Laith Mekhael
Westminster,CA
Summary
Senior Human Resource professional with 15+ years of demonstrating excellence providing HR services to various leaders and teams while building the capabilities of tomorrow. Passionate about building relationships with the customers and employees at all levels satisfying business needs that's aligned to company's vision and mission statement. Experienced in Human Resources Strategies and Business Acumen, Adult Learning, and Talent Management. Looking for a position in a results-oriented company that seeks an ambitious and career conscious person, where acquired skills and education will be utilized toward continued growth and advancement.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Human Resources Manager/Acting Director
Reyes Coca Cola
Downey, CA
12.2020 - 04.2022
- Responsible for over 500 employees (Union+Non-Union) in Multi-State capacity. Partners with CEO, CFO, and local facility leadership to get input on HR decisions and ensures the delivery of high-quality HR initiatives.
- Leads talent management, employee development, and succession planning initiatives. Communicates benefit-related changes and assists employees with questions regarding benefits.
- Designs, leads, and leverages HR processes, designs and drives key HR initiatives, including onboarding, hiring, staffing, benefits, performance management, compensation planning, succession planning, training and development, rewards & recognition, payroll, organizational effectiveness and employee communication.
- Ensures all employee relation issues are investigated and handled swiftly, and partners with cross functional teams to reach an outcome according to company policies.
- Adheres to federal, state, and local laws in terms of company's policies and safety protocols being in compliant.
- Leading creation, oversight and execution of current training and leadership development programs.
- Partners with leaders and employees to establish and maintain a positive work environment, which encourages the full use of diverse talents and abilities; act as an employee advocate.
- Works with managers on building career paths for their employees, identifying opportunities for training, new skill acquisition, and advancement.
- Leads drive change within the organization, to include workflows, staffing models, cultural initiatives, and organization structures in a cost-effective manner.
- Supervises HR Managers, and/or HR Generalists and/or HR Coordinator, where applicable.
- Leads, develops and engages a team of ERGs with the goal of a high performing work team that is focused on continual learning and development, collaboration and engagement. Created a DEI Council, elevated awareness and increased diverse talent.
- Partners with legal counsel regarding compliance policies across the organizations.
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
Mazda
Irvine, CA
07.2019 - 05.2020
- Aligned the global talent strategy with business priorities to drive results while understanding the execution of that strategy may vary by business line and region.
- Developed in-depth knowledge of the business, both strategic and operational, to help address the organization and talent needs
- Partnered with other HR Business Partners and centers of excellence to create a strong, cross-functional team, solve business problems, and execute on corporate-wide initiatives
- Developed rapport and strong working relationships with Managers to influence and coach management on performance, organizational and leadership matters such as hiring, promotions, counseling, performance feedback, disciplinary actions, and terminations; actively participated with management to provide creative business solutions
- Educated management on successful approaches for enhancing policy implementation and enforcement to prevent legal entanglements involving employees
- Streamlined complaint response management by creating an Ethics Point platform across the company and provided guidance on policies ensuring an appropriate and accurate investigation processes.
- Facilitated and administered various employee relations matters such as performance management meetings, counseling, grievances, advancement, leave of absence, accommodations, on-boarding, and exit interviews
- Led HRIS launch-Workday, compiled reports from database to meet management and federal and/or state regulatory requirements
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
Boeing Co
Seal Beach, CA
06.2011 - 07.2019
- Acted as a SME and an HR leader partnering with VPs, executives and leaders providing integrated HR services to clients, conducting front-end analysis, identifying potential short and long term business requirements and strategies under One Business Model, integrating functional excellence, and implementing efficient and effective HR best practices to meet business needs. Oversaw multiple plants in various locations.
- Responsible for all HR aspects for Boeing Satellite Team such as employee relations, investigations, interpreting company policies and practices, performance management, problem-solving and ensuring compliance with local, state and federal employment laws and regulations including wage and hour law, labor law and civil rights law.
- Partnered with COEs ensuring seamless execution of services making business needs top priority.
- Responsible for planning, developing and deploying NextGen Performance Management system within Workday and partnered with L&D to develop Performance Management Training enterprise wide.
- Partnered and worked closely with Executives and Senior Leaders to roll out enterprise wide major HR initiatives such as HRIS-Workday, Culture Transformation, Wellness and Total Rewards, and Employee Handbook.
- Fostered a healthy culture by developing diverse high performing teams, and deployed successfully and effectively Change Management and Organizational Design strategy.
- Acted as a liaison ensuring the effectiveness of the organization by supporting the development of a healthy diverse talent pipeline, succession planning, workforce strategy, compensation, annual budget review, and partnered with all functions within the organizations executing a smooth integration across all functions.
- Researched and benchmarked new business strategies, consulted with other Business Units to identify new trends, and implemented best practices to optimize organization's effectiveness.
- Partnered and mentored other HRBPs and HR Generalists.
Manager, Human Resources Business Partner
Department Of Defense/Calnet
Reston, VA
09.2007 - 01.2011
- Worked with Military and DOD Leaders and Business Units globally emerging requirements, concerns, data and issues for analysis and resolution and provided global world class HR services to meet business needs.
- Responsible for US and global region offices/sites. Partnered with local and international HR executives, senior leaders to streamline HR processes, leverage corporate programs by utilizing COEs solutions, and coached leaders on best practices promoting performance and productivity.
- Proactively managed employee relations, complaint resolution and investigations and provided performance guidance to business leaders (i.e., coaching, counseling, disciplinary action).
- Offered HR consultation globally and coached employees on HR procedures, career planning, and personal growth.
- Provided advice on federal and international HR laws, counsel, and influence business leaders on company policy, procedure, as well as legal compliance.
Human Resources Business Partner
Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District
El Cajon, CA
01.2004 - 09.2007
- Partnered with other HRBPs and Business Leaders ensuring the district business processes are aligned with the district's vision and mission statement and provided consultation to execute them smoothly
- Resolved understaffing issues, disputes, employee terminations and disciplinary procedures
- Investigated complaints including disciplinary actions, employee complaints, and employee relations
- Played a key role in selecting and developing next generation leaders
- Guided, counseled and administered the performance management process from goal setting to reviews
- Managed full cycle of recruiting, hiring and onboarding new employees
Education
Master Certificate In Leadership - Leadership
Villanova University
Villanova, PA2017
Master Certificate In Human Resources Management - Human Resources
Villanova University
Villanova, PA2017
Advanced Project Management Certificate - Project Management
Stanford University
Stanford, CA2015
Master of Science - Organizational Leadership
National University
La Jolla, CA2005
Master of Science - Psychology/Career Counseling
National University
La Jolla, CA2004
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA2002
Skills
- HR Service Model and Strategy Building
- Employee Development & Organization Effectiveness
- Leadership Development Program
- Succession Planning & Execution
- Culture, Diversity & Inclusion Programs
- Executive Team Participation & Reporting
- Vendor & Contract Management
- Performance Management
- Project Management
- Six Sigma-Green Belt/Kaizen/LEAN/VSM
- Workday/ServiceNow/HRIS
- Investigation skills
- Recruitment/staffing
- Change management
- Employee coaching
- Interviewing
- HRIS
- Corporate, state, and federal law
Affiliations
- SHRM, 2004 to Current
- American Psychological Association, APA, 2004 to Current
- Golden Key International Honor Society 2002 to Current
- Project Management Institute, PMI, 2014 to Current
- CEB Corporate Leadership Council, 2010 to Current
Timeline
Senior Human Resources Manager/Acting Director
Reyes Coca Cola
12.2020 - 04.2022
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
Mazda
07.2019 - 05.2020
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
Boeing Co
06.2011 - 07.2019
Manager, Human Resources Business Partner
Department Of Defense/Calnet
09.2007 - 01.2011
Human Resources Business Partner
Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District
01.2004 - 09.2007
Master Certificate In Leadership - Leadership
Villanova University
Master Certificate In Human Resources Management - Human Resources
Villanova University
Advanced Project Management Certificate - Project Management
Stanford University
Master of Science - Organizational Leadership
National University
Master of Science - Psychology/Career Counseling
National University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
San Diego State University
Similar Profiles
Joshua WinfieldJoshua Winfield
Account Manager at Reyes Coca ColaAccount Manager at Reyes Coca Cola
Jason WoodsJason Woods
Truck Driver at Reyes Coca Cola BottlingTruck Driver at Reyes Coca Cola Bottling
Maritza OrtizMaritza Ortiz
Credit and Collections Analyst at Reyes Coca-Cola BottlingCredit and Collections Analyst at Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling