Human Resources Manager

Mario C. Peña

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Education Doctorate, Summit Bible College, Bakersfield 2023

THD in Christian Counseling

Master, Summit Bible College, Bakersfield 2023

Master of Theology in Christian Studies.

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration CAL POLY SLO 1997

Major: International Business Management; “Production Management”

Associate of Arts, Allan Hancock College

Major: Liberal Arts & Transfer Studies

Associate of Arts, Allan Hancock College

Major: Science

Certifications Train the Trainer “WPS”

Train The Trainer “Forklift Driver”

CPR/FA

Ministry Discovery Church Bakersfield Members since 2021

First Impressions (A team Parking lot) August 2021 – Oct 2021, November 2022 – Current

Kids Ministry (B team) Jan 2021 – October 2022

Canyon Hills Assembly of God –

Mans Board 2020-2021

Kids Ministry 2015 -2021

Usher 2016 - 2017

Employment

History Human Resources Manager, Mendoza Trans Inc. Bakersfield Ca. September 2021 – Current

Develop and implement all aspects of mandatory compliance in HR for the Company.

Establish training patterns and protocols with Federal, State DOT and local gov entities.

Managed and POC of payroll system.

Human Resources Manager, Etchegaray Farms. LLC. McFarland Ca. August 2015 – March 2021

COVID-19 – Developed and implemented all the protocols required by the state for all entities.

Directed all Activities of HR for 3 entities in 2 cities; Tulare and McFarland. Operations included farming, cooling operations and juice processing plant.

Managed and POC of ADP payroll system for all 3 entities.

Supervised staff tasked with W.C., benefits negotiations for yearly renewals, wage analysis and implementation through the companies.

In charge of all OSHA, Local, State and Federal compliance according to the industry applicable.

Point of contact for any COVID-19 protocols, policies, and compliance.

Corporate development and implementation of new corporate strategic policies.

Employee Services and Safety Supervisor, FreshWay Farms, Santa Maria Ca.) July 2015 – August 2015.

In charge of all Employee relations/labor relations issues between the crews in the field and the main office.

Service 20 crews, 7 ranches and over 600 employees in the Santa Maria Valley. Duties include but are not limited to; Evaluations, discipline, counseling, performance appraisal, recruiting and policy developing and implementing.

Point of contact and supervisor for Work Comp process, including managing treatment and work modification if needed.

Conducting all onsite safety policies to verify compliance with all county, state and local regulations.

Regional Human Resources Manager, VSE Corporation, Central California (Corp in Alexandria VA.) 2012-October 2014

Tasked with full HR functions for sites corresponding to the different government contracts awarded to VSE by the different branches of the Armed forces.

Responsible for any and all ER/LR issues related to sites west of the corporate office; including UT, AR, MO, TX, WA, IL, AZ, NV, and over 12 different sites in California. Not limited to insurance, state benefits, 401k, hostile work environment, sexual harassment and California labor law.

Extensive experience with CBA’s associated with union sites; from negotiation, grievances and arbitrations.

Conducting onsite investigations related to OSHA, DOL, EDD and EEO related charges.

Human Resources Manager, Reiter Affiliated Companies, Santa Maria Ca. May 2007 –October 2011

In charge of all aspects of the H.R. Department for the District..

Managed employment of a district of over 1,500 employees, 6 Strawberry Companies and over 40 Crew leaders in a spread of over 1,200 acres between San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties.

Conduct personal interviews of any and all employee related issues, including hiring, termination and disciplinary actions.

In charge of all regulatory trainings in compliance with; OSHA, AG Commission, EPA and DOL.

Coordinated and managed Workers Compensation claims for the district as well as assistance to the injured employees to accommodate with out return to work program.

Oversee all employee related benefits for the district such as Heath, Medical, Dental, Vision and our own Company sponsored primary care clinics.

Human Resources Manager/Compliance Manager, PICTSWEET Frozen Foods, Santa Maria Ca. September 2001-April 2007

Manager in charge of HR department for the Santa Maria Facility including First Responder for evacuation of facility in case of (NH)3 spill.

Responsible for Management of all W/C cases including; Trials, settlements, depositions, Investigations and any financial compromises.

Training Manager for Forklift and Tractor Trailer operations within the facility.

Recruited Personnel for any staff necessities in the facility at all levels, from line workers to Sr. Management in the facility.

Human Resources Manager, PACTUCO Inc., Lompoc Ca, June 1998 - September 2001

Managed All HR aspects of the Company including, Lompoc, IL, UT, Malaysia and China Operations.

Responsible for All and any compliance required from the Employer within HR to any of Federal, State and Local government entities..

Recruited and managed growth of company from 1 facility and less than 100 employees to 5 locations, 3 countries and over 1000 employees.

HR Manager/Production Manager, PACTUCO Inc., Lompoc Ca, July 1996 – June 1998

Managed 23 production lines including any Raw materials and logistics needed to deliver product to final customer

Oversee the HR department

Coordinated production Schedules with sales department for accurate forecast of orders.

Responsible of QA for the product and tools.

Production Trainer/HR assistant (translator), PACTUCO, Inc. Lompoc, Ca. September 1991 - 1996

Lead trainer in all assembly lines in the manufacturing of poly styrene Products

Assistant to HR with any and all documents needed to be translated for Spanish speaking employees.

Managed Employee safety committee and all aspects of project implementation.

Computer Software: Windows PC,

Skills Applications: Microsoft Office

Word, Access, Excel, Power Point, Oracle, ADP (ARP), E-Time, Abra, Quick books, Abecas, ADP payroll processing

Fully bilingual English/Spanish

References Available upon request

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