LOURDES I. GONZALEZ

** ********* *****, **********, ** 08505 732-***-****, adiqg0@r.postjobfree.com

Objective: Seeking a position with a company in which I can utilize my experience in the Human Resources field.

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

18 years’ experience in Human Resources and Administration; 13 years in manufacturing/distribution industry.

Bilingual-fluent in English and Spanish.

Familiar with FMLA, FLSA, EEO, COBRA and Worker’s Compensation.

Comprehensive knowledge of principles and practices of Human Resources, Federal State and Local Laws.

Proficient in Windows, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft and XP, various HRIS programs and ADP.

EXPERIENCE

2016 – 2020 Human Resources Manager W.B. Mason Cranbury, NJ

Developed and implemented workforce plans including recruiting and staffing strategies to optimize business unit talent acquisition and retention.

Designed, developed, and implemented training and development programs including safety, management, supervisory, and value-added training.

Communicated organizational changes and assisted managers and employees as needed.

Assured all locations comply with all federal, state, and local laws governing employment.

Coordinated, managed, and measured safety program including training, compliance, policy development, and workers’ compensation.

Worked with Corporate, Distribution and Human Resources, in managing and monitoring risk management program.

Measured performance in the areas of human resources and safety and presented information to Corporate Human Resources and management.

Managed employee performance evaluation process, performance improvement plans and career development process.

Provided value-added services including strategic management, leadership development, and project management.

Assisted managers with employee relation issues and activities.

Acted as an impartial counselor in employee disagreements.

Assisted with performance evaluations and developed succession plans for employees.

Actively involved in employee surveys and focus groups.

Educated managers and employees regarding company policies/procedures.

Provided benefits information for all employees.

2006 – 2016 Human Resources Manager Central Mills Inc. dba Freeze Dayton, NJ

Provided Human Resources guidance and coaching to managers on matters such as organizational design and development, recruiting, employee relations practices, development, compensation planning, employee communications and performance management.

Created and managed employee performance evaluation process, performance improvement plans and career development process.

Ensured Human Resource policies and procedures are developed, implemented and properly enforced throughout the organization by maintaining the Employee Handbook; scrutinizing policies for their legality; communicating policies directly to managers and staff.

Recruited qualified applicants by developing ads, maintaining documentation, reviewing resumes, screening and interviewing applicants, administering employment testing, recommending candidates, and ensuring compliance with EEO requirements.

Attended several Department of Labor Hearings and was successful in clearing company of any wages due or wrongdoings.

LOURDES I. GONZALEZ

19 Brookside Drive, Bordentown, NJ 08505 732-***-****, adiqg0@r.postjobfree.com

Objective: Seeking a position with a company in which I can utilize my experience in the Human Resources field.

EXPERIENCE

2006 – 2016 Human Resources Manager Central Mills Inc. dba Freeze Dayton, NJ

Revised hiring procedures and devised new forms of improving office efficiency.

Responsible for interviewing and making overall hiring decisions; posted job bids and completed employee transfers.

Interviewed and screened an average of 70 applicants a week; coordinated drug screenings for potential employees.

Coordinated and conducted orientation for new hires on a weekly basis.

Translated company forms and policies from English to Spanish.

Assisted supervisors in creating requisitions for vacant positions; guided supervisors and employees on Human Resources’ policies and procedures for disciplinary actions and termination.

Trained new hires on company procedures, policies, and informed them on company benefits.

Informed applicants of job duties and responsibilities; negotiated and communicated offer to successful candidates.

Experienced in using Human Resources Information Systems.

Educated and familiar with the Affordable Care Act. Completed, reviewed and ensured accuracy of 1095-C form Responsible for managing all leaves of absences, workers compensation and disability claims.

Managed employee benefits plans including Medical, Dental, and 401k plans.

Responsible for supporting an entire distribution center, which staffs over 300 hourly union employees and 250 non-union employees.

