Resources Manager Employee Relations

Amber Huerta

818-***-**** ***********@**.***

www.linkedin.com/in/amberhuerta

H U M A N R E S O U R C E S D I R E C T O R

Start-ups Acquisitions Turnarounds High-Growth Organizations Positioning HR as a Business Partner for Excellence Strategic and innovative HR Executive who translates business vision into HR initiatives that improve performance, profitability, growth, and employee engagement. Offering 15+ years of progressive experience leading effective human resources departments and developing human resources framework and strategies for start-ups and large organizations. Knowledge and Expertise

HR Best Practices

Employee Relations &

Diversity Talent Acquisition

Staff Coaching & Mentoring

Data-Driven HR Analytics

Organizational Development

Internal Investigations

Leadership Development & Coaching

HR Policy, Process & Systems

Design

Workforce Planning & Development

M&A Strategies & Due Diligence

Strategic Planning and Management

Risk Management and Worker's

Comp

Disciplined and flexible problem-solving approach that balances business goals with employee needs. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Rapid Logistics Los Angeles, CA An Amazon Delivery Service Partner Human Resources Director

2019 – Present

Selected as most senior HR executive for the $20M segment of the company, with 430+ employees across 5 sites during a period of increased competition.

§ Directed companywide human capital response to Covid-19 crises; including strategies to flex up/down and redeploy staffing to optimize operational outcomes.

§ Led 5 HR professionals in staffing, recruitment, payroll, benefits, executive compensation, training, leadership development, succession planning, HRIS, and regulatory compliance.

§ Developed HR plans and strategies to support the achievement of the overall business operations short- and long-term objectives.

§ Established HR financial strategies by estimating, forecasting, and anticipating requirements, trends and variances; aligning monetary resources; developing action plans; measuring and analyzing results; initiating corrective actions. Managing HR budget of $750K.

§ Designed management training protocols for delivering feedback, performance coaching, professional development and workforce culture management that resulted in a 40% increase in employee happiness.

§ Established innovative executive talent management and succession planning programs.

§ Key initiatives successfully launched: Community outreach program, 401k, DOT and safety program which reduced worker’s comp claims by 23%

REU Distribution Los Angeles, CA Privately owned manufacturer and distributor 2016 - 2019 Human Resources Manager

Provided Human Resources leadership to global organization of 300+ employees.

§ Provided strategic and operational HR solutions to executive leadership that included organizational design, talent acquisition and establishment of people strategies, policies, and practices.

§ Successfully executed large HR initiatives such as the development and implementation of health/401k benefits.

§ Scout and opened new branches creating a turn-key site.

§ Plan and coordinate special events, road shows and trade shows. Manage trade show budgets.

§ Champion of a diverse, honest and open-door culture. Amber Huerta

818-***-**** ***********@**.***

www.linkedin.com/in/amberhuerta

Malibu Pacific Development Malibu, CA Developer 2014 – 2016 Human Resources Manager

Joined new management team tasked with revitalizing MPD following years of internal change, restructuring, and absent leadership. Supported corporate repositioning, guiding recruitment of 100 technical, professional, and management staff.

§ Responsible for onboarding, employee training and company culture immersion.

§ Successfully launched new HRIS system

§ Managed all worker’s comp claims.

§ Bi-weekly payroll processing

Caesarstone Sun Valley, CA Global leader in quartz manufacturing 2010 - 2014 Human Resources Generalist

Managed a full spectrum of HR operations, systems and programs. Worked with corporate headquarters to create onsite policies and procedures; recruit employees; develop orientation, training and incentive programs. Spearheaded employee activities such as picnics, golf outings, etc.

Trugreen Landcare Culver City, CA 2006 – 2009

Human Resources Generalist

Hired to be HR liaison between HQ and branch of 60+ employees. Responsible payroll, payroll, terminations, worker’s comp claims.

Black Canyon Capital Los Angeles, CA Private equity firm Human Resources Generalist

Hired to manage recruitment and staffing for start-up venture. Helped to build company from an empty suite of offices into a full- scale operation with 35 employees (29 staff and 6 management/executive personnel). Created and implemented hiring policies, procedures, systems, and technologies to support company’s long-term growth and expansion.

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS

2004 - 2006

Society of Human Resources Management Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) PROFESSIONAL HR AFFILIATIONS

Member – Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM)

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