Christopher Orbe
Saint Augustine,FL
Summary
Diligent, resourceful and personable Human Resource professional with 10+ years of accomplishments in diverse industry sectors. Deep and rich knowledge of United States Code of Laws, Code of Federal Regulations, Office of Personnel Management Guidance/Policy/Forms, and Agency Instructions. Proficient in all facets of Employee/Labor Relations and Recruiting/Staffing/Placement. Valued and well-respected leader and trainer who works well with staff at all levels and key decision makers on Agency policy, procedures, programs, and processes. Promote a collaborative and team oriented environment that is aligned with mission objectives for a regulatory compliant division. US Navy Veteran who possess Active Secret Security Clearance. Additional keys to success include
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Specialist Employee/Labor Relations
United States Army, Civilian Human Resources Agency
07.2021 - Current
- Provides Employee Relations support for Redstone Arsenal Garrison, AL
- Advises on broad range of employee relations issues and/or processes (i.e., disciplinary and adverse actions, Paid Parental Leave, performance management)
- Composes and reviews Employee Relations documents (i.e., disciplinary/adverse action letters, administrative grievance decisions, command Employee Relations instructions, etc.)
- Provides Employee Relations supervisory training as required/requested
- Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor
- Ensures administrative, disciplinary and adverse action documents are drafted within twenty bus days from the date a completed pre-action investigation is delivered to Human Resource Office with all necessary information provided (i.e., Letters of Caution, Requirement, Reprimand, Suspension, Change to Lower Grade, Removals, Terminations, Requests for Medical Information, etc.)
- Ensures Employee Relations work is accurately captured in appropriate databases within specified timeframes
- Completes written products within specified timeframes; ensures correct format, grammar, understandable, & portrays the message based on research/analysis/logical conclusions
- Prioritizes; meets deadlines/timelines
- Researches, Counsel and advise upper management to establish plans and programs for performance improvement, personnel policies, and organizational change management initiatives
- Highly skilled in Customer Service, Benefits Administration, Employee/Labor Relations and Placement
- Excel in decision making and problem solving while maintaining high visibility throughout all areas
- Computer proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, DCPDS, cyberFEDS, HRLinks, Civilian Personnel Online (CPOL), USA Staffing, GPPA, PAS, DFAS, E-Verify, EHRI, and multiple government/military automated systems, databases and programs
- Established reputation for quality, exactness, and results
HR Specialist Employee/Labor Relations
United States Navy, Fleet Forces Command
02.2018 - 07.2021
- Provides Employee Relations support for Trident Refit Facility, Kings Bay Naval Base, Georgia
- Advises on broad range of employee relations issues and/or processes (i.e., disciplinary and adverse actions, performance management)
- Composes and reviews Employee Relations documents (i.e., disciplinary/adverse action letters, third party documents/correspondence, admin grievance decisions, command Employee Relations instructions, etc.)
- Represents or advises agency in third party forums
- Provides Employee Relations supervisory training as required/requested
- Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor
- Ensures administrative, disciplinary and adverse action documents are drafted within twenty bus days from the date a completed pre-action investigation is delivered to Human Resource Office with all necessary information provided (i.e., Letters of Caution, Requirement, Reprimand, Suspension, Change to Lower Grade, Removals, Terminations, Requests for Medical Information, etc.)
- Ensures Employee Relations work is accurately captured in appropriate databases within specified timeframes
- Completes written products within specified timeframes; ensures correct format, grammar, understandable, & portrays the message based on research/analysis/logical conclusions
- Prioritizes; meets deadlines/timelines
- Represents &/or assists in preparing & presenting third party cases
- Researches, prepares filings/witnesses, writes motions/briefs & all other aspects occur in accordance with
- Provides Labor Relations support for Trident Refit Facility, Kings Bay Naval Base, Georgia
- Serves as negotiator/advisor in contract negotiations
- Advises management on the obligation to negotiate management decisions, and Labor Relations issues (i.e
- Contract admin, Unfair Labor Practices, conditions of employment, negotiability issues, impasse proceedings, official time, and arbitration)
- Composes/reviews Labor Relations docs (i.e., grievance decisions, agency submissions to arbitration, mgmt
- Correspondence to unions, command Labor Relations instructions/policies)
- Notices to bargain are sent to unions, when all required info is received, within seven business days from requested from mgmt
- Negotiations are completed/scheduled for mediation by calendar day one hundred after a notice to bargain is sent
- Grievances are processed within Collective Bargaining Agreement timeliness
- Requests for information are initiated within ten bus days
- Prepares docs for third party proceedings (Federal Labor Relations Authority/Federal Service Impasses Panel/Federal Mediation Conciliation Service/arbitrations etc.)
