Terry Ruiz
Little Elm ,TX
Summary
Human Resources Executive with 24 years of progressive HR experience and advanced knowledge of employment law, compensation, recruitment and employee relations. Maintains strong stakeholder focus and service-oriented attitude with excellent organization and interpersonal skills to excel in multi-cultural environment. Strong organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills to connect effectively with various levels of colleagues.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Vice President of Human Resources
Sysco
08.2000 - Current
- Recommended appropriate resolutions to employee relations concerns and handled disciplinary issues and investigations of misconduct.
- Fostered cross-functional relationships to connect managers and employees and improve overall engagement and communications.
- Participated at strategic and operational level to develop and strengthen human resources services, relationships and mission.
- Evaluated human resources structure and plan for continual improvement and offered individuals professional and personal growth opportunities.
- Collaborated with stakeholders across organization to maintain proper flow of communication and execution of planned initiatives and projects.
Vice President of Human Resources
Sysco
03.2013 - 08.2020
- Followed programs closely to assess effectiveness and make proactive changes to meet changing demands.
- Developed succession plans and promotion paths for staff.
- Liaised between multiple business divisions to improve communications.
- Conducted investigations and assisted with handling employee complaints involving Affirmative Action and EEOC to promote equitable workplace.
- Wrote employee manual to cover company policies, disciplinary procedures, code of conduct and benefits information.
- Managed other HR staff and oversaw completion of tasks and initiatives.
Director of Human Resources
Sysco
05.2010 - 03.2013
Human Resources Manager
Sysco
01.2005 - 05.2010
Human Resources Generalist
Sysco
11.2001 - 01.2005
Human Resources Administrative Assistant
Sysco
05.2000 - 11.2000
Director of Catering & Convention Services
Hyatt Hotels
10.1989 - 06.1998
- Supervised catering staff to reinforce adherence to organizational policies and safety regulations.
- Booked event facilities and coordinated set up and break down of both dining and meeting areas for events up to 4000 attendees
- Worked with finance manager to prepare annual budget
- Worked direclty with chefs to plan menus according to client needs and budgets.
- Met with clients to outline desired goals and prepared quotes for overall catering costs.
- Coordinated with event planners for floor and table layouts, guest numbers and overall catering needs.
- Responded to initial inquiries, coordinating facility tours and food sampling.
Skills
- Recruiting and Hiring Oversight
- Employee Relations Oversight
- Strategic Recommendations
- Compliance
- Operational Efficiency
- Employee Performance Management
- Improving Organizational Standards
- Human Resources Team Leadership
- Strategic Planning
Affiliations
- Society of Human Resource Management
- Dallas HR
Timeline
Vice President of Human Resources
Sysco
03.2013 - 08.2020
Director of Human Resources
Sysco
05.2010 - 03.2013
Human Resources Manager
Sysco
01.2005 - 05.2010
Human Resources Generalist
Sysco
11.2001 - 01.2005
Regional Vice President of Human Resources
Sysco
08.2000 - Current
Human Resources Administrative Assistant
Sysco
05.2000 - 11.2000
Director of Catering & Convention Services
Hyatt Hotels
10.1989 - 06.1998
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