Alex Gutierrez
Bergen County,NJ
Summary
Experienced HR leader with management expertise in corporate and non-profit sectors. Exceptional organizational skills and a strong ability to connect with others. Dedicated professional with a proven track record of outstanding communication and problem-solving abilities. Seeking a strategic HR leadership role within an organization that values professional growth and offers advancement opportunities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Interim Human Resources Director (Contract)
PIM Brands Inc. (CPG)
2024.01 - 2024.08
- Engage in strategic planning sessions to ensure HR goals align with organizational objectives
- Address employee relations issues, including conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, terminations, and grievances
- Conduct employee orientation for new hires
- Ensure compliance with labor laws, regulations, and company policies to minimize legal risks
- Digitized manual processes to obtain quantifiable data (ex, exit interview data, new hire orientation evaluation data)
- Enhanced intern orientation program and processes, including the development of a managerial training presentation
- Created mid-year review training materials for initial deployment
- Responsible for leading employee engagement initiatives as interim head of the employee activity committee
- Assist in the employee merit process
- Maintain open communication channels with employees and management to address concerns and disseminate information effectively
- Oversees day-to-day HR-related tasks and handles projects as needed to support the organization's objectives
- Provide coaching and counseling to managers and senior leaders.
- Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
- Monitored and handled employee claims involving performance-based and harassment incidents.
- Addressed employee conflicts with appropriate urgency, following all corporate procedures.
- Conducted exit interviews to better understand reasons why employees were separating from company.
- Developed incentive program for hiring of and retaining of employees.
- Maintained human resources regulatory compliance with local, state and federal laws.
- Processed employee claims involving performance issues and harassment.
- Handled on-boarding process for newly hired employees and distributed all paperwork.
- Provided updates on HR policy changes to employees to satisfy compliance and state laws.
- Conducted investigations and assisted with handling employee complaints involving Affirmative Action and EEOC to promote equitable workplace.
- Participated at strategic and operational level to develop and strengthen human resources services, relationships and mission.
- Recommended appropriate resolutions to employee relations concerns and handled disciplinary issues and investigations of misconduct.
- Collaborated with CHRO to provide feedback on implementation of a new employee manual to cover company policies, disciplinary procedures, code of conduct and benefits information.
Chief Human Resources Officer
Helene Fuld College of Nursing
2022.11 - 2024.01
- Member of the Senior Leadership Team and ACEN Accreditation team
- Responsible for all matters related to Title IX
- Advised leaders on processes, protocols, and procedures with a focus on personnel management, including recruitment and selection, salary administration, and employee and labor relations in a higher education setting
- Improved employee retention by over 40% over the prior year
- Oversaw HR technology capabilities and the implementation of data-driven strategies and solutions
- 403-B Plan Administrator
- Participated in strategic planning, analytical, and program evaluation to provide sound recommendations on a variety of matters
- Responsible for the application of state and federal laws and regulations relating to employment and compensation
- Oversight of all benefits, onboarding, succession planning, and recruitment
- Implemented strategies to ensure a diverse staff and faculty applicant hiring pool
- Responsible for handling all employee relations matters for staff and faculty
- Organized employee events (e.g., Quarterly Financial Wellness learning events in collaboration with Carver Bank)
- Resolved complex problems, identified key issues, evaluated options, and initiated strategies for resolution.
Human Resources Director (Benefited Contractor)
Pandemic Response Lab (Division of Opentrons)
2022.01 - 2022.07
- Directed, supervised, and evaluated two H.R
- Professionals
- Provided guidance and direction to H.R
- Professionals on expectations for HR roles and responsibilities and ensures operational accountability for achieving goals
- Guided managers relating to policy interpretation, HR programs and services, performance management techniques, employee relations best practices, advising on hiring decisions and employment law
- Developed, implemented, and evaluated a virtual training program for PRL employees
- Implemented a Q
- R
- Code registration process for onboarding of paid volunteers
- Managed and carried out the NY laboratory reduction in force (by 12%) process for full-time and part-time employees
- Partners with the leadership team to understand and execute the organization's human resource and talent strategy, particularly as it relates to current and future talent needs, retention, and succession planning
- Oversee all performance management aspects, including appraisals, succession planning, and monitoring performance goals; provide a secondary level of guidance for employees and managers on the company’s performance management process
- Improved work relationships with management and employees, built morale, and increased productivity/retention
- Oversaw and made final H.R
- Determination on employee relations investigations related to performance, harassment, discrimination, hiring, and exit interviews; provided coaching, education, corrective action, and any follow-up required post-investigation; worked with the Legal department/outside Counsel on escalated matters, as needed
- Revised company COVID policies as needed.
Human Resources Director
Dr. Leonards Healthcare Corp.
2019.03 - 2021.11
- Reported directly to the President of the company, integral partner on the Senior Leadership Team
- Directed, supervised, developed, and evaluated a team of three H.R
- Professionals
- Played a critical role in reorganizing 30% of the employee population, which led to increased productivity
- Created a company respect agreement policy with guidelines to hold employees accountable for a respectful workplace
- Managed the employee engagement survey process and implemented new strategies, which increased the employee engagement scores by 35% from prior years
- Managed and participated in automating three new processes: annual benefits enrollment process, PTO process, and recruitment application process
- Implemented and led the rollout of a revamped harassment, bullying, and diversity training for all employees
- Successfully developed and rolled out the company's internal social media site to increase employee communication
- Responsible for the annual merit and compensation process
- Developed and managed company COVID-19 safety protocols and COVID-19 safety training based on CDC and state guidelines
- Managed the revamping of the employee onboarding experience
- Managed the recruitment process for entry-level and high-level positions
- Managed annual performance and talent review process
- Provided employee relations management coaching to executive leaders and managers
- Plan administrator for company 401k
- Oversaw all terminations and employee relations matters in all three areas of the business (Distribution Center, Call Center, Office) and provided coaching assistance when needed to leaders
- Oversaw all state and government reporting
- Oversaw department budget
- Negotiated and managed HR vendor and staffing agency contracts, reducing recruitment costs by 15% while improving talent acquisition efficiency and retention rates.
Human Resources Director
M.S.A. Security
2018.04 - 2019.03
- Directed, supervised, and mentored a team of four HR professionals (benefits, recruiting, compliance/metrics)
- Implemented a new HRIS system (UltiPro)
- Oversaw HR functions for several hundred employees nationwide
- Delivered critical HR training on sexual harassment and leadership development
- Strategized with senior leadership to restructure functional teams for better alignment
- Developed standard working practices, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with current legislation
- Prepared succession plans and skills assessments to support senior management’s performance review processes.
Human Resources Director
Maesa, LLC
2015.04 - 2018.04
- Directed, supervised, developed, and evaluated a team of three HR Business Partners in two locations (NY & LA)
- Oversaw HR functions for several hundred employees in New York and California
- Saved theorganization $300k in recruitment fees in one year by solely recruiting entry-level to C-suite talent
- Implemented a new HRIS system, automating administrative work and providing new tracking methods for employee vacation accruals, employee benefits, ATS, and Employee Onboarding
- Revamped the talent acquisition process
- Delivered HR training on sexual harassment and leadership development
- Strategized with executives to restructure functional teams
- Managed payroll, benefits, compliance/metrics reporting, and training functions
- Developed standard working practices, policies & procedures to ensure current legislative guidelines were met
- Oversaw recruiting, staffing, and the company onboarding process
- Responsible for compensation strategies and personnel costs
- Managed health and retirement plans, including proposing fund changes
- Oversaw visa process for foreign nationals
- Managed employee relations issues, including investigations, terminations, mediations, and performance management
- Prepared succession plans and skills assessments.
Education
Baruch College of The City University of New York
New York, NY2019
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Mahwah, NJ2009
Skills
- Talent Acquisition
- Employee Relations
- Training and Development
- Performance Management
- Compensation and Benefits
- FMLA/ADA/EEO1/WC
- Strategic Organizational Planning
- Employment law (NY/NJ/CA)
- Contract Negotiations
- State and Federal Compliance
- Diversity and Inclusion
Technical Skills
- Employment Platforms: ADP Enterprise & Workforce Now, Ceridian, UltiPro, BambooHR, Cognos, Virtual Edge, SAP
- Payroll Platforms: Paychex Flex, Paylocity, Paycom
- Recruitment Platforms: Career Builder, Monster, Style Careers, LinkedIn, Jobvite, ICIMS Applicant Tracking
- Sedgwick Claims Processing
- Microsoft Office 365 Suite, Google Workspace
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Interim Human Resources Director (Contract)
PIM Brands Inc. (CPG)
2024.01 - 2024.08
Chief Human Resources Officer
Helene Fuld College of Nursing
2022.11 - 2024.01
Human Resources Director (Benefited Contractor)
Pandemic Response Lab (Division of Opentrons)
2022.01 - 2022.07
Human Resources Director
Dr. Leonards Healthcare Corp.
2019.03 - 2021.11
Human Resources Director
M.S.A. Security
2018.04 - 2019.03
Human Resources Director
Maesa, LLC
2015.04 - 2018.04
Baruch College of The City University of New York
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Ramapo College of New Jersey
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