Talent Acquisition Human Resources

RAMON SALVALEON

Salinas Drive Ext; Lahug, Cebu City, Cebu • linkedin.com/in/ramonsalvaleon • NA •

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A seasoned Human Resources leader with over fiften (15) years of progressive experience in strategic HR management across diverse industries, including [industry if relevant, e.g., manufacturing, resort/hotel like, financial, foods/retail, academe, hospital, mining, NGO, corporate]. Proven expertise in organizational development, talent acquisition, labor relations, policy formulation, and driving culture transformation aligned with business goals. Adept at leading HR teams, implementing effective people strategies, and ensuring compliance with labor laws and industry standards. Strong leadership and communication skills, with a passion for fostering inclusive, high-performing work environments. Now seeking to contribute visionary HR leadership as HR Director in a forward-thinking organization. WORK EXPERIENCE

Freelance Consulting and Facilitation 09/2022 - Present Freelance Economy Model ( Think Global Act Local)

• Custom fit Organizational Effectiveness: Combination of Strategic HR, Organizational Development, Business Partnering and development, Fixed term/Facilitation per agreed project

• Strategic Plan Facilitation as needed

Surigao Education and Medical Centers 07/2021 - 07/2022 Vice President – Human Capital and Business Development. @ 400 FTEs Surigao City

• Led in the Enterprise Effectiveness through: Organizational diagnostics and prognosis, led the Facilitation of the strategic development and Execution Strategies using OD Processes and Balance Score Card Model, Organizational design and Change Management

• Re-build Organizational Culture: From Controlling to Empowerment with Employer Value Proposition to attract and retain the best fit Employees and Customer Excellence through People First Principle and Supportive work environment Serve as Advisor and Business Partner with Top Management in the execution of the effectiveness program: Quality Education, Business Development, Curriculum review and improvement, Compliances with ISO and quality standards, Government Agencies regulatory bodies and institutions like Department of Education, Commission on Higher Education, Ranking and Performance Management System both for Teaching and Non Teaching Groups

• Capability Building: Training and Leadership, Coaching and Mentoring, Learning and Development for the Academe and Hospital services to include Succession Planning

• Accountable with all facets of HR Operation functions and services inc. but not limited with Legal and compliances

• Continuous improvement on HR Policies, System, and Procedures, Quality system with ISO standard, Ranking system Performance Management System.

Flexi Finance Asia, Inc

Chief HR Officer – @3000 plus FTEs Cebu City, Philippines

• Responsible and Lead HR Team in translating Business and Organizational Strategies into HR plan and Strategies to inc. Culture of high performance and effectiveness

• Advisor and Business Partner with Top Management on Organizational effectiveness initiatives using applicable OD processes to address gaps on Organizational design and transformation strategy, Change Management program

• Solidify Culture formation and development: Continuous Learning and Development, Customer delight and Excellence (Peoples First): fast and responsive; Everyone is a Salesperson, Positive and supportive Culture . Toward Employer of Choice Branding

• Responsible for the Nation Wide HR Organization and support system including capability building of all current and future Leaders to align with the strategic plan and execution strategies such as: workforce planning, continuous development, Legal and compliances, Oversee HR Technology alignment with operational and business goals

• Accountable with efficient Strategic HR, Business Partnering and all Facets of HR with international HR best practices

Bakeshop Group of Companies ( JULIES, RMG MGT. CORP, Retail stores) 02/2018 - 08/2018 Interim HR Operations Manager (National) @1505 FTE’s ( Retail chains of store Nationwide) Accountable in the leadership of HR Operations and Business Partnering toward revenue generation for its Nation-Wide retail and chain of bakeshops:

• Planned, Led, Organized and Managed HR Team on the efficient Talent acquisition and development, Compensation and Benefits, Training and Organizational Development, Labor and Employee relations, Employees’ services

• Oversight on legal and compliances and HR Technology, re-sharpening and training of Existing and future Leaders via succession planning, professionalization of handling Employees’ progressive discipline, Performance Management, HR policies and procedures

• Embed policies and procedures to ensure total health and safety work environment to all stakeholders West Metro Medical Center 09/2015 - 09/2016

Director, Human Resources, @ 400 FTEs Zamboanga City

• Responsible of translating Business and strategic goals into HR plan and strategies such as: formation and development towards Culture of “Patient Care First” and Everyone is a Sales Person, and Peoples First Principle

• Transformation and Continual Learning and Development for current and future Leaders, and Process Improvements

• End to end recruitment, Job evaluation and salary structure design, Rolled out Salary and Benefits administration, In-House Time keeping system, Performance Management System, Employee relations program, Grievance Management system, HR policies and procedures including Employee’s code of conduct, Behavioural and technical trainings facilitation and coordination, Transformation re-customer service West Metro Way, Progressive discipline and Admin investigation, Partnership with the Academe and Government

• Support system and policies for total health and safety work environment to all stakeholders

• Focal Person on Corporate Social Responsibility, legal and compliances, Community and Government relations and Culture diversity

