Renae Velasquez Email & Phone Number

Houston, Texas Area

• Create department strategies and initiatives to streamline support functions that ensure operation efficiency and value• Due diligence and transition responsibilities for several acquisitions ranging from 50 – 1100 employees• Ensure SOX compliance within all department functions• Continually evaluate and review root-cause analysis on HR support functions with both staff and senior management and implement any necessary enhancements• Direct responsibility for the Company’s corporate office as well as 4 divisions• Managed the division’s HRIS and TMS system upgradesManager, Human Resources • Develop project timelines and team benchmarks for critical deliverables• Administer approximately 40 collective bargaining agreements• Manage all HR functions to support 5,000+ employees at over 100+ locations in 35+ states plus Canada• Led change management of HR support for a newly merged organization blending cultural and procedural expectations to create a cohesive and productive environment• Key contributor in re-engineering the delivery of the Human Resources function by leveraging technology and establishing a shared services support structure Representative, Human Resources• Resolve EEO and wage claims, Affirmative Action Plans, EEO-1 and VETS-100• Integral in development of electronic benefit vendor interface files • Successfully led HRIS upgrade for 2000+ employees• Represent company in grievances, EEO, unemployment and any other legal proceedings • Assist with development and delivering of Anti-Harassment Awareness; Effective Employee Counseling and Feedback; Conducting Performance Appraisals, Workplace Violence and Supervisor Training• Manage and investigate work related issues• Coordinate and administer company-wide benefit programs. Participated in vendor selection, benefit design options, HRIS set-up and pricing strategies• Create an effective on-boarding process map for new project start-ups

• Partner to create an HR strategy for a fast paced, rapidly growing oil and gas company• Consult with managers on discipline and performance management• Participate in due diligence collection and review for acquisitions• Led four major initiatives to create Lotus Notes database workflow programs: Open Enrollment; Benefit Management; Talent/Succession Management and Recruiting/Applicant Management• Assist with the planning and scheduling of global HR initiatives• Prepare visa applications. Review and facilitate H1-B and naturalization applications/renewals • Liaison for worker’s compensation claims. Investigate and review all work-related injuries/illnesses • Create and post OSHA logs• Manage outