Alejandrina Ruiz
San Dimas
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Senior HR Leader with 15+ years of experience driving people and culture strategies in diverse industries. Adept at aligning HR programs with business objectives to foster high-performance environments, increase employee engagement, and develop leadership pipelines. Proven track record in organizational transformation, talent development, DEI initiatives, and HR operational excellence. Passionate about building inclusive, people-first cultures that empower employees and drive business success.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Human Resources
CSS Employment Group / Consolidated Staffing Solutions
Los Angeles County
02.2024 - Current
- Direct HR strategy and execution for a multi-state, 2,000+ employee workforce.
- Partner with senior leadership to drive cultural transformation and enhance employee experience.
- Oversee talent acquisition, performance management, DEI, benefits, and compliance programs.
Director of Human Resources
ASSA ABLOY – Emtek
City of Industry, CA
11.2022 - 02.2024
- Company Overview: (Restructuring Post Acquisition by Fortune Brands)
- Spearheaded post-acquisition HR restructuring for 500+ employees across two locations, ensuring smooth cultural integration and operational continuity.
- Led all HR functions, including talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, and total rewards, aligned with organizational strategy.
- Designed and implemented employee engagement and performance management frameworks, resulting in improved retention and productivity.
- Developed and enforced HR policies and compliance procedures, fostering a legally sound and positive workplace culture.
- Launched leadership development and workforce diversity initiatives to strengthen internal talent pipelines and promote inclusion.
- Oversaw HR operations, including HRIS, payroll, and benefits administration, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with state and federal laws.
US HR Operations Manager
ASSA ABLOY-Door Group
Remote, Nine States, United States
04.2020 - 11.2022
- Company Overview: Multi-State Service Centers - Global Manufacturer of Opening Solutions.
- Integral part of the Leadership Team. Establish and implement HR strategies that effectively communicate and support the business goals and strategic vision consistently throughout the various states. Provide overall leadership and guidance to HR function. Responsible for Employee Relations, Investigations, and Risk Management and all areas of Human Resources. Work closely with legal counsel to defend claims; attending depositions and providing background information for counsel. Provide learning opportunities for management team and assist in professional development.
- Responsible for multi-state locations with over 350+ employees in over nine states.
- Strategic recruiting and retention to meet the human capital needs of strategic goals; developing new procedure for identifying best hires; improving retention by 75%.
- Develop policies and procedure to ensure company compliance with state and federal labor laws reducing wage and hour claims by 50% within first year.
- Developed and implemented programs increase employee engagement by 75%.
- Developed Safety Program and written programs to ensure compliance with state and federal laws; bringing location into compliance.
- Responsible for all facets of Worker’s Compensation, reducing litigated claims by 50%.
- Renegotiated contracts with staffing agencies reducing cost by 20%.
- Promotion – Transfer See Above
Senior Director of Human Resources
SharkNinja Operating LLC
Chino, CA
04.2017 - 02.2020
- Company Overview: (Distribution Center Closed Feb 2020)
- Developed and executed a staffing strategy aligned with organizational goals, driving strategic workforce planning and improving talent acquisition effectiveness.
- Created and implemented HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with state and federal labor laws, significantly reducing wage and hour claims.
- Championed diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, fostering an innovative and high-growth culture.
- Led employee engagement and retention strategies, resulting in a stronger, values-driven workplace culture.
- Partnered with legal counsel to manage and defend employment claims, reducing litigation risks and costs.
- Promoted a culture of strategic HR-business partnership and implemented training programs to enhance employee safety, development, and performance.
Director of Human Resources
Blue Dot Safes Inc.
05.2015 - 04.2017
- Company Overview: Manufacture and Distribution Center for Business and Consumer Safes.
Director of Human Resources
California Business Bureau, Inc.
Monrovia, CA
06.2013 - 05.2015
- Company Overview: A private business specializing in healthcare collection & billing services.
Senior Human Resources Manager
Distinctive Industries
Santa Fe Springs, CA and Mexico
07.2006 - 05.2013
- Company Overview: Manufacture and Distribution Center for automotive interiors.
Vocational Counselor / Founder
BV Specialists
Los Angeles, CA
02.1994 - 06.2006
- Company Overview: Los Angeles County-Founded and led a multi-location Workers Compensation firm, specializing in Workers’ Compensation Labor Code Section 139.5
Education
MS - Human Relations & Business with a specialization in Adult Education
Amberton University
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Literature
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
Professional Designation - Merchandise & Marketing Management
Fashion Institute, Los Angeles (FIDM)
Skills
- Workforce development leadership
- Employee engagement strategies
- Human capital strategy development
- Diversity and inclusion expertise
- Change management expertise
- Workforce planning
- HR compliance expertise
- Leadership development and performance enhancement
- Mergers and acquisitions expertise
- Professional development
- Human resources administration
- Compliance management
- Benefits administration
Accomplishments
- Elevated Employee Engagement: Increased engagement scores by 25% in one year through strategic culture-building initiatives.
- Reduced Turnover: Implemented data-driven talent retention strategies, reducing turnover by 15%.
- Diversity & Inclusion Impact: Led DEI initiatives that boosted leadership diversity by 20%.
- Cost Savings in Benefits & HR Operations: Negotiated vendor contracts, achieving $200K in annual savings.
- HR Leadership During Mergers: Successfully managed HR transitions and cultural integration for multiple M&A events.
Certification
- Professional in Human Resources (PHR) Human Resources Certification Institute
- Society of Human Resources Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)
- Strategic HR Business Partner (sHRBP) - Human Capital Institute
LANGUAGES
Fluent in Spanish & English (Professional Proficiency)
Timeline
Director of Human Resources
CSS Employment Group / Consolidated Staffing Solutions
02.2024 - Current
Director of Human Resources
ASSA ABLOY – Emtek
11.2022 - 02.2024
US HR Operations Manager
ASSA ABLOY-Door Group
04.2020 - 11.2022
Senior Director of Human Resources
SharkNinja Operating LLC
04.2017 - 02.2020
Director of Human Resources
Blue Dot Safes Inc.
05.2015 - 04.2017
Director of Human Resources
California Business Bureau, Inc.
06.2013 - 05.2015
Senior Human Resources Manager
Distinctive Industries
07.2006 - 05.2013
Vocational Counselor / Founder
BV Specialists
02.1994 - 06.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Literature
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
Professional Designation - Merchandise & Marketing Management
Fashion Institute, Los Angeles (FIDM)
MS - Human Relations & Business with a specialization in Adult Education
Amberton University