CAMILO VEGA
New York,NY
Summary
Human Resources leader with 6+ years of progressive HR experience supporting 400+ employee union and non-union workforces across multiple sites. Proven expertise in employee relations, labor relations, workplace investigations, and leadership coaching. Successfully reduced grievances by 75%, maintained turnover as low as 1–1.5%, and partnered with senior leaders to improve workforce engagement and retention. Experienced in supervising HR staff and supporting operational leadership in fast-paced environments. Strong foundation for progression into HR Business Partner and HR Director roles.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Employee Relations Manager
SBM Management Services LP
New York, NY
05.2023 - Current
- Lead HR strategy and employee relations for a 400+ employee union workforce across multiple sites
- Supervise 2 HR team members, providing coaching and performance guidance
- Maintain 1–1.5% turnover rate in a high-turnover industry through targeted retention strategies
- Serve as primary HR Business Partner to site leadership on employee relations and workforce strategy
- Conduct workplace investigations involving misconduct, policy violations, and employee complaints
- Coach managers on performance management, corrective action, and conflict resolution
- Manage union relations including grievances and arbitration preparation
- Partner with senior leadership to implement engagement initiatives and workforce improvements
- Ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws including FMLA, FLSA, OSHA, and EEOC
- Analyze engagement and workforce data to identify trends and improvement opportunities
HR Generalist
SBM Management Services LP
New York, NY
04.2022 - 05.2023
- Supported HR operations for a multi-site workforce of 500+ employees
- Reduced union grievances by 75% through proactive employee relations strategies
- Provided HR guidance to managers on employee relations and policy interpretation
- Developed HR procedures to improve compliance and operational consistency
- Managed onboarding and offboarding across multiple locations
- Supported integration of new business accounts and workforce transitions
- Improved recruiting workflow efficiency by 25%
- Partnered with leadership to improve retention and employee engagement
HR Field Coordinator
SBM Management Services LP
Sacramento, CA
07.2021 - 03.2022
- Supported HR operations including employee relations, compliance, and reporting
- Advised managers on employee relations issues and policy interpretation
- Maintained HR records and government reporting compliance
- Supported workforce transitions and new account onboarding
- Ensured compliance with employment regulations and company policies
- Implemented process improvements that improved operational efficiency
Shared Services Coordinator
SBM Management Services LP
Sacramento, CA
02.2020 - 06.2021
- Managed HRIS transactions including hires, terminations, and employee changes
- Supported onboarding including I-9 processing and orientation
- Processed employment verifications and payroll requests
- Maintained confidential employee records
- Assisted employees with HR and payroll inquiries
- Supported HR administrative operations across multiple sites
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science & International Relations
California State University
SacramentoSkills
- HR Business Partnership
- Employee Relations
- Labor & Union Relations
- Workplace Investigations
- Leadership Coaching
- Multi-Site HR Support
- Employee Retention Strategies
- Performance Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Policy Development
- HR Compliance (FMLA, FLSA, OSHA, EEOC)
- Workday
- UKG (UltiPro)
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
Languages
Bilingual: English & Spanish
Timeline
HR Employee Relations Manager
SBM Management Services LP
05.2023 - Current
HR Generalist
SBM Management Services LP
04.2022 - 05.2023
HR Field Coordinator
SBM Management Services LP
07.2021 - 03.2022
Shared Services Coordinator
SBM Management Services LP
02.2020 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science & International Relations
California State University