Human Resources Employee Relations

DANIEL ORTIZ

*** *. ****** **., ***** Lake Park, IL 60073

847-***-**** Cell

*******@*********.***

SUMMARY

Human Resources professional with extensive experience implementing innovative and effective

employee development and productivity programs. Highly effective in partnering with managers to influence employees towards achievement of organizational goals. Skilled in assessing and resolving a broad range of issues. Exceptional interpersonal and written communications skills. Expertise includes:

Employee/Labor Relations

Training & Development

Security and Safety

Recruitment & Selection

Performance Management

Teambuilding

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

FEDERAL BUILDING SERVICES, INC., Buffalo Grove, IL 2013 - Present

Corporate Human Resources Manager

Manage the entire Human Resource function of this building maintenance/janitorial service provider that employs over 2,200 people and operates in 28 states. Responsible for aligning HR objectives with corporate strategy in ways that are conducive to organizational growth and sustainability.

Coach and counsel Regional Managers and Project Managers on recruiting, employee relations issues, employment law, etc.

Administer benefits programs (medical, dental, vision, COBRA, 401k, PTO, etc.).

Develop, implement, and enforce company policies and procedures across all locations.

Remain updated with changes in labor law in multiple states to ensure FBS is compliant.

Achieved over $50k in savings by establishing cost effective partnerships with third party vendors (background screening services, VOE, benefit eligibility monitoring and tracking, etc.) to meet operational requirements and maximize the use of in-house resources.

Participate in executive team meetings to provide input and feedback from an HR perspective on how decisions may affect the business.

ASSOCIATED MATERIALS, INC., Cedar Rapids, IA 2010 - 2011

Human Resources Manager

Tasked with changing the employee culture of this window manufacturing facility of over 400 associates, with the objective of improving employee relations, safety awareness, and retention.

Modified on-boarding process to better match potential candidates to available jobs.

Established open communication with on-site staffing agency to readily address issues arising on the production floor with temp employees.

Implemented increased base wage for positions to become more competitive from a recruiting standpoint, and improve employee retention.

Enforced safety policies and procedures, and emphasized safety awareness, reducing incidents from 12 in 2010, to 2 in 2011.

Above HR initiatives contributed to a reduction in turnover from 260% in July, 2010, to 98% in July, 2011.

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METALDYNE CORPORATION, Niles, IL 1997 - 2009

Human Resources Manager

Managed the HR function for a facility employing over 300 people as it relates to employee relations, training, recruitment, health and safety, legal compliance, compensation and benefits administration.

Established screening and selection process to insure the recruitment of the best available personnel reducing turnover from 79% in 1990 to less than 5% in 2009.

Negotiated and coordinated the implementation of a time & attendance system to reduce payroll processing time and effectively account for hours worked.

Developed and implemented a Pay for Performance program designed to motivate the workforce resulting in increased productivity and reduced scrap.

Established, negotiated, and maintained relationship with staffing agencies to fulfill plant’s temp labor needs.

Transferred to an acquired plant in Angola, Indiana, with the objective of establishing a formal HR department, and work with the management team in the transition process of establishing a “Metaldyne” culture in that location by communicating, implementing, and educating employees on HR policies & procedures.

Followed up with managers and supervisors to insure HR related company policies and procedures were complied with.

Provided assistance to the Management team as required pursuant to the completion of business objectives

METALDYNE CORPORATION, Niles, IL 1990 - 1997

Human Resources Administrator

Responsible for all administrative duties of the department including performance reviews, workers compensation claims, unemployment claims, metrics reporting, and payroll processing. Planned and organized company events, including picnics and training programs. Advised on employee relations issues for the facility. Resolved variety of employee relations issues by investigating facts from all parties and coaching managers towards problem resolution.

Served as Spanish interpreter for employees during meetings and training programs, translated documents and notices to Spanish to insure all employees were aware of company policies, procedures and objectives.

Created positive employee relations environment by implementing an “open door” policy and spending time on the production floor to take a proactive approach to employee issues. This led to successfully defeating 3 separate labor union organizing attempts.

Assisted the Benefits Administrator during open enrollment of medical & dental plans by explaining coverages, exclusions & limitations to allow employees to make informed decisions about their elections.

Won 98% of unemployment claims due to For Cause Terminations.

Processed payroll for the hourly and salaried workforce.

Assisted HR Director in the re-writing of job descriptions and performance standards to focus on core competencies for each type and level of position.

COMPAÑIA DE FOMENTO RECREATIVO, San Juan, Puerto Rico 1984 - 1990

Recruiting Technician

Responsible for all recruitment related tasks for this centralized government agency of more than 3,000 employees, fulfilling its need for human resources throughout the entire island by following the corresponding procedures established by law for the recruitment of personnel.

Provided orientations to the general public related to employment opportunities in public service.

Wrote and published notices of application acceptance for vacant positions.

Evaluated applications and determined for which positions applicants qualified.

Administered required tests and interviewed applicants to insure the best qualified candidates were selected for each position.

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EDUCATION

B.S., Human Resources Management (in progress)

University of Phoenix, Chicago, Illinois

TECHNICAL & TRAINING SKILLS

ADP EV5 HRIS

PAYCHEX HRO

MS Office

ADP eTIME Payroll system

AOD (Attendance on Demand)

Bilingual in Spanish (written and oral)

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