Human Resources Manager

Brenda Hurtado

Downey, CA ***********@*****.*** 818-***-****

Professional Profile

Bilingual Sr. Human Resources Leader with 13 years of experience leading a variety of human resource functions across numerous manufacturing / Industries. Dedicated Sr. Human Resources Manager in collaborating with teams across multiple states / locations to achieve business and departmental objectives. Strengths include Payroll Management, both hands-on and strategic and provide expertise in the areas of employee relations, safety management, and workforce planning, performance management, compensation, employee retention, coaching/development, conflict management and benefits negotiation. Passionate about my work and help deliver positive change every day.

Core Knowledge & Skills:

oAdvise & Counsel

oPayroll Manager – ADP Workforce Now

oBilingual - Spanish & English (Fluent speaker, write & translator)

oPIHRA member

oEmployee Handbook knowledge

oCreate Policy & Procedures

oFederal & Multi- State knowledge

oTraining and Employee Development

oConflict Resolution - Employment Law

oMicrosoft Excel / Word / Outlook /PowerPoint

oWorkers Comp & Litigation Case knowledge

oStaff leadership & Strategic Planning

oStaff Recruitment & Employee Retention

oTeam Building & Party & Event planner.

Regional HR & Payroll Manager – 4/2022 – Present ZSI-Wesanco, Inc. part of Ideal Tridon Group

Strut & Clamp Manufacturer / La Mirada, CA

•Focal POC, Divisional HR Manager for 3 locations – 100+ Employees (CA, NJ, FL)

•A leader throughout all 3 sites. Advise, mentor/coach and guide all levels of management to develop positive employee engagement capability and leadership skills.

•Multi-State Bi-weekly Payroll - processing using ADP Workforce Now / New Hire orientation, Payroll & Benefits

•Labor Relations, Employee Development, Compliance. I9 New Hire verifications, run background & drug screening for (pre-hire)

•Proactively identify opportunities and assess improvements to the employee experience and partner with management to develop and implement innovative and lasting solutions.

•Recruitment for open roles-positions - with Dept. Managers, work actively with Temp agencies to help recruit and fill open positions in all 3 sites (states).

•Traveled to 2 locations quarterly to meet with employees and managers and prepare interviews or meetings for dept. needs, and manage, lead, and develop HR team members for other site locations.

•Work closely with Controller, Site Lead, Production Manager, Supply Chain Manager on any open subjects or needs.

•Celebrated employees Anniversaries, and Birthdays monthly, and or Holiday Event / Party planning.

•Act as a culture steward for the company / Create New Policies & Procedures for all 3-sites, Created and restructured company culture to implement better “Core Values.”

•Drive the development and implementation of HR processes, policies and procedures, and strategic initiative.

•Create and develop Job descriptions / create Offer Letter for New Hires or employee Promotions.

•Scheduled HR Meetings between other HR Colleagues to discuss concerns and share knowledge.

•Attending seminars to enhance HR Skills and stay up to date with State & Federal Laws. (PIHRA & UNLEASH America) Handle all Garnishment & EDD Unemployment Reporting & Audit request.

•Consult and advise on succession planning, talent reviews and driving the annual merit planning cycle. Performance Management, Annually & Mid-Year review audits

•Annual Incentive payouts (AIP) Annual Incentive Plan or (SIP) Sales Incentive payouts with Finance Dept.

•Restructured Salary Analysis based on Market rates.

•Scheduled and lead monthly Staff & Safety Meetings; L-10 EOS Committee Member / SHE (Safety & Health & Environment) Committee Member

•Benefit & Compensation Administration - Employee Benefit Deductions (Health Insurance, H.S.A / FSA, Roth, 401k enrollment & Loan)

•Prepare Exit process, final checks for Resignations or Terminations

•Maintain knowledge of legal requirements, reducing legal risks and ensuring the Company is in regulatory compliance. (documentation)

•Update Litigations meetings with Lawyers for open cases or settlements

Sr. HR Business Partner - 6/2020 – 3/2022 Cobham Aerospace Communications

Aerospace Antenna Manufacturer / Fullerton, CA

•Knowledge of Principles & Practices of HR Administration

•Proactively support the delivery of HR Processes within my area of responsibility

•Stay updated on all new & updated Regulations for Federal & State legislation.

