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-Co-led the development and implementation of a cutting-edge HR Operations model from scratch. The new model transformed company-wide operations, elevated efficiency, and set a new standard for HR practices within the organization.-Engaged in cross-functional collaboration across diverse projects, playing a vital role in successfully executing the company's strategic initiatives.-Executed a strategic overhaul of the onboarding process, significantly reducing the time for new associates to achieve full productivity. The streamlined process fostered a more effective onboarding experience.-Designed offboarding protocols that led to better outcomes in equipment retrieval, particularly for remote and hybrid employees. This initiative enhanced operational efficiency, reduced financial losses, and ensured a smoother transition for departing employees.-Played a pivotal role as a member of the People and Culture Future of Work committee, actively contributing to designing and implementing an innovative post-COVID workplace model. The committee's efforts resulted in a forward-thinking approach that aligned with the evolving needs of the workforce and positioned the organization as a leader in adapting to the future of work.-Partnered with colleagues to design and implement an offboarding framework tailored for reorganizational initiatives, and an onboarding framework customized for merger and acquisition (M&A) processes. -Showcased adaptability through cross-training and seamlessly stepping into the backup Employee Relations Manager role as needed.

Houston, Texas Area

-Served as 1st level support for over 2,000 Corporate employees, enhancing overall employee satisfaction and engagement. -Provided hands-on support to drive Sysco Corporate and functional departments’ initiatives: special projects (i.e., Workday system implementation, enterprise change management, and company reorganization projects) talent reviews, succession planning, and the annual merit process.-Partnered with C-Suite executives and senior leadership to drive strategic initiatives, align HR solutions with business goals, and foster organizational development.-Partnered with Talent Management to execute Sysco’s annual summer Internship program and provided HR support to all interns during the summer internship program.-Orchestrated the associate service awards program, fostering a culture of appreciation and recognition, contributing to increased employee morale.-Demonstrated adaptability by cross-training with HR Generalist, expanding employee relations skills, and contributing to a more versatile HR team.-Facilitated bi-weekly new hire orientation.

Houston, Texas Area

-Orchestrated a streamlined onboarding process for the Americas region, enhancing efficiency and ensuring a smooth integration of new hires. -Achieved substantial improvements in onboarding efficiency within the first year by reducing the average pre-employment offshore physical results turnaround time from 2 weeks to 2 to 4 days. Implemented a new vendor partnership, resulting in significant cost savings.-Implemented routine audits and generated detailed reports to maintain data accuracy in Oracle. This minimized errors and improved HR processes.-Established a proactive initiative to mitigate pay errors by running and distributing reports on outstanding approvals throughout payroll cycles, ensuring precision and compliance.-Efficiently facilitated the timely onboarding of the new drillship through a successful two-day hiring event, demonstrating effective coordination and collaboration within the Resourcing team.-Provided crucial support for time-sensitive HR and Operations projects, ensuring compliance with PEMEX contract requirements and meeting corporate deadlines for offshore appraisals.-Created an extensive training manual outlining Onboarding and PEMEX certification procedures. Conducted training sessions for the HR team in Mexico, facilitating a seamless transition during the company split in the 1st Quarter of 2015.

Strategic Mba, Entrepreneurship

Bs, Psychology/ Minor- General Business