Human Resources Management

IDALIA MONTEJANO, PHR

**** ***** ***** **. ****** Christi, Texas 78415 864-***-**** (C) ******.*********@*****.***

Human Resources Management Professional

Providing Leadership that aligns the human capital management plan with organizational strategy

Bilingual professional in human resources and Strategic business partner with experience in a full spectrum of human resource functions with the business acumen to develop innovative initiatives that address today’s business challenges of regulatory compliance, attracting/retaining talent while working toward attaining a higher standard in Strategic HR operations. Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills necessary for developing strong relationships at all organizational levels

Core Competencies:

Strategic Planning Workplace Health & Safety Compensation/ Benefits

Recruitment/ Retention Policy Development/ Implementation Regulatory Compliance

Employee/Labor Relations

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Ascend Performance Materials Greenwood, SC

Human Resources Leader 2011- 2012

Manage Human Resources functions for chemical manufacturing operations.

Responsible for all human resources functions related to recruitment, training, employee relations, compensation, and performance management.

Develop and maintain metric for measuring employee engagement progress as well as recruitment effectiveness.

Strategic business partner to site leadership team; make recommendations on human resources issues pertaining to employee engagement initiatives, performance management, employee relations, talent acquisition, union avoidance and training.

Ensure company compliance with all federal and state labor laws.

Celanese International Corporation Bishop, TX

Human Resources Manager 2011-2011

Manage Human Resources functions for multi-site and multi-divisional manufacturing facilities.

Responsible for all human resources functions related to recruitment, training, employee relations, compensation, and performance management.

Develop and maintain metric for measuring recruitment effectiveness and controlling costs.

Strategic business partner to leadership team; make recommendations on human resources issues pertaining to performance management, employee relations, talent acquisition, union avoidance and training.

Ensure company compliance with all federal and state labor laws.

Key Accomplishments:

Developed Strategic workforce plan to address attrition challenges.

Developed strategy to address wage gaps in specific work groups.

Implemented process to streamline recruiting efforts.

Developed and implemented leadership training programs.

Academy Sports + Outdoors Katy, TX

Human Resources Director 2009-2011

Manage Human Resources Department for two distribution and logistics facilities; responsible for all human resources functions related to recruitment, employee relations, compensation, performance management, succession planning, risk management and training.

Manage departmental budget.

Partner with cross-functional teams on establishing direction and developing implementing and evaluating strategic plans to achieve organizational objectives;

Formulate, revise and administer HR policies while ensuring consistency amongst multiple facilities within the business unit.

Develop and maintain metric for measuring recruitment effectiveness and controlling costs.

Led initiative to address wage gaps for multiple facilities.

Oversee DOT compliance for regional logistics fleet.

Provide guidance to management team and make recommendations on human resources issues; pertaining to union avoidance and training.

Ensure company compliance with all federal and state labor laws.

Supervise four employees in the HR department.

Key Accomplishments:

Transitioned the existing Personnel Department into a streamlined HR department by building a strategic partnership with management team and restructuring the department.

Developed recruitment and retention strategy, which reduced hire-time by 30%, reduced cost per hire by 9% and reduced turnover by 32% within one year.

Led initiative to identify and setup new vendor for post-offer assessments which resulted in an increase in hiring more suitable applicants.

Led initiative to develop competency models for distribution center leadership.

Led initiative to develop an improved training program for associates to increase job knowledge which resulted in increased morale and productivity amongst all departments.

Participated in the restructuring of the performance management system and the introduction of a goal management system which resulted in a more effective review process.

Implementation of employee opinion survey to increase communication between leadership and work groups.

Shaw Group- Construction Division Houston, TX

Senior Technical Recruiter 2007-2009

Managed employee and labor relations functions in the regional office as well as 20 construction sites located in multiple states.

Managed recruitment efforts for technical disciplines which included engineering, quality control, construction management and subcontracts.

Developed operational goals and objectives for designated functional unit;

Recommended and implemented improvements for processes within the unit.

Conducted compensation analysis for purposes of promotions, pay adjustments, and offers.

Strengthened relationships with functional department executives, making HR a strategic partner.

Ensured regional office compliance with Federal and State employment laws; conducted exit interviews.

Supervised two employees in the HR department.

Key Accomplishments:

Eliminated use of third party staffing needs by using job boards, networking, and referrals to source candidates for over 180 positions which resulted in an average savings of $25,600 per hire.

Effectively negotiated offers for top technical talent with only one declined offer.

National Engineering Houston, TX

Human Resources Specialist – Contract 2006-2007

Held contract positions with various companies during this time which Included; Foster Wheeler, Wood Group and Cameron International.

Transocean Offshore Houston, TX

Human Resources Representative 2000-2006

Strategically partnered with senior management to assist in coaching and mentoring the management for the regional office as well as 13 offshore installations. Researched current and potential employee relations problems, identified opportunities and issues, to guide in resolving.

Recommended alternative courses of action and developed plans to address specific issues.

Monitored responded to unemployment claims and handled the appeal processes.

Developed and administered Process for Risk Management cases and ensured accurate reporting and classification for workplace injuries; managed fitness for duty program.

Managed leave Administration and ensured compliance with FMLA, and HIPAA requirements.

Conducted compensation analysis for purposes of promotions, pay adjustments, and offers.

Prepared EEO reports and maintained applicant flow data.

Administered service award program.

Developed and oversaw implementation of policies, and procedures.

Recruited for engineering, offshore industrial personnel, medical and administrative personnel.

Supervised three employees in the HR department.

Ensured compliance with federal and state employment regulations.

Key Accomplishments:

Developed process which resulted in a two day reduction in employer response for FMLA absence requests, which also ensured consistent and timely application of disability benefits.

Developed HR training for supervisors which resulted in more metrics-driven performance appraisals.

EDUCATION

MBA International Business Western International University (currently attending)

B.S Business Minor: HR Management Western International University

A.A. Business Western International University

PHR Preparation Course 2009 Ball State University

Advanced Crisis Management Communications Media Consultants

COMPUTER SKILLS

Proficient with Microsoft Office System including; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Visio, Outlook, Lotus Notes. HRIS; People soft, JD Edwards, SAP, Infinium. Applicant tracking systems; Workstream, Brassring, Taleo. Timekeeping systems; Kronos.

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS/ AFFILIATIONS

Certified Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certified since 2009

Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

Corpus Christi Human Resources Management Association (CCHRMA)

Piedmont Area Human Resources Management Association (PAHRMA)

HR Houston

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