Jacob D. Gamon
Las Cruces,NM
Summary
Highly-focused and ambitious human resources leader bringing 8+ years management experience with extensive customer service, public relations and philanthropic background. Astute and proactive problem-solver possessing elevated business and operations acumen honed through progressive career history, diverse industries knowledge and accomplished education. Talented in key HR functions, spanning employee hiring, training, development and retention-promoting relationship building.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resources Director
Sodexo, Inc.
04.2022 - Current
- Orchestrate HR vision and strategy for 400+ employees
- Boosted retention with effective engagement strategies
- Guide and coach leaders on policy compliance
- Collaborate with legal to cut infractions by 20%
- Deployed HRIS for better data accuracy and efficiency
Human Resources Coordinator-Buyer
Las Cruces Public Schools
04.2018 - 04.2022
- Streamlined recruitment process, assessing 100+ candidates monthly
- Managed $2M budget for 4,300 employees, demonstrating financial acumen
- Increased employee engagement by 29% via targeted programs
- Digitized onboarding, reducing hiring duration by 50%
- Facilitated labor processes with 2 unions, resulting in improved workplace relations
Financial Aid Advisor
New Mexico State University
11.2013 - 11.2017
- Coordinated Federal Grants Program for 9,000 students, enhancing financial aid access
- Analyzed 100+ financial aid applications monthly, improving processing efficiency
- Led workshops for 15+ students weekly, boosting financial literacy and application success
- Resolved daily finance audit issues, ensuring compliance and smooth operations
- Partnered with students in securing scholarships and loans, facilitating $50,000 in funding
Education
Master's Degree - Education Leadership Administration
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM12.2018
Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration and Management
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM05.2016
Skills
- HR strategy
- HR analytics
- HR policy implementation
- Cultural transformation
- Employment law
- Employee relations
- Labor relations
- Performance management
- Change management
- Succession planning
- Talent acquisition
- Benefits administration
- Compensation strategy
- Training development
- Mentorship programs
- Employee surveys
- ADP Workforce Now
- Kronos UKG
- iCIMS ATS
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Tyler Munis HCM
- Banner Oracle
- Paradox ATS
- Frontline Education HCM
- PeopleSoft HCM
Accomplishments
- Streamlined HR operations, resulting in a 90% increased work efficiency and reduced administrative burden at Sodexo, Inc.
- Resolved complex employee disputes maintaining a positive work environment with a 95% resolution rate at Sodexo, Inc.
- Reduced employee turnover by 25% through thorough retention strategies and addressing employee concerns at Sodexo, Inc.
- Spearheaded the implementation of a new HRIS system, resulting in improved data accuracy at Las Cruces Public Schools
- Developed and initiated a new employee onboarding program, resulting in faster onboarding at Las Cruces Public Schools
Certification
SHRM-CP License, Expected 2025
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Human Resources Director
Sodexo, Inc.
04.2022 - Current
Human Resources Coordinator-Buyer
Las Cruces Public Schools
04.2018 - 04.2022
Financial Aid Advisor
New Mexico State University
11.2013 - 11.2017
Master's Degree - Education Leadership Administration
New Mexico State University
Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration and Management
New Mexico State University
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