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Esteban Zaragoza

Summary

Transformational Human Resources Professional and servant leader with 16 plus years of extensive experience in HR operations, utilizing broad-based HR expertise to align organizational goals and objectives within the areas of compliance, development, strategy, recruitment, retention, benefits, compensation, leave of absences, and employee relations. Actively engaged in creating a positive and diverse work environment through positive employee relations in critical situations involving employment laws, regulatory compliance issues, and building strong relationships.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Human Resources Business Partner II

CosmoProf
04.2024 - Current
  • Support Western US and Canada Region stores through effective and strategic business relationships by providing communications to Sr Directors and conducting location visits.
  • Partner to Centers of Excellence departments for quicker, more efficient critical role selection.
  • Developed and delivered comprehensive training programs, improving employees skills, productivity and sales.
  • Enhanced employee engagement by implementing innovative HR programs and initiatives.
  • Coached managers on effective employee relations strategies to address workplace conflicts proactively.
  • Championed diversity and inclusion initiatives, cultivating a welcoming organizational culture for all employees.
  • Investigated and liaised with legal department to respond to complaints of harassment, discrimination, employee grievances, and other sensitive issues and prepared position statements for thorough closure.
  • Guided talent management process to include detailed analysis of potential talent gaps and development of career plans to identify and retain current talent and attract outside talent to business.

Sr Human Resources Business Partner

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
07.2023 - 11.2023
  • Provided weekly updates on HR topics, policy changes, training and initiatives to all clients and employees to satisfy awareness, compliance and state laws.
  • Identified HR training needs and conducted training for employees and leadership while recommending approaches to effect continual improvements in business objectives, productivity, and within company to reach business goals.
  • Designed robust compensation packages in partnership with compensation department to attract and maintain top talent and staff.
  • Fostered cross-functional and positive relationships to connect Executive Leadership and employees to improve overall efficiency.
  • Investigated and liaised with legal department to respond to all complaints of harassment, discrimination, employee grievances, and other sensitive issues and prepared position statements for closing cases with satisfactory recommendations.
  • Advised and provided consultation to senior leadership on organizational development, career growth and change management initiatives (acquisitions, mergers, new departments).
  • Conducted employee pulse surveys, interviews and actively rounded department (Research, Academics, Surgery, Orthopaedics) to engage with all employees to strengthen operational and healthcare knowledge to provide quality Labor Relations/Employee Relations teachings and feedback.
  • Managed and implemented yearly merit performance review cycle and ensured accurate rating scale was applied while also ensuring appropriate and competitive compensation was awarded.
  • Directly supported Chair, Executive Director, Directors, and direct reports on minimizing employee risks through strategically analyzing and translating people data while providing consultation, development, training and learning opportunities.
  • Planned and implemented overhaul of new Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) and Supply Chain operations systems by ensuring proper change management is executed, understanding of need, training on process and addressing challenges.

Regional Human Resources Manager

HD Supply (The Home Depot)
05.2018 - 03.2023
  • Leads and manages 4 exempt direct reports throughout multisite region in Human Resources department supporting over 1,850 employees.
  • Provides performance management guidance and consultation to Director/Managers/Supervisors, helps execute/resolve all employee relations issues and facilitates pulse checks with various groups of employees to create affirmative action plans.
  • Leads employees through change and company acquisitions by communicating realtime movement and future state network strategy.
  • Resolves escalated employee relations issues through detailed investigations with proactive closure and communication. Conducted labor relations campaigns that successfully mitigated risks.
  • Evaluates and documents requests /need for reasonable accommodations.
  • Supports all employee programs including employee events, Employee Assistance Programs, Employee Recognition, Community Outreach and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiatives .
  • Direct contact to company Executive Leadership team and legal partners on escalated risks and litigations across region.
  • Identifies opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency through data analysis and trends.
  • Created and conducted onboarding and training plans of all exempt leaders. Trained and mentored all onboarding HR staff in the Western Division.
  • Developed succession plans and promotion paths for leadership roles in partnership with Directors and Senior Leadership.
  • Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.

Human Resources Manager

The Home Depot
03.2007 - 05.2018
  • Authorized decision -maker in all complex cases, with advice of legal counsel, and as needed, with input from stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with leaders during Interactive Reasonable Accommodation Process through resolution.
  • Develop and implement training to all types of internal audiences including employees, supervisors, managers, and Senior leaders to promote efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Develop and maintain working relationship with Employee Labor Relations and Sr Directors on issues impacting potential risks through resolution.
  • Prepared and ensured employee performance reviews/appraisals were conducted and completed on time.
  • Fostered positive work environment through comprehensive employee relations programs.
  • Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires, bolstering employee job position knowledge and skillset.
  • Provide oversight to other related benefit offerings (EAP, PTO, 401k, ESPP, Sick, etc.).
  • Maintained human resources regulatory compliance with local, state and federal laws.
  • Monitored and investigated employee claims involving performance-based and harassment or other complex incidents.

Education

Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)

HRCI
07.2023

High School Diploma -

Abraham Lincoln Senior High School
Los Angeles, CA
06.2005

Skills

  • Trusted Business Partner
  • Multisite Responsibility Experience
  • Employee and Labor Relations
  • Training, Development and Mentoring
  • Change Management and Implementation
  • Team Collaboration
  • Bilingual: Fluent English and Spanish reading, writing, speaking
  • Strategic, Analytical and Critical Thinking

Timeline

Human Resources Business Partner II

CosmoProf
04.2024 - Current

Sr Human Resources Business Partner

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
07.2023 - 11.2023

Regional Human Resources Manager

HD Supply (The Home Depot)
05.2018 - 03.2023

Human Resources Manager

The Home Depot
03.2007 - 05.2018

Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)

HRCI

High School Diploma -

Abraham Lincoln Senior High School

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