Ramiro Mendez
Summary
Accomplished Human Resources Business Partner with 12 years of hands-on HR management experience and broad knowledge of HR metrics for benchmarking, measuring, analyzing and articulating value and ROI of HR initiatives, practices and policies. Guides, trains, and supports teams in areas of human resources management, employment law compliance, employee relations, organizational development, workers' compensation administration and overall development of best practices in human resources.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HR Consultant
Kids Community Campus
02.2023 - 07.2024
- Provide generalist support in the areas of Compensation, Engagement, Talent management, Performance Management, Employee Relations, Safety, Wage & Hour Compliance, HR Reporting and Talent Acquisition
- Partner with Owner, Site Directors, and Supervisors to deploy HR practices, programs, processes, and services that drive HR and business performance
- Provide day to day delivery of HR programs that align HR solutions to business priorities
Human Resources Manager
G&G Construction Co.
08.2021 - 04.2023
- Company Overview: (Company Closed)
- Managed human resources for a 520-employee company.
- Monitors state and federal HR regulatory changes; stays current on industry trends and new regulations to analyze impact and recommend action plans if process / policy changes are required
- Successfully configured, implemented, UKG Ready to streamline payroll and HR processes
- Implemented Onboarding and Employee Data Programs
- Process payroll with an extensive auditing and reporting analysis
- Conducts unbiased, thorough investigations and recommends best practices
- Responsible for the integrity, security, and confidentiality of employee data, including compliance of all documents, oversight of record retention, and purging of personnel files
- Leads HR initiatives to develop, recruit, retain, and attract talented employees
- Supports and coaches managers with progressive discipline, harassment, workplace violence, and other HR related issues
- Supports employees by listening to their suggestions and acting as an advocate
- Conducts exit interviews, evaluates turnover, and develops retention programs
- Performs screening administration to process applications through hiring and onboarding processes
- Maintains HR plans and participates in the development and facilitation of career planning/capability development
- Provides insight into training classes and coaching opportunities that will support employees development plans
- Conduct compensation reviews/market studies, policy and procedure updates, and organizational redesign
- (Company Closed)
- Managed employee relations issues professionally, resolving conflicts efficiently while maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Maintained accurate HR records in compliance with applicable laws, ensuring efficient data retrieval when required.
- Conducted thorough internal investigations, addressing employee concerns with fairness and transparency.
- Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations, minimizing financial discrepancies through detailed program management.
- Streamlined HR processes for increased efficiency, reducing paperwork and manual tasks through automation.
- Collaborated with executive leadership to align HR initiatives with overall business goals and objectives.
- Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
- Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations and diminished financial discrepancies through expert program management.
- Facilitated open communication channels between employees and management by conducting regular town hall meetings or roundtable discussions.
- Enhanced employee retention by implementing effective talent management strategies and fostering a positive work environment.
Human Resources Administrator
Foster Farms
01.2019 - 08.2021
- Supervise HR staff to ensure all administrative functions are completed timely and accurately, including, leaves of absences, transfers, pay increases, hiring/onboarding, and payroll
- Served as a HR Technical Lead for any projects relating to HR systems
- Tracking progress through audits and generation of reporting
- Ensure that training is completed for clerical staff and supervisors
- Recruitment for vacancies for all maintenance, non-union, and supervision level positions
- Oversee staffing for hourly, union positions through clerical staff utilizing the uniform hiring process and posting process
- Facilitate and manage employee relations for the Livingston division
- Interact with employees regarding extensions to leaves of absences when an employee has exhausted FMLA/CFRA and engage in the interactive process with employees under ADA Reasonable Accommodation process
- Provide guidance to management regarding Kronos, administration of wages, ADA accommodations/employee restrictions, the LOA process, staffing, employee development, etc
- Represent the company at EDD hearings or in internal disputes resolution procedures
- Interface with union representatives
- New is below
- Collaborated with management to identify staffing needs and develop workforce planning strategies, resulting in optimized personnel resources allocation.
- Facilitated the performance management process by providing ongoing feedback, administering evaluations, and coordinating professional development opportunities for employees.
- Managed employee leaves of absence, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and maintaining clear communication channels between employees and management.
- Played a crucial role in the successful implementation of new HR technology systems by providing training and support to endusers.
- Organized company-wide events designed to boost employee morale.
- Collaborated with managers to identify and address employee relations issues.
- Worked alongside VP of HR to deploy new HR strategies.
Human Resources Business Partner
The Save Mart Companies
02.2016 - 01.2019
- Collaborate with management to communicate HR policies, procedures, and regulations
- Assist and facilitate union/non-union conflict resolution; assist and facilitate both union/non-union performance management
- Collaborate with Union represented team members and union representatives regarding settlement agreements, grievance resolution, and related issues; collaborate with Labor Relations in negotiations, arbitrations, and boards of adjustments
- Identify and recommend team member relations practices to establish positive employer-team member relationship and promote a high level of team member morale and motivation
- Coach and advise team leaders in their communication, feedback recognition, and interaction with the team members who report to them
- Conduct investigations when complaints or concerns are brought forward; advise team leaders in the discipline practices of the company
- Assist in the creation of performance improvement plans for non-performing, union, or non-union team members
- Review for approval management recommendations for union/non-union involuntary employment terminations or voluntary terminations
- Lead the team member engagement partnership within hiring, training, coaching, counseling, performance appraisals, discipline, and terminations with respect to company policies and procedures
- Maintain a positive team member relations environment by coaching and developing managers to respond to team member relations issues, following up where necessary, and bringing them to resolution in an effective and timely fashion
- Respond to calls and complaints, review documentation and issues, and formulate recommendations for resolution
- Coached managers on effective employee relations strategies to address workplace conflicts proactively.
- Resolved understaffing issues, disputes, employee terminations, and disciplinary procedures.
- Championed diversity and inclusion initiatives, cultivating a welcoming organizational culture for all employees.
- Investigated and liaised with legal department to respond to complaints of harassment, discrimination, employee grievances, and other sensitive issues.
HR Coordinator & HR Assistant
The Save Mart Companies
10.2012 - 02.2016
- As an HR Coordinator, and HR Assistant, in these positions, I was responsible for recruitment, onboarding, leave, payroll administration, and event planning
- My experience in these roles has equipped me with a strong foundation in human resources practices and a proven track record of effectively supporting the needs of both employees and management at both the field and corporate levels
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Human Resources Management
California State University, Stanislaus
Turlock, CA12.2024
Skills
- Full Employee Cycle Management
- HRIS Administration/Management
- Employee Relations
- State/Federal/ Local HR Compliance
- Payroll Management
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Organizational Development
Certification
- SHRM Certified Professional, 202408, 02/03/24, 02/28/27
- Professional in Human Resources, California, 800091197, 07/12/24, 02/29/28
- PHRca, Human Resources Certification Institute
- SHRM-CP, Society for Human Resource Management
Timeline
HR Consultant
Kids Community Campus
02.2023 - 07.2024
Human Resources Manager
G&G Construction Co.
08.2021 - 04.2023
Human Resources Administrator
Foster Farms
01.2019 - 08.2021
Human Resources Business Partner
The Save Mart Companies
02.2016 - 01.2019
HR Coordinator & HR Assistant
The Save Mart Companies
10.2012 - 02.2016
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Human Resources Management
California State University, Stanislaus
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