MJ

SUMMARY

HR professional and relationship manager with over 25 years’ experience in managing partnerships with business partners and executives. Experience developing strategy, driving results and exceeding expectations. Strong team leader with excellent communication and project management skills.

SKILLS

MS Office

Visio

SharePoint

Ken Blanchard Situational Leadership Certificate

Leadership Architect 101/ Voices 360

Workplace Investigative Interviewing Strategies

LinkedIn Recruiter

Lee Hecht Harrison Certified Coach

COMPETENCIES

Building Relationships

Critical Thinking

Business Strategy

Conflict Management

Customer Focus

Bilingual – Spanish/English

MARIBEL JIMENEZ

HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONAL

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY System Ana G Mendez

Bachelor of Science

Psychology

Magna Cum Laude

2008

EXPERIENCE

December 2022 – Present (Promotion)

ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Sr. Employee Experience Consultant

December 2021– December 2022

ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Employee Experience (HR) Business Partner

Partnered with key division senior leaders to determine strategies, goals and objectives in alignment with the strategic plan.

Assisted division senior leaders with talent management, workforce planning and organizational effectiveness needs.

Advised senior leaders on all HR activities including: recruiting, talent management, retention, and development opportunities, as needed.

Provided day-to-day performance management guidance to respective business unit management and leadership (e.g., coaching, counseling, disciplinary actions).

Provided HR policy guidance and interpretation, working closely with management and employees to provide understanding of policies, improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.

Managed and measure the progressive discipline process including administration, tracking and reporting.

Maintained in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Assisted Senior Director HR Consulting with special projects for the HR division and other divisions as needed.

Assisted senior leaders with organizational changes by analyzing data and making recommendations on strategic actions.

Collaborated with business partners on workforce planning, talent management, performance management and succession planning needs of assigned senior leaders.

Ensured HR COE’s meet the agreed upon deliverables to the business divisions.

Ensured the culture pillars are incorporated in all aspects of strategies related to talent.

Consulted with division senior leaders on decisions involving metrics, analytics and modeling.

Assisted key division leaders in developing and implementing workforce plans, based on current and future needs.

Acted as a mentor and coach for assigned ALSAC employees.

January 2020 – December 2021

Siemens Industry – Remote

People & Organization Employee Relations Advisor

HR Advisor Employee Relations for Siemens US supporting over 17K employees across 4 operating companies.

Investigate and resolve complex employee complaints by conducting confidential investigations. Document findings and provide recommendations based on policy and employment law.

Partner with managers on addressing employee performance gaps through coaching, documentation and measuring performance results.

Provide leadership and guidance to HRBP’s and management regarding policy consultation and interpretation.

Maintain in depth knowledge of Company Policy and employment law to reduce legal risks.

Facilitate quarterly HR and policy training for new and current managers.

Administer ADA and COVID-19 accommodation requests.

Conduct upward feedback sessions with managers and employees.

Prepare Graceful Exits.

Partner with managers, HRBPs and legal to conduct voluntary and involuntary terminations.

Process unemployment claims and hearings.

May 2016-January 2020

Siemens INC. Southaven, MS

Memphis Distribution Center

HR Business Partner/Consultant

Process day-to-day administration, communication, and implementation of HR policies and programs at the business unit or division level.

Resolve employee relations issues for all hourly and salaried employees by conducting routine investigations and recommending corrective actions including terminations.

Deliver Employee Relations services including counseling, coaching and conflict resolution by resolving very complex employee relations issues and advising management regarding very complex EEO, federal, and state employment laws and compliance issues.

Guide the day-to-day administration, communication, and implementation of HR policies and programs at the business unit and/or division level.

Develop strategies, programs, and activities that enhance local employee relations.

Advise management regarding routine EEO, federal and state employment laws and compliance issues. *Provide day to day coordination and facilitation of staffing and recruitment activities to the organization to ensure its efficient operation.

Conduct RIF (Reduction in Force)

Develop solid understanding of and ability to interpret both business and HR metrics to drive results.

Counsel leadership staff through Human Resource topics such as: workforce planning, staffing, performance management, employee/labor relations, and overall culture of engagement.

Provide guidance through PMP yearly reviews.

Revise and implement Employee Handbook.

Implement and execute key Human Resources strategies, programs and activities for all staff.

Develop facility programs, and activities that enhance employee engagement and positive employee relations.

Deploy existing compensation programs and propose / administer alternative compensation strategies, to include Gain Sharing and Bonus Plans and yearly wage proposals.

Manage HR Employee Relations for a Distribution Center for 183 hourly employees and 37 salaried employees.

Manage recruitment process by conducting interviews, job fairs and internal employee referrals activities to attract and retain top talent.

Increased the number of full-time talent from 60% to 90% saving the company thousands of dollars by decreasing the number of contingent workers.

Facilitate and participate in cross functional groups to develop key initiatives to improve organizational performance.

Support and lead productivity and quality initiatives.

Drive the full usage of HR-related tools, including HRIS, Manager Self-Service technology, Web-based, Recruiting, Salary Planning, and Career Development systems.

Leverage existing shared services and expert teams to deliver outstanding HR support to the business.

Won the 2017 HR Service Award.

October 2010 – May 2016

ALSAC/ St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Memphis, TN

Sr. Talent Acquisition Bilingual Specialist

Provided recruitment expertise services by screening, conducting initial interviews, process background checks, and make hiring recommendations for general and bilingual (Hispanic) full time and part-time positions of 50% percent of all open positions within the organization.

Proactive strategic sourcing to identify top talent with focus on difficult to fill positions.

Determined best sources from which I seek qualified candidates and pursue applicants who are qualified by cold calling, placing ads and using proactive, innovative and strategic techniques to fill open positions.

Executive recruiter for C Level positions.

Worked with the Talent Acquisition Associate Director to research, develop, and implement a creative and cost-effective recruitment strategy that has targeted ALSAC’s strategic recruitment initiatives, including bilingual recruitment initiatives local and nationally and have saved thousands of dollars by creating my own bilingual testing system in order to determine the applicant’s bilingual skills.

Incorporated diversity initiatives for all business units.

Managed HR interns.

Represented ALSAC at off-site programs including college recruitment trips, job fairs and community events by coordinating college and university recruitment initiatives with our internship program for maximum exposure.

Primary liaison with the applicant during the employment process and extend job offers (in Spanish and English).

Processed all compensation for new hires, promotions, transfers and status changes.

Coached managers and supervisors on appropriate interview techniques and legally sound interviewing methods.

Created and implemented SOP of the full recruiting cycle.

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Store 2364- Deltona, FL - July 2009 – June 2010 (Opened new store)

Store 1598 – Orlando, FL – June 2010 – July 2010

Florida Virtual School Orlando, FL - March 2006 – June 2009

Human Resources Staffing Manager

Westgate Resorts Orlando, FL - May 2005 – March 2006

Staffing Specialist

SeaWorld Florida Orlando, FL - June 2000 – May 2005

Senior Employment Representative / International Program (Partnered with CIEE)

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Target House – St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

As a Licensed Manicurist I volunteer at their Nail Salon providing manicures for parents and patients.

2014 - present

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