Worked closely with President and Controller in negotiating Union Contract. Maintained a working and professional relationship with Union. Successfully kept the manufacturing company Union free.

Processed bi-weekly and weekly payroll for two separate companies, kept track of vacation/personal days used, followed union contract to ensure proper raises and deductions were made.

Managed the functions of the Human Resources department by coordinating the activities of the HR staff to ensure the Human Resources needs of the organization were met.

Responsible for Social Compliance Audits.

Created and implemented company safety policies. Ensured compliance to all applicable local and regional regulation.

Created safety training power point presentations following OSHA guidelines and ensured all necessary employees were trained and most importantly understood the training.

2004-2006 Human Resources Generalist Gracie Square Hospital New York, NY

Recruited, interviewed and recommended for selection applicants to fill vacant positions. Performed background checks on perspective new employees; coordinated and entered information into the Office of Mental Health database for fingerprint checks.

Administered non-union employee insurance benefit plans; responsible for the enrollment of new participants, resolving claim problems, and the analysis and coding of the monthly premium statements for payment.

Investigated work-related injuries and prepare reports for insurance carriers, prepare statistical reports as necessary and appropriate.

Responsible for COBRA administration, processed letters and tracked payments on Excel spreadsheet.

Counseled Department Directors on disciplinary actions and termination of employees.

Prepared all necessary notifications for terminated employees.

Conducted new hire orientation for union and non-union employees; inform new employees of Hospital policies and procedures.

Completed all procedures necessary to place a new employee on payroll.

Set up tracking system for employees’ probation and annual evaluations.

Served as replacement for Manager of Human Resources when necessary and appropriate.

LOURDES I. GONZALEZ

19 Brookside Drive, Bordentown, NJ 08505 732-***-****, adiqg0@r.postjobfree.com

Objective: Seeking a position with a company in which I can utilize my experience in the Human Resources field.

EXPERIENCE

2004-2004 Employment Specialist Smithfield Packing Company Smithfield, VA

Screened applicants according to job specifications and company needs; maintained proper application flow.

Performed reference checks and background checks on potential employees.

Revised hiring procedures and devised new forms of improving office efficiency.

Responsible for interviewing and making overall hiring decisions; posted job bids and completed employee transfers.

Interviewed and screened an average of 70 applicants a week; coordinated drug screenings for potential employees.

Coordinated and conducted orientation for new hires on a weekly basis.

Translated company forms and policies from English to Spanish.

Assisted supervisors in creating requisitions for vacant positions; guided supervisors and employees on Human Resources’ policies and procedures for disciplinary actions and termination.

Trained new hires on company procedures, policies, and informed them on company benefits.

Informed applicants of job duties and responsibilities; negotiated and communicated offer to successful candidates.

Experienced in using Human Resources Information Systems.

2000-2004 Human Resources Specialist United States Army Various Locations

Handled the payroll status of over 1300 employees in a company.

Processed over 2800 payroll of documents with a 98% accuracy rate.

Prepared organizational charts, wrote official correspondence and maintained confidential reports.

Drafted, proofread, reviewed, and ensured completion of evaluation reports.

Attended weekly meetings and briefed upper level echelon on company activities and status.

Conducted weekly training meetings to teach and coach other supervisors on administrative procedures.

Reviewed all outgoing correspondence for accuracy of grammar and structure.

Received numerous commendable ratings during office inspections.

Supervised, instructed and assisted in evaluating the performance of two Human Resources Clerks.

Entered and retrieved employee information using a Human Resources Information System.

Assisted in creating and implementing company policies and procedures.

Updated all employee files and ensured all required documentation was contained in each file.

Compiled and over saw all requests for various awards, employee records, and appraisals.

Scheduled Promotion Board meetings; compiled and maintained minutes during meeting..

Handled and maintained employee grievances.

EDUCATION

2004 Business Administration Central Texas College

2005 Automatic Data Processing ADP Employer Services

2000 Human Resources Administration Adjutant General School

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