HR Manager

MANUEL A. COLON-PEREZ

***** ***** *****, ******* *****, CA 92691

Phone: 858-***-**** email: acepvv@r.postjobfree.com

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

Proficient leader with ten years of broad-based experience in employee relations and human resources

management. Proven ability working with all levels of the organization to successfully integrate

operational functions to the business strategy. Experienced in department start-ups, lean processes, and

operational efficiency.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Employee Relations Organizational Growth Performance Management Compensation & Benefits

Talent Acquisition Workforce Planning Training & Development Risk Management Legal

Compliance & Reporting Policy Design & Administration EEO Collective Bargaining Industrial

Hygiene Business Management Contract Administration

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Master Research & Manufacturing, Inc., Norwalk, CA (2013 – current)

Human Resources Manager – Previously worked as a Consultant

• Single-handedly built and manage an HR infrastructure to serve 55 employees in a metal

manufacturing company for the aerospace industry with contracts with renowned customers such

as: Boeing, Sikorsky, Spirit Airlines, and U.S. Department of Defense.

• Audited I-9’s, complied with record keeping laws, managed full cycle recruiting & hiring

processes, facilitated new-hire orientation and processed documentation; established pay ranges,

administered EEO and affirmative action.

• Processed UI claims, wage garnishments, and health benefits enrollments.

• Chaired the employee-management Safety Committee that met quarterly to identify safety

hazards and take corrective action. Performed quarterly hazard assessments and established

abatement measures.

• Created and administered an Injury & Illness Prevention Program. Provided training to all staff

on the Program and assured effectiveness through investigation of reportable incidents and near

misses.

• Administered worker’s compensation plan reducing claims costs from $100K+ to $1,300 within

two years. Also reduced lost-time incidents by 33% in one year.

• Improved employee morale through direct engagement and effective communication.

• Reduced turnover by 75% in one year.

• Complied with CalOSHA safety guidelines averting $15K+ in plausible fines.

Global Human Resources Outsourcing, Irvine, CA (2010-2013)

Senior HR Consultant

• Provided risk management consultation for a prime contractor with the U.S. Department of Labor

with 1,500 employees in six states: ME, NY, CT, LA, TX, CA. Core areas of consultation

included: full cycle recruiting, liability reduction, employee engagement, HR best practices, and

alternative dispute resolution.

• Provided sound guidance in employee relations and conflict resolution preventing claims or

litigation.

• Strategically integrated cost-effective HR processes and best practices to daily operations.

• Performed corporate audits, established corrective action plans, and monitored compliance.

• Facilitated training in the areas of: sexual harassment, peer review, EEO, Safety & Security,

among other.

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Provided Talent Acquisition and Talent Management through systematic screening and

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succession planning.

CSD-San Diego Job Corps Center, Imperial Beach, CA (2008-2010)

Human Resources Manager

• Strategic leader in a diverse workforce of 250 employees.

• Supervised four direct reports: Training Supervisor, Administrative Assistant, HR Specialist and

HR Coordinator.

• Responsible for compliance of federal and state law: Title VII, ADA, ADEA, EEO, FLSA,

OSHA/Cal-OSHA, FMLA/CFRA.

• Formulated and implemented Human Resources policies & procedures in accordance with federal

and state law, as well as contractual obligations with the federal Department of Labor.

• Revised payroll records and ensured accurate calculations of vacation accruals, overtime,

withholdings, and LOA deductions.

• Played a key role as a member of a newly formed senior leadership team tasked with shifting a

“status quo” culture into a results-driven organization. This performance-based approach resulted

in the company moving up the National rankings from 78th place to top ten in a 2.5 years span.

• Fostered a teamwork/open-door environment conducive to positive dialogue across the

organization. Personal efforts were cited as the driving force behind the company's employee-

retention rate of 89% within an organization where high turnover was the norm.

• Managed a multimillion-dollar personnel budget consistently closing the year with an under run.

• Served as Safety Officer leading an industrial safety program that reduced lost-time accidents and

worker’s compensation claims by 50% in 12 months.

• Studied pay ranges and eliminated disparity in compensation while staying within budget.

• Improved the HR department’s compliance rating and employee’s and business partners’

satisfaction.

• Maintained HRIS databases and web-based portals (Citrix, Kronos, PCRecruiter).

United States Marine Corps Reserve, San Diego, CA (2002-2010)

Landing Support Specialist-Platoon Sergeant/E-5

• Provided combat and logistics support for embarking, landing, trip support, and air delivery of

cargo, troops, equipment or supplies in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

• Trained in the doctrinal concepts of landing support and the landing force support party;

conducting port, arrival/departure airfield, helicopter landing zone, and rail head operations.

• Assisted with the throughput of unit personnel, supplies and equipment.

• Assisted with the preparation, planning, and execution of strategic mobility plans used to deploy

and sustain forward deployed forces.

Puerto Rico Aqueduct & Sewer Authority, San Juan, PR (2000-2004)

Human Resources Generalist

• Worked in a public utilities company with 2,000+ union employees.

• Investigated and resolved grievances reducing previously imposed fines by 50% in one year.

• Served as management representative in arbitration hearings and won several union grievances

resulting in savings of approximately $500,000 in a six months period.

• Monitored and ensured management’s timely resolution of grievances.

• Conducted legal and collective bargaining research for the Director of Human Resources.

• Facilitated training to staff on matters pertaining to the current collective bargaining agreement

and sexual harassment. Facilitated training to management on grievance controls and prevention.

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International Union, United Auto Workers (UAW), San Juan, PR (1998-2000)

Labor Organizer

• Participated in organizing campaigns for approximately 3,000 employees in the public and

private sector

• Negotiated collective bargaining agreements in the public and private sector

• Attended legislative hearings on labor laws and regulations

• Coordinated and participated in community action programs

• Interpreted legal documents

• Served as Spanish interpreter for the Regional Director

EDUCATION

Masters Degree - Labor Relations (MLR)

Interamerican University of Puerto Rico

Cupey, PR

Bachelor of Science Degree, Human Resources

University of Puerto Rico

Rio Piedras, PR

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Society for Human Resources Management

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