•Support talent acquisition and staffing/recruitment through the Cobham Resourcing Team or Temp agencies

•I9 New Hire verifications, run background & drug screening for (pre-hire)

•Prepare all New Hire processes from Email, IT, workstations, and new Hire documents, I 9 verifications & enter New Hires into ADP Workforce Now

•Annual Calendar / Holiday Set Up in ADP and communication to Employee - Calendar review of Holiday schedule with GM

•SHE (Safety & Health & Environment) Committee Member

•Regulation Compliance, Interpretation and Employee Communication

•Handled all EDD Unemployment Reporting & Audit requests.

•Update Litigations meetings with Lawyers for open cases or settlements

•Update Oracle, Pay Rate updates and add on

•Annual 401K Audits- HR Portion

•Prepare Exit interviews, process checks or Resignations or Termination Processes

•Annual Incentive payouts (AIP) Annual Incentive Plan or (SIP) Sales Incentive payouts with Finance Dept.

•Mid-Year review audits / Annually

•Annual Performance Reviews & Salary increases.

•Restructured Salary Analysis based on Market rates.

•Prepare daily COVID attendance reports.

•Prepare & distribute Memo’s & Covid Update communications.

•Coordinated staff & supervisor Annual trainings.

•Act as the performance improvement driver and provoke positive changes in people management when needed.

•Maintain knowledge of legal requirements, reducing legal risks and ensuring the Company is in regulatory compliance.

•Act as Translator for Production Members if needed.

•Handle all Employee disciplines & employee relations with a Staff of 100 employees.

Human Resource Manager – 09/2016 - 3/2020 Innovative Warehouse

Retail Distributor – 3PL / Commerce, CA

•Managed all aspects of the HR Office including coordinating and contributing to the development and maintenance of ADP Workforce training and records database.

•Used ADP Workforce Now and other systems to record, report and manage a variety of employee and human resources data keeping.

•Prepared payroll for 155 + employees and audits needed on ADP workforce.

•401K, and Payroll garnishment, I9 yearly Audits, maintained all record keeping updated.

•Daily warehouse / Manufacturing walks to ensure all EEs are updated on orders that need to be shipped out.

•Weekly meetings with the Plant Manager for any staffing needs depending on production deadlines.

•Met with vendors for equipment or forklift needs, rental negotiations.

•Handled all new hires, onboarding documents & Exit Interviews

•Updated and arranged Open Enrollment for upcoming new year.

•Recorded any employee LOA, payroll processing and vacation hour’s accrual all done in conjunction with ADP.

•Educated and consulted managers, supervisors and team members about company policies and guidelines.

•Managed all employees’ relations in the event of any injuries; direct them to the correspondent clinic for medical attention and or Worker Comp. (DCW-1) files and claims.

•Worked closely with Workers Comp. Insurance to determine what cases were still open or pending settlements.

•Demonstrate knowledge and adhering to all federal, state, and local regulations regarding payroll and benefits, including FMLA, and OSHA Laws

•Work closely with Plant Manager, Production Supervisor & floor Leads to ensure all employees are meeting Safety regulations in the Warehouse.

•Coach members of the warehouse team with training, performance improvement and CIP (Continuous Improvement Plan) activities

•Provide Confidential issue resolution while working with various levels of management.

•Recruitment - Work closely with 2 On site Staffing Agencies for daily staffing needs

Human Resources Manager / Executive Assistant: 1/2010 – 8/2016 - Build 4 You Inc.

General Construction Contractors- North Hollywood, CA

•HR Manager / Exec. Assistant; I plan, direct, and coordinate the administrative functions of the organization; oversee the recruiting, interviewing, and hiring of new staff & exit interviews.

•Making travel arrangements for executives and preparing expense vouchers for accounting, and scheduling, organizing, and coordinating business meetings and conference calls

•Consult with Executives on strategic planning; and serve as a link between our organization management and employees.

•Prepared and processed bi-weekly payroll.

•Assist employees with insurance questions, issues, and discrepancies, and handle all 401K & FSA /HS and benefit negotiations, and open enrollment for existing employees or new hires.

•Coordinate staff & supervisor training: Sexual Harassment, OSHA 10 & 30, First Aid & BBP, and CPR

•Maintain open door policy for employee concerns, etc.

•Worked closely with Senior Executives and GM on Both Team performance and other project related activities.

•Created Job Descriptions

•Supervise and manage on-site and off-site construction activities along with Project Manager

•Organized all Manager meetings to allow Warehouse procedures to run smoothly.

Licenses & Certifications

OSHA Safety Certification

OSHA 10 – 30 Hour Training: Issued October 2022

CPR & First Aid Certified: renewed September 2022

References Upon request

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