Human Resources Manager

R U T H VALENZUE LA

D allas/Ft. Worth, TX

**** ******* ***** ****, ***** Richland Hills, TX 76182

Bilingual English/Spanish College Degree

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H U MAN RESOUCES MANAGE M E N T

F ood M anufacturing

Well-educated and experienced leader with a team approach to continuous improvement of Human Resources

p rocesses. Thrives in fast-paced environments that deliver products that make a difference in people’s lives. Sees

t hings that others miss, noticing problems early, and has alternative plans ready. Approachable, good listener,

customer focused, and ethical.

U nion Experience – Employee Relations – Employment Law – Compliance

Compensation & Benefits– Problem Solver – Motivator – Team Builder – Employee Advocate – Computer Proficient

C ARG I L L w ww.cargill.com 2011 - P resent

Cargill provides food, agriculture, financial and industrial products and services to the world.

H uman Resources Manager, Fort Worth, TX (2012 – present)

Responsible for human resources leadership for a grinding facility with over 280 stakeholders with operations on 3

shifts. Provided guidance and development for 2 direct reports.

• Part of the due diligence/acquisition team in 2012 accomplishing the recruitment and hiring of 280 employees

i n 10 days.

• Key Partner in union avoidance and anti union strategies.

• Build partnerships with several organizations as part of our outreach efforts for veterans and people with

d isabilities, increasing our employee population of veterans by 4% and 7% for individuals with disabilities.

• Partnered with Food Safety Quality and Regulatory department for British Retail Consortium (BRC) Audit

and obtained an A, the highest score possible.

• Achieved an 86% engagement score as part of our cycle 6 survey and received recognition for the facility with

t he highest engagement score within the business unit.

• Completed successfully our internal Human Resources Risk Assessment (Audit), including an I-9 audit and

receiving praise from the external auditor “the best I-9’s I have ever seen”.

Senior H uman Resources Generalist, F resno, CA (2011 – 2012)

Responsible for employee relations for beef harvest facility with over 1200 stakeholders with operations on 3 shifts.

P rovided t raining and development for 1 direct report.

• Lead and organized Open Enrollment sessions for over 1200 stakeholders.

• Obtained California Training grant of more than $500,000 for t ime invested in job t raining.

• Ensured compliance with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commision, Department of Fair Employment

and Housing, Office of Federal Contracts Compliance Programs.

L EP R I NO FOODS w ww.leprinofoods.com 2008 – 2011

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Leprino Foods is the worlds largest dairy ingredients manufacturer with operations in California, Colorado,

M ichigan, Nebraska and New York.

H uman Resources Manager, Lemoore, CA

Served as the Human Resources Manager for 300 unionized employees. Responsible for t raining and development,

l abor relations, recruiting and compliance. Accountable for 6 direct reports.

Established good working relationships with the Union resulting in two weeks of negotions and

r enewal of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

• Reviewed and responded to all grivances, panel hearings and arbitrations.

• Administed the performance management system, building organization capability by supporting individual

development plans based on our leadership competencies.

• Accepted additional role as the Change/Communication Lead in preparation for our SAP implementation.

• Provided HR support to two other facilities in California, establishing rapport with the management team at

each location.

• Managed plant labor relations through the administration of the collective bargaining agreement, coaching

supervisors and managers in the resolution of disputes and contract interpretation.

• Recognized for the development of our Intern/Trainee program; collaborating with managers on project plans

and expectations.

• Responsible for plant safety effots to achieve corporate and plant goals; OSHA recordables, lost time injuries

and the case management of WC claims.

J I F PAK MAN UFACTUR IG w ww.jifpak.com 2007 – 2008

J if-Pak is the leader in innovative nettings and casings serving the meat industry.

H uman Resources Manager, Vista, CA

Served as the Human Resources Manager for 150 non-union employees on 3 shifts. Responsible for all aspects of

h uman resources with one direct report.

Developed and implemented Safety T r a in ing program to meet Ca lOSHA and OSHA standa rds.

• Established and implemented policies/procedures to remain in compliance with Federal, multi-state and

California regulations.

• Implemented a structured recruiting program; working with supervisors and managers, meeting the

i mmediate needs for personnel.

• Performed annual benefits re-evaluation for cost effectiveness.

• Worked closely with IT to implement a new successful HRIS and payroll system.

• Responded to Department of Fair Employment and Housing, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and

U nemployment Claims.

P ost Secondary Education Solutions 2002 – 2007

PSES is the leader in providing resources for educational institutions to obtain state and national accreditations.

H uman Resources Manager, Los Angeles, California

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Served as the Human Resources Manager for over 75 employees both salaried and non-exempt employees on one

shift. Responsible for all aspects of human resources with 3 direct reports.

Recognized for the development of the H uman Resources team and the continuous provision of

exceptional customer service.

• Partnered with all levels of the organization to ensure strategic goals were

met.

• Improved recruiting process by updating screening processes also ensured

compliance with H1/B1 visas.

• Administered the performance management process, through coaching and

t raining.

• Responsible for employee relations including harassment, discrimination,

retaliation, workplace violence investigations.

• Ensure efficiency of benefit programs and utilization.

• Responsible for engaging in a positive culture change with union and non-

union employees.

E DUCAT IO N & LANGUAGES

BS, Business Administration, I n te rnational American University

S PHR Certification P repa ration H uman Resources Certificate P rogram – Californi a State University,

S an M a rcos

Company provided T r a in ing in Leadership and M anagement S afety Champion T r a ining S afeSta rt

Certified

Bilingual English/Spanish

PROFESSIONAL AND CO M M M U N I TY ACT I V I T I ES

Member, Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM)

U nited Way H abitat for Humanity - Fort Worth J unior Diabetes Research Foundation of Tarrant County

Salvation Army Holiday Toy Distribution

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