MELISSA RODRIGUEZ
Salt Lake City
Summary
Human Resources Professional with over10 years of progressive & strategic business partner experience in multiple industries including manufacturing, engineering, technology and heavy industrial environments. Management and leadership experience with the ability to assess data, influence & administer HR initiatives & guide decision making. Ability to touch multiple levels of the organization to impact large service groups.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Leader/Operations
Claris Design-Build, LLC
05.2022 - Current
- Shape and execute HR strategies that align with business goals and corporate values for a multi-state company specializing in architecture, engineering and commercial construction
- Provide on-site leadership managing talent acquisition, employee development, compliance, benefits administration and performance management
- Coach and consult managers
- Create and administer benefits package for Utah employees
- Oversee and administer accounting & payroll tasks
- Foster a collaborative work environment among all locations
People & Talent Senior Business Partner
Western Governors University
08.2019 - 05.2022
- Responsible for aligning business and CIO’s objectives with employees and leaders in the Engineering & IT business unit with over300 remote and on-site professionals
- WGU is one of the largest online Universities with over100,000 students
- Serve as a trusted advisor, change agent, & employee champion
- Create partnerships across the HR functions to deliver value-added services which included succession planning and revising performance review programs
- Assisted in expanding human capital to Mexico to meet talent needs
HR Manager
Hexcel Corporation
12.2017 - 08.2019
- Provided strategic and tactical leadership support enabling achievement of business objectives with a workforce of600 union and non-union members in a global leader advanced composite facility
- Played a key leadership role in labor relations and the administration of the Collective Bargaining Agreement with a focus on relationship building and trust
- Drove quality and safety initiatives through employee engagement programs
- Created and executed career development plans for key roles in the domestic and global Fibers locations to build a strong pipeline of talent
- Oversee employee relations, grievances, arbitration, workers compensation and legal cases applying in-depth knowledge of legal requirements and reducing risk
- Manage daily activities of HR department leading a group of qualified skilled ambitious professionals
HR Manager
Albany Engineered Composites
05.2015 - 12.2017
- Created a positive culture in a fast-paced global manufacturing environment by developing, implementing and administrating programs focused on clear communication, employee and company growth
- Identified skill gaps & restructured the on-the-job training certification program to align with customer needs resulting in increased department consistency and a reduced annual turnover rate
- Assisted operations department adhere to strict guidelines for Department of Defense contracts
- Served as a trusted advisor to leaders in the Operations and Engineering departments by coaching, providing policy interpretation, guiding employee relations, administering leaves, and reviewing compensation programs
- Created and facilitated leadership training program with strong management support to ensure sustainability
Human Resources Generalist/Manager
URS/AECOM
03.2001 - 05.2015
- Managed the HR Department at a chemical demilitarization incinerator with a workforce of over1200 employees and a budget exceeding277 million
- Collaborated with leadership to implement change management and increase employee engagement
- Managed HR activities ensuring compliance with State and Federal laws across several sites in multiple states
- Created, reviewed and implemented company policy
- Represented company in legal cases
- Assisted administration of two-year tiered facility closure after project completion
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Psychology
University of Utah
DDI Facilitator Certification - undefined
Prosci Change Management Certification - undefined
Skills
- Performance Management
- HR Strategic Planning
- Training and Development
- Talent Management
- Benefits Administration
- Coaching and Consulting
- Leave and Disability Administration
- Government Contracts
- Succession Planning
- Employee Relations/Labor Relations
- HR Metrics
- HRIS Workday/ADP/Oracle/Paychex
Timeline
Human Resources Leader/Operations
Claris Design-Build, LLC
05.2022 - Current
People & Talent Senior Business Partner
Western Governors University
08.2019 - 05.2022
HR Manager
Hexcel Corporation
12.2017 - 08.2019
HR Manager
Albany Engineered Composites
05.2015 - 12.2017
Human Resources Generalist/Manager
URS/AECOM
03.2001 - 05.2015
DDI Facilitator Certification - undefined
Prosci Change Management Certification - undefined
Bachelor's Degree - Psychology
University of Utah
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