LARRY ROCHA, CHR, HRPM

240-***-****

ada9mz@r.postjobfree.com

Rio Rancho, NM

CAREER SUMMARY

A confident leader, a track record of proven success and an HR professional who performs best under challenging circumstances. Seeking a hands-on, Human Resources opportunity with an established organization. Specific competencies in multiple HR disciplines – strong HR Generalist background.

Speridian Technologies, LLC, Albuquerque, NM August 2019 – Present

Director, Human Resources

Speridian Technologies, LLC is a Global IT solutions and Consulting company, headquartered in Albuquerque, NM, that helps leading enterprises solve their biggest challenges using innovative technology solutions and services. As a global business and technology solutions provider, we help clients modernize their businesses through Digital Transformation. At our core, we are technology advisors with a proven track record of solving business challenges with our unique, industry-based consultative approach. A global organization with over 1300 employees (13 offices in 6 countries; 250+ global clients; CMMI Level 5 certified; 100+ Cloud Implementations; Top 100 fastest growing IT Services Companies

Provide day-to-day HR support and services to the Leadership located in CA and MD, employees, contractors and Speridian subsidiaries assigned to Speridian -US Operations in multi-states employing professionals in a variety of IT Technical roles and a call center (True Coverage) in Albuquerque, NM. Primary duties focus on strategic elements with regards to compliance and regulatory, AAP, OFCCP, EEO, policies and procedures in HR operations throughout the U.S. Work closely and supervise 3 HR Support Team members located offshore in India.

Belcan LLC, Enterprise IT-TSD (legacy The Kemtah Group, LLC, legacy BGS) Jul 2017 – Aug 2019

Human Resources Manager

Located in Albuquerque, NM, Belcan LLC, EIT (Legacy Kemtah Group, Legacy BGS) prospers in a technology-rich environment that includes Sandia National Laboratories, NM, the Department of Energy, DOS, and DHS. Belcan LLC, EIT-TSD a division of Belcan (www.belcan.com), is a scientific, engineering and operational support organization providing high-end technical solutions to mission critical challenges in the areas of Information Security, Science and Engineering, Testing & Evaluation and Data Analytics.

Provide day-to-day support to Management and Employees assigned to the Belcan LLC, EIT -West Business Unit; (OH, NM, CA). Staff count >350 both "cleared and not cleared” professionals in a variety of IT Technical support positions for various government entities including Sandia National Laboratories in NM and CA as well as a global shared Call Center service in multi-states (OH, NM, CA)

●Restructured the HR Department (Albuquerque operations) enhancing efficiency and effectiveness

●Over a 1.5- year period, participated in the HRIS systems conversion from Paylocity to HR Connect, both in development, testing and implementation; payroll conversion from Paylocity to ADP Workforce Solutions; timekeeping conversion from WTE to Deltek T&E then final conversion in 2019 to UNANET.

●Enhanced New Hire Onboarding in Albuquerque and multi-state operations, both in person and virtual orientations.; assisted with enhancing the onboarding experience by developing the Manager’s Toolbox, buddy system, IT advanced support notice etc.

Mid Atlantic Professionals Inc., DBA/SSI, Germantown, MD Jan 2016 – Nov 2016

Human Resources Consultant (Contractor) (Contract expired)

Operating in an SCA environment, with over 480 domestic and Int’l employees, SSI is an 8(m) economically disadvantaged woman owned small business (EDWOSB), providing cleared professionals and solutions for the Department of Defense, Department of State, Special Operations, and the Intelligence Community (FBI, CIA, Secret Service, DIA, DHS).

Morris Executive Search (legacy CB Staffing Solutions, LLC), Washington, DC Apr 2015 – Mar 2017

Talent Management Consultant (Contractor) (Relocation to NM)

Morris Executive Search, a full-service recruiting, and staffing agency focused on providing comprehensive and confidential service for scientific, technical, administrative and support professionals within the pharmaceutical/biotech industries.

Accelovance Inc., & Optimal Research, Rockville, Maryland Dec 2014 – Mar 2015

Vice President, Human Resources (Business closed 3/31/2019)

Accelovance Inc. an award winning, (CRO) focused in oncology, vaccines, and general medicine providing access to a full range of drug development knowledge and expertise. Optimal Research LLC, provides clinical site infrastructure and staffing to meet the requirements of the clinical trial protocols for men’s and women’s health, geriatrics, vaccines, oncology, and pediatric health conditions.

Dual role and a key member of the Executive Team, responsible for the strategic management, planning, development, implementation, direction, and evaluation of HR function and performance for 210 staff operating in 32 states, China, Africa, Germany and United Kingdom. Managed 2 HR staff.

Advanced BioScience Laboratories, Inc., Rockville, Maryland Jul 2008 – Dec 2014

Director, Human Resources

ABL provides contract manufacturing and laboratory research services to advance leading vaccines and therapies from clinical development to the commercial market, providing integrated product development services at the highest quality to advance client products from target discovery to IND. Directed human resource activities of ABL, Fondation Merieux and Transgene Inc., in all areas of HR subject matter. Managed 1 HR Associate, 2 Administrative Facilities Support staff and 1 Health & Safety Officer. Total staff: 210 (France, Maryland, Massachusetts, California and DC)

●Reduced turnover from former annual levels of 67% in 2008 to less than 4% at end of 2013 by centralizing recruitment strategies; includes a reduction of recruitment expenses of over $200k in 2008 to less than $50k end of year 2013 with effective in-house recruitment & selection training.

●Recruited over 300 staff (executive, scientific, technical and support staff) transforming the workforce by upgrading management structure to meticulously match hires with position requirements thereby reducing turnover.

Birnbaum Interpreting Services (BIS), Silver Spring, Maryland Aug 2005 – Oct 2007

Director, Human Resources

U.S. ARMY, MSG/E-8, Retired, Senior Personnel Sergeant (a myriad of domestic and international assignments)

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Certified in Human Resources (CHR) Certification, AAPM/HRCI, July 2016, current

Human Resources Project Management (HRPM) Certification, AAPM/HRCI, May 2014 current

Bachelor of Arts, Business Management (English Minor), Park University, Kansas City, MO

Bachelor of Applied Arts & Sciences, Religion, Wayland Baptist University, Honolulu, HI

American Sign Language (120 hours) PGCC, Landover, MD,

PHR/SPHR Preparatory Course, 10 weeks, UMBC, Catonsville, MD,

Various operational, technical, strategic and tactical training seminars throughout a 20-year US military career

MEMBERSHIPS

Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) 1993 to present

American Academy of Project Management (AAPM) 2014 – present

AARP, 2005 - present

MILITARY ACHIEVEMENTS

White House Presidential Service Badge, Meritorious Service Medal (3), Joint Service Commendation Medal (2), Army Commendation Medal (3), Army Achievement Medal (2), Army Good Conduct Medal (6), National Defense Service Medal (2), Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon (2), NCO Professional Development Ribbon (3), Expert Marksmanship Badge for M-16A1 rifle, M-60 machine gun, Grenade and 9mm

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