Tresha Apodaca

Director of Human Resource

505-***-**** adz1k0@r.postjobfree.com

Manage human resources function through program development, implementation and administration to support HR goals and objectives. Strategic management of human resource functions including employee relations, benefits, internal communication, recruitment, training and development, safety, and risk. HR system in ADP / Clear Company and Kronos.

Skills

Data Oversight – Labor Relations – ADP – Recruitment – Upskilling – Kronos HRIS – Clear Company Evaluation and Recruitment – Training – ADP information System Employment

Director of Human Resource

8/2018 – 9/2022 Navajo Gaming Church Rock NM

Strategic objectives by planning, organizing and supervising all assigned functions required to operate and maintain departmental activates and services for the assigned property location in NM and Arizona. Ensure recruitment and selection of candidates in compensation and benefits. Training and development records keeping to manage employee relations, policy and procedures formulation and implementation. Partnered with other properties to consult and aligned benefits and labor relation to ensure compliance with tribal government and regulation of pay and benefit eligibility. Performance and evaluation programs are maintained in accordance with established laws, regulations, policies and procedures. Maintain confidentiality of all privileged information. Organizational staff by counseling managers on applicant selection, interviewing and candidate selection. Conduct and analyze exit interviews to determine reason for turnover. Maintains work structure by recommending and updating job requirements and job descriptions for all positions as required. Implement and communicate goals, objectives, polices, and procedures in accordance with applicable tribal, federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations. Implement and maintains a salary administration plan with includes compensation and benefit packages, classification of positions, pay policies and procedures, and performance appraisal and employees recognition programs. Ensure the confidentiality, integrity and security of personnel records investigations, grievances, and other human resources documentation in accordance with applicable tribal, federal, state, local laws, rules and regulation, implements corrective action as needed. Investigating employee grievances, conducts or participates in employee investigations according to established policies and procedures due to harassment allegation – work complaints and other employee concerns. Review and make recommendations on policies and procedures, rules and regulation forms and documents and ensures compliance with federal, state, county local and tribal laws. Coordinates and manage interviews - hiring - termination – transfer and promotions as a new hire process and or a performance review in current employee development process. Assist in selection and coordination use of Human Resources consultants, insurance carriers, pension and 401K administrator, training specialists, labor counsel and other outside advisors. Improve staff effectiveness by coaching, counseling, training and recommending disciplinary action for employees, planning delegating and TRESHA APODACA

monitoring and appraising job tasks and results in a timely manner. Host regular staff meetings to ensure communication between personnel and departmental activities. Achieves financial objectives by preparing and administering annual budget presenting and justifying budget recommendation to appropriate personnel.

Overseeing the management of tribal labor relations, managing grievance procedures to handle complaints from Navajo Nation employees Assist Legal team with interrogation question and answers. Attend all ONLR (Office Navajo Labor Relations) hearing. Human Resource Manager

09/2017 – 8/2018 The Downs at Albuquerque Albuquerque, NM Prepare and maintain New Mexico Gaming License and New Mexico Racing License. Perform Drug test to all new hire employees and offer random testing with cause. Implicate HRIS system for onboarding, training and development. This system also allow process in benefits and certification data resource in human resources program which includes such functions as employment services, benefit administration, training and development, classification and compensation and employee relations. Formulates and directs the implementation of human resource policies, procedures, and processes consistent with in, federal and state regulations. Develop implements and maintains job classification, compensation plans and salary administration plans. Human resources policies, procedures, and processes consistent with in federal and state regulations. Develops, interprets and recommends program goals and objectives, policies, procedures and course of action. Oversees grievance and complaint processes and appeals, serves as internal consultant to managers/supervisors regarding performance management issues. Monitors and reviews exit interview information and identifies trends and recommends course of action to reduce turnover. Oversees the maintenance of all HR records including benefit enrollment billings, reconciliations, worker’s compensation, COBRA, FMLA, pension plans, as well as all HR transactions to include selection, promotion, transfer, terminations, performance reviews, etc.

Work History

DesertUtility & Paving 08/2017-09/2017 GandyDancer LLC. 09/2013-02/2017 Schott Solar 01/2008-06/2012 Intel 01/1998-11/2007 Honors & Activities

*Masters – Graduate of Master of Management Human Resource Management

*Masters - Graduate with Distinction Cum Laude June 16, 2017 – Master of Project and Process Management

*Bachelors - Graduate with Distinction Magua Cum Laude May 15, 2016

*Bachelors of Science Business Administration emphasis Human Resource Management

*Associate - Graduate with Distinction May 15, 2015 –Associate of Applied Science Business Administration Certifications – Best Practices to Keep Employees Engaged and Energized 2019 THRP Training Tribal Human Resources Professional Certification Summit 2019 --Member – NNAHRA National Native American Human Resource Association