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CAREER SUMMARY

HR Director and business partner with over 15 years of experience in the Food Industry managing all areas of Human Resources including management of employee relations, talent acquisition, talent development, training plans, total compensation rewards and business management.

Vast experience in managing Human Resources functions in multiple facilities in four (4) States.

Strong negotiator and a partner to operational teams in talent acquisition, labor planning, employee relations, culture development and contract negotiations.

Extensive experience in leading cultural initiatives and organizational development.

ELDIA SANTANA

HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR adcykt@r.postjobfree.com

SAN ANTONIO/HUMBLE, TEXAS

310-***-****

EXPERIENCE

HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR • BAKKAVOR FOODS USA • SEPTEMBER 2003 – OCTOBER 2019

San Antonio – Texas 2017 – 2019

Member of the Leadership Team in charge of the construction, talent acquisition training/development and human capital policies/processes implementation for a 39MM facility in San Antonio, Texas.

Built a high performance team to drive the start-up phase of the business and completed 44 successful product launches in 18 months.

Main contributor in building a diverse and inclusive culture to drive inclusivity.

Designed development and operational programs for emerging leaders in the business.

This facility serves the major retailer in South Texas in the ready to eat and ready to cook meals categories.

Carson – CA 2003 to 2017

Led the Human Resources Team in developing policies, strategies for mergers and acquisitions in North America.

Directed all Human Resources activities in four States with over 850 employees (CA, TX, NC and PA)

Developed, negotiated and implemented all compensation and wellness programs for five (5) locations in North America

Vast knowledge of Employment Law in the States of

California, Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Texas.

Developed annual and quarterly performance incentive programs for the facilities in North America.

Group leader in the selection, design and implementation of HRIS and payroll systems, as well as

Managed, mentored and developed a group of four (4) Human Resources Managers and two (2) payroll coordinators.

Management of all payroll functions for the business for the sites and corporate site.

Conducted a successful transition between payroll providers bringing over 200K in savings to the overall business.

Workers Compensation administration, claims management and main point of contact in premium negotiations and case management reviews

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER • LA SPECIALTY PRODUCE/SF SPECIALTY PRODUCE • 1998 TO 2003

Led all Human Resources Management functions for a fast growing and fast- paced produce distributor in Southern/Northern California, Arizona and Nevada. Managed, mentor a team four HR Coordinators and one HR Specialist

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER - EL GALLO GIRO RESTAURANTS

1991- 1998

Corporate HR Manager supporting four (4) restaurants/stores in the greater Los Angeles area.

EDUCATION

SPHR CERTIFICATE/CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT – CAL. POLY POMONA

BS BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION – ICDA SANTO DOMINGO

OTHER SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Bilingual English/Spanish

ADP Administrator/Super User

Brass Ring Talent Management

Success Factors Performance Management

DDI Talent Development Facilitator

Alchemy System/Instructional Design

OSHA 10 Hours – Food Manufacturing

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