Human Resources Professional
Resume:
GUILLERMO ALBAN
Coral Gables, FL 33134
305-***-**** *******@***.***
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Bilingual Human Resources Professional (English/Spanish), with broad experience within the Human Resources field in highly matrix organizations and wide operational background with domestic and international experience at the field and headquarter levels. Specialties: Recruitment & Staffing; Talent Management; Employment Branding Proposition; Coaching & Mentoring; Corporate Social Responsibility and Diversity; Employee Relocation Programs; Organizational Structure & Architecture; Programs & Policies; Performance Management; Employee Relations; Organizational Development; Compensation and Benefits. No restrictions on travel.
EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration - University of Miami Coral Gables, FL
Bachelor of Business Administration - St. Thomas University Miami, FL
Member of the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM), GMSHRM and APRHIFAC
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
STIEFEL LABORATORIES, INC., a Glaxosmithkline Company 2007-2009
Director of Human Resources Mexico & Central America and the Caribbean
(Stationed in México DF, 2008- 2009)
Stiefel Laboratories is the world’s largest independent multi-billion dollar pharmaceutical company specializing in dermatology. Responsible for developing and implementing Human Resources policies, procedures, and programs including, but not limited to recruiting, employee relations, total compensation, training and development, corporate communications and the development of an employee-oriented culture that emphasized integrity, continuous improvement and high performance. Served on numerous project teams and ad-hoc committees; Reward and Recognition, Career Pathway and Sales Implementation Teams, Compliance and Incentive Compensation Committees, and Field Sales Effectiveness Council.
• Active member of the Global Human Resources Leadership Team tasked with building a progressive and highly aligned Human Resources capability within the organization.
• Designed compensation (salaries ranges) and plans to improve internal equity and ensure that the total compensation package remained competitive to market value.
• Directly responsible for the quality of all aspects of Human Resources within the region.
• Led strategic business planning activities of all HR functions including manufacturing/supply chain operations, strategic management, workforce planning and other human resources processes.
• Implemented and achieved an internal communication system, which has allowed Mexico to be aligned with the organization by engaging staff and facilitating the achievement of corporate goals.
• Managed the performance and year-end reviews focused on consolidation of the processes regionally and rewards for outstanding achievement.
Regional Human Resources Manager (LATAC Area Headquarters & Central America and the Caribbean)
(Stationed in Coral Gables, FL, 2007-2008)
• Managed organizational change issues and lead the regional aspects of the Group Talent Management Process, and other programs such as Total Compensation, On-Boarding program, College Recruitment Initiative, Peak Performance Behaviors initiative, and Year-End Performance Compensation programs.
• Designed, directed, and managed HR Department as an integral function within the organization addressing issues such as compensation and benefits, training and development, key employee retention, communication, and change management.
• Fostered a unified one company culture implementing best practice policies to speak and act with one voice across all regions. Coached and played a central role as a strategic partner to influence key business decisions.
• Lead the identification and resolution of compensation and benefits issues, international and domestic and complex relocation/expatriation issues. Hands on of HR generalist responsibilities.
Guillermo Alban
OCASA LOGISTICS SOLUTIONS, Miami, FL 2006-2007
Human Resources Manager
OCASA is a leading International transportation and logistic company. Responsible for administering and coordinating policies, compensation programs, and benefits affecting all personnel in the U.S.A. Developed, coordinated, and implemented manpower planning in conjunction with line and senior management.
• Responsible for deploying Company HR Policies, processes and programs, payroll and benefits, as well as partnering with various Business Units operating within the Region.
• Conducted on-going organizational assessments and development providing recommendations and implementation actions to ensure high levels of organization effectiveness.
• Facilitate the staffing process in conjunction with Hiring Managers and Group Human Resources.
PORCELANOSA GROUP, Miami, FL 2005-2006
Human Resources Manager
Porcelanosa USA engages in the retail and wholesale distribution of ceramic floor and wall tile and related products running a multi -state distribution system. Reported to the CEO of the Company and managed all human resources activities for approximately 200 employees.
• Re-engineered support service functions by consolidating operations from six organizations to one, re-defining quality service levels, unifying payroll system and benefit administration, streamlining the number of customer interfaces, re-negotiating contracts and eliminating unnecessary processes.
• Established initiatives to meet intensive staffing requirements and negotiated amicable compensation with a focus on both corporate budgets and employee objectives.
• Worked with the VP of Finance in the development of operating costs and staffing budgets. Created computer generated reports to monitor performance against budgets.
• Provided management and direction for the Company’s OSHA programs to ensure employee safety and health programs.
DIGITAL LATÍN AMÉRICA (DLA), Coral Springs, FL 2000-2004
Director of Human Resources
DLA was a joint venture formed by Motorola Broadband Sector, Hicks, Muse, Tate, and Furst, and Liberty Media. Defined and developed all Human Resources functions such as benefits planning and management, compensation and incentive pay programs, labor relations, recruitment, employee training and development, EEO, safety and workers’ compensation, organizational development, and legal compliance.
• Analyzed and monitored current forecasts to ensure budget margins and costs were within plan.
• Sourced and interviewed highly specialized candidates in all areas of staffing for exempt and non-exempt staff. Created an employee-hiring model to provide qualified candidates.
• Hands on generalist responsibilities. Manage employee relation issues, deliver cost effective transactional HR services through existing and new partner relationships, and manage overall objectives, priorities and resource allocation for the Company HR function.
• Planned and developed benefits and compensation programs (merit increase planning, long-term incentive plans, divisional bonus programs, stock option plan, and performance appraisals) for all employees at all levels of the organization.
IBERIA AIRLINES OF SPAIN, Miami, FL & Los Angeles, CA 1988-2000
Director of Human Resources & Corporate Affairs USA & Canada (1992-2000)
Responsible for all human resources activities servicing more than 350 employees. Areas of responsibilities included call center management, employee relations, organizational development, compensation & benefits, legal compliance, and recruiting and staffing.
Human Resources Manager (1988-1992)
Reorganized the Human Resources department, resulting in more cost-effective use of human resources staff and improved service to employees and the organization. Managed all human resources administration duties including payroll and benefits, workers’ compensation, employee relations and facilities management.
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