Jana Tomez
Lufkin,TX
Summary
Human Resources Manager offering 20+ years of management experience and development of high-performing teams through recruitment, training, organizational development and evaluation of performance. Strong record of accomplishment working with senior managers to build organization to meet performance goals. Strong background in directing hiring practices, designing pay structures, developing employee policies, managing employee payroll and benefits and working with executive team to develop talent acquisition and retention goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Human Resource Officer
Getcap Community Action
Nacogdoches, TX
12.2017 - Current
- Developed and implemented effective human resources policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Conducted research to identify trends in compensation and benefits programs.
- Analyzed organizational performance metrics to develop strategies for improvement.
- Managed recruitment processes including job postings, applicant tracking, interviewing, background checks, selection of candidates, and onboarding new employees.
- Partnered with leadership team to ensure alignment between business objectives and HR initiatives.
- Provided guidance on employee relations issues such as terminations, disciplinary actions, grievances, complaints.
- Coached managers on performance management techniques and provided feedback to help improve employee engagement levels.
- Negotiated contracts with third-party vendors for services related to payroll processing and benefit administration.
- Collaborated with other departments to design training programs that meet their needs while driving organizational goals forward.
- Assessed current staffing needs against future growth plans to determine appropriate hiring strategies.
- Served as a liaison between employees and executive management regarding personnel matters.
- Ensured compliance with all local labor laws and regulations.
- Monitored employee satisfaction levels through surveys or focus groups.
- Maintained accurate records of employee data including attendance reports, leave requests.
- Investigated workplace incidents or allegations of misconduct in accordance with company policies.
- Prepared reports pertaining to various aspects of Human Resources operations such as turnover rate analysis or workforce demographics.
- Organized events aimed at promoting a positive work environment such as teambuilding activities or recognition ceremonies.
- Reviewed job descriptions regularly to ensure accuracy of roles and responsibilities within the organization.
- Created process improvements, policies, procedures and knowledge management to resolve employee discrepancies.
- Hired, onboarded, trained, screened and released employees.
- Developed and enforced company policy and procedures relating to human resources activity.
- Enhanced organizational structures to promote alignment of components and overall framework.
HR Director
Capio Partners
Sherman , TX
01.2007 - 12.2016
- Developed and managed the HR department budget.
- Created, implemented, and maintained a performance management system for all employees.
- Conducted employee orientation programs to introduce new hires to company policies and procedures.
- Coordinated recruitment efforts with hiring managers to fill vacant positions.
- Advised senior management on labor relations issues such as collective bargaining agreements and contract negotiations.
- Provided guidance on employee benefits plan design, administration, compliance, and communication.
- Reviewed job descriptions for accuracy and relevance to ensure legal compliance.
- Researched applicable employment laws and regulations to ensure best practices were followed in areas such as wage and hour law, equal opportunity employment, harassment prevention.
- Developed strategies for improving organizational development activities including succession planning and career pathing initiatives.
- Designed training programs that met the needs of both individual departments and the organization as a whole.
- Analyzed employee turnover data to identify trends or areas needing improvement in retention efforts.
- Managed payroll processing activities including timesheets, garnishments, tax withholding calculations.
- Maintained personnel records according to federal and state guidelines while ensuring confidentiality of information.
- Facilitated employee dispute resolution processes by providing mediation services when necessary.
- Collaborated with other departments to support their business objectives through effective HR initiatives.
- Identified opportunities for process improvement within the HR department based on feedback from internal stakeholders.
- Assisted with workers' compensation claims investigations by gathering evidence related to incidents or injuries reported by employees.
- Participated in industry-related conferences or seminars to stay abreast of changes in labor legislation or best practices related to human resources management.
- Implemented diversity initiatives designed to promote an inclusive work environment where everyone is respected regardless of race, gender identity and expression or sexual orientation.
- Devised strategies to orientate, train and direct staff to achieve corporate objectives.
- Worked with department managers to assess needs.
- Facilitated delivery of HR services by establishing and maintaining positive relationships with teams and leadership across organization.
- Organized and maintained records to facilitate programs, events and activities.
- Worked with HR department to devise and update policies as needed for corporate accountability and workplace health.
Education
Master of Science - Human Resources Management
University of New England
Biddeford, ME12.2003
Skills
- Data Entry
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Recordkeeping
- Leadership
- Team Building
- Remote Office Availability
- Multitasking
- Decision-Making
- Troubleshooting
- Dependable and Responsible
- Organization and Time Management
- Project Planning
- Active Listening
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Chief Human Resource Officer
Getcap Community Action
12.2017 - Current
HR Director
Capio Partners
01.2007 - 12.2016
Master of Science - Human Resources Management
University of New England
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