Victor A. Guarino, Jr.

Serve as a strategic partner to leadership by aligning workforce strategy with business objectives across multiple locations.

• Lead full-cycle recruitment efforts, hiring and onboarding diverse talent for leadership and specialized roles.
• Coach and advise managers on employee relations issues, including performance concerns, conflict resolution, and policy interpretation.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and company HR policies, reducing risk through audits and consistent process enforcement.
• Drive performance management processes, including goal setting, evaluations, and development planning.
• Build succession pipelines by identifying and developing high-potential employees.
• Analyze workforce and operational metrics (turnover, productivity, labor) to inform decision-making and improve outcomes.
• Human Resources Leadership Highlights
• Training & Development / HR Operations
• Designed and facilitated district-wide onboarding programs for newly hired managers, improving time-to-productivity.
• Delivered ongoing leadership development and skills training through workshops, coaching sessions, and conference calls.
• Led compliance initiatives, including timekeeping accuracy and adherence to labor standards.
• Conducted organizational audits to ensure alignment with SOPs, HR policies, and operational standards.
• Promoted and reinforced DEI initiatives, fostering an inclusive and values-driven workplace culture.
• Business & People Impact
• Managed and developed teams through a people-first leadership approach, improving engagement and retention.
• Consistently achieved or exceeded business performance goals by aligning people, process, and performance strategies.
• Strengthened cross-functional collaboration between leadership, HR initiatives, and field teams. Used Kronos UKG, ICIMS software and ADP Workplace Now to design training and increase company retention and productivity rates
• Identified workers with specific skill sets to recommend for promotions or raises, increasing internal hiring
• Built over 20 training programs from conception through delivery while developing curriculum, training collateral, progress reports and client specifications.

• Directed HR-related functions for multi-unit operations, including hiring, training, performance management, and compliance for teams across multiple locations.
• Managed workforce planning and staffing strategies for high-volume operations generating $8M–$10M+ in annual revenue.
• Partnered with leadership to resolve employee relations issues and maintain a positive work environment.
• Conducted internal audits and compliance reviews, ensuring adherence to company policies and regulatory standards.
• Led organizational turnaround efforts, rebuilding teams and aligning them with company culture and performance expectations.
• Human Resources & Organizational Leadership
• Training & Development
• Designed and delivered corporate training programs for salaried managers, enhancing leadership effectiveness.
• Facilitated classroom training sessions for up to 40 participants, focusing on management, compliance, and operational excellence.
• Certified ServSafe instructor, proctor reinforcing compliance and safety standards.
• Leadership Impact
• Built strong leadership pipelines through coaching, mentoring, and succession planning.
• Improved operational performance by addressing workforce gaps and strengthening management capabilities.
• Recognized for ability to develop talent and drive cultural alignment across diverse teams.