Ruben Guajardo

• Initiate and lead human resource programs and projects.
• Conduct research through various methods (data collection, surveys, etc.) to identify a problematic situation and find root cause.
• Provide advice and recommendations to human resources for resolutions of daily issues.
• Assist in recruiting, training and management of personnel.
• Devise plans and techniques to drive culture and change management.
• Assist with the selection and development of HR technology.
• Help establish control systems for compliance with business methods and HR practices.

• Company Overview: (a Private Equity Company)
• Supported the implementation of HR strategies across multiple regions, aligning with organizational goals and ensuring compliance with employment laws including FLSA, ERISA, FMLA, ADA, COBRA, and ACA
• Led organizational change integration during the merger and acquisition process, resulting in $1MM savings by eliminating redundancies
• Worked with the executive team to develop, communicate, and implement workforce planning strategies, resulting in $700K payroll savings for the business
• Led leadership development programs that facilitated internal progression, resulting in $500K savings by reducing the need for external hires
• Developed and implemented policies for employee handbook, code of conduct, and other guidelines across multiple locations in the U.S
• And Canada
• (a Private Equity Company)

• Negotiated a Collective Bargaining Agreement and streamlined HR vendor alignment, resulting in an additional $200,000 in cost savings
• Provided HR support for a diverse workforce, driving organizational goals and aligning metrics to achieve operational excellence
• Developed and executed a Corporate Compensation Guide to attract top talent and ensure alignment with business objectives
• Developed a retention plan that cut turnover by 40% and introduced a new hire orientation program, achieving a 92% retention rate
• Implemented benefits changes in 401(k), and health care providers to expand in-network options, meeting employee needs and saving $3MM for the business

• Executed the implementation of Workday Go Live prior to goal, ensuring timely deployment and collaboration with key stakeholders
• Led organizational change initiatives, resulting in a 35% reduction in waste and improved customer satisfaction metrics
• Leveraged Microsoft Power BI and Visier People Analytics to achieve 100% delivery of HR metrics
• Facilitated leadership development training, resulting in a 98% quarterly success rate of front-line employees transitioning into leadership roles

• Company Overview: (a Lubrizol Company)
• Collaborated with cross-functional leaders to advance continuous improvement initiatives, resulting in the creation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that boosted employee morale and increased productivity by 40%
• Leveraged SAP SuccessFactors Analytics & Workforce Planning software to deliver 100% against HR metrics
• Initiated and executed a Great Work Environment initiative through a 100% employee engagement committee, fostering problem-solving skills and decreasing turnover by 50%
• (a Lubrizol Company)

• Directed employee and labor relations, successfully chaired contract negotiations, and maintained an impeccable track record of zero arbitrations
• Developed and executed the Training Within Industry (TWI) program, standardizing work processes and achieving annual cost savings of $250,000
• Led recruitment of diverse candidates to exceed Affirmative Action Plan, resulting in a 98% retention rate
• Conducted extensive wage surveys for over 3,000 employees, establishing competitive compensation benchmarks that positioned the organization within the top 1% of the local market