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Labor and Employment Law

Employee Engagement

Incident Investigation

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Hector Figueroa, J.D.

Labor and Employee Relations Expertise. Contract interpretation and Negotiations. Investigative Expertise

Bear, Delaware, United States

Summary

Experienced labor and employee relations expertise with a demonstrated history of working in both the private and public sector. Labor and employee relations. Labor grievance resolution and management. Contract negotiation and interpretation. Conflict resolution expert. Skilled in Administration, Training Delivery, Student Leadership, Human Resources, and Adult Education. Strong human resources professional with a Juris Doctor from State University of New York at Buffalo - Law School.

Experience

Mil Cielos Consulting Group

Managing Consultant

May 2021 - Present (1 year 8 months)

Delaware

Provide clients with training in all phases of labor and employee relations including that of investigatory protocols that may include recommendations. Provide advice in train the trainer techniques. Provide guidance in conducting harassment training along with providing insight into all EEOC protocols. In addition provide clients with a working knowledge of human resource and employment law which will include all recent update when it concerns changes at the federal, state and regional levels.

Arcadia University

Employee/Labor Relations Specialist

May 2020 - May 2021 (1 year 1 month)

Glenside, Pennsylvania, United States

Employee and labor oriented investigations with recommendations added. Training as needed to faculty and staff including but not limited to hiring protocols, Diversity and Inclusion and HR legal guidelines. Employee engagement. Strengthen relationships with faculty senate and staff council. Lead team of professionals in researching and producing COVID guidelines. Title IX coordination including that of Hearing Officer. Interpretation of and Page 1 of 7

provide guidance concerning adjunct collective bargaining agreement. Participate in and provide guidance concerning varied protocols centered on Diversity and Inclusion.

C&S Wholesale Grocers

HRBP/Labor Relations

March 2019 - May 2020 (1 year 3 months)

Bethlehem, Pa.

Represent management in all grievance and/or complaints when it concerns the governing union at the facility. Manage the grievance process and provide guidance when it concerns interpretation of the collective bargaining agreement. Initiate and finalize all investigations when it concerns charges stemming from sexual harassment, gender and age discrimination. Author and present position papers when it concerns unfair labor practice charges. Deliver training modules addressing new legislation affecting labor relations and human resource management. Provide updates and or training addressing sexual harassment and new case centered labor practices when addressing this issue. Provide similar labor related assistance when dealing with non- union employees and complaints derived from such. Develop policies addressing employee engagement, with an emphasis on recognizing areas of concern and training opportunities.Provide training in hiring practices and in addition provide assistance with issues concerning diversity and inclusion. Philadelphia School District

Labor Relations Officer

May 2017 - March 2019 (1 year 11 months)

Greater Philadelphia Area

Represent the school district at conferences and hearings pertaining to employees and management when it concerns mutual compliance with bargaining unit contracts. Resolution of outstanding grievances and concerns with contract interpretation through thoughtful negotiations and interpersonal relationships. Develop ongoing relationships with union officials and representatives. Design and deliver training modules addressing new legislation affecting labor relations and human resource management. In addition provide training in EEOC standards and harassment policies. Enhance the development of employee engagement methodologies; resulting in furtherance of employee outputs and improvement management interactions with district employees. Preparation of arbitration documentation; including the preparation of management input throughout the arbitration process. Full familiarization of contracts under my responsibility in order to address issues of Page 2 of 7

interpretation; in addition to prepare for contract negotiations. Familiarization of

“costing out” of all benefit programs in preparation for negotiations Jefferson University Hospital

Human Resource Business Partner/Labor Relations

February 2016 - September 2016 (8 months)

Provide labor relations expertise coupled employee engagement in order to enhance the relationship between Jefferson University Hospital and its operating unions; whose membership totals over 1600 employees. Included in my responsibilities are the areas of employee engagement management, grievance process management, EEO/Harassment and Gender Bias investigations, training, CBA interpretation, aribitration preparation and union negotiations preparation. Additional responsibilities include the constant and continuing update of data relating to employee compensation and benefit distribution. The rendering of training addressing areas of concern such as diversity, EEO regulations, employee management, labor law, also fall within my areas of responsibility.

My equal area of responsibility is that of working closely with the SVP of Diversity for the institution to insure that the social footprint within Philadelphia commons fulfills the strategic goals of the office of diversity. This involvement focuses on not only the provision of opportunities which the institution may offer but also to assure it includes the diversity goals of the partner union affiliates.

Compass Group

Labor Relations Manager

April 2013 - February 2016 (2 years 11 months)

Provide expertise to area managers, in the form of contract interpretation, contract negotiations and assure compliance with all federal and state labor regulations. In addition provide area managers with expertise in answering and addressing grievance processes. Preparation for arbitration practice and procedure to assure that company is within NLRB guidelines. Conduct investigation arising from grievances and harassment charges in all forms.

Maintain and enhance the ongoing relationships with all managers and staff associates in all locations which I have responsibility for.

Assure that a professional working relationship is maintained with all union organizers and senior leadership.

Maintenance of all documentation of grievances, arbitrations and union negotiations as legally required.

