Zackary Mejia
Pico Rivera,CA
Summary
Driven and decisive team leader offering 3+ years of experience managing human resources teams to deliver compliance, personnel communication, and workforce programs. Flexible and focused with expertise in staff training, program development, and complex problem resolution. Develops and implements HR strategies and initiatives aligned with overall business strategy.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Manager
Department of Defense
Fort Johnson, LA
11.2023 - Current
- Provide guidance on military regulations, legal action, and financial support for housing and food allowance.
- Organize orientation sessions for new hires and provide them with onboarding information.
- Maintain employee records in accordance with DOD policy and applicable legal requirements.
- Assist in the development of performance management systems including goal setting, performance reviews, corrective action plans, and disciplinary procedures.
- Collaborate with department managers to develop comprehensive training programs that meet the needs of each team member.
- Coordinate various benefits programs such as tuition assistance, VA benefits, and vacation policies.
- Facilitate communication between management and staff by conducting regular meetings to discuss concerns or suggestions.
- Evaluate current HR processes and recommend changes when necessary to improve efficiency.
- Review job descriptions regularly to ensure accuracy of duties assigned to each position.
- Handle sensitive employee and company information with highest level of confidentiality and discretion.
Radio Telephone Operator
Department of Defense
Fort Johnson, LA
02.2023 - 11.2023
- Trusted to handle and secure confidential documents.
- Communicated in a concise, clear manner during high stress situations.
- Conducted blocks of instruction on how to program and use complex communications equipment.
Team Leader
Department of Defense
Fort Johnson, LA
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Coordinated team activities and delegated tasks to ensure efficient completion of projects.
- Developed strategies for problem solving and conflict resolution among team members.
- Conducted regular performance reviews to assess individual team member progress.
- Created training materials and conducted group trainings on new processes or procedures.
- Provided coaching and feedback on employee performance, encouraging professional development.
- Established clear expectations for employees, providing guidance when needed.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure alignment of goals across teams.
- Managed budgeting responsibilities including forecasting expenses, tracking spending, and preparing reports for upper management.
- Participated in regular meetings with senior leadership to provide updates on team progress.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
Education
Associate of Arts - Journalism
Rio Hondo College
Whittier, CA06-2017
Skills
- Staff Management
- Performance Assessment
- Employee Handbook Development
- Corrective Action Planning
- Leadership Development
- Organizational Development
- Records Management
- Human Resources Operations
Accomplishments
- Organized the tracking of training files, training results, and suspense dates, reducing the difficulty in training new employees.
- Developed curriculum and taught classes on handling complex communication systems that more than doubled the number of employees with the knowledge to operate said systems.
- Demonstrating my handwork and adherence to the company standards, I earned a team management position, overseeing four other employees, within four months of employment.
- Senior member of a five man team that represented our unit in the annual Army wide "Best Squad" competition.
- Successfully led a four man team in a field training exercise. My leadership assisted the unit's ability to accomplish the mission.
Affiliations
- Affiliated with the local branch of the Big Brother, Big Sister organization.
- Encourage and assist fellow employees in pursuing higher educational goals while in the military.
Timeline
Human Resources Manager
Department of Defense
11.2023 - Current
Radio Telephone Operator
Department of Defense
02.2023 - 11.2023
Team Leader
Department of Defense
06.2022 - 01.2023
Associate of Arts - Journalism
Rio Hondo College
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