Teresa Salazar

• Key member of executive operating team, leading strategic HR functions and talent management 400+ employees.
• Developed and executed HR policies and programs, workforce and job development, recruitment and hiring, compensation and benefits and employee and labor relations to build staff-focused human resources office culture.
• $99M market leader in the physical security and software enterprise.
• Converted PTO policy to standardized corporate vacation/sick plan, merging 5 plans into 1, lowering costs while streamlining options for employees with easier-to-manage leave plans for department leaders.
• Reduced Workrs Compensation outstanding claims to all-time low of less than1%. Closed 9 cases and negotiated large settlement with overall company savings of $1M.
• Maintained human resources regulatory compliance with local, state and federal laws.
• Liaised between multiple business divisions to improve communications.
• Developed succession plans and promotion paths for employees.

• Coordinated immigration process for visa and green card applications to support mobility requests for domestic and international long and short-term assignments.
• Processed employee claims involving performance issues and harassment.
• Motivated employees through special events and incentive programs.
• Implemented performance reviews and motivational strategies to elevate HR team results.

• Administered the recruitment process by posting job ads, filtering applications, scheduling interviews, assisting in interview process and drafting offer letters.
• Directed job fairs to bring in local talent for long term and seasonal positions.
• Assisted management staff in annual year-end processes and data audits.
• Updated presentation and accompanying documents for compensation committee quarterly review.

· Execute Corporate Orientation and On-boarding developmental plans.

· Complete ongoing training in the areas of compensation and benefits, leaves of absence, protection from Harassment in the workplace, team building, and customer service.

Provide Assistance with Worker's compensation and safe work practices.

Manage all unemployment claims and administer hearings when necessary.

Ensure workforce planning and employment activities are compliant with applicable federal, state, local laws, and regulations.

• Directed and controlled 401K, medical, dental and vision benefit packages.
• Liaised between multiple business divisions to improve communications.
• Oversaw hiring, staffing and labor law compliance.
• Streamlined HR efficiencies, coordinated new hire orientations and provided onboarding and training for 60 new employees.