ANDREA MENDEZ
Portland,OR
Summary
HRIS Implementation, Benefit Administration, Compensation Practices/Payroll, Position Classification, Full Cycle Recruitment, Employee/Labor Relations, Performance Review/Succession Planning, Training and Development, and a Deep Understanding of Cultural Competencies and the Awareness Of. Human Resources is a strategic business partner to all facets of the operation. Open, transparent communication allows for true partnership ensuring optimal performance in all areas. This is proven
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resources Business Partner II
Darigold
Portland, OR
04.2024 - Current
- Provide HR Support to 3 Darigold locations - Portland OR Plant, Portland OR Drivers, and Chehalis WA Plant employees
- Provide guidance on organizational policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Assist in the development of succession planning initiatives for key positions within the organization.
- Coach leadership on best practices for effective management of their teams.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to develop strategic plans to support business objectives.
- Analyze data from surveys and other sources to identify trends in employee engagement and satisfaction.
- Facilitate resolution of conflicts between employees through mediation or alternative dispute resolution techniques.
- Create reports and presentations summarizing HR metrics including turnover rate, diversity statistics.
- Advise supervisors on appropriate disciplinary action according to company policy when necessary.
- Participate in investigations into complaints of workplace harassment or discrimination.
- Conduct exit interviews with departing employees to understand reasons for leaving the company.
- Develop strategies to increase employee retention rates by implementing new rewards programs or improving working conditions.
- Provide guidance on labor relations matters such as collective bargaining agreements and union negotiations.
- Represent Darigold at job fairs or other recruiting events in order to attract top talent.
- Analyze workforce key performance indicators to achieve business objectives, coaching leadership on implementing corrective actions.
- Help in driving change to different areas of operations to align company with HR strategies.
- Maintain compliance with state and federal employment laws and regulations.
- Work with the entire HR Team - payroll, benefits, recruitment, and other HR leaders - to fully optimize the vision of HR and how that aligns with the operations of the business.
- Identify staff vacancies to quickly recruit, interview, and select applicants to fill positions.
- Handle employee discipline and termination to address policy infractions.
- Participate in meetings with business leaders and employees representing the HR team, and provide updates on key HR projects, such as performance review and employee survey. Also, listen to employees' feedback regarding their experience working at Darigold.
VP HUMAN RESOURCES
Terwilliger Plaza
Portland, OR
11.2021 - 07.2023
- Served as a key member of the executive team responsible for leading high-impact, people-focused strategic initiatives that support a growing organization, a people-oriented culture and alignment of Human Resources systems with the vision and values of Terwilliger Plaza
- Developed HR strategies to ensure short- and long-term company people needs are effectively supported
- This included planning for workforce needs to support organizational growth or occupational shortages, developing strategies to strengthen Terwilliger's organizational culture and employee engagement, creating effective strategies to mitigate threats from third party representation and addressing increasing healthcare costs
- Responsible for high-risk and/or high-visibility employee relations cases
- Worked closely with legal and insurance carrier to respond to BOLI and/or litigation claims to mitigate exposure to the company
- Worked closely with HR Director (HRD) and CFO on annual benefits and compensation planning and cost estimates
- Oversaw annual benefits renewal process and presentation to the Board HR Committee
- Developed strategies to ensure benefits and compensation remain competitive in the market so that the company could continue to attract and retain a top-quality workforce
- Worked with HRD to develop and execute annual plan for leadership development
- Ensured HR department had effective methods for recruitment, selection, and onboarding of qualified staff
- Responsible for executive level recruitment and onboarding of executive team members
- Provided leadership coaching to executive team members and other leaders when needed
- Partnered with Board, CEO and Executive Team to further Terwilliger Plaza's commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
- Led conversation through our DEI initiatives surrounding the appreciation of cultural differences and similarities within, among, and between different cultural groups
- Worked closely with Board HR Committee and CEO on any issues that needed HR expertise
- In example, wage classification study that resulted in companywide increases
- Ensured compliance with all federal, state, and local regulatory agencies
HEAD OF HUMAN RESOURCES - HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
Stahlbush Island Farms
Corvallis, OR
11.2020 - 08.2021
- Responsible for HR team - 5 Direct Reports, up to 750 employees
- Areas of responsibility included compliance, recruitment, onboarding, performance management, training and development, unemployment claims, and worker compensation claims, recognition, and safety
- Key point of contact for employee relation issues, resolution
MULTI STATE HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR
Orchard & Vineyard Supply
McMinnville, OR
07.2018 - 11.2020
- Responsible for the creation and implementation of the Human Resource Function within Orchard & Vineyard Supply
- Grew from approximately 75 employees to just over 500 through M&As
- Ensured compliance with State and Federal regulations across 4 State Locations - WA, OR, CA, and NY
- Project Lead for full implementation of ADP providing one stop shop for payroll, timekeeping, onboarding, and benefit processes
- Managed full cycle recruitment; onboarding; benefit administration; payroll; corrective action process; policy development; position description development; training and development; and implementation of Safety Program
- Created and implemented employee relation policies to help increase employee awareness
- Responsible for the creation of the newly merged Orchard & Vineyard Supply employee handbook
- Implemented a robust performance review program
- Served as mentor/advisor to senior level management team regarding performance reviews, wage analysis, and corrective actions
- Worked with VP of Operations, developing Safety Program to ensure safe practices and training were standardized throughout
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER
Conagra
Kent, WA
09.2017 - 04.2018
MULTI STATE HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER
Mission Foods
Fife, WA
05.2010 - 09.2017
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Business Management, Core Focal Study Human Resources
Western Oregon University
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Expertise in HRIS
- ADP
- Paycom
- Workday
- UKG
- Kronos
- Ceridian
- SAP
- Team Leadership
- Employee Relations
- Improving employee engagement
- Reviewing compliance
- Accountability
- HR Systems Implementation
- Full Cycle Recruitment
- Benefits and Compensation
- Team Building
- Various HR Applications
- Behavioral Interviewing
- Alignment of HR Practices with Business Operations
- Position Classification
- Microsoft Applications
- Leadership Training and Development
- Succession Planning
- Advising on strategies
- Employee Retention
- Internal Communications
Affiliations
- SOCIETY FOR HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (SHRM)
- PHRMA AND LWHRA MEMBER
- P.E.O. MEMBER
- GOLD AWARD GIRL SCOUTS - ADULT MEMBER
Certification
ACHIEVE GLOBAL, Leadership Training and Development
Areasofexpertise
- HRIS Implementation
- Benefit Administration
- Compensation Practices/Payroll
- Position Classification
- Full Cycle Recruitment
- Employee/Labor Relations
- Performance Review/Succession Planning
- Training and Development
- Cultural Competencies
Hobbies and Interests
- Antique Collecting
- Wine Tasting
- Fitness Walking
- Beach Combing
- True Crime Podcasts
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Human Resources Business Partner II
Darigold
04.2024 - Current
VP HUMAN RESOURCES
Terwilliger Plaza
11.2021 - 07.2023
HEAD OF HUMAN RESOURCES - HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
Stahlbush Island Farms
11.2020 - 08.2021
MULTI STATE HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR
Orchard & Vineyard Supply
07.2018 - 11.2020
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER
Conagra
09.2017 - 04.2018
MULTI STATE HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER
Mission Foods
05.2010 - 09.2017
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Business Management, Core Focal Study Human Resources
Western Oregon University
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