Save the Children International 03/2014 - 09/2015

Manager, Human Resources and Administration, @ 150 FTE’s Ormoc City

• Responsible with translating the strategic plan into HR plan and strategies to inc. smooth implementation of Organizational Effectiveness through OD Process towards the transition of Development functions with the Local Government Units and/or with local Partners

• Accountable with High Performance Management through Competency Based Model

• In-Charge of the ongoing Learning and Development with the Leaders and Program Associates as well

• Design and roll out Management-Training programs ranging from first-line Supervisors to Senior- Management Teams to facilitate understanding of Employee Relations, Diversity and Inclusivity, Legal and Compliances, Talent Acquisition, Monitoring and resolution of Leading Indicators gaps and issues, Supportive and Positive work environment through Open and Fair Leadership, provision on Accommodation and travel support system

• Embed Culture diversity or DEI in all aspects of the Operations and total health and safety and secuirty to all stakeholders

• Focal Person on “Zero Child abuses”, “Open Door Policy and Strict compliance to employment laws and best practices

• Oversee all smooth delivery of HR and Admin services and international HR best practices in an INGGO setting Pentax Ricoh Imaging Products (Ph) Corp 11/2010 - 07/2013 Asst General Manager, HR and Administration, @ 800 FTE’s and 2500 Non FTE’s

• Accountable for translating Business and Organizational Strategies into HR plan and strategies by setting up strategic and operational goals and KPI’s on all facets of HR and Admin enabling support system for the Manufacturing of quality Pentax camera, Endoscope and Camera modules for the global markets exports

• Initiate OD and Transformation Processes with HQ directive on the “Split of Business” : Pentax Camera Brand Manufacturing, Manufacturing of Camera Modules, and realignment of Global Endoscope Service Center with Zero Labor Issues and smooth Manufacturing operations

• Reshape Culture into Empowerment mind-set ( Think Global Act Local ) Leadership + Continuous Learning and Development, Workforce and succession plan and execution of the program, Quality improvement, Coaching and Mentoring, Performance Management System, Grievance and progressive discipline, Legal and compliances, Corporate Social Responsibility.

• Embed system and policies to ensure safe, secure and healthy work environment

• Accountable on efficient HR and Admin l facets with international best practices using competency based performance Management system

Filminera Resources Corp 03/2008 - 11/2009

Manager, Human Resources / Administration, @ 800FTE’s Masbate Accountable with translating Business and Organizational Strategies into HR/Admin via set up of Admin and HR enabling support system, processes and procedures for the smooth commissioning and Mining operations

• Oversee strategic and HR operations covering Workforce planning, Talent Acquisition, Development and implementation of attracted Compensation packages and salary structures, Training and development, Performance Management System, Coaching and mentoring, Progressive discipline and grievance, Legal and compliances, Community and Government relations, HRIS.

• Culture Formation and Development ::Flexibility, Safety and Security, Nomad mind set, Think global act local, Culture diversity and inclusion

• Embed system and policies to ensure safe, secure and healthy work environment

• Oversee all facets of General Administration such as: housing and accommodation, Travel, Alien Working permit, Amenities and Mess hall services per international HR best practices TVI Resources &Development 03/2007 - 03/2008

Manager /Human Resources and Administration, @ 800 FTE’s ( Mining operations and closure of gold project)

Zamboanga

Del Norte

Accountable with the efficient enabling support system for the attainment of revenue target/P and L for the site operations ( Organizational Excellence)

• Responsible for the reshape of Culture and Improvement : Safety and Security, Community and Government relations

• Oversee Strategic and HR operations covering Workforce planning, Talent Acquisition, Development and implementation of attracted Compensation packages and salary structures, Training and development, Performance Management System, Coaching and mentoring, Progressive discipline and grievance, Legal and compliances, Community and Government relations, HRIS per international HR best practices

• Oversee all facets of General Administration such as: housing and accommodation, Travel, Alien Working permit, Amenities and Mess hall and IT services, Office supplies procurement

• Accountable Industrial Peace via regular Labor Management Council and Open door Policy and grievance

• Transition Management Plan and Strategies on the closure of Gold mine project

• Embed system and policies to ensure safe, secure and healthy work environment

• Ensure inclusive employment opportunity and respect for local cultures in delivering welfare and services

• Community and Government relations ( regular meetings and visits) Christine International Philippines, Inc. 05/2003 - 12/2006 Manager /Human Resources & Administration, @ 150 FTE’s Cebu City Responsible for the efficient and enabling support system on Admin and Human Resources:

• Oversee strategic and HR operations covering Workforce planning, Talent Acquisition, Development and implementation of attracted Compensation packages and salary structures, Training and development, Performance Management System, Coaching and mentoring, Union and Employee Relations with CBA, Progressive discipline and grievance, Legal and compliances, Community and Government relations, HRIS

• Organizational Capability preparation for its expansion of operations and proper manning of qualified Managers and Employees for its expansion program

• Embed system and policies to ensure safe, secure and healthy work environment

• Oversee all facets of General Administration such as: housing and accommodation, Travel, Alien Working permit, Amenities and Mess hall and IT services, Office supplies procurement

