Garrett Silva, SHRM-SCP

Irvine, CA

adrgt7@r.postjobfree.com Phone: 805-***-****

Business Summary

Human Resources professional with eighteen years of multi-state corporate level expertise in talent management, policies and procedures, employee relations and leadership training, with comprehensive knowledge of employee benefits, HR compliance, project management and vendor relations. Driven by the challenges of a diverse and multi-dimensional environment with a goal to meet and exceed organizational objectives through innovation, best practices and professionalism.

Professional Experience

Human Resources Consultant – Irvine, CA Aug. 2020 – Current

-Recruiting and talent management consultation

-Employee relations and investigations

-Career coaching and resume consulting

AMETEK IntelliPower – Orange, CA

Senior Human Resources Manager Feb. 2020 – Aug. 2020

Responsible for the management of the Human Resources function for an (UPS) uninterruptable power supply manufacturing company in Orange, CA, providing support to over 150 employees. Provide daily strategic and tactical support to management as well as partnering with Corporate HR, Payroll and HRIS teams to complete acquisition activities and implement new processes and policies. Responsibilities include:

-Employee relations activities that include complaint resolution and investigations

-Responsible for full cycle talent acquisition process

-Benefits and leave administration

-Performance management

-Compliance administration and training

-Project implementation and management

-On-boarding and Off-boarding

-Ensuring that safety rules are followed and training is performed

-Workers compensation leave administration

Element Materials Technology– Huntington Beach, CA

Senior Manager, Human Resources – Regional May 2014 – Feb. 2020

Responsible for the Human Resources function for 6 locations in California and Oregon providing support to 500 + employees. Supporting upper management as well as line supervisors in talent acquisition, employee relations, benefits, compensation, training and development, HRIS, CA, OR compliance and performance management. Operating in a complex technical manufacturing environment, focusing on quality, cost savings and delivery.

-Leadership: Directs location management on workforce planning strategies and collaborates with business improvement team on future-state road map. Coaches and advises management on HR compliance, training and risk mitigation.

-Talent Acquisition: Oversees full cycle recruitment activities for 3 locations in Southern California to include: Interaction with temporary service agencies, recruiters and other outside talent sources. Fee/rate and contract negotiations. Partnering with hiring managers to ensure job descriptions are up to date and compliant. Ensures that all corporate recruiting policies and procedures are being followed and applicants are being tracked. Reviews all candidates and offers prior to final decisions being made. Implemented social media strategy to increase corporate footprint nationally. Reports on hiring and employment turnover metrics regularly and advises on trends and new strategies.

-Risk Management & Compliance: Partners with the Safety team to ensure that all employees are working safely in a safe environment. Responsible party for injury reporting as well as first responder for occupational accidents and injuries. Primary point of contact for workers compensation claims in CA. Responsible for the implementation of the Medical Provider Network and area care centers.

-On-Boarding and Orientation: Responsible for creating and administering a comprehensive on-boarding program for all newly hired employees that includes topics from; HR, Safety, Quality and Export Compliance. Program rolled out in 2015 globally.

-Project Development and Implementation: Developed and implemented key strategic initiatives that led to creating an improved company culture, operational efficiencies and cost savings. Previous projects include creating and implementing a global on-boarding program, a non-destructive test level three training program and worked as the HR lead on an HRIS implementation.

-Performance Management: Counsels supervisors and other leaders on resolution of employee performance issues, as well as behavior and discipline issues. Provides assistance in the development and preparation of Performance Improvement and Performance Development Plans consistent with the company’s policies. Coach managers/supervisors and discipline as appropriate.

-Employee Relations: Counsels and coaches employees while mitigating potential risk issues for the company. Investigates complaints while determining next steps and mediating conflict between employees and management. Provides amicable solutions to claimants and management. Partnered with General Counsel on matters that involved outside representation. Trained in effective investigation techniques.

JM EAGLE – Los Angeles, CA

Human Resources Administrator Nov. 2011 – May 2014

Responsible for the delivery of human resource services with a specific focus on talent management, employee relations, management training, employee recognition awards and organizational policies and procedures.

-Manage day-to-day administration of staffing, (including temporary staffing and internship program), employee relations issues, management training, department communications and employee recognition and service award program

-Develop and implement talent management initiatives for current and future workforce needs

-Worked with managers and executives to manage staffing and employee related needs

-Ensured compliance with HIPAA, I-9, EEO, Affirmative Action, FLSA, E-Verify and all other employment related regulations

-Protected the interests of our employees and the company by identifying and complying with legal requirements and government reporting regulations

-Worked with managers to quickly resolve employee issues confidentially and in accordance with organizational policies and procedures

-Facilitated meetings to advance various department and organizational projects

-Planned and facilitated required training and educational materials in partnership with carriers, plan providers and/or consultants for all U.S. locations

-Administered the employee service recognition and award program

-Developed a variety of collateral material (e.g., forms, processes, agreements, etc.) for documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information

-Assisted with administering job performance evaluations and communicating health and welfare plans

-Monitored and maintained confidential files and ensured data integrity

-Collaborated with HRIS, IT and Payroll for employee and project support

-Reviewed and signed off on timesheets, invoices and other various forms/documents

-Provided direct support to the Assistant Vice President of Corporate Human Resources with managing department responsibilities and expectations

CLEAN ENERGY – Seal Beach, CA February 2008 to June 2011

Human Resources Coordinator

-Provided human resources generalist support to managers and employees

-Processed and monitored employee requisitions

-Prepared, reviewed, and distributed job status reports

-Interviewed and referred qualified applicants

-Administrated the new hire process including orientation, verifying references, background checks and approving I-9 forms

-Researched employee benefits issues

-Established processes and systems for administrative check and balances

-Designed and managed database files

-Liaison for employees and human resources management

-Provided information and services for employee transfers, continuing education and training

-Responsible for employee records in HRIS

-Fulfilled department compliance requirements

MOLINA HEALTHCARE – Long Beach, CA April 2006 to February 2008

Human Resources Specialist

-Analyzed compensation data and calculated comp ratios

-Conducted new employee orientation

-Coordinated open position requisitions with recruiters

-Supported human resources team with various administrative tasks

-Tracked data to prepare department reports

-Maintained manual and electronic documents, files and records to ensure the information was accurate and in compliance with established guidelines

Education

SHRM – SCP (Senior Certified Professional)

Certified since: 11/ 2015

ID# 070809

California State University Long Beach – Long Beach, CA

Human Resources Management Certificate – 2008

University of California Santa Barbara – Santa Barbara, CA

Bachelor of Arts – 2002

Skills

Subject-matter expert in talent management

California Labor Laws and Concepts

Trained in conducting effective investigations

Trained in workforce planning strategies to support organizational needs

Exercise good judgment and discretion

Excellent verbal and written communications

Proficient in leadership and problem solving

ADP HR Benefits Solutions and Workforce Now, Payroll Report Smith and HR Perspective

ATS - ICIMS

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Organizations and Affiliations

-SHRM - Society of Human Resources Management

-PIHRA – Professionals in Human Resources Association (South Orange County Chapter)

References available upon request

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