Jorge Paredes
US Cell 956-***-****
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Human Resources
Strong Maquiladora experience in Human Resources at Manager/Supervisor level mainly in Medical Company Class I and Class II, Electronic, Produce & Retail. Organizational Development leader seeking for a position where teamwork, negotiation skills, cost effectiveness, and organizational development experience is required for the stability and growth of the corporation.
Skills
Employee Relations / Organization Development / Strategic Planning / Team Building / Budgeting / Union negotiations / Plant Start up / Talent Acquisition /Recruiting / Succession Planning / Training and Development / Communications/ Performance Management / Safety / Employee & Labor Law / Environmental / Corporate Communication Strategies.
Experience
Kohler Co. Pharr Tx/Reynosa, México/Monterrey México/Querétaro México/Andradas Brazil
Kitchen & Bath Industry (5000 employees)
Sr. HR Manager March 2017 – To date.
HR support to Latin American Plants (1 plant in Reynosa,2 plants in Monterrey, 1 plant in Queretaro, & 1 plant in Brazil)
Direct reports: 4 Associates (HR) / 3 Associates (EHS) / 1 Associate (Communication).
Indirect Reports: 4 HR Managers & 35 HR Associates (Latino America)
Responsible for EHS department
Ethics Investigations (Latam)
Employer Value Proposition (EVP) Coordinator (Latam)
D&I Responsible
Responsible for hiring, training and orientation of employees.
Detection of training needs for union and salary employees
Training plans and development of programs for all levels
Succession Plans & development Process
Benefits & Compensation Program / Salaries and Wages Administration
Communication Department
Effective management and execution of learning, career development, recognition, and reward.
Stewardship / Events
Limex Sicar LTD & Co. Mission, TX
Produce Company (200 employees)
HR Manager August 2013 – March 2017
Direct reports: Maintenance Lead & Receptionist.
Responsible for hiring, training and orientation of employees.
Detection of training needs for union and salary employees
Training plans and development of programs for all levels
Succession and development Process
Compensation Program / Salaries and Wages Administration
Effective management and execution of learning, career development, recognition and reward.
Compliance creating and maintaining a positive associate’s relations environment.
Administration of Benefits
Elaboration of local HR Policies and Procedures
Updating of Job Descriptions and Organizational Charts
Analysis of salary survey to state competitive ranks.
US Labor Visas
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CR Bard Reynosa, Mexico
Medical Devices Industry (2000 employees)
Personnel Manager June 2008 – August 2013.
Direct reports: Labor Relations Supervisor, Training Supervisor, EH&S Engineer, Benefits Coordinator, Doctor,
Lead Janitor & Receptionist.
Responsible for hiring, training and orientation of employees
Environmental, Health and Safety compliance
Janitorial department
Detection of training needs for union and salary employees
Training plans and development of programs for all levels
Succession and development Process
Collective Contract Negotiation with company union
Compensation Program / Salaries and Wages Administration
Prepared departmental budget, RGL, Support Mexico Plants. Responsible for events coordination, Immigration permits, Cafeteria, Medical & Benefits area Effective management and execution of learning, career development, recognition and reward.
Compliance creating and maintaining a positive associate’s relations environment.
Administration of Benefits: Negotiation with Major Medical Expenses and Life Insurance supplier.
Elaboration of local HR Policies and Procedures
Updating of Job Descriptions and Organizational Charts
Analysis of salary survey to state competitive ranks.
Home Depot Mexico / Home Depot US Reynosa / Mission Tx
Retail Industry (700 employees)
Sr. Human Resources Manager. January 2005 – June 2008
Home Depot México (North Area: Reynosa, Cd Victoria, Saltillo, Tampico & Matamoros)
Recruitment and selection of union and non-union personnel.
Labor relations (conflict resolutions & terminations).
Benefits and compensation.
Communication department
Safety and security.
Maintained the Mexico Stores a Union Free Sites
Training & Payroll
Responsible for Attracting, Motivating, and Retaining.
Effective management and execution of learning, career development,
Employment practices, training, recognition and reward.
Performance management systems, compliance creating and maintaining
a positive associates relations environment.
Healthcare Management.
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Accomplishments
Kohler Co.
• ESR Distinctive
• Reduction Annual Turnover from 56% to 13%
• Succession Plan Implementation
Limex Sicar
• Work Experience Program -Workforce- (Reducing costs 40K)
• Creating Table Categories / Positions for employees
• Succession Plan Implementation
Bard.
Implementation of Government Employee Incentive program -BECATE- (Reducing labor cost of 230K)
Improvements in equipment, uniforms and supplies for clean rooms (savings of 50K)
Creation of the Categories/Positions Table for salaried employees
Implementation of motivational programs
Development of Communications area
No Labor lawsuit since June 2008.
Home Depot.
Reduced turnover from 12% Avg. to 4%
Reduction on time to supply personnel (within a week) to all levels on a highly professional manner to full fill the company’s satisfaction.
Education
Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León
Bachelor Degree in Public Relations & Communication Sciences. Monterrey, Mexico
HR Master Degree
Bilingual English-Spanish
Proficient in computer skills; included: Microsoft office; (Word, Excell, Power Point, Outlook) Lotus notes, databases.
Courses & Seminars
Diplomado en Administración Estratégica de Recursos Humanos (ITESM)
Diplomado en Relaciones Laborales (UDEM)
Diplomado en Gestión del Capital Humano (ITESM)
Diplomado en Administracion de Recursos Humanos (UDEM)
Psychometric tools (ICEI)
Destrezas Interpersonales para Lideres a Travez de la Inteligencia Emocional (Scala Training)
Taller de Recursos Humanos (UANL)
Workshop “ Wages annual reports “ (Narro & Asociados)
Course “ Labor Administration for Supervisors and Directors “ (Narro y Asociados)
Individual and Collective Labor Relations (Fonseca Obeso)