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Garner and enhance personal knowledge of all units which I have responsibility for.

Conduct diversity, dignity and respect and other relevant training to all area managers.

Assure managers follow all proper employment practices and procedures.

Assure that all Compass diversity guidelines are followed in all employment decisions.

Train all managers in the intent and literal interpretation of the Collective Bargaining agreement that pertains to their location.

Resolve all grievances and arbitrations in a timely and efficient manner.

Interact with divisional leadership in addressing all harassment, EEOC and Department of Labor

issues.

Fashion Institute of Technology

Special Assistant to VP of Human Resources and Labor Mgmt. April 2010 - August 2011 (1 year 5 months)

236 W. 27th St. New York, New York 10001

Responsible for collaboration with outside consultants to design, implement both core competencies and behavioral competencies for the screening of diverse faculty. Research and

implement advanced leadership training for

select management staff

Assure the University met and exceeded all HEOA

federal compliance requirements

Research and implement initial Policy Handbook for the University

Research and propose core Intellectual Properties process and procedures Participate in various core committees for the selection of outside consultants and advisors

Researched, designed and proposed Civility Program for the University with a planned implementation of Summer 2011Selected by the President of the University for membership to the Diversity Council Achievements

● Approval by President of FIT of all core competencies and behavioral competencies for all faculty and staff

● Assignation by Cabinet of FIT that all compliance requirements set Page 4 of 7

forth by HEOA have been complied with

● Approval of Leadership Training Proposal (implementation TBA)

● Approval of Civility Training Program, slated for implementation during Summer 2011

● Permanent Policy Committee has been selected and charged Delaware State University

4 years 10 months

Assistant VP for Policy Development

July 2009 - April 2010 (10 months)

Dover Delaware

Responsible for the development of the Policy Office Research, enhance and implement if necessary all policies for the University Maintain and enhance working relationships with senior administration in order to insure the success of the Policy Office

Design and administer policy training in all aspects of federal and state educational compliance

Design and implement all Title 9 and NCAA policy compliance requirements Assistant VP for Academic Affairs

April 2006 - June 2009 (3 years 3 months)

Dover Delaware

Oversee all legal issues concerning the faculty of the University Charged with the re-organization of the University Judicial Office Manage the entire grievance procedure for the University when it concerns faculty issues

Advise the Provost on all issues concerning faculty promotion/tenure and merit Co-Chief Negotiator during contract negotiations with the AAUP Oversee the development and implementation of curriculum management guidelines

Development and implementation of tuition discount process for Graduate students

Oversee graduation application process for prospective graduates Oversee the rehabilitation and implementation of environmental/historical graduate curricula

Troubleshoot and resolve all student complaints concerning grading and registration

Charged with supervision of Institutional Research and Delaware AirForce Base student site

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Represent the Office of the Provost in all affairs concerning registration, admissions, retention and scholarship distribution Assistant Provost

July 2005 - April 2006 (10 months)

Dover Delaware

Responsible for all Judicial proceedings for the entire university population, inclusive of both student and faculty

Oversee contract negotiation with all ASCME union affiliates within the university

Responsible for designing and implementing training modules concerning subject matter pertinent to Human Resources

Responsible for research and development of policies and procedures in the areas of Human Resources, Student Affairs and Judicial Affairs Manage the everyday affairs of the Hearing Officer for the University Develop and implement Office of Diversity Affairs

Charleston County School District

Chief of Staff

June 2004 - April 2005 (11 months)

Charleston South Carolina

Responsible for the overall management of Human Resources, Risk Management, Community Education, Public Relations and Facility Management

Acted as major spokesperson for the school district Overall responsibility of six direct reports and thirty-eight professional staff personnel

Development and maintenance of relationships with county and state legislatures

Charged with proper administration of $6.8 million budget Maintained working relationships with all community, advocate and parent groups to promote education reform

Assured that school district adhered to all federal and state regulatory requirements

Maintained working relationships with all local and state media networks Administration of school district in the absence of the superintendent Metropolitan Wilmington Urvban League

Education Director

March 2002 - May 2004 (2 years 3 months)

Wilmington Delaware

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Formation and maintenance of coalitions and partnerships within the business and educational communities in order to address pertinent educational issues Charged with understanding all federal and state educational compliancy requirements

Develop a reservoir of information regarding public education and systemic reform that is accessible to all parts of educational community Research and publication of articles and opinion papers concerning the educational status of students in Delaware

Develop effective and efficient set of vehicles to communicate legislative stance on issues of education

Maintain and strengthen working relationships with all educational entities, including but not limited to District Superintendents, State Department of Education, State Board of Education, Higher Education Institutions etc. Develop methodology for dissemination of all advocacy issues to all educational stakeholders

Developed and implemented Diversity Training for school board members of the nineteen school districts in the State of Delaware Research and design advocacy training methodology for all parents with children in public schools

Gain expertise in all factors concerning the Achievement Gap and the effects on minority and low-income children and families

Education

State University of New York at Buffalo - Law School Juris Doctor, Law · (1992 - 1995)

State University of New York at Buffalo

BA, History · (1987 - 1990)

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