Velon Alvarez

Human Resources Manager

The Wine Group

Ripon, CA

09.1998 - Current

Adhered to all federal and state guidelines and managed payroll and benefits for over 1200 employees.
Adhered to all federal and state guidelines and managed payroll and benefits for over 1200 employees.
Adhered to all federal and state guidelines and managed payroll and benefits for over 1200 employees.
Collaborated with cross-functional departments to create, manage and maintain matrix and skilled based progression.
Accurately maintained payroll and benefits for 1200 global employees in various locations.
Executed on-time, under-budget project management on complex issues for senior leadership while supporting sales planning initiatives.
Maintained company compliance with all local, state and federal laws, in addition to establishing organizational standards.
Elevated new business opportunities while implementing effective networking strategies.
Liaised between multiple business divisions to improve communications.
Assessed employee feedback and delivered information to management for corrective action.
Provided guidance on policies and procedures to harmonize responses to complainants and ensure appropriate investigation and resolution of grievances.
Streamlined complaint response management by providing guidance on policies and ensuring appropriate and accurate investigation processes.
Reduced process lags by accurately managing confidential records for staff members.
Updated training processes by reviewing existing documentation, leveraging feedback from associates and working with legal and compliance teams to ensure available information accuracy and usability.
Worked as an effective team member while contributing to local and regional HR projects.
Led and provided direction for a human resources team of 15.
Utilized compliance tools, corrective actions and identification of deficiencies to mitigate audit risks.
Instructed senior leaders on appropriate employee corrective steps.
Streamlined HR efficiencies and coordinated new hire orientations while providing onboarding and training for up 50 new employees.
Retained 100% protocol on management tools and procedural accuracy.
Enhanced staff knowledge and awareness on drug abuse and prevention programs.
Managed 450 employees to reduce workflow stoppage and ensure on-time project completion.
Automated office operations while managing client correspondence, record tracking and data communications.
Collaborated with legal and compliance teams to review paperwork, intake feedback and ensure the viability of available information for new training processes.
Improved team morale by resolving inquiries on new hire initiatives and employee workforce matters.
Implemented training programs for new and existing employees.
Discovered and resolved complex issues that affected management and business decisions.
Developed succession plans and promotion paths for all staff.
Collaborated with senior management and performed helpful tasks, including benefits analysis, corrective action planning and big-picture data capturing.
Monitored and handled all employee claims, including performance-based and harassment incidents.
Conducted company-wide town hall meetings to convey updates.
Collaborated with department managers to assess needs.
Followed programs closely to assess effectiveness and make proactive changes to meet changing demands.
Motivated employees through engagement and communication.
Reduced process gaps while supervising employees to ensure optimal productivity.
Directed job fairs to bring in local talent for long term and seasonal positions.
Created and implemented initiatives to improve employee engagement.
Controlled workmen's compensation claims by eliminating unnecessary filings and streamlining processes.
Collaborated with legal and compliance teams to review paperwork, intake feedback and ensure the viability of available information for new training processes.