Talent Acquisition Human Resources

GEORGE A. RIVAS

OBJECTIVE

Dynamic and results-driven management professional with extensive experience in leading projects from initiation to successful completion. Skilled in planning, executing, and overseeing all phases of project lifecycle, including scheduling, budgeting, and financial tracking. Proven ability to ensure accuracy in financial systems and foster strong, collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders to drive project success.

QUALIFICATION

oStrategy Implementation

oHiring Management

oRecruiting and Screening Practices

oDeveloping Client Relationships

oPayroll Administration

oEmployee Relations

oTeam Development and Leadership

oEstimating and Job Costing

oHR Practices and Strategies

oBudget and Data Analysis

oSafety and OSHA Compliance

oLabor Law Compliance

oChange Management

oContract Negotiation, Execution and Compliance

EXPERIENCE

Jan 2023 – Current AVANTOR SCIENCES / RESONANT

Human Resources - HRBP

oDelivers comprehensive HR consultation to client groups, covering talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation, DE&I, benefits, and operations.

oServes as a strategic partner in developing and implementing roadmaps to achieve business goals and drive organizational success.

oActs as a consultant and change agent on organizational design initiatives, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

oProvides expertise on HR policies and processes, ensuring compliance and best practices across functions.

oCollaborates with leaders to address complex issues, including restructuring, investigations, and employee relations.

oConducts compensation analyses with the Centers of Excellence, supporting local compensation strategies and actions.

oWorks closely with talent acquisition to support recruitment strategies, enhancing hiring outcomes.

oPartners with the talent development team to boost employee engagement and career growth within client groups.

oAnalyzes employee survey results to identify improvement areas and assisted in developing action plans to strengthen engagement.

oExecutes key HR initiatives, including performance calibration, compensation planning, and talent reviews, aligning with strategic objectives.

Apr. 2014 – Jan 2023 FLEXIBLE STAFFING OF GEORGIA, INC

Operations Manager

oCollaborated with cross-functional teams to drive idea sharing, innovative hiring approaches, and cross-functional learning.

oBuilt and maintained strong relationships with client operations, HR, and corporate leaders to develop effective service models and refine hiring strategies.

oProactively identified and resolved operational issues to enhance efficiency and maximize revenue.

oAchieved financial targets while ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

oAnalyzed staffing and onboarding metrics, providing insights and recommending improvements to enhance recruitment effectiveness.

oManaged incident and injury cases, including insurance reporting, investigations, and follow-up with employees and adjusters.

oCreated procedures to conducted rigorous screening processes to ensure candidates met client job qualifications and needs

oPresented roles to qualified candidates and skillfully negotiated offers for both in-house and contract placements.

oPartnered with clients to developed competitive compensation packages by leveraging market data and maintaining internal equity.

Mar. 2011 – Apr 2014 FLEXIBLE STAFFING SOLUTIONS

Onsite Manager for Clorox Account

oBuilt and sustained strong client relationships, acting as the primary liaison between Clorox and our company.

oCoordinated recruitment efforts to meet client needs, including candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing, and assignment placements.

oDeveloped and implemented workforce planning strategies to optimize shift coverage and meet client productivity goals

oImplemented workforce metrics and reporting tools to track employee attendance, productivity, and retention, using data insights to inform staffing adjustments and improve service delivery.

oMonitored employee performance, provided constructive feedback, and implemented performance improvement plans to maintain high productivity standards.

oConducted regular check-ins with employees to address concerns, answer questions, and improve overall job satisfaction, reducing turnover.

oPartnered with internal hiring managers and HR to identify job vacancies and support the creation of accurate job descriptions.

oOversaw payroll administration for a workforce of over 200+ staffing employees, ensuring accuracy and timely processing.

Aug. 2003 – Feb. 2011 DIVERSIFIED CONSTRUCTION AND RESTORATION, INC.

Project Manager/Estimator

oReviewed and Analyzed bidding documents, engineering specifications, and blueprints to ensure a comprehensive understanding of restoration projects, proactively seeking clarifications from engineering firms and project developers as necessary.

oPrepared Detailed Estimates and proposals, encompassing materials, labor, and equipment costs, to facilitate competitive bidding.

oCultivated and Managed Relationships with vendors, contractors, and engineering/architectural firms to support project execution and collaboration.

oCollaborated with Clients and Engineers to gather and refine detailed project requirements and specifications, ensuring alignment with client expectations.

oPerformed Comprehensive Cost Analyses using bid data to establish accurate project completion timelines and budgets.

oWorked Closely with Engineering Representatives and Field Personnel to identify and implement cost-effective production methods, enhancing project efficiency.

oMonitored Project Performance to ensure adherence to budgetary goals, identifying potential change orders to manage scope and costs effectively.

oVerified Accuracy of AIA Invoicing, ensuring compliance with financial and contractual obligations.

EDUCATION

Miami Dade College – Associate in Arts, Business Administration

Georgia State University – Bachelor of Arts, Business/Economics

OTHER SKILLS

Bilingual: Fluent in Spanish and English

Software Knowledge

oMicrosoft Office Suite: MsWord, Excel, Powerpoint, Publisher, and Outlook

oHRIS Systems: Workday, Akken Cloud (All-in-One recruiting software and staffing software), and Avionte (Employee management software)

oSage Master Builder

oIntuit QuickBooks

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