Irma Velasquez Pelesky
Fairfield,CA
Summary
Dynamic and highly dedicated Human Resources leader with over 20 years of talented expertise focused on maximizing resource utilization and enhancing performance with forward-thinking approaches. Oversee well-organized and efficient HR operations by balancing organizational targets with compliance and employee demands. Solid background of improving collaboration and consensus across telecommunications and software company environments. Highly effective at leading complex initiatives in areas including talent management strategies, performance management, succession planning, competency framework, compensation planning, leadership coaching, strategic solutions, and management development that aligns with people strategy and company objectives. Accomplished Human Resources strategic partner that drives business results with effective solutions and a trusted advisor through effective communication, problem-solving skills, consultative partnership, relationship building, collaboration, and serve as a champion of change to achieve innovative solutions that will promote a world class employee experience.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resources Business Partner
T-Mobile
06.2004 - Current
- 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 objectives.
- Drive business initiatives for ~650 employees across the Retail Sales and Corporate Back office teams in the West Region through the delivery of core HR solutions and talent development initiatives business goals.
- Strategic partnership with Directors and senior leaders on people-related issues such as talent consulting, strategic business priorities implementation,employee engagement, employee relations, organizational health, organizational change management, management development, and general HR support.
- Implement strategic priorities in partnership with business leaders to support approximately 650 employees in the West Coast region, growth needs, company growth, drive performance with employee engagement to cultivate company culture, mission, and values.
- Provide proactive solutions oriented toward a scalable and world class employee experience. Provide objective advice, coaching, and counsel to senior leaders, people managers, and employees at all levels of the organization.
- Update all employees on current HR programs, policy updates, employment/labor laws, diversity equity and inclusion programs, change management initiatives, and organizational development programs to promote a fair and equitable work environment.
- Work collaboratively with corporate-based HR support teams to provide effective development, training, and implementation of human resources policies by facilitating live presentations and virtual webinars annually and as requested by Market Directors and senior leaders.
- Support Director-level leadership with strategic partnership including HR Analytics such as attrition, new hire surveys and exit surveys, Organizational Change Management, and an equitable Compensation Review utilizing Workday HRIS.
- Provide stewardship to employees for their personal growth and career development by bringing awareness of company resources, development offerings, and benefits.
- Serve as a champion of change and change agent or all people leaders and individual contributors to execute business strategies successfully through HR consultation for business leaders to enhance their expertise in employee support and leadership team effectiveness to influence consistency, alignment, and fair approach.
- Conducted exit interviews with employees leaving company to gauge areas of success and opportunities for improvement.
Education
Master of Arts - Organizational Management
University of Arizona Global Campus
Arizona City, AZ01.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Human Resources Management
Ashford University
San Diego, CA01.2019
Skills
- HR Strategy
- Managing Employee Relations
- HR Support
- Critical Thinking
- Performance Management
- Leadership Development & Training
- Employee & Culture Engagement
- Communication Skills
- Change Management
- Adaptability
- Confidentiality
- Relationship Building
Accomplishments
- Achieved annual Compensation Review by completing comprehensive review and analytics with accuracy and efficiency.
- Achieved 20% Education Assistance enrollment through effectively helping with communicating and educating employees about process and first hand experience.
- Collaborated with team of eight in the development of On-Boarding Tool Kit and HR Resources & Tools toolkit.
- Achieved 80% employee participation with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion local chapter through effectively implementing Ambassadors and facilitated monthly calls.
- Participated in a Mentor Match program by mentoring four front-line employees for Human Resources positions.
- Served as key contributor on several projects and works streams including Diversity & Inclusion National Council, Diversity & Inclusion Local Chapter, mentor with Leadership Development Program.
- Spearheaded proactive training and career development programs with 100% attendance to build bench strength for future people managers for Sacramento and San Francisco retail teams. Programs included: Introduction to Individual Development Plans (IDP) and Competency Framework for leaders and employees; Manager Hacks such as Conducting Difficult Conversations, Conflict Management, Coaching & Feedback, Inspirational Leadership, and Performance Improvement Planning.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Certification
- SPHR - HRCI - certification in progress
- SHRM - Business Ethics & Social Responsibility (2020 - 2025)
- SHRM - Human Resources Management (2020 - 2025)
- Organizational Management
- CPR Certified (2022 - 2024)
Hobbies
- In-Shape Family Fitness - Certified Group Fitness Instructor: Les Mills Body Pump, Body Combat, and Sprint, Cycling, and Pop Pilates
- Volunteer for For the Love of Mateo (Guatemala City, Guatemala)
- Volunteer for Northern California Special Olympics
Timeline
Human Resources Business Partner
T-Mobile
06.2004 - Current
Master of Arts - Organizational Management
University of Arizona Global Campus
Bachelor of Arts - Human Resources Management
Ashford University