Albert Ordonez
Kingsburg,CA
Summary
Human Resources professional with progressive experience in K-12 public education and higher education, specializing in employee relations, classified personnel administration, labor relations, investigations, recruitment, leave administration, and HR compliance. Experienced in supporting bargaining-unit employees, conducting workplace investigations, preparing disciplinary documentation, coordinating recruitment and selection processes, interpreting collective bargaining provisions, and advising administrators on personnel matters.
Overview
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1
Language
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Manager
Fowler Unified School District
Fowler, CA
10.2022 - Current
- Manage classified recruitment and selection, including job postings, applicant screening, assessments, interview coordination, reference checks, employment offers, and onboarding.
- Conducted workplace investigations for classified employees, leading interviews, reviewing evidence, documenting findings, and providing disciplinary recommendations to ensure compliance and fairness.
- Serve as a primary HR contact for CSEA and classified employee relations, participating in labor-management meetings and supporting contract interpretation and workplace matters.
- Supported labor relations and collective bargaining activities by conducting negotiations, researching critical issues, and preparing data and materials for the Director of Human Resources to facilitate informed decision-making.
- Administered classified employee leaves of absence, tracking entitlements and compliance with regulations to ensure accurate reporting and support for employee needs.
- Coordinate employee discipline and due-process proceedings, including disciplinary documentation, personnel records, and materials for Skelly hearings.
- Develop and administer job-related employment assessments, including written, practical, and bilingual assessments, to support fair and consistent selection processes.
- Maintain and audit classified personnel records and employment documentation, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with District procedures.
- Conduct research and analysis on employee and labor relations matters, including grievances, investigations, discipline, appeals, and collective bargaining issues.
Human Resources Assistant (Limited-Term)
State Center Community College District
Fresno, CA
06.2020 - 10.2022
- Supported daily Human Resources operations in a higher-education environment, assisting with personnel administration, employee inquiries, and confidential HR documentation.
- Assisted HR staff with recruitment and employment processes, including applicant information, employment documentation, and coordination of hiring-related activities.
- Maintained and organized personnel records and HR documentation while supporting accurate and confidential processing of employee information.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
California State University, Fresno
Fresno, CA05-2021
Associate of Science - Business Administration (AS-T)
Reedley College
Reedley, CA05-2019
Skills
- Labor relations
- Collective Bargaining
- Labor negotiations
- Investigations
- Recruitment & Selection
- Leave Administration
- Job descriptions
- Skelly Hearing & Discipline Procedures
- Classified Personnel
- Bilingual
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Human Resources Manager
Fowler Unified School District
10.2022 - Current
Human Resources Assistant (Limited-Term)
State Center Community College District
06.2020 - 10.2022
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
California State University, Fresno
Associate of Science - Business Administration (AS-T)
Reedley College