Mari Barrueta
Lakeland,FL
Summary
I am an innovative Human Resources Management with over 18 years of experience. My mission is to build organizational capability and engage employees through effective talent management processes, training sessions, and coaching. I have successfully conducted over 3K internal investigations and responded to state and federal employment discrimination claims, ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures. I have also partnered with business leaders and employees to resolve conflicts and boost retention while applying best practices, labor laws, and company policies. I am an articulate communicator and an inspirational team leader, fluent in English and Spanish. I am proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and various HRIS systems, including Workday, Peoplesoft, and KRONOS.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Manager
Advance Auto Parts
Florida
06.2019 - Current
- Strategic support to Vice President of Supply Chain with two distribution centers comprised of 32 managers with over 800 associates
- Conduct thorough internal investigations to comply with state and federal laws
- Advise senior leaders on appropriate employee corrective steps and performance management
- Lead employee engagement surveys to identify areas of improvement
- Lead and support a structured succession planning process
- Conduct leadership development classes for leaders
Regional Human Resources Manager
AutoZone
07.2017 - 05.2019
- Provided strategic support to VP of Operations, District Managers, and Directors
- Oversaw HR functions for 160+ stores with 2K associates
- Facilitated leadership development training sessions for site managers, and district managers
- Recognized as a strategic thinker with team-building skills in creating cohesive, collaborative leadership teams
- Conducted thorough legal compliance investigations: Sexual Harassment, Discrimination, workplace violence
- Advise and counsel leaders in employee relations matters
Human Resources Manager
Lowe’s, Home Improvement
12.2015 - 07.2017
- Develop and implement a recruiting strategy tailored to the unique needs of a 50 million dollars store
- Manage the full-cycle recruiting process
- Facilitates the open-door process for up to 260 employees
- Conducted through internal legal compliance investigations
- Maintain accurate payroll, payroll process, and compliance with wage and hour requirements
- Coordinate documentation, for all aspects of the workers' compensation program
- Oversees Employee Opinion Survey
- Create and manage programs to enhance employee engagement
Divisional Human Resources Manager
Delhaize America-Food Lion, LLC
08.2010 - 05.2015
- Led and develop eight regional HR Business Partners that are responsible for providing employee relations support to Directors of Operations
- Strategic support to the Divisional Vice President of Operations as the key point of contact for the execution of all human resources processes in a division of 352 stores with over 10,000 employees
- Provide advice and counsel in all aspects of employee relations inclusive of performance management, conflict resolution, progressive discipline, legal compliance investigations, training and development, recruitment, and labor relations
- Develop and implement specific training and mentorship programs for newly hired HR business partners
- Project leader and creator of the employee experience survey implemented in 1,153 locations
- Responsible for ensuring compliance with appropriate regulatory guidelines including EEO, ADA, FLSA, and Safety.
Regional Human Resources Manager
Delhaize America-Food Lion, LLC
06.2004 - 08.2010
- Strategic business partner to senior leaders with approximately 65 Food Lion stores and 1 distribution center totaling over 3,500 employees
- Conduct legal compliance investigations such as sexual harassment, discrimination, working off the clock, workplace violence, and unfair treatment allegations
- Provide recommendations on all employee relations matters in accordance with company policies and compliance with state and federal laws
- Facilitate the open-door process for all hourly and salary employees
- Conduct quarterly training for all salary managers: conflict management, progressive discipline, managing behavior, labor relations/union avoidance, document writing, effective communication, team building, hiring for success, and unfair labor practices
- Assist in recruiting efforts such as career fairs, talent development, and onboarding processes.
Education
Bachelor’s degree - Behavioral Sciences
Western International University
Tempe, AZWorkplace Investigations And Interrogations -
Wicklander-Zulawski & Associates Inc.
Las Vegas, NV2019
Certificate in Employment Law -
Institute For Applied Management & Law Inc.
2018
International Facilitator Certified - Organizational Develpment
DDI-Development Dimensions
2023
Skills
- Employee Relations
- Organizational Development
- Strategic business partnerships
- Leadership Development
- Cultural Change Management
- Best Practices and Methodologies
- Title VII Investigations
- Bilingual English and Spanish
- Talent Management and Succession Planning
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Human Resources Manager
Advance Auto Parts
06.2019 - Current
Regional Human Resources Manager
AutoZone
07.2017 - 05.2019
Human Resources Manager
Lowe’s, Home Improvement
12.2015 - 07.2017
Divisional Human Resources Manager
Delhaize America-Food Lion, LLC
08.2010 - 05.2015
Regional Human Resources Manager
Delhaize America-Food Lion, LLC
06.2004 - 08.2010
Bachelor’s degree - Behavioral Sciences
Western International University
Workplace Investigations And Interrogations -
Wicklander-Zulawski & Associates Inc.
Certificate in Employment Law -
Institute For Applied Management & Law Inc.
International Facilitator Certified - Organizational Develpment
DDI-Development Dimensions