Human Resources Manager

JOELRAMIREZ

Davenport, IA *****

773-***-**** • ****.*.*******@*******.***

Linkedin.com/in/joel-ramirez-hr/

Human Resources Manager

Employee Relations Specialist Project & Program Management Training Coordination

*** Active Secret Security Clearance ***

Resourceful,Tactful,and Proven Human Resources Manager with established record of progressive successesleveraging policy interpretation, talent acquisition, training & development, and trusted HR counsel. Excels In Fast-Paced,High-Pressure Environments as consummate professional bringing experience in leading large, globally situated organizations through attention to detail, flexibility, and commitment to success. Delivers an Entrepreneurial,Comprehensive Approach to HR Operations that includes policy structuring,talent identification, workforce development, succession planning, training, and consistent delivery of trusted HR counsel. Strengths & Distinctions:

Strategy Development

Project Management

Communications Strategies

EEOC & Compliance Oversight

Employee Relations

Workforce Planning

People Management

Risk Management

Investigations

Talent Acquisition & Retention

Training & Development

Change Management

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS’ AFFAIRs.Human ResourcesSpecialist - Onboarding 11/2023 to Present Veterans’ Health Administration. Iowa City, IA

Deliver consistent and top-performing customer support throughout the technical and practical aspects of HR,fulfilling stakeholder mission of effective and efficient operations.

Submitted 30+requests for network access and performed background checks onmorethan60newemployeeswhile providing basic advice and assistance on recruitment and placement activities..

Protectstakeholderinterestsbythoroughlyreviewingandcompletingrequestsforpersonnelactions,ensuringactionsare compliant with legal and regulatory requirements.

Deliverassistancetocompletetheonboardingandbenefitsprocessfor20potentialandnewlyhiredemployeesincluding timely responses to customers’ general inquiries on employee benefits options.

Onboarded over 60 new employees hired into various roles for Iowa City VA Medical Center.

Scheduledover30medicalappointmentsfornewemployeesthroughonboardingpartnersandentities,timelyresponding to actions per hiring procedures and timelines.

U.S. ARMY. Rock Island, IL Human Resources Manager 04/2021 to 04/2023 ServedmultiplekeyrolesthatincludedEqualOpportunityAdvisorandProgramManager,solvingHRchallengesthataligned personnel requirements with headquarters mission and vision.

Coordinated and led 10 military Equal Opportunity Advisors,assessing and implementing ongoing training and development requirements to ensure uniform, cohesive operations across multiple locations.

— Identifiedtrainingneedsanddeliveredmultipleprofessionaleducationclassesto11sub-organizations,establishing standards and creating training in keeping with best practices and quality expectations.

— Led weekly status meetings to manage and direct activities of 134 cross-functional personnel.

Created and launched formal Equal Opportunity program transition guide that bridged switch between incoming and outgoing advisors for seamless, uninterrupted transitions.

SupportedArmyvisionfortop-performingteamsbyconductinginspectionsforheadquarterscommandwithoversightof 7,500 soldiers and civilian personnel.

Maintained presence as front-line support impacting all internal employee information requests and data updates.

Assessed processes and procedures to identify opportunities for improvement and streamlining that drove continuous improvements across operational efficiency.

Protected stakeholder interests by advising leaders at all levels on Staff Assistant Visits,aswellasethnicandspecial observances impacting cultural awareness programs. JOEL RAMIREZ, Page 2

U.S. ARMY. South Korea Human Resources Manager 04/2020 to 04/2021 FulfilledcriticalroleasEqualOpportunityAdvisor,deliveringservicesto14K+U.S.andKoreanpersonnelassignedtotwoof the four major areas of U.S. military presence.

Hand-selected to create first diversity panel tasked to address and resolve organizational issues.

Personally instructed 230+personnel assigned to 25 disparate organizations,fostering individualandteamgrowthto ensure personnel met high standards and expectations to support military life and missions.

Managed Equal Opportunity Leaders course,delivering train-the-trainer strategies to foster short-and long-term program success.

Directed overseas ethnic and special observance initiatives while simultaneously managing and growing cultural awareness programs.

MentoredsoldiersonpersonnelandadminfunctionstobecometrainedEOleaderswhiledeliveringlow-densitytraining to facilitate personal and professional development. U.S. ARMY. Fort Leonard Wood, MO Human ResourcesManager 04/2017 to 04/2020 Led six-member team to deliver reliable,consistent,and appropriate services to 40K+personnel,processing 4,500+HR requests in keeping with industry best practices and leadership-established policies and procedures.

Delivered hands-on leadership of daily operations that included serving as primary point of contact on Initial Entry Trainee movements throughout the company command team, leadership, and instructors.

— Advised leadership on personnel strength to ensure continuous operations delivering mission requirements.

Established reputation as expert on personnel matters requiring reviewing reports,statistical analysis,annual performance reviews, and ensuring accountability, safety, and transition for soldiers leaving the military.

Assessed operations and identified opportunities for improvement that reduced average processing duration from 21 days to 10 while increasing unit efficiency.

— Decreased processing time and improved response by implementing policy to advance all HR actions within48 hours of receipt.

— Increased on-time turn-in of personnel evaluations across 8 companies from 75% to 92%.

— Developedandimplementednewformatsandtemplatesthatincreasedefficiencyandreducedredundancywithno negative impact on ongoing operations or readiness.

— Saved $15M of trainee accounting expenses by processing separation packets for 300+ trainees.

— Instrumental in maintaining deployability requirements at 95%+while maintaining timelinessoftrainingrecords above 90%.

U.S. ARMY. Rock Island, IL Human Resources Supervisor 03/2014 to 04/2017 Ledthree-memberteamtodelivertimelyandeffectivesupportto250+personnel,drivingplanning,directing,andmanagingof all HR competencies while serving as trusted advisor to leadership and soldiers on personnel matters.

Delivered open-door leadership style to maximize effectiveness and efficiency of three subordinates.

Reduced late submissions of personnel evaluations and training programs by 50%by developing and maintaining critical rapport throughout operations and ensuring timely, tactful follow-through.

Advised115+soldiersthroughouttheirpreparationforpromotion,strategizingeducation,professionaldevelopment,and standards performances to drive individual career successes.

Facilitated 100%timely and error-free submissionsofawardsandpersonnelactionsbydevelopingandimplementing quality control program.

Early Career:

Human Resources Supervisor U.S. ARMY. South Korea Human Resources Intern JOHN DEERE. Davenport, IA.

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Management Information Systems Chicago State University. Chicago, IL Equal Opportunity Advisor Course. Mar 2020 Facilitator, Development & Instruction Course: Curriculum & Instruction. Feb 2019 Anti-Terrorism & Security Course Military Security Policy & Strategy. Nov 2017 Personnel Training Applied & Professional Ethics. Jul 2017 Staff Operations Military Information Operations/Joint Information. Dec 2016 Master Resilience Trainer Course. Aug 2014 Advanced Leadership & Management Development Course. Apr 2009

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