- Research decisions, case law, and serve as management representative
- Provide info within established timeframes
- Completes written products w/in specified timeframes; ensures correct format, grammar, understandable, and portrays the message based on research/analysis/logical conclusions
- Prioritizes; meets deadlines/timelines
- Advises superior on missed deadlines with an explanation
- Represents and/or assists in preparing and presenting third party cases
- Researches, prepares filings/witnesses, writes motions/briefs & all other aspects occur within timeframes
HR Specialist Employee Placement/Relations
United States Air Force
12.2012 - 02.2018
- Provided consultation, guidance, and assistance to management and employees on employee relations subjects
- Advised supervisors and employees regarding the solution of moderately complex individual conduct or performance problems, some of which may have substantial consequences and repercussions
- Planned and carried out successive steps and handled problems and deviations in recurring work assignments in accordance with instructions, policies, previous training, or accepted practices
- Provided advice to supervisors on the Performance Management Program, giving basic directions as needed on procedural requirements for annual ratings, developed/modified performance plans, prepared performance improvement plans, and initiated performance-based actions
- Informed employees about their entitlements to use grievance, complaint, and/or appeal procedures
- Participated with senior specialists in their capacity as technical advisors for management/legal staff during third-party proceedings
- Interpreted the general employee relations laws, regulations, instructions, rules, and local policies for management and conducts basic research as needed for problem situations
- Interpreted the negotiated union contract for management and employees with assistance as needed
- Assisted management with the preparation of answers to both administrative and union grievances to ensure responses are in compliance with regulations/union contract and are legally sufficient
- Assisted in research and preparation of documentation for arbitrations, mediations, contract negotiations, and unfair labor practices
- Designated as the base HR coordinator for awards, appraisals, telework, special/reasonable accommodations, health and wellness, priority placement program, voluntary leave transfer program, FMLA, advance sick and annual leave, retirements and separations
- Maintained HR File plan
- Insured File Plan was inspection ready at all times and in compliance with Air Force regulations/instructions/procedures
- Provided recruitment, placement, affirmative employment, position management, and advisory services to assigned installation-level organizations
- Provided advice to supervisors and managers concerning recruitment problems of limited scope by recommending one or more readily apparent alternative solutions, such as filling hard-to-fill positions at developmental rather than target grade levels
- Processed a variety of Requests for Personnel Action (RPAs) to fill positions and/or promote, reassign, or otherwise place employees
- Counseled registrants for Department of Defense (DoD) Reemployment Priority List (RPL) or Priority Placement Program (PPP); determined skills and grade levels for which the employee is qualified to register; submitted and maintained the registration; explained the provisions of the programs, to include Merit System Protection Board (MSPB) appeal rights; and assisted other DoD activities in the placement process
- Ensured candidates granted local priority considerations are referred to management
- Attended local job fairs representing the installation and discussed employment opportunities and application procedures with candidates
- Assisted senior specialists with programs related to Reduction-in-Force (RIF), Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP) and Voluntary Early Retirement Authority (VERA)
HR Specialist
Drug Enforcement Administration
03.2009 - 12.2012
- Managed operational HR related issues that included development and communication of procedures and policies, training administration, HR reporting, and coordination of recruitment process, as well as remuneration and performance management processes
- Counseled and advised program officials on all facets of classification and staffing
- Drafted vacancy announcements and coordinated opening/closing date and summary of duty statements
- Analyzed job analysis information and verified detailed/completed application submissions for identification of best suited candidates
- Audited case files and composed variety of complex reports and documents that included classification reports and briefing memorandums
- Generated job announcements for Special Agents and recruited applicants that met agency's qualifications
- Conducted quality control reviews on applicant writing assessments
- Communicated with job candidates on applications status, prepared standard reports to HR offices for vacancies posted and assisted HR Specialists with all documentations processing
- Coded, reviewed and processed all personnel and payroll actions according to the appropriate Federal guidelines
- Ran reports from EPIC, and reviewed for reconciliation of errors each pay period
- Computed lump sum leave payments, back pay, restored leave payments and comp time
- Reviewed all SF-50's for accuracy
- Provided payroll and personnel status reports
- Provided internal payroll/personnel customer service
HR Specialist
Department of Defense
06.2008 - 03.2009
- Reviewed, assessed, and reported on HR regulations, policies, guidelines, and practices
- Prepared brief notes and reports on new policies and protocol related to HR practices
- Advised pertinent staff on recruitment process and employment strategies to meet all HR goals and objectives
- Conducted quality checks of selection/recruitment process and served as liaison with external consultant and management team to meet all guidelines and standards
- Managed and maintained personnel folders
- Monitored and processed payroll, benefits and expense vouchers for approximately 30 employees
HR Specialist
Department of Justice
02.2008 - 06.2008
- Reviewed and verified for correctness all Department of Justice's Official Personnel Folders
- Ensured documentations were in order for OPM Audits
- Removed and/or inserted documentations and confirmed SF-50 data accuracy
HR Specialist
Defense Intelligence Agency
08.2007 - 02.2008
- Assessed and reviewed forms and personnel actions and verified for completeness as described by OPM
- Converted official personnel folders into electronic official personnel folders
HR Executive Assistant/Jr Analyst
Quantum Research International
06.2006 - 08.2007
- Provided direct support to the Vice President
- Initiated and maintained contact with all sector employees at various locations to ensure ample administrative support and customer service
- Arranged, organized, and executed teleconference and onsite conferences
- Coordinated, setup, and executed travel arrangements for sector employees
- Prepared, distributed/gathered, and managed timesheets for sector personnel
- Processed ADP payroll for approximately 125 employees
- Prepared, organized, and verified accuracy on expense vouchers for travel expenses, education reimbursement, and miscellaneous expenses
- Analyzed, monitored and assessed reports for the Vice President
- In-processed new employees, and out-processed terminating employees
- Provided support with US Army Data Base
- Diagnosed and updated Data Base with new, processed, and archived information
- Organized and distributed electronic reports
- Specific Duties included: Personnel Database Searches, Data Migration, Data Mining, Data Entry, Document Review/Analysis and Cleanup
HR Assistant/Security Assistant
Dynamic Analytics and Test, Inc.
