John R. Gonzales
*** ****** **** #***-*** Antonio, Texas 78232
*************@*****.*** – 210-***-****
Education Bachelor in Business Administration
St. Mary’s University at San Antonio, Texas
Experience Human Resources Manager in following industries:
● Manufacturing ● Construction ● Distribution Center
I have over 24 years of experience in Human Resources Management. I am well versed in state and federal employment law, training and development, benefits design and compliance reporting. My experience also includes writing and maintaining job descriptions, compensation and salary administration, recruitment, staffing, workers compensation, employee relations and safety administration. My duties as Human Resources Manager also included administration of 401k plans, payroll, and quality assurance.
Employment History
Alpha Building Corporation
Human Resources Manager 98 employees, multiple sites June 2011 to present
Provide excellent employee relations by providing counsel and advice to employee matters.
Represent the company in unemployment and EEOC claims.
Oversee the management of personnel and activities for assigned departments.
Develop and administer HR budget.
Recommend salary adjustments and different medical plans based on surveys and trends.
Focused on succession planning and talent development by partnering with senior management to identify key candidates and created strategies.
Developed and administered a cross/training model.
Developed strong relationships and credibility with managers and employees.
Maintain knowledge of industry trends and employment legislation to ensure compliance.
Ensure FMLA, EEOC, ADA, I-9, etc. compliance.
Developed and updated recruitment and retention strategies.
Developed and implemented an internship program.
Protect interests of employees and the company in accordance to HR policies and governmental laws and regulations.
Partner with employee and managers to address root causes of human resources and business performance issues and resolved issues.
Act as subject matter expert and advisor by providing HR leading practices in accordance to state and federal employment law.
Trans-Pecos Foods (food manufacturing)
Human Resources Manager 180 employees (company closed) April 2010 to June 2011
Provide excellent employee relations by providing counsel and advice to employee matters.
Represent the company in unemployment and EEOC claims.
Oversee the management of personnel and activities for assigned departments.
Develop and administer HR budget.
Developed strong relationships and credibility with managers and employees.
Maintain knowledge of industry trends and employment legislation to ensure compliance.
Ensure FMLA, EEOC, ADA, I-9, etc. compliance.
Developed and updated recruitment and retention strategies.
Developed and implemented an internship program.
Protect interests of employees and the company in accordance to HR policies and governmental laws and regulations.
Partner with employee and managers to address root causes of human resources and business performance issues and resolved issues.
Act as subject matter expert and advisor by providing HR leading practices in accordance to state and federal employment law.
JB Foods (food manufacturing)
Human Resources Manager 550 employees, multiple sites December 2007 to March 2010
Implemented and administered H2-B visas program for temporary workers from Mexico.
Provide excellent employee relations by providing counsel and advice to employee matters.
Represent the company in unemployment and EEOC claims.
Oversee the management of personnel and activities for assigned departments.
Recommend salary adjustments and different medical plans based on surveys and trends.
Focused on succession planning and talent development by partnering with senior management to identify key candidates and created strategies.
Developed strong relationships and credibility with managers and employees.
Maintain knowledge of industry trends and employment legislation to ensure compliance.
Ensure FMLA, EEOC, ADA, I-9, etc. compliance.
Developed and updated recruitment and retention strategies.
Protect interests of employees and the company in accordance to HR policies and governmental laws and regulations.
Act as subject matter expert and advisor by providing HR leading practices in accordance to state and federal employment law.
LCW Manufacturing
Human Resources Manager 100 employees Sept.2005 to December 2007
Implemented and administered H2-B visas program for temporary workers from Mexico.
Provide excellent employee relations by providing counsel and advice to employee matters.
Represent the company in unemployment and EEOC claims.
Oversee the management of personnel and activities for assigned departments.
Develop and administer HR budget.
Recommend salary adjustments and different medical plans based on surveys and trends.
Focused on succession planning and talent development by partnering with senior management to identify key candidates and created strategies.
Developed and administered a cross/training model.
Developed strong relationships and credibility with managers and employees.
Maintain knowledge of industry trends and employment legislation to ensure compliance.
Ensure FMLA, EEOC, ADA, I-9, etc. compliance.
Developed and updated recruitment and retention strategies.
Developed and implemented an internship program.
Protect interests of employees and the company in accordance to HR policies and governmental laws and regulations.
Partner with employee and managers to address root causes of human resources and business performance issues and resolved issues.
Act as subject matter expert and advisor by providing HR leading practices in accordance to state and federal employment law.
Abacus Communications/ Spherion Call Center
Human Resources Manager 600 employees (company closed) October 1999 to September 2005
Provide excellent employee relations by providing counsel and advice to employee matters.
Represent the company in unemployment and EEOC claims.
Oversee the management of personnel and activities for assigned departments.
Recommend salary adjustments and different medical plans based on surveys and trends.
Focused on succession planning and talent development by partnering with senior management to identify key candidates and created strategies.
Developed strong relationships and credibility with managers and employees.
Ensure FMLA, EEOC, ADA, I-9, etc. compliance.
Developed and updated recruitment and retention strategies.
Protect interests of employees and the company in accordance to HR policies and governmental laws and regulations.
Act as subject matter expert and advisor by providing HR leading practices in accordance to state and federal employment law.
Manage and oversee Quality and Payroll Departments.
Bexar Metropolitan Water District
Human Resources Manager 500 employees February 1995 to Oct 1999
Provide excellent employee relations by providing counsel and advice to employee matters.
Represent the company in unemployment or EEOC claims.
Oversee the management of personnel and activities for assigned departments.
Develop and administer HR budget.
Recommend salary adjustments and different medical plans.
Developed strong relationships and credibility with managers and employees.
Ensure FMLA, EEOC, ADA, I-9, etc. compliance.
Protect interests of employees and the company in accordance to HR policies and governmental laws and regulations.
Partner with employee and managers to address root causes of human resources and business performance issues and resolved issues.
Act as subject matter expert and advisor by providing HR leading practices in accordance to state and federal employment law.
KO Steel Foundry and Machine
Human Resources Manager 600 employees, company closed Nov.1992 to February 1995
Provide excellent employee relations by providing counsel and advice to employee matters.
Represent the company in unemployment and EEOC claims.
Developed strong relationships and credibility with managers and employees.
Maintain knowledge of industry trends and employment legislation to ensure compliance.
Ensure FMLA, EEOC, ADA, I-9, etc. compliance.
Protect interests of employees and the company in accordance to HR policies and governmental laws and regulations.
Partner with employee and managers to address root causes of human resources and business performance issues and resolved issues.
Act as subject matter expert and advisor by providing HR leading practices in accordance to state and federal employment law.
Other Skills
● Bi-Lingual English to Spanish. Read, write and speak.
● Payroll programs. ADP, PayChex, Payscale.
● HRIS- ADP, ABRA, PeopleTrak