Hector Salgado Bahena ***** Shadow Palm Ave Apt **, Indio, CA 92201 cell: 760-***-**** email: adche7@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE:

Seeking a HR Management position where my professional experience and education will allow me to make an immediate contribution as an integral part of a progressive company. Proven ability to work with senior management team to integrate the human resources function within the overall operations business operating strategy. (Bilingual English/Spanish).

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration, Management Concentration: California State University San Bernardino, March 2008.

Associate of Arts, Liberal Arts: College of the Desert, Palm Desert, California, December 2004.

Certificate of Completion, OSHA 30-hour in Construction Safety and Health: OSHA Training Institute, December 2012.

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY: (AREAS OF EXPERTISE):

HR Policies and Procedures • Employee Relation • Performance Management • Staff Recruitment & Retention • Conflict Resolution • HR Compliance • Orientation & On-Boarding • Benefits Administration • HR Department Startup • Multi-State HR Management • Labor/Union Relations • Workplace Investigations • Unemployment Cases • Safety Training E-Verify/ADP/SAP/Famous Software.

Knowledge of employment laws, including FMLA/ADA/EEO/WC/OSHA/ERISA. Knowledge of GMPs, SOPs, policies & procedures.

Experience providing all functions of Human Resources as a strategic business partner to a fast-paced and growing organization.

EXPERIENCE:

Valley Pride Inc. Human Resources Manager Salinas CA, June 2018 to December 2018

Provided direction, leadership and supported on all HR activities in a multi-state environment for over eight hundred (800) harvesting and food processing employees. Responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day operations within the HR department including, policy and process development and implementation, employee relations, employee investigation, conflict resolution, benefits administration, employee complaints, training requirements, on-boarding and workers' compensation management.

Led successful change management initiative including alignment of organization employee relations practices. Reviewed and provided guidance, and approved all management recommendations for employment terminations. Created and update new SOPs.

Oversaw H-2A program administration. Ensured compliance with US Dept. of Labor rules, regulations and procedures.

Mission Foods, Human Resources Manager Mountain Top PA, January 2017- October 2017

Provided direction, leadership and supported on all HR related processes/activities to managers, supervisors and over five hundred (500) food processing plant employees. Supported, coached, and advised management in areas of performance management, employee relations, employment law, compensation, work related issues, conflict resolution, and unemployment claims.

Support management officials in union negotiations, mediations and arbitrations. Develop and maintain progressive relationships with local union leadership and union committees. Advised plant management, Human Resources of plant requirements where union contract is concerned, and handle or assist in handling company-union labor contract. Managed team of 5 direct report

Conducted investigations of team member complaints, with employee relations situations and union grievances, and evaluates and provided counseling and advised employees/ management on policies/procedures, employee discipline, and workforce planning to production. Interpret instructions, personnel policies, and union contract to subordinates and department heads. Compliance adviser for ADA. FMLA, FLSA, & EEO. Resolved 100% of employee relations issues. Proactively recruit, interview, and select candidates, benefits, and extend offers.

Caliber Solutions, Human Resources and Safety Manager Beaumont TX, March 2015 – October 2015

Planned, organized and directed all Human Resources and Safety functions and activities, including workforce planning, recruiting and hiring, on-boarding, compensation, benefits, employee relations, OSHA Safety, HR strategic planning, company-wide program and policy development, performance management, and legal compliance in a multi-state environment. Worked proactively with senior management & employees to improve work relationships, build morale, increase productivity & retention.

Responded to employee relations issues and advises management in order to resolve and/or manage employee issues, provides guidance regarding coaching, counseling, progressive disciplinary action, performance improvement and termination.

Responded to employee concerns, complaints, coordinates termination processes and ensures that employees are treated fairly. Represented in unemployment claims and hearings as needed. Create & managed all HSE operations, workers, compensations processes, DOT, & ISNetworld account. Company TRIR (Total Recordable Incident Rate) dropped from 3.1 in 2014 to 0.0 in 2015.

Created policies and procedures to ensure company was in compliance in all facets of Human Resources and safety standards.

The Newtron Group LLC, Safety Supervisor Blythe CA, October 2012 – December 2013

Proactive coaching; consulted and directed management in areas of employee relations, safety, training and development, investigations, worker's compensation, orientation, and benefits and policy questions as well as disciplinary issues. Advisor to the Operations Manager on all OSHA laws as well as labor law regulations. Conducted safety audit and institute corrective action.

Managed new hire safety orientation program and provide ongoing job specific safety training. Handled new-hire process including: I-9, W-4, drug test, and set up payroll. Recorded and managed all site safety documentation. Conducted safety meetings.

Facilitates and assists in the resolution of workplace disputes and grievances. Interpreted collective bargaining agreement.

Supervised over 400 employees (electricians) to ensure compliance with general contractors and OSHA 29 CFR 1926 guidelines.

Conducted safety inspections and investigated violations to ensure safety procedures are being followed and counseled managers and employees accordingly. Reviewed safety audits; performed risk assessments and job safety analysis as needed. Investigated workplace injuries to identify root cause and causal factors and recommended corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.

Red Earth Casino, Human Resources Manager Salton Sea Beach CA, December 2009 - January 2011

Provided counsel and advised managers on HR matters including: employee and labor relations, employment and recruitment, investigations and resolution, performance management, policy and procedure interpretation, benefits and compensation programs, safety and workers' compensation. Advised managers on organizational policy matters such AA/EEO, and sexual harassment.

Worked directly with supervisors on terminations; prepare employee separation notices and related documentation. Oversaw workers' compensation administration and safety processes Worked directly with payroll accounting company to ensure adequacy on bi-weekly payroll. Promptly responds to all requests relating to unemployment & represents company at unemployment hearings. Managed all EDD forms. Monitored I-9 and E-Verify system to ensure proper compliance.

Managed HR operations and enhanced the company's HR by planning, implementing, and evaluating employee relations and HR policies, programs, and practices. Implemented new training solutions that meet the needs of the business and the people.

Power Staffing Solutions Inc., Records Manager Rancho Mirage CA, September 2006 - February 2009

For the City of La Quinta CA: (Building & Safety, Public Works, and Planning Departments).

Provided a variety of information in person, or on the telephone, regarding city ordinances, municipal codes building codes and regulations to realtors, developers, architects contractors, engineers, and the general public. Verified legal descriptions, parcel numbers and addresses, and researched the history of properties and dwellings.

Developed, maintained, and updated online archive filing for Building & Safety, Public Works, and Planning Departments and assisted developers, contractors, and city staff to locate approved improvement plans. Provided technical assistance to staff on operational issues, such as, creation of documents in Word; Excel spread sheets, and Access databases. Tracked project timelines and compiled specialized database information. Managed scanning projects for several departments and informed staff members and the public the status of projects. Maintained records management and reconstructed, and maintained related files. Prepared and present written and oral reports. Answered inquiries related to various types of plans via telephone and in person.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Willing to relocate

Willing to travel up to 90% of the time.

CERTIFICATES:

Certificate Critical Conversation: “Having the hard to have discussions” September 2017.

Certificate Lean Safety Training, July 2017

Certificate Human Resources Meeting the Legal Requirements, March 2017

Certificate Human Resources Body Language The Art of Nonverbal Communication, March 2017.

Certificate Adult First Aid/CPR/AED, American Red Cross, September 2013.

Certificate MEDTOX Diagnostic Device AZ-SCREEN CUP, July 2013.

KEY SKILLS ASSESSMENT:

COMPUTER LITERACY: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook.

CONFLICT RESOLUTION: Skilled at negotiations and resolving conflict in a professional manner.

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