Denise Báez, MSM-HR, SHRM-SCP
Regional HR Lead
Richmond,RI
Summary
A Strategic Human Resources Leader with over 14 years experience supporting the implementation of processes to ensure organizational compliance with HR policies, standards and procedures. Adept in building strong partnerships with Business Leaders, leading to successful ventures. A natural facilitator with proven ability to consistently deliver results through effective communication, training and workshops and rolling out optimal solutions through all phases of the HR employment cycle. Strong leader with a proven record of building efficient and effective teams.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
EE/ER Assoc. Market Director - Regional HR Lead
Cargill, INC
North Kingstown, RI
11.2020 - Current
- Managed HR teams across 2 locations supporting a Greenfield site and an acquisition, both part of a Joint Venture.
- Established the Business Tag Initiative in the East Market to improve relationships with Cargill, INC Businesses.
- Created reporting tools used to document trends in the Market, aimed at improving support and guidance for the businesses supported by the East Market teams.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Developed and implemented business strategies to achieve business goals and stay competitive.
- Maximized performance by establishing performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Lead initiatives that created and improved the electronic internal job bid process, hourly hiring process management, leadership development trainings and new hire onboarding.
- Guided leaders and employees as subject matter expert in areas of employee classification and compensation studies, talent management and training.
Senior EE Specialist - SR HR Consultant
Cargill, INC
North Kingstown, RI
10.2019 - 09.2020
- Established key community partnerships in support of the onboarding needs for a Greenfield site
- Lead marketing and branding campaign to promote job opportunities with a new employer in New England area.
- Supported management in developing and implementing personnel policies and procedures.
- Created and delivered HR training sessions to hourly staff, and management team.
- Developed and implemented onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.
- Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
ER Specialist - HR Compliance Consultant
Cargill, INC
Wichita, KS
04.2017 - 10.2019
- Selected Projects: Medical Accommodation Policy & Training Updates, HR Audit & Compliance Process Improvement Initiatives
- Led HR policy awareness initiatives and re-wrote the medical accommodation policy, procedures and supporting documentation for all US locations to ensure compliance
- Consulted with locations and provided customer support on difficult accommodation requests and advised supervisors on medical accommodation policies, facilitated trainings to all US locations
- Performed wage and hour audits for multiple locations across the US, redesigned the current wage and hour practices and liaised with HR teams in 31 locations to review audit compensation data and to ensure alignment to policies and wage structures
- Managed practical action plans to respond to audit discoveries and compliance violations.
Client Human Resources Generalist
Cargill, INC
Wichita, KS
09.2015 - 04.2017
- Developed and enforced company policy and procedures relating to human resources activity.
- Updated key human resource metrics on turnover and terminations using reporting tools on HRMS database.
- Provided guidance to managers and employees on talent management, payroll, FMLA and benefits.
- Improved operational processes resulting in productivity increase in HR department.
- Delivered strategic workforce planning, benefits administration, labor relations, succession planning and reporting systems.
- Supported the implementation of a Supervisor Development Program which developed leadership and improved employee engagement
- Co-Led a mobile recruiting team that went to Puerto Rico and contracted over 90 employees which resulted in an 86% retention
Human Resources Generalist
Cargill, INC
Dayton, VA
05.2014 - 08.2015
- Developed and enforced company policy and procedures relating to human resources activity.
- Updated key human resource metrics on turnover and terminations using reporting tools on HRMS database.
- Managed a team of 2 HR & Payroll Assistants and trained them on the organization’s HR policies
- Coached and educated management throughout organization on appropriate guidelines for maintaining legally-compliant workplace.
- Assisted in conducting investigations concerning employee issues as well as immigration issues
- Conducted engagement surveys for all employees in the Dayton, VA Plant (1,400)
- Participated in the project to implement an Application Tracking System (ATS) for all locations within North America
- Analyzed compensation data and streamlined wage structures, also liaised with business leaders to ensure alignment with new wage structure across all Cargill Turkey & Cooked Meats (CTCM) Business Unit
Recruiting Specialist
Cargill, INC
Springdale, AR & Dayton, VA
08.2009 - 05.2014
- Managed hiring center and was responsible for all hourly and salaried positions for the Springdale, AR Complex which serves 14 sites with a total of over 1.000 employees (transferred to VA in 2013)
- Managed hiring center and was responsible for all hourly and salaried positions for the Dayton, VA Complex which serves 12 sites with a total of over 1.400 employees
- Conducted open enrollment trainings for employees in the agricultural locations (75+ employees in Hatchery, farms and feed mills), assisted with plant employees (1,100+).
- Tracked candidates and pushed for feedback on disqualifications, time-to-fill statistics and other variables.
- Hired employees and initiated new hire paperwork process.
- Partnered with departmental managers to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations.
Education
M.S - Management - Human Resources
Kaplan University
Fort Lauderdale, FLBA - Psychology
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, ARSkills
Project Management & Process Improvement Initiativesundefined
Affiliations
- Society of Human Resource Management
Certification
SHRM-SCP - 2026
Work Availability
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Quote
Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.
John R. Wooden
Timeline
EE/ER Assoc. Market Director - Regional HR Lead
Cargill, INC
11.2020 - Current
Senior EE Specialist - SR HR Consultant
Cargill, INC
10.2019 - 09.2020
ER Specialist - HR Compliance Consultant
Cargill, INC
04.2017 - 10.2019
Client Human Resources Generalist
Cargill, INC
09.2015 - 04.2017
Human Resources Generalist
Cargill, INC
05.2014 - 08.2015
Recruiting Specialist
Cargill, INC
08.2009 - 05.2014
M.S - Management - Human Resources
Kaplan University
BA - Psychology
University of Arkansas