03.2005 - 06.2006
- Directly supported Corporate Officers and Staff
- Assisted with the administration of the day-to-day operations of the human resources functions and duties
- Carried out responsibilities in departmental development, HRIS, employee relations, training and development, benefits, compensation, organization development, executive administration, and employment
- Prepared and proofread documents for review by staff
- Updated and maintained staff members contact lists
- Maintained Division Consultant files to include Consultant Agreement Contracts, Affiliation Forms, and Rate Memos
- Prepared Purchase Requisitions and track Purchase Orders for various office supplies
- Assisted in processing payroll for approximately 22 employees
- Researched and tracked classified material
- Verified proper security clearance levels in order to grant entry access
- General office duties included customer service, typing, xeroxing, scanning and mailing of large volume correspondence, contracts and audit reports
- Filing, maintenance, and archiving of records
- Managed and screened incoming calls for executive staff members
HR Technical Recruiter
Human Resources Staffing Solutions
12.2004 - 02.2005
- Directed recruiting operations in the fields of IT, Accounting, Human Resources, Administrative and Communications
- Created job postings and descriptions for available positions
- Initiated phone screenings and personal interviews for potential employees
- Prepared weekly open position status reports
- Created, maintained, and presented pipelines of applicable candidates to Senior Recruiters responsible for specific requisitions
HR Generalist/Pay Technician
United States Navy
08.2001 - 11.2004
- Analyzed and processed over 2,000 military pay and travel documents as well as creating new pay accounts and records in conjunction with the mobilization of hundreds of reservists in support of operations Enduring Freedom, Noble Eagle and Iraqi Freedom
- Conducted and supervised group check-ins at the Naval War College, Naval Reactors and Prospective Commanding and Executive Officers Shore Command Station
- Assisted in arranging medical and dental care
- Arranged travel and transportation for service members and their dependents
- Provided information detailing active duty and retiring personnel of their pay, benefits and entitlements
- Maintained military personnel financial records, including payroll, special pays, travel allowances, and reimbursements; performed related computations; prepared related reports and correspondence with high degree of confidentiality
- Applied Defense Finance and Accounting Service Navy regulations in computation of pay, deductions, and reimbursements
- Applied Navy regulations in the preparation of leave records; prepared payroll checks; established and verified ATM accounts; and verified and processed dependency applications and leave documents
- Audited discharge and separation documents, personnel actions and dependency documents
- Audited travel claims and gain/loss documents
- Audited leave and earnings statements
- Mentored and sponsored new service members
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJHuman Resources Generalist Certificate -
United States Navy
Meridian, MSSkills
- Employee Relations
- Labor Relations
- Performance Management
- Program & Project Management
- Employment Law
- Title 5 Code of Federal Regulations
- Family Medical Leave Act
- American Disability Act
- Equal Employment Opportunity Act
- Workers Compensation
- Guide to Processing Personnel Actions
- Staff Recruitment & Retention
- Orientation Programs
- Team Building & Leading
- Training & Development
- Counseling & Advising
- Process Improvement
- Problem Solving
- Conflict Resolution
- Benefits Administration
- Payroll Processing
- Workforce Development
- Policy & Procedure Development
- Communications & Negotiations
- Human Resource Information System Technologies
- Vendor Relations
- Customer Service
Timeline
HR Specialist Employee/Labor Relations
United States Army, Civilian Human Resources Agency
07.2021 - Current
HR Specialist Employee/Labor Relations
United States Navy, Fleet Forces Command
02.2018 - 07.2021
HR Specialist Employee Placement/Relations
United States Air Force
12.2012 - 02.2018
HR Specialist
Drug Enforcement Administration
03.2009 - 12.2012
HR Specialist
Department of Defense
06.2008 - 03.2009
HR Specialist
Department of Justice
02.2008 - 06.2008
HR Specialist
Defense Intelligence Agency
08.2007 - 02.2008
HR Executive Assistant/Jr Analyst
Quantum Research International
06.2006 - 08.2007
HR Assistant/Security Assistant
Dynamic Analytics and Test, Inc.
03.2005 - 06.2006
HR Technical Recruiter
Human Resources Staffing Solutions
12.2004 - 02.2005
HR Generalist/Pay Technician
United States Navy
08.2001 - 11.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Seton Hall University
Human Resources Generalist Certificate -
United States Navy
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