ARTURO I. ESPIRITU SANTO
*** **** **., ********* *******, Sta. Rosa, Laguna, Philippines
E-mail : ******************@*****.***
Mobile Phone No.: 092*-*******
Landline: 049-******* Area Code: 4026
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
More than 15 years local and foreign work experience in all facets of Human Resource Management and Administration.
Progressive and extensive experience in: 1. Strategic Planning, budgeting, forecasting and project
management/evaluation/analysis, 2. Talent Acquisition and Management, 3. Employee Relations and Labor Relations, 4.
Training & Development and Organization Development, 5. Performance Management, Succession Planning and Career
Planning, 6. Total Rewards, Payroll, Compensation & Benefits Administration, 7. Investigation, Counselling, Coaching,
Mentoring and Training Facilitation, 8. Execution of HR programs, strategies and initiatives in synergy to support
business operations, 9. Hands-on clients/suppliers/vendors/CBA negotiation skills, employment contracts and labour
agreements, and 10. Hands-on management reporting skills, Finance/Accounting, IT and Administrative services.
CAREER/SKILL SUMMARY
Participated in various management plans, programs and initiatives aligned to business strategy. Developed people by
applying Talent Management and Total Rewards systems to attract, encourage collaboration and productivity and to have
retained top and good performers. Created a highly engaged workforce by adopting the best HR Practices utilizing both
internal and external expertise in Training & Development and Performance Management. Drove results by leveraging on
professionalism, experience, core values and innovation. Maintained harmonious work environment through effective
communication, teamwork, passion for excellence, bold leadership and personal integrity. Provided continuous strategic
support to increase and sustain the organisationss branding, market growth and profitability.
WORK EXPERIENCE
HR Consultant, 2013 Present
Attended to all HR matters concerning Employee Relations, Training & Development and Compensation
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& Benefits on a consultancy basis. Conducted periodic job interviews as part of the companys
recruitment process. Reviewed, revised, and recommended HR Policies and Procedures to meet changing
times based on best current HR practices. Conducted/Coordinated in-house training and seminars on
Work, Attitudes and Values Enhancement for R&F and Associates and leadership seminars for
Supervisors and Managers. Installed Performance Management System to advance from the Annual
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Performance Appraisal System. Conducted Discipline in the Workplace seminar. Conducted counselling,
coaching and mentoring. Also, conducted administrative hearings on matters involving violations of
company policies and procedures.
Division Manager, Human Resources and Legal, 2010 - 2013
Asian Transmission Corporation - multinational Japanese company in CIP1, Canlubang, Calamba, Laguna, Phils.
Effectively and efficiently managed the over-all operations of the Human Resources and Legal Division
that increased productivity and efficiency to 90% of all personnel
Performed planning, budgeting, recruitment, training, and administrative services of the company that
enhanced delivery of services with 96% efficiency and 90% effectiveness
Conducted/Facilitated Seminars, Training Programs, Employees and Managers Forum focused on
maintaining harmonious and well-informed work relationships among R&F/associates, supervisors and
managers that improved work coordination and team work by 20%
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Improved, and implemented a fair, equitable and competitive compensation scheme and reasonable
administration of company benefits that reduced attrition rate from 2.9% to 0.30%
Carried-out HR strategies, programs and initiatives in synergy to support line management and other
business units within approved budget
HR Director, 2004 - 2009
United Food Industries Corp. Ltd. Co. multinational Saudi company in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Handled, coordinated, formulated, prepared, and recommended to the Managing Director, HR Policies
and Procedures which are relevant and need to be updated that met business requirement
Developed the areas of Human Resource Information System (HRIS) with emphasis on cost-effective
quality Recruitment, complete and accurate employee profile, timely processing of Payroll, and
establishing Training Matrices
Consistently applied and implemented effective Office Systems and Management principles focused on
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sound fiscal management, human resource work rules and practices and efficient administration that
attained business objectives
HR Director, 2001 - 2004
MOH Group of Companies diversified Filipino-Chinese company in Ortigas, San Juan City, Metro Mla., Phils.
Formulated and implemented strategic office guidelines and procedures that simplified and improved the
HR and office systems of the group of companies eliminating vague procedures and practices
Introduced Leadership Training, Organizational Development, Group Dynamics and Team Building
activities that increased productivity and organisational effectiveness by more than 50%
HR/Administration Manager, 1999 - 2001
Manila Polo Club, Inc. multicultural exclusive service membership club in McKinley Road, Forbes Park Makati
Simplified and effectively implemented the Clubs new Code of Conduct and Discipline that reduced
employee complaints by 90%
Improved Purchasing and Inventory policies and procedure linked with Finance & Accounting
procedures.
Reviewed and rationalized Club manning requirements of all employees from different departments
through reorganization following the principle of maximum efficiency at the least effective cost saving
the Club at least P 300,000.00 a month
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Economics, 1984 (Magna cum laude)
Far Eastern University,
Nicanor Reyes Sr. St., Manila
Bachelor of Laws, 1989 (Post-Graduate Studies)
Far Eastern University,
Nicanor Reyes Sr. St., Manila
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
PMAP (People Management Association of the Philippines), Calabarzon Chapter
HRMAC (Human Resources Managers Association of Canlubang)
PSTD (Philippine Society for Training & Development)
LLMC (Laguna Labor Management Council)
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JOURNALISM EXPERIENCE/WRITING SKILLS
Editor, GEARS, Official Newsletter of Asian Transmission Corporation
Editor, The Legal Advocate, Institute of Law, Far Eastern University
Editor-in-Chief, Far Eastern Law Review Journal, Far Eastern University
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Nickname : Art
Sex : Male
Hobbies : Reading, Writing, Singing, Internet Surfing
Sports : Badminton, Biking, Jogging, Bowling
Birthdate : March 10, 1965
Birthplace : Batangas
Height : 1.67 meters
Weight : 78 kilos
Government IDs
TIN ID No. : 151-191-388
SSS ID No. : 03-2683233-4
Philhealth ID No. : 010*********
HMDF ID No. : 003*********
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