, updating, and implementing the Personnel
Policies and Procedures, in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and
ordinances.
• Prepared and recommended to the Board of Directors revisions and
amendments to ordinances and resolutions relating to the human resources
matters.
• Developed and continually improved human resources practices directed
toward creating a high performance workplace.
• Oversaw the recruitment, selection, and termination of employees.
• Determined the compensation systems, recognition programs, employee
benefits, performance work teams which produce exceptional internal and
external member service, as well as organizational learning.
• Responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of a
salary administration plan, which includes compensation and benefit
packages; the classification of positions; pay policies; and performance
appraisal programs.
• Established atti tude-focused, recruiting placement practices which will
p romote the recruitment and retention of talented employees.
• Foster open communication, good employee relations, well-being and loyalty
by counseling employees and supervisors as needed.
• Review and approve all documented disciplinary actions and adverse
terminations throughout the organization.
• Developed a comprehensive personnel policy & procedure compliance
manual.
• Developed a drug and alcohol policy & procedure manual.
• Provided comprehensive advice and assistance to employees on the
development and implementation of personnel management programs,
i ncluding personnel records, benefits, administration, and recognition
p rograms.
• Selected and coordinated use of Human Resources consultants, Insurance
B rokers, Insurance Carriers, t raining specialists, labor counsel, and other
outside advisors.
• Conducted criminal background checks.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Worked both independently and as a team member of a professional team.
• Made solid decisions and exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to be persuasive and tactful in controversial situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in wri ting.
• Served as the primary investigator responsible for conducting internal
i nvestigations related to allegations of violations of Civil Rights, Code of
Conduct and general work place conflicts.
• Responsible for preparing investigative reports; making recommendations to
D ivisions and Administrator based on findings of investigations.
T esuque Pueblo T r ibal Government
Rt. 42 Box 360-T
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87506
October 1999- October 2004
Supervisor: Charlie Dorame 505-***-**** or 505-***-****
T i tle: H uman Resources D i rector
D uties:
• Responsible for directing and managing the Human Resources function for
t he organization by providing direction, advise, and guidance to the various
p rograms and various levels of management within the organization.
• Provided oversight for all regulatory compliance related policies, procedures
and processes.
• Maintained a complete library of applicable laws, rules and regulations and
remained current of all regulatory changes.
• Determined that adequate internal controls and proper r isk management
p ractices were in place to minimize compliance-related loss.
• Selected and coordinated use of Human Resources consultants, insurance
b rokers, insurance carriers, pension and 401(k) administrators, t raining
specialists, labor counsel, and other outside advisors.
• Achieved financial objectives by preparing the annual budget and proposal,
i nclusive of operational plans and objectives; recommending staff and
expenditures.
• Maintained management methods and techniques; of laws, regulations, rules,
and legal opinions which impact the operation of profit, non-profit and
government entities; of methods used to objectively forecast, analyze and
evaluate information.
• Maintained a strong in terpersonal and communication skills and the ability
to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse
community.
• Protect the confidential interest of employees in accordance with federal,
t r ibal and state regulations and in ternal company policies.
• Directed the delivery of a compensation and classification plan.
• Developed a comprehensive personnel policy & procedure compliance manual.
• Coordinated the advertising, vacancy recruitment efforts, staff selection, and
employment functions for all departments.
• Supervised a staff of Personnel Management Technicians.
• Provided comprehensive advice and assistance to all t r ibal government
employees and t r ibal officials on the development and implementation of
personnel management
p rograms including personnel records, benefits, workers compensation,
administration, employee relations, salary administration, skill
development, employee communications and recognition programs.
• Provided solutions to the most complex personnel issues.
• Conducted criminal background checks.
• Familiar with the organizations function and i ts goals as well as established
H uman Resources policies in order to discuss wages, working conditions, and
p romotional opportuni ties with prospective employees.
• Maintained professional and technical knowledge by conducting research;
a ttending seminars; educational workshops; classes and conferences.
• Contributed to team efforts.
• Made solid decisions and exercised independent judgment.
S t. F rancis Academy, I nc.- Social Services
1807 2nd Street, Suite 58
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505
February 1994- January 1999
Supervisor: Ray Gere
T i tle: H uman Resources Manager
Duties:
• Provided complete orientation for new employees.
• Provided employee benefits coordination.
• Conducted extensive criminal background checks.
• Administered the organization's drug testing procedures.
• Maintained all employees personnel files.
• Oversaw the organization's employment recruitment process.
• Reviewed and screened applications to ensure that the applicants met job
qualifications and requirements.
• Scheduled interviews and participated in the interview process.
• Tracked applicant statistical data for the organization's "Affi rmative Action
P lan".
• Conducted random audits of personnel files as necessary.
• Tracked performance appraisals including 90 day probationary appraisals
and anniversary appraisals and ensured that appraisals were completed on
t ime.
• Contributed to team efforts.
ED UCAT ION:
Bachelor of Arts- H uman Resource Management
36 Credit Hou rs of H uman Resource Management- University of New
M exico- SHR M
12 Credit Hou rs of Employment Law- Lorman Education Services
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