• Responsible for maintaining industrial Peace, Progressive discipline, grievance Philippine Fast Ferry Corporation 05/1999 - 08/2000 Manager /Human Resources, @ 200 FTE’s Cebu City

• Accountable with Culture Formation and Development or merged Companies: Safety and Security, Customer delight and Flexibility

• Oversee strategic and HR operations covering Workforce planning, Talent Acquisition, Development and implementation of attracted Compensation packages and salary structures, Training and development, Performance Management System, Coaching and mentoring, Progressive discipline and grievance, Legal and compliances, Community and Government relations, HRIS per international HR best practices

• Accountable with Coaching and mentoring, Leadership development and training to include succession planning

• Managed smooth transition with Merger of three Companies through Vision, Mission and Valued Led

• Embed system and policies to ensure safe, secure and healthy work environment Timex Philippines, Inc 08/1997 - 05/1999

Manager /Compensation, Benefits and ER, @ 5,500 FTE’s MEPZ (Mactan) Lapu-Lapu City

• Accountable with Culture Maintenance and Improvement on Manufacturing Excellence on Peoples First Principle

• Maintain a Supported Employee Relations and Engagement Programs and Employer of Choice via regular dialogues, welfare programs, grievance resolution and open door policy

• Reinforced Employer Value Proposition to attract and retain the best fit Employees and keeping them engaged

• Program and regular dialogue and resolution of employer-employee relations issues ( bottom line of keeping employees happy and engaged) per international ER best practices

• Oversee time payroll for all employees, Managed employee and Labor relations ( industrial Peace- proactively to resolve irritant issues with the Line Supervisors, Co-employees and work process), Grievance handling and professional management of progressive disciple with Line Managers, employee welfare and assistance, regular salary and benefits benchmarking Co-manage Asian crises with right sizing and zero labor case

Trans Asia Shipping Lines, Inc. 11/1996 - 08/1997

Manager /Human Resources, @ 800 FTE’s Cebu City

• Responsible for Culture in progress: Safety and Security and Safety and security, Customer Experience

(hotel like accommodation in sea travel) and services, Compliance and Industrial Peace maintenance

• Oversee strategic and HR operations covering Workforce planning, Talent Acquisition, Development and implementation of attracted Compensation packages and salary structures, Training and development, Performance Management System, Coaching and mentoring, Progressive discipline and grievance, Legal and compliances, Union and ER with CBA, Community and Government relations

• Embed system and policies to ensure safe, secure and healthy work environment

• Manages Performance Management per Management By Objectives (MBO)

• Capability building, Learning and Development and Succession Plan Alegre Beach Resort and Spa. 11/1995 - 07/1996

HR Manager, @120 FTE’s Sogod, Cebu

Led and contributed the following (Organizational Excellence and Business Partnering)

• Responsible with Culture Formation and Development : Customer Delight and Experience, Employees Care and Industrial Peace in a resort/hotel setting and experience

• Aligned HRD strategies on all facets on the “Customer First and World Class” resort and spa services which had positive impact on the Customers per international HR best practices

• Oversee HR operations covering Workforce planning, Talent Acquisition, Development and implementation of attracted Compensation packages and salary structures, Training and development, Performance Management System, Coaching and mentoring, Progressive discipline and grievance, Union Relations with CBA, Legal and compliances, Community and Government relations

• Embed system and policies to ensure safe, secure and healthy work environment

• Responsible with continuous Training and development for Customer focused direction and regular dialogue through Labor Management Council program with internal Csutomers

• Performed other related services that brought Customers’ delight, Social Responsibility and Government relations

Vitarich Corp 04/1993 - 10/1995

Personnel Asst /Personnel Administration, @ 150 FTE’s Mandaue City Accountable and delivered the following (Organizational Excellence)

• Responsible with Culture formation and development : Manufacturing excellence and Industrial Peace with Union Relations and CBA compliances

• Accountable with smooth delivery of All facets of Personnel and Admin services University of San Carlos 06/1990 - 10/1992

Asst Professor/Faculty Member, @ 200 Students Cebu City Accountable and delivered the following:

• Responsible with Culture and Values formation and development of the Students: Servant and Responsible Leaders in the Country and International setting

• Managed Performance metrics of Students per policy and procedures of the institution

• Ongoing research and effective pedagogies

EDUCATION

Masters in Business Administration ( executives programs) South Western University Cebu City,Philippines

Top 3 graduates

Diploma in Theological Studies

Franciscan Seminary Novaliches, Quezon City. Philippines Top 3 Graduates

AB Religious Studies minors in Sociology and Philosophy (respect for diverse cultures and beliefs)

Franciscan Seminary Novaliches, Quezon City. Philippines Top 10 graduates

Secondary

Valencia High School Valencia, Bohol,Philippines

Valeddictorian + Gerry Roxas Gold Leadership awardee Elementary

Ticum Elementary School Valencia,Bohol,Philippines Veledictorian

VOLUNTEERING & LEADERSHIP

Our Lady of the Angels Franciscan Seminary 06/1979 - 03/1988 Pastoral and Community Services Immersion and Exposures

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