ALEXINE LOPEZ
Española,NM
Summary
Human Resources Business Partner with 15 years of progressive experience supporting high-hazard, mission-critical environments at a national laboratory. Proven ability to coach leaders, diagnose organizational challenges, resolve complex employee relations issues, and execute enterprise-wide HR initiatives. Recognized for strong analytical skills, influence, discretion, and the ability to build credibility at all levels, including executives. Experienced in organizational development, talent management, compensation, staffing strategies, and data-driven decision-making.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Business Partner 3
Los Alamos National Laboratory
01.2023 - Current
- Lead the development and execution of annual staffing plan for Plutonium Infrastructure and Weapons Offices.
- Work closely with management to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
- Work strategically with the executive leadership team to staff our deployed resources to meet our 24/7 operations mission needs.
- Working with management and employees to implement change management within the organization as we continue to close out projects and reorganize.
- Primary advisor for employee relations issues, organizational development, succession planning, and performance management.
- Lead the directorates through the merit and incentive compensation processes. As well as the performance management process.
HR Generalist 2
Los Alamos National Laboratory
08.2021 - 01.2023
- Provided end-to-end HR generalist support for ALDPI, ensuring compliance with institutional policies, and federal regulations.
- Supported performance management, merit cycles, promotions, and compensation alignment across the directorate.
- Guided hiring managers through full-cycle staffing processes, and provided analysis on hiring targets and workforce metrics.
- Present monthly New Hire Orientation and HR data briefings for Management Review Boards.
- Advised management on organizational structure within Plutonium Infrastructure to align business goals with workforce needs.
- Collaborated across HR Services, Employee Relations, Compensation, Finance, and other directorates to resolve cross-functional issues.
HR Generalist 1
Los Alamos National Laboratory
04.2019 - 08.2021
- Analyzed staffing and workforce data to support workforce planning and resource allocation.
- Coordinated competitive hiring actions, conducted salary recommendations, and ensured documentation compliance.
- Provided consultative support on HR policies, employment actions, and organizational procedures.
- Participated in institution-wide HR initiatives, including performance appraisals, promotions, and merit processes.
- Delivered training and guidance to managers on HR processes.
Service Center Representative 2
Los Alamos National Laboratory
05.2017 - 04.2019
- Lead coordinator for all LANS/Triad terminations.
- Streamlined the termination process to an automated system. Developed and improved policy related to this new process (Policy P-713)
- Partnered with SAE to make continued improvements on the new system process.
- Expert and consistent guidance and interpretation concerning policies and practices to employees, managers, administrators, OCI regarding administration of the terminations process with LANL Badge Office, Pre-employment drug testing, Benefits issues
- Expert operational support Lab-wide to management, Human Resources Generalists, and customers, including students and foreign nationals in the areas of policy, procedure, hiring, and HR program/process implementation and employee personnel actions
- Daily interaction with employees, customers, and managers to resolve simple to complex issues involving terminations processes
- Input and maintain integrity of data in Oracle Business Suite
- Generate reports and data to capture metrics and trending as needed
- Process and manage all aspects of hire actions with impeccable attention to all details
- Familiar with and assist with New Employee Orientation
- Provide backup and assist with Background Investigations & Personnel Records as needed
Service Center Representative 1
Los Alamos National Laboratory
08.2015 - 05.2017
- Delivered HR customer service and support across hiring, personnel actions, policy interpretation, and employment records.
- Processed background investigations and maintained federally controlled personnel files.
- Verified I-9s, supported New Hire Orientation, and provided policy guidance to management and employees.
- Ensured accurate data entry and compliance within Oracle enterprise systems.
Education
MBA - Management
New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM01.2019
Skills
Employee relations
Organizational development
Change management
Talent management and succession planning
Performance management and coaching
Compensation and merit cycles
HR data analytics (Excel, Oracle)
Staffing plans and workforce strategy
Leadership development support
Policy interpretation and compliance (federal and state)
Cross-functional collaboration
High-level executive support
References
Upon Request
Timeline
HR Business Partner 3
Los Alamos National Laboratory
01.2023 - Current
HR Generalist 2
Los Alamos National Laboratory
08.2021 - 01.2023
HR Generalist 1
Los Alamos National Laboratory
04.2019 - 08.2021
Service Center Representative 2
Los Alamos National Laboratory
05.2017 - 04.2019
Service Center Representative 1
Los Alamos National Laboratory
08.2015 - 05.2017
MBA - Management
New Mexico Highlands University