Barbara A. Velez

717-***-****

ad0t3w@r.postjobfree.com

www.linkedin.com/in/barbara-velez/

SUMMARY

Accomplished and motivated HR professional with a proven history in recruiting, talent acquisition, full-cycle recruitment, ATS management, collaboration, and experience as an HR Manager. Industry background with transportation, manufacturing, warehousing, and staffing covering all departments such as accounting, finance, sales, HR, safety, drivers, welders, engineering and IT. Open to remote full-time or contract roles.

SKILLS

Recruiting/Sourcing/Full Cycle

Talent Acquisition/Talent Management

High Volume/Technical/Executive

Facilitation/Orientation/Onboarding/Benefits

Consulting/Compensation/Market Analysis

Compliance/I-9/Background Checks

Relationship Management

Human Resources Experience

Leadership Experience/Supervision

Microsoft/social media/LinkedIn Recruiter/Interseller/Visio

HRIS/ATS/LMS: Bullhorn, Cornerstone, iCIMS, Galagher Bassett, SAP, Taleo, UKG, Workday, Zoho

Time Management/Customer Service/Problem Solving/ Conflict Resolution/Communication/Detail Oriented/Collaboration

EXPERIENCE

TALENT ACQUISITION CONSULTANT — Lucas James Talent Partners Remote, October 2021 - August 2023

Guided hiring managers with talent acquisition strategies, job descriptions, ATS/HRIS work, and market analysis.

Identified and grew potential sources for passive candidate recruitment using business and social media, marketing campaigns, and the use of an email sequencing platform.

Reduced the cost per hire for a client within the 6-month assignment to $9K per hire.

Voluntarily published industry-related articles on LinkedIn for marketing campaigns and produced internal company-wide training.

TALENT & DEVELOPMENT MANAGER — Allen Distribution Carlisle, PA, September 2020 - October 2021

Expeditiously filled all open leadership requisitions utilizing company HRIS and separate ATS to complete full cycle hiring.

Initiated then created training documents to capture full cycle hiring process using HRIS and ATS for new HR hires.

Coached hiring managers to define job requirements, evaluate resumes, conduct interviews, make compensation suggestions, as well as employee development programs, succession planning and mentoring high potentials.

Backup HR Manager for the 4 regions within the company, covering PA, OH, TX and CA.

Advocated for and then designed virtual new hire orientation for multi-states and time zones.

Collaborated with an external consultant to design and then deliver the company’s first employee engagement survey and follow-up action plans for leaders.

Designed a multi-tiered recognition program allowing peer-to-peer recognition and awards using an online provider saving the company $28K in taxes previously used for gift cards.

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER — Old Dominion Freight Line Carlisle, PA, January 2019 - August 2020

Recruited all local employees utilizing ATS and HRIS for full cycle deployment.

Implemented interview process with local leadership hiring managers to improve time to hire by 10% and mentored new training supervisor creating structure to the orientation and onboarding program.

Improved hourly attendance by 18% by monitoring and consulting consistent practices with local leadership.

Project Manager for an initiative to provide 740 employees with the required company-wide training on updated company values and achieved 99% completion within a 3-month deadline.

Developed and delivered leadership training for the entire Northeast Region of 23 locations.

Conducted investigations for employee complaints and concerns to determine resolutions.

Organized employee engagement events and health fair activities, continuous improvement for HR function via projects.

LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT MANAGER — New Standard Corporation York, PA, July 2017 - January 2019

Corporate ownership of all operations and leadership training for 3 plant locations in 2 states including development through facilitation, as well as backup HR Manager for the 2regions within the company, covering PA and NC.

Modernized and delivered all new hire orientation classes for the entire company for all plant locations.

Advocated then launched a leadership competency model which created a baseline for a 2-year leadership development plan that the stakeholders adopted to attract talent and improve retention. The plan included a series of leadership courses such as communication, emotional intelligence, conflict resolution, trust, and a created leadership model.

Project Manager for the implementation of a performance module within Cornerstone LMS which enhanced the performance management process and tracked talent development.

Implemented best practices in instructional design principles including the ADDIE model, and Kirkpatrick's evaluation model.

Managed WEDnet PA government subsidies for qualified training programs and approved all external training programs.

SR. TRAINING SPECIALIST — TE Connectivity Greensboro, NC, January 2005 - July 2017

Supported recruiting efforts by taking on the H1B1 recruiting process for engineering candidates, as well as local college recruiting.

Division ownership of all operations and leadership training for all 5 US Automotive locations including development through facilitation.

Elevated employee engagement surveys by 10% by establishing a Leadership Development Series curriculum for managers. The program included the creation of a leadership model.

Raised employee participation in Individual Development Plans by 40% after creating a “toolkit” and workshop based on the Lominger Competencies that I delivered prior to the launch of the annual performance management process.

Project Manager for company-wide benefit: “Legacy Planning.” Offered 2-tiered compensation plan allowing employees to transfer critical knowledge prior to a life-change departure from the company.

Collaborated with HRBPs in Brazil, Mexico, and the UK to align best practices for leadership development and general HR process improvement projects.

Supplied managers with consultations for employee relations, individual development, succession planning, high potential development, performance reviews and team building.

Awarded with a Spot Bonus Recognition after assisting sister Business Unit with last-minute facilitation of a communications class with high reviews after scheduled facilitator was unavailable.

PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST — FedEx Freight, Inc Middletown, PA, November 2001 - April 2014

Supported HR by traveling to conduct recruiting in high volume locations and attending college and driver schools job fairs.

Designed and facilitated curricula via e-learning, video scripts, webinars, and on-site training using ADDIE delivery methods.

Co-creator of an in-house Leadership Model, “Leadership Signals,” saving 3 million annually in licensing fees and costs to the previous vendor.

Project Manager for career path matrix taking all positions and creating a structured path for development.

Reduced class hotel expenses by 11% by negotiating agreements in 5 different city locations for high volume employee onboarding classes.

Supported HR Generalists assignments (benefits rollouts, talent acquisition, employee relations) per request to supplement regional HR Manager.

Key Contributor Award/2013 – Project management of “Leadership Styles” class created in-house that defines 3 styles used by leaders to develop their teams.

Bravo Zulu Award/2013 – Coordinated logistics for a successful Fleet Maintenance vendor training with limited notice for 40 employees.

Extra Mile Award/2011 – Identified challenges at 2 Service Centers during a company merger that would affect company safety compliance and employee engagement over an extended period.

EDUCATION

B.A. IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE— University of Memphis, Memphis, TN

CERTIFICATIONS

PHR, 2012-2025

SHRM-CP, 2015-2025

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