Workday
Gus Zepeda
SPHR
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Strategic, data-driven, bilingual, empathetic, and upbeat people leader. HR experience of 9+ years includes HR Operations, technology, talent management, employee relations, change management, project management, and HR technology.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Talent Management Consultant
TransRe
New York City, NY
09.2021 - Current
- Provided strategic support to HR department heads by advising on program gaps, enhancements, new implementation of programs and continuous improvement opportunities.
- Implemented full cycle talent management program improvements that contributed to increased effectiveness, compliance, and success of OKR's.
- Evaluated organizational systems in performance management, employment law, data delivery, talent acquisition. Identified compliance, effectiveness, and resource utilization opportunities.
- Compiled research data and gave professional presentations highlighting finds and recommended optimizations.
Training Manager, Operations
PeopleReady, A TrueBlue Company
New York, NY
05.2019 - 04.2020
- Drove analysis of talent gaps, and created customized development plans to close gaps, implemented training resources, systems, and operational support for region.
- Developed career and succession planning for effective talent management which reduced attrition and improved talent retention.
- Conducted operational efficiency reviews for over 80 branches that improved productivity and compliance.
- Partnered with Legal and Compliance teams as joint stakeholder to review and established training processes.
- Delivered change management training to regional leadership supporting adoption of new products, systems, and key initiatives to drive revenue goals.
- Managed on-boarding experience for employees of all levels, driving new hire training to 80% in 6 months.
Human Resources Manager, Operations
TrueBlue
Tacoma, WA
11.2016 - 05.2019
- Transformed enterprise-wide cross divisional on-boarding to better emphasize culture and values.
- Maintained data integrity for over 25,000 annual employee file changes.
- Successfully led HR Ops Team through international HRIS implementation, as well as ongoing Workday and Oracle Platform support internationally for USA, UK, India, Canada, and Australia.
- Designed audit processes, HRIS reports, and controls for key data elements including SOX, EEO reporting, compliance.
- Implemented task management software to support over 30,000 annual transactions. Reduced service time by 61%.
- Decreased unemployment claims cost by 25% YOY.
Human Resources Specialist, Safety
MeriCal
Orange, CA
06.2014 - 09.2015
- Provided consult and recommendations to leadership in regard to employee relations, safety, FMLA, worker's compensation process Title VII and California employment laws.
- Led employee engagement efforts by conducting climate surveys, implementing employee recognition programs, employee development and cross training programs.
- Implemented safety program that focused on behavioral peer reinforcement, training curriculum, safety committee, hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP), OSHA reporting compliance, and analysis of OIR data to determine areas of focus.
Human Resources Specialist
ConAgra
Azusa, CA
09.2011 - 05.2015
- Maintained integrity of employee data, physical employee files, time-keeping system, and record retention program bringing compliance to 100%
- Drove creation of skill-based pay compensation program that focused on development opportunities, equality, and equity.
- Responsible for full cycle recruiting, facilitating in person training, implementing safety committee initiatives.
- Trained leadership on employee relations issues, safety investigation reports, establishing root cause and corrective action plans.
Skills
Employment Law
HRIS Implementation
New Hire On-Boarding
Training Solutions
Adult Learning Theories
FMLA/ADA Compliance
OSHA/L&I
EEO/Title VII
Data Analytics
Change Management
HR Legal Compliance
Leadership Training
Software
Oracle HCM
ServiceNow
BrassRing
Taleo
Maestro
Microsoft Office
Kronos
Equifax
Certification
BBA, Business Administration South University - Savannah, GA
Timeline
BBA, Business Administration South University - Savannah, GA
08-2022
Talent Management Consultant
TransRe
09.2021 - Current
SPHR, Human Resources Certification Institute
04-2021
Training Manager, Operations
PeopleReady, A TrueBlue Company
05.2019 - 04.2020
Human Resources Manager, Operations
TrueBlue
11.2016 - 05.2019
Human Resources Specialist, Safety
MeriCal
06.2014 - 09.2015
Human Resources Specialist
ConAgra
09.2011 - 05.2015