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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Professional Highlights
Languages
References
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Marcelo Monserrate-Gordon

Marcelo Monserrate-Gordon

Upper Marlboro,MD

Summary

Dynamic HR leader with a strong track record of driving organizational success through strategic HR management and data-informed decisions. Expertise in labor relations, employee engagement, and optimizing HR functions has resulted in significant cost savings and enhanced performance. Proven ability to foster collaborative relationships across cross-functional teams and deliver high-impact projects within tight deadlines. Bilingual in Spanish, committed to developing high-performing teams through effective recruitment, training, and performance evaluation.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Human Resources Operations Manager

Octapharma Plasma
Charlotte, NC
01.2024 - 11.2024
  • Oversee HR operations, centralize processes, and lead initiatives to enhance efficiency and compliance across the organization
  • Partner with key leaders to drive business performance and optimize employee experience
  • Led the execution of HR processes and technologies, improving operational efficiency and reducing organizational risks
  • Managed HR outsourcing vendors and contracts to ensure optimal service delivery
  • Created and updated HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
  • Drove continuous process improvement initiatives, focusing on equity and efficiency across divisions
  • Build and manage a HR Call Center in Jamaica of staff of 10 employees

Human Resources Manager

Scentair technologies
Charlotte, NC
05.2022 - 07.2023
  • Collaborated with senior leadership to oversee HR operations for a rapidly growing company
  • Focused on enhancing culture, employee relations, and operational efficiency
  • Developed HR projects and strategies to support company growth, improving employee satisfaction and engagement
  • Managed employee relations issues and provided conflict resolution, ensuring a positive workplace environment
  • Administered benefits plans, vendor relationships, and day-to-day HR functions
  • Led safety and culture committees to promote employee well-being and engagement

Sr. Human Resources Business Partner (Consultant)

Woodlake Outdoor
Plano, TX
08.2021 - 12.2021
  • Partnered with leadership to implement talent management and recruiting strategies, focusing on growth, development, and culture preservation
  • Led staffing plan sessions and ensured hiring processes aligned with company values and culture
  • Improved onboarding processes and trained managers to ensure consistency and compliance
  • Managed employee culture programs and internal communications to reinforce company values

Human Resources Director

Bergen Logistics
North Bergen, NJ
03.2016 - 04.2020
  • Implemented comprehensive HR strategies for a multi-location logistics firm, supporting 800+ employees across North America
  • Directed recruitment, talent development, and compliance efforts while driving significant cost-saving initiatives
  • Established an in-house staffing department, saving $780,000 in third-party staffing fees in the first year
  • Managed HR functions across four locations, including payroll, benefits administration, and labor relations
  • Designed and implemented policies and programs that improved retention and employee satisfaction
  • Led HR efforts for international operations, ensuring compliance with multi-jurisdictional labor laws

Sr. Human Resource Generalist

Bergen Logistics
North Bergen, NJ
08.2010 - 03.2016
  • Provided full-spectrum HR support for a diverse workforce, including recruiting, onboarding, compliance, and payroll processing
  • Ensured compliance with state and federal labor laws across multiple locations
  • Processed payroll and managed HR data for four locations in varying tax jurisdictions
  • Conducted audits to ensure compliance with workplace safety, classification, and payroll regulations
  • Actively participated in meetings with other senior executives to provide insights from an HR perspective.

Education

Master of Science - Service Innovation, Human Resources Management& Leadership

Fairleigh Dickinson University
Teaneck, NJ
01.2017

Bachelor of Science - Global Business, Economic, Finance, Human Resources & Management

William Paterson University
Wayne, NJ
05.2010

Skills

  • Employee Relations Expertise
  • Talent Development
  • Employee Benefits Management
  • Performance Evaluation
  • Regulatory Safety Compliance
  • Problem-Solving in Conflicts
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Payroll Process Implementation
  • Vendor Management
  • Financial Budgeting
  • Logistics Management Expertise
  • Knowledge of New Jersey Employment Regulations
  • Knowledge of California Labor Standards
  • Expertise in ADP Payroll Systems
  • Fluent in Spanish
  • Process Optimization
  • Leadership Development
  • Human Resources Strategy
  • Experienced with Paylocity Certification
  • Certified Paychex Professional
  • Local Union Involvement
  • Active SHRM Member
  • Workday Human Capital Management Certification
  • HR Policy Development
  • Payroll Process Management
  • Data Analysis
  • Onboarding Process Management

Certification

  • Certified SAFe 6 Practitioner
  • Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Business Central Functional Consultant Associate
  • PMI: Generative AI Overview for Project Managers
  • PMI: Fundamentals of Agile Project Management
  • PL-300 Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate
  • Agile Project Management (Google)
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Professional Highlights

  • Saved $780,000 in the first year by creating a staffing department
  • Grew headcount 9 times, from 98 to 877, in less than 3 years
  • Created an HR Department five times from 2 to 10 across 6 locations within a year
  • Recurring savings of $100,000 by implementing Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
  • Recurring savings of $75,000 in training by partnering colleges and labor department
  • Develop and implement a streamlined employee self-service portal within Workday, reducing administrative overhead by 15%.
  • Implementation of Workday Time Tracking module, leading to a 25% reduction in payroll errors and improved compliance with labor regulations.
  • Analyzed business needs to be more efficient and build a Human Resources Call Center department of 10 in Jamaica for our USA employees HR support.

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Human Resources Operations Manager

Octapharma Plasma
01.2024 - 11.2024

Human Resources Manager

Scentair technologies
05.2022 - 07.2023

Sr. Human Resources Business Partner (Consultant)

Woodlake Outdoor
08.2021 - 12.2021

Human Resources Director

Bergen Logistics
03.2016 - 04.2020

Sr. Human Resource Generalist

Bergen Logistics
08.2010 - 03.2016

Master of Science - Service Innovation, Human Resources Management& Leadership

Fairleigh Dickinson University

Bachelor of Science - Global Business, Economic, Finance, Human Resources & Management

William Paterson University
Marcelo Monserrate-Gordon