Human Resources Manager

HELENA e. dEL VALLE

**** *** *** **# *, MONTROSE, CA 91020

.626-***-****. *****@*******.***

OBJECTIVE

A career with a well-established organization, where my knowledge and

skills will make an impact and be further developed.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATION

During the past 25 years, I have gained and further enriched my experience

in Human Resources, Administration, Finance and Health & Safety. My

flexibility, determination, and eagerness to learn have enabled me to

thrive in a variety of environments including public administration,

retail, and non-profit organizations, where I have successfully managed

human resources, administration, safety and risk management, corporate

finances, and leadership. I am a hands-on individual with excellent

attention to detail, staff development skills and the ability to

effectively manage several projects as well as day-to-day tasks in a fast-

paced environment. My motivation and creativity enable me to adapt and

embrace new situations. I am a team player with strong organizational and

leadership skills and a self-starter. My drive to be the best I can be

makes me eager to learn and strive to improve myself.

AREAS OF PROFICIENCY

Human Resources: I have a strong background in employee relations;

regulation interpretation and implementation; process review and

organizational change; payroll and compensation; recruitment, on-boarding,

training and retention.

Administration: My experience ranges from working with several hundred

employees to just a handful. I have worked with government as well as

private and non-profit organizations. I am experienced in organizational

analysis and optimization.

Finance: I am experienced in A/P & A/R, budget forecasting and analysis,

auditing of financial records, account reconciliation and general

accounting practices.

Health & Safety: I am proficient in regulation interpretation, risk

assessments, corrective plan development; part of the emergency response

plan development team during the Northridge Quake. I have worked with FEMA,

American Heart Association, Red Cross, and Mexican National authorities in

Emergency strategic plan development.

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PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

2006 - 2014 My Safety First

Los Angeles, CA & Merida, Yuc

Regional Director Latin America / Safety Consultant/Instructor

Regional Director: Responsible for assisting manufacturing companies

(primarily union environments) with human resources and risk management

problems; problem analysis, solution design, taking full charge of all HR

and safety functions, company reorganization to meet compliance and

realignment to company's visions and goals; Responsible for market analysis

and development, B2B relations, development of territorial business plan,

development of local brand and marketing strategy, oversee compliance with

local laws and regulations, establish relationships with local authorities,

and ensure consistency of quality and ethic of brand

Safety Consultant / Instructor: Responsible for performance of Risk

Assessments to detect potential for industrial risks to employees and third

parties, Consultations for corrections and program design of same,

including training and certifications of staff, training on diverse topics

including Violence in the workplace, Harassment prevention, CPR, First Aid,

and Forklift, among others to companies as well as individuals; development

of client-specific programs

2006 - 2012 Robbins Bros. Irwindale, CA

Human Resources Manager

Responsible for overseeing Human Resources department, with specific focus

on employee relations, including investigations, separations, exit

strategies, training and development, compensation structures and benefits,

performance management, recruiting and on-boarding process, process review

and streamlining, ensuring compliance with Federal and State laws and

regulations as well as company policies including worker's compensation,

Cal-OSHA, FMLA, EEOC, CFRA; employee discipline and discharge; development

and implementation of risk management, safety programs, wellness programs;

and employee handbook; analysis, audits and reports for key administrative

staff; strategically planning and preparing for corporate growth; budget

forecasting and analysis;

2001 - 2006 Living Waters Missionary Association

Pasadena, CA

Human Resources Manager/General Office Manager

Responsible for handling of all employee relations issues; the overall

administration of benefits and human resource data; managing recruitment

and on-boarding process, training, discipline and separations; payroll and

related reports; ensuring compliance with Federal and State laws and

regulations; management of annual reviews; process analysis and correction,

worker's compensation, employee benefits and compensation, reports for key

administrative staff; risk management; strategically planning and preparing

for corporate growth; responsible for all financial processes of 3 schools

and church; advising department managers on employee-related issues

2000 - 2001 Limited Corporation

Broomfield, CO

Personnel Operations & Visual Manager

Responsible for general operations of retail store: auditing all financial

media, productivity figures, statistical reports; maintenance of banking

information; stockroom procedures and processes, detecting and preventing

shrinkage/fraud; loss control; managing sales staff, human resources,

maintaining all aspects of store appearance; alignment to corporate

standards and company vision.

1990 - 2000 County of Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA

Staff Assistant-Personnel Manager/Quality Control Manager

Eligibility Supervisor/Eligibility Worker

Staff Assistant: Compiling, submitting and maintaining district statistical

reports and records including all personnel information, and charitable

giving; space planning and management; maintaining office equipment;

responsible for all district human resources functions; preparing

assignment responses for divisional headquarters, and general

administrative functions (staff of 350)

Quality Control Manager: Auditing cases previously authorized by

supervisors; identifying problem areas of case processing or regulation

interpretation; devising corrective action plans; monitoring and

reevaluating; developing and presenting training for all staff levels,

including reference materials and workshops; on-boarding process; handling

VIP case complaints and communications with other government agencies

Eligibility Supervisor: supervising out-stationed workers; including

performance review and evaluation; record maintenance; employee time and

attendance; training and meetings; disciplinary action; liaison between

Hospital Association of Southern California and County of Los Angeles

responsible for contract compliance

Eligibility Worker: Assisting applicants with all aspects of filing for

government assistance programs; assessing financial eligibility; regulation

interpretation; Back up supervisor (18 employees); Acting Supervisor (14

employees)

SKILLS

Certified Professional HR Generalist; Computer Literacy: I am proficient in

the following programs: Microsoft Office Suite, Quattro Pro, Peachtree

Accounting, ADP PCPW, ADP EZLabor Manager, ADP PayExpert, Report Smith,

Oracle, Corel Suite, Lotus Notes, Outlook, and I am internet literate.

LANGUAGES

I am fluent in spoken and written Spanish, Bilingual Certification through

County of Los Angeles.

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