EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Highly talented, growth-driven, and passionate Human Resources Executive/Business Partner with over 10 years of comprehensive experience in human resources management experience including: recruitment and retention, conflict resolution, change management, labor relations, and benefits administration. Proven experience as a collaborator with senior management to conduct innovative Human Resources strategic planning in order to support and further corporate goals. Demonstrated experience initiating cost containment strategies resulting in meaningful cost savings. Exemplary leadership, interpersonal, problem solving, communication, and relationship building skills in a globally competitive, challenging, fast paced environments. Excellent ability to address and implement strategic plans for talent acquisition, retention, and succession planning. Proven skills in labor and employment law.

Expertise In:

Change Management

Training & Development

Talent Management

Process Improvement

Compensation/Benefits Design

Employee Relations

Succession/Workforce Planning

Policy Design & Administration

Harassment/EEO Compliance

Safety/Emergency Management

Leadership Coaching/Advising

Organizational Design & Structure

HR Department Creation

Project Management

Employee wellness & recognition

HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS

SNC Technical Services, LLC 12/2014-Present

Chief Human Resources Officer. Responsible for determining providing leadership in developing and executing human resources strategy in support of the overall business plan and strategic direction of the organization, specifically in the areas of succession planning, talent management, change management, organizational and performance management, training and development, and compensation. Provide strategic leadership and integration by motivating and facilitating operations management by articulating Human Resource needs and plans to the executive management team and talent resources.

Established an effective organizational communications program

Designed and developed a Learning/Development Path program for first level team members (Operators and above)

Centralized HR Department functions

Successfully sustained employee retention through various initiatives, maintaining Turnover at company annual level of 15%

Successfully partnered with the executive staff to lead change and build self-directed work teams

(Spartan Staffing) Paleteras Unidas, Inc. / Caribe Recycling Corp. 3/2014-11/2014P

Human Resources Manager (Temporary). Wood pallet manufacturing and recycling facility with a 100+ headcount. Reporting to the President, Vice-President, and Comptroller. Recruited to organize and shape the Human Resources department of one and manage organizational development. Partner with management to optimize the current organizational design and align human resources. Manage all human resources functions including but not limited to recruitment and selection, compensation and benefits, training, compliance, and employee relations.

Job evaluation and job analysis conducive to the creation and implementation of non-exempt personnel pay grades

Drafting policies and employee manual

Creation of temporary and hourly personnel performance evaluations

Develop an on-boarding orientation process

Benefits evaluation and offer cost effective alternatives

EBI Patient Care, Inc./Biomet 2007-2013

Human Resources Manager. Medical-device manufacturing facility with separate Sales office. Reported directly with the Plant General Manager/Sr. Director Manufacturing. Direct supervision of a staff of 3-6. Transformed HR from an administrative role to a strategic business partner, inclusive of working with senior management to drive key business, and implement performance initiatives. Directed the human resources functions including: recruiting, benefits, compensation, payroll, and organizational development. Conducted extensive analysis of existing HR organization and developed and executed a business plan to update policies, procedures, programs, and operations.

Developed a new attendance policy which resulted in reduced absenteeism levels in the workplace by 1.5% year-on-year

Performed job analysis, created new job descriptions and database for job descriptions, revised and updated pay grades for hourly and exempt personnel

Collaborated with Sales leadership to identify organizational incentives and establish action plans focused on opportunities and development.

Developed variable compensation plans for the Sales group, created pay grade structures for exempt and non-exempt personnel, as well as, bonus plan.

Restructured a bloated organizational structure, streamlining support staff by 15%.

Trained and implemented structured on the job training for hourly personnel.

Managed and facilitated the re-organization of the HR function and established adherence to labor policies, reducing paid time off licenses misuse.

Analyzed and diagnosed problems proactively resolved through organizational interventions and strategic solutions, by effective leadership and change management.

McConnell Valdés, LLC 2005-2006

Human Resources Generalist. Leading law firm with 200+ headcount. Facilitated and supported clerical staff and attorneys in benefits management and personnel issues. Accountable for ensuring compliance with federal and state fair hiring practices, conducted new hire orientations and training. Maximized effectiveness and ensured delivery of optimal results by addressing workforce planning, employee relations issues, and benefits administration and compliance.

Watson Wyatt Worldwide 2004-2005

HR/Office Administrator. Human Resources consulting firm with presence in Latin America. Managed local human resources functions: recruiting, training, benefits management, employee relations, compliance, and project management with Latin America offices. Collaborated across the organization in design and development of top initiatives. Served as strategist in support of corporate communications. Payroll processing.

Coca-Cola PR Bottlers 2002-2003

Human Resources Generalist. Bottling, sales, and marketing organization for Coca-Cola and other products with various locations across Puerto Rico and over 750 employees. Participated and managed the performance management program, benefits plan, recognitions, and employee relations for exempt and non-exempt personnel. Managed the company’s HR information system and provided training and orientations on company policies and benefits. Played an integral role in the design and implementation of the organization’s new job family framework by understanding of the client group.

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Capella University

Doctor of Philosophy, Organizational Management- Dissertation pending

Master of Science, Organizational Management- Leadership 2011

Concordia University 2002

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, Minor-Human Relations

Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) National and Local Chapters

Puerto Rico Manufacturers’ Association (PRMA)

PROJECTS/ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Awards: BTBS Be the Solution Award and PRMA Manufacturing Manager of the Year-Metro West Region (2013)

Organizational Management- Developed a solid communications program with various media, resulting in improved change management and daily operations, resulting in improved satisfaction (as obtained from employee sensing)

Effectively used targeted selection for recruitment processes to efficiently assess the candidate job –behavior with the position requirements.

Improved the benefits structure and cost avoidance by obtaining flat renewal rates, while establishing an innovative Wellness program. Resulted in lower absenteeism rate to 3%.

•Implemented a Learning Management System (LMS) grouping all required training under one system, and resulting in improved training tracking and records accuracy to 100%.

•Actively participated for Puerto Rico in the planning, testing, and implementation of ADP Enterprise and Time Saver.

Streamlined an action and positive inquiry oriented investigation process to resolve: employee conflict, talent management, and labor relation matters

Managed the budget planning process for fours years. Focused on achieving overhead reduction and generating cost savings. Successfully administered without negative variances the budget for Human Resources and Information Technology

Reported overhead rates and actively oversaw headcount expenses and needs.

•Recommended and completed the review of the local Retirement Plan qualification and fiduciary, and avoided penalties and financial company exposure.

•Created the structure for training plans and established training requirements for every job role

•Created an electronic performance management system and talent management

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

Computer Skills: ABRA, Lawson, ADP, SAP, People Soft, Microsoft Office, Lotus Notes, Taleo, Kronos, Crystal Reports

Languages: Fluent written and spoken in English, Spanish, and French, and proficient in Italian and Portuguese.

Six Sigma Green Belt Training

Certified in OSHA 10 & OSHA 30 hours

Research on: Leadership Influence on work-life balance alternative arrangements.

Interests: Talent development, employee motivation, leadership development and styles, conflict management, communication effectiveness, leadership and cultural effectiveness

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