Favian Fernandez
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Experienced HR Manager skilled in employee relations, conflict resolution, and performance management. Expertise in HRIS management and fostering a positive workplace culture through effective onboarding and training. Strong background in employee hiring, development, and retention, with a proven ability to build relationships across diverse industries.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Manager
S. Martinelli & Company
Watsonville, CA
09.2024 - Current
- Led a team of 3 members for a union facility of 320+ employees, ensuring consistent application of HR programs and policies, resulting in enhanced employee experience.
- Managed employee relations and grievances, successfully resolving 99% of issues through effective mediation and conflict resolution.
- Managed performance reviews, disciplinary actions, and salary negotiations to uphold organizational standards.
- Collaborated with hiring managers and HR team to enhance onboarding process, ensuring positive new hire experience.
- Ensured compliance with labor laws and company policies consistently.
- Collaborated with management to align HR strategies with business goals.
- Successfully scheduled, completed, and managed SMETA Compliance Audit in 2025
- Monitored attendance records and leave requests to ensure compliance with company policies.
HR Administrator/ Consultant
PROCESS INSTRUMENTS
Bakersfield, CA
02.2024 - 08.2024
- Managed HR functions for 30+ employees, including onboarding, offboarding, recruitment, benefits, and personnel records, enhancing onboarding efficiency by 75%.
- Facilitated recruitment processes by coordinating interviews and communicating with candidates.
- Developed and implemented HR SOPs for biweekly, monthly, and yearly reporting, improving reporting accuracy by at least 50%.
- Established medical arrears process and conducted I-9 audit to ensure compliance with federal regulations, eliminating errors.
- Managed employee records and maintained HR databases for accuracy.
- Administered employee benefits programs and addressed inquiries from staff members.
- Supported onboarding procedures by preparing materials and conducting orientation sessions.
HR MANAGER- LEAVE OF ABSENCES & WORKERS' COMPENSATION
WONDERFUL CITRUS
Delano, CA
10.2015 - 07.2023
- Managed the leave of absence process for 650+ employees across four states, ensuring compliance with FMLA, ADA, and other regulations, and decreased LOAs by 50%.
- Streamlined LOA processes, created frameworks for active case management, and educated employees on leave procedures, ensuring compliance with state and federal laws.
- Managed workers' compensation cases, including OSHA recordables and logs, and collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure timely return-to-work timelines.
- Delivered subject matter expertise on workers' compensation claims across California, Texas, Florida, and New Jersey, enhancing compliance and support for impacted employees.
- Resolved employee relations issues through mediation and conflict resolution techniques.
- Analyzed HR metrics to guide strategic decision-making and enhance overall organizational effectiveness.
- Handled sensitive employee and company information with the highest level of confidentiality and discretion.
- Maintained employee records in accordance with company policy and applicable legal requirements.
FACILITY HR COORDINATOR
NESTLE DREYER’S ICE CREAM
BAKERSFIELD, CA
02.2007 - 10.2015
- Led the mass hiring of 100+ frontline employees within three months, enhancing workforce efficiency and productivity.
- Maintained Affirmative Action Planning system, ensuring compliance with federal contractor requirements and accuracy.
- Managed reception area for 1300+ employees, facilitating smooth operations and enhancing employee experience.
- Welcomed employees at reception desk, addressing their concerns promptly to ensure satisfaction.
ICE CREAM MAKER II - LINE 10
NESTLE DREYER’S ICE CREAM
BAKERSFIELD, CA
06.2004 - 01.2007
- Led a crew of 10-14 employees, ensuring the production of high-quality ice cream while maintaining a safe and injury-free work environment, contributing to a positive and compliant work environment.
- Enhanced employee safety and production quality, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and regulations for a compliant work environment.
- Developed and implemented staffing schedules, optimizing workforce efficiency and productivity for smoother operations.
Education
B.S. - Economics
California State University (CSUB)
Bakersfield, CA11-2010
A.A. - Business Admin
Bakersfield College
Bakersfield01-2007
Skills
- HR Experience
- Employee Relations
- Change Management
- HR Policies
- Compliance
- Labor compliance
- Legal compliance
- Performance management
- Training & Development
- Onboarding
- Offboarding
- HRIS Knowledge
- HRIS management
- Metrics analysis
- Document Management
- Audits
- I-9 Audits
- SME LOAs
- ADA
- FEHA
- FMLA
- CFRA
- Workers Compensation
- Payroll management
- Benefits administration
- ADP
- UKG
- Kronos
- HR databases
- ATS
- Project management
- Team leadership
- Workplace relations
- Conflict resolution
- Policy implementation
- Communication
- Interpersonal communication
- Problem resolution
- Confidentiality management
- Microsoft Office
- Employee onboarding
- Employee engagement
- Benefits administration
- Workers compensation
- Payroll management
- Employee engagement
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
HR Manager
S. Martinelli & Company
09.2024 - Current
HR Administrator/ Consultant
PROCESS INSTRUMENTS
02.2024 - 08.2024
HR MANAGER- LEAVE OF ABSENCES & WORKERS' COMPENSATION
WONDERFUL CITRUS
10.2015 - 07.2023
FACILITY HR COORDINATOR
NESTLE DREYER’S ICE CREAM
02.2007 - 10.2015
ICE CREAM MAKER II - LINE 10
NESTLE DREYER’S ICE CREAM
06.2004 - 01.2007
B.S. - Economics
California State University (CSUB)
A.A. - Business Admin
Bakersfield College