Juan Daniel Cedres
Coral Springs,FL
Summary
- Accomplished and versatile HR professional with 17+ years of professional experience in the development and execution of HR strategies and practice. Strategic thinking business partner well versed in all areas of HR including: Strategic Workforce Planning, Talent Acquisition Strategies, Organizational Design, Leadership Development, Organizational Optimization, Talent Management, Employee Relations, M&A
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director, Talent Strategy and Org Effectiveness
The ODP Corporation
11.2022 - Current
- Responsible for identifying the organizations development, talent, and transformational needs, aligning the talent strategy of the company with its priorities, improving process and leadership effectiveness, and ultimately helping the business grow and thrive
- Work closely with BU and HR leaders to provide counsel and support to strengthen problem-solving strategies and create business development initiatives for enhancing company-wide performance of all associates
- Responsible for planning, developing and executing innovative and holistic enterprise HR programs to drive the performance, meet the needs of the organization and improve workplace and associate effectiveness
- Guide BU and HR leaders through transformational initiatives, building and implements strategies to achieve business objectives through organizational design solutions, operating model evaluation, talent optimization and change management engagements
- Partner with HR and business leaders to design and implement strategies that enhance organizational performance, such as performance management systems, succession planning, and employee development programs
- Develop and lead organizational change initiatives to improve efficiency, productivity, and employee engagement
- Assess workforce planning needs and develop interventions to ensure the organization is equipped to meet its future talent needs
- Analyze workforce data to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities to improve organizational effectiveness
- Works cross-functionally to innovate, define, lead, and optimize the resources, plans, processes, and platforms required to deliver operational excellence and support the growth, engagement, and organization effectiveness
- Works with businesses to enable and achieve their strategy through new organizational thinking and execution, helping leaders assess the organization, key drivers and interactions with business strategy, operations, technology and talent
- Define new organizational frameworks encompassing organizational structures, roles, operating models, and ways of working to ensure the delivery of their mission, vision and strategy.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Head of HR
Varis (a subsidiary of The ODP Corp)
07.2020 - 10.2022
- Provided comprehensive and strategic HR support to Varis, a start-up SaaS company and subsidiary of The ODP Corp
- Established organizational structure by developing and implementing a clear organizational structure that aligned with the company's growth objectives, ensuring effective decision-making and streamlined workflows
- Implemented Human Resource Information System (HRIS) by leading the implementation of an HRIS platform (Bamboo), enabling efficient management of employee data, streamlined processes, and improved data accuracy
- Established onboarding and recruiting procedures by designing and implementing standardized onboarding procedures to ensure a smooth and consistent experience for new hires
- Developed effective recruiting strategies to attract top talent and build a diverse team
- Created a new compensation structure and job families in partnership with compensation team by designing and implementing a comprehensive compensation structure and job families framework, ensuring equitable and competitive pay practices for employees across various roles and levels
- Nurtured culture and employee relationships by cultivating a positive and inclusive company culture by fostering employee collaboration, recognition programs, and team-building initiatives
- Nurtured strong relationships with employees, promoting open communication and trust
- Introduced performance management processes by developing and implementing performance management processes, including goal-setting frameworks, regular performance feedback, and performance evaluation systems
- Empowered managers to effectively assess and develop their team members
- Contributed to significant team growth by playing a crucial role in scaling the team from 15 to 250 employees in just two years, supporting recruitment efforts and fostering a positive employee experience.
Director, Human Resources
The ODP Corporation
07.2017 - 06.2020
- Lead a team of HR professionals focused on delivering best in class strategic HR support in the areas of organizational design and optimization, leadership development, talent management, talent acquisition, employee relations, organizational development, and HR operations
- Provide strategic HR support to C-Level management (President, CTO, CFO, CLO, CHRO, CSCO) on business strategies, change management, leadership development, and overall people strategies
- Leverage Organization HR Planning as a workforce planning tool to help leaders anticipate business needs and create strategies to support business growth
- Influence overall business objectives from a people strategy point of view and participate in the creation of key business strategies
- Provide strategic HR support on mergers and acquisitions, as well as organic growth initiatives, aligning HR practices with the organization's growth roadmap to ensure seamless integration, cultural alignment, and retention of top talent
- Lead Process Improvement initiatives, driving cultural transformation by evangelizing the significance of embracing continuous process improvement, fostering a culture of innovation and efficiency throughout the organization
- Identify development programs for high performing/high caliber executives and emerging talent that focuses on improving leadership development
- Understand talent needs and identify talent gaps before they impact the business
- Work with business leaders to put in place proactive talent management plans (skills/leadership development)
- Co-lead Talent Acquisition strategy for corporate business units working in partnership TA leadership team
- Lead in the creation of associate relations programs and initiatives to ensure culture health.
Sr Human Resources Business Partner
The ODP Corporation
03.2014 - 06.2017
- Provide strategic HR support to Senior Leadership Team on business strategies, change management, leadership development, and overall people strategies
- Influence overall business objectives from a people strategy point of view and participate in the creation of key business strategies
- Lead Process Improvement initiatives, driving cultural transformation by evangelizing the significance of embracing continuous process improvement, fostering a culture of innovation and efficiency throughout the organization
- Identify development programs for high performing/high caliber executives and emerging talent that focuses on improving leadership development
- Understand talent needs and identify talent gaps before they impact the business
- Work with business leaders to put in place proactive talent management plans (skills/leadership development)
- Co-lead Talent Acquisition strategy for corporate business units working in partnership TA leadership team
- Lead in the creation of associate relations programs and initiatives to ensure culture health.
- Oversaw employee engagement surveys and action plans, addressing areas of concern proactively to improve satisfaction rates.
- Provided updates on HR policy changes to employees to satisfy compliance and state laws.
Human Resources Business Partner
The ODP Corporation
07.2013 - 02.2014
- Provided strategic and tactical HR support to designated BUs in the areas of employee relations, org design, talent acquisition and change management
- Provide strategic and tactical HR support on mergers and acquisitions aligning HR practices with the organization's growth roadmap to ensure seamless integration, cultural alignment, and retention of top talent
- Manage individual employee relations cases, from incident report through final disposition
- Responsible for proper documentation of investigations and provide complete reports and recommendations to senior management
- Respond to EEOC charges and all other employee relation issues such as employee complaints, harassment allegations, and other work place concerns in conflict with Human Resource Policies and Guidelines
- Partner with VP’s to create and implement performance metrics, succession planning, staffing models, employee engagement action plans, incentive plans and talent planning to forecast and meet talent needs
- Contribute to the business strategy by partnering with Executive leaders to identify, prioritize, and build organizational capabilities, behaviors, structures, and processes
- Drive people processes (performance, development, and career) to ensure that employees’ level of performance and capabilities meet current and future standards
- Coached managers on effective employee relations strategies to address workplace conflicts proactively.
- Managed complex employee relations issues to promote a healthy workplace culture.
- Identified HR training needs for employees and leadership while recommending approaches to effect continual improvements in business objectives.
Human Resources Business Partner
Kaplan Higher Education
12.2008 - 06.2013
- Manage individual employee relations cases, from incident report through final disposition
- Responsible for proper documentation of investigations and provide complete reports and recommendations to senior management
- Respond to EEOC charges and all other employee relation issues such as employee complaints, harassment allegations, and other work place concerns in conflict with Human Resource Policies and Guidelines
- Partner with VP’s to create and implement performance metrics, succession planning, staffing models, employee engagement action plans, incentive plans and talent planning to forecast and meet talent needs
- Proactively work to address employee relations issues through strategic management interaction
- Contribute to the business strategy by partnering with Executive leaders to identify, prioritize, and build organizational capabilities, behaviors, structures, and processes
- Drive people processes (performance, development, and career) to ensure that employees’ level of performance and capabilities meet current and future standards
- Work on the identification and implementation of appropriate learning plans utilizing necessary interventions for all employees.
Human Resources Generalist
Regions Bank
03.2007 - 08.2008
- In charge of the full-life recruiting cycle including New Associate Orientation for several lines of business including but not limited to Retail Banking, Corporate Banking, Sales and Finance
- Managed HR Recruiting team on several recruiting projects
- Responsible for administering new employees medical, 401K, dental and vision benefits; enrollment, changes and terminations
- Responsible for advising Managers on best course of action regarding associate relations issues and all investigations
- Business partner to Hiring Managers regarding progressive disciplinary action for all associates including terminations
- Provide full support to training department in implementing and administering training curriculums and courses.
Senior Human Resources Consultant
AmTrust Bank
03.2006 - 03.2007
- In charge of providing full support to assigned Hiring Managers throughout the full-life recruiting cycle and onboarding process
- Coordinated advertising projects maximizing our recruiting and name branding efforts for the recruiting team
- In charge of administering and facilitating employee coaching projects in efforts of keeping associates engaged and developing them for promotions
- Managed numerous company Employee Retention Program events.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
KeyBank
12.2004 - 04.2006
- In charge of coordinating the new hire process, background checks, drug tests, and New Employee Orientation information
- Organize proactive recruiting events such job fairs, open houses, and career fairs to fulfill recruiting needs
- Responsible for posting openings on several job boards and creating accurate job descriptions for all openings
- Provide full support to assigned Hiring Managers throughout the recruiting and hiring process
- Assist with career fair preparation and participation
- Screen and qualify potential candidates for assigned requisitions.
Education
Master of Science in Psychology -
Kaplan University (Purdue Global)
10.2013
Bachelor’s Degree (BA) in Management of Labor Relations -
Cleveland State University
05.2004
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- People Management
- Creativity and Innovation
- Organizational Development
- Hiring and Retention
- Charismatic Leader
- Talent Acquisition
- Talent Strategy
- Team Leadership
- Performance Improvement
- Change Management
- Organization Design
Certification
2010, Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Director, Talent Strategy and Org Effectiveness
The ODP Corporation
11.2022 - Current
Head of HR
Varis (a subsidiary of The ODP Corp)
07.2020 - 10.2022
Director, Human Resources
The ODP Corporation
07.2017 - 06.2020
Sr Human Resources Business Partner
The ODP Corporation
03.2014 - 06.2017
Human Resources Business Partner
The ODP Corporation
07.2013 - 02.2014
Human Resources Business Partner
Kaplan Higher Education
12.2008 - 06.2013
Human Resources Generalist
Regions Bank
03.2007 - 08.2008
Senior Human Resources Consultant
AmTrust Bank
03.2006 - 03.2007
Talent Acquisition Specialist
KeyBank
12.2004 - 04.2006
Master of Science in Psychology -
Kaplan University (Purdue Global)
Bachelor’s Degree (BA) in Management of Labor Relations -
Cleveland State University
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