Angelica Fernandez
Human Resources
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Experienced HR Business Partner with expertise in managing and developing high-performing teams through strategic recruitment, comprehensive training, and effective organizational development. Skilled at evaluating performance to drive continuous improvement and achieve desired outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2046
2046
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Regional Human Resources Business Partner
Johnson Brothers Liquor Company
04.2024 - 02.2025
- Act as a strategic partner to senior leaders, managers, and employees to design and implement proactive HR strategies that align with organizational goals and drive business success.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to the Minnesota Corporate Teams, influencing decision-making and fostering a high-performing culture.
- Drive leadership development by coaching and challenging leaders to inspire, empower, and maximize team and individual potential.
- Be a culture champion by developing and executing strategies to promote employee engagement, retention, and motivation, leveraging insights to remove barriers and build a thriving workplace.
- Lead the implementation of HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with local laws and regulations while aligning with company values and goals.
- Take ownership of employee relations by managing complex performance issues, conducting investigations, and resolving conflicts with a solutions-oriented mindset.
- Partner with the Talent Acquisition team to develop robust hiring strategies that attract top talent aligned with the company's mission and objectives.
- Collaborate with the Learning and Development team to build and execute innovative training programs that foster growth and skill enhancement for employees at all levels.
- Implement talent initiatives, including organizational design, talent reviews, succession planning, and performance management, ensuring actionable insights and progress against goals.
- Analyze exit interview data and recommend strategic adjustments to enhance employee satisfaction and retention.
- Continuously improve HR processes, policies, and tools to streamline operations, enhance employee experience, and support organizational growth.
- Drive an exceptional onboarding experience for new hires, including pre-employment processes, orientations, and benefits education.
Human Resources Business Partner
Premium Retail Services Inc
11.2022 - 04.2024
- Developed, implemented and monitored HR programs such as recruitment, onboarding, training, compensation and benefits.
- Conducted annual employee performance reviews and provided feedback to improve job performance.
- Provided guidance on organizational policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Assisted in the development of succession planning initiatives for key positions within the organization.
- Coached managers on best practices for effective management of their teams.
- Collaborated with senior leadership to develop strategic plans to support business objectives.
- Facilitated resolution of conflicts between employees through mediation or alternative dispute resolution techniques.
- Created reports and presentations summarizing HR metrics including turnover rate, diversity statistics.
- Participated in investigations into complaints of workplace harassment or discrimination.
- Maintained accurate records related to personnel activities such as hiring, terminations, promotions, leaves of absence.
- Analyzed workforce key performance indicators to achieve business objectives, coaching leadership on implementing corrective actions.
- Oversaw recruitment, interviewing, hiring and onboarding of new program staff.
- Maintained compliance with state and federal employment laws and regulations.
- Oversaw overall talent acquisition and interview, selection and termination processes in terms of project-related labor and budget needs.
- Assisted in employee recruitment, hiring and interview processes.
- Handled employee discipline and termination to address policy infractions.
- Aligned HR policies with federal and local regulations.
Human Resources Specialist
GMR Marketing - Global Headquarters
02.2021 - 11.2022
- Ensure competition of full cycle onboarding for in-market and corporate employees
- Help manage offboarding process and collect and analyze exit interview data
- Assist and manage FMLA leaves, tuition reimbursement program and supporting employee relations
- Assist employee job status changes within the internal system such as promotions and transfer announcements
- Provide customer support to employees on policies, procedures, and HR related questions
- Assist with creating, filing and maintaining personnel files and keeping internal HR systems up-to-date
- Maintain confidentiality of employee information
- Aid in the recruiting process by extending job offers to a high-volume market within different states
- Assist in various projects throughout the organization to aid the success of the company
- Schedule and conduct check-in meetings for new hires upon first few months of employment to ensure an exceptional employee experience
- Delivered inquiry-related data and insights to improve overall employee experience
- Established and maintained trusted relationships around the organization to optimize business.
Human Resources Coordinator
Wisconsin Steel & Tube Corporation
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Assisted with recruiting, interviewing, and hiring of new employees.
- Conducted background checks for potential candidates.
- Updated employee records in HR database system.
- Developed onboarding materials and presented orientation sessions for new hires.
- Provided guidance on policies and procedures to employees and managers.
- Managed leave of absence requests and tracked vacation time accruals.
- Prepared documents for termination processes such as exit interviews and severance packages.
- Maintained employee files in compliance with applicable legal requirements.
- Coordinated benefits administration including health insurance, 401, tuition reimbursement.
- Organized employee recognition programs to boost morale among staff members.
- Facilitated dispute resolution between employees or between employees and management.
- Advised managers on disciplinary actions when needed.
- Responded to internal inquiries regarding HR policies, procedures, payroll.
- Advised leadership and personnel on driving HR policies, union negotiations and business strategy implementation.
- Developed employee orientation and training programs for new hires.
- Managed compensation, insurance and vacation days within employee benefits programs.
Human Resources Assistant
Wisconsin Steel & Tube Corporation
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Assisted in recruiting and hiring processes by conducting phone screens, scheduling interviews, and completing reference checks.
- Prepared job postings for open positions on the company website and other job boards.
- Developed recruitment strategies to attract qualified candidates for open positions.
- Responded to inquiries from current or prospective employees regarding human resources policies or procedures.
- Updated employee database with changes in job title, salary information or contact details.
- Participated in job fairs and other recruitment events to source potential candidates.
- Advised managers on best practices related to performance management processes.
- Reviewed resumes submitted by applicants for open positions.
- Created, organized and maintained employee personnel files to keep sensitive data secure.
Receptionist
Wisconsin Steel & Tube Corporation
05.2016 - 01.2017
Education
Bachelors of Science - Human Resources Management
Purdue University Global
05.2001 - 05.2022
Master of Science - Industrial And Organizational Psychology
Purdue University Global
Websites
Timeline
Regional Human Resources Business Partner
Johnson Brothers Liquor Company
04.2024 - 02.2025
Human Resources Business Partner
Premium Retail Services Inc
11.2022 - 04.2024
Human Resources Specialist
GMR Marketing - Global Headquarters
02.2021 - 11.2022
Human Resources Coordinator
Wisconsin Steel & Tube Corporation
01.2020 - 01.2021
Human Resources Assistant
Wisconsin Steel & Tube Corporation
01.2017 - 01.2020
Receptionist
Wisconsin Steel & Tube Corporation
05.2016 - 01.2017
Bachelors of Science - Human Resources Management
Purdue University Global
05.2001 - 05.2022
Master of Science - Industrial And Organizational Psychology
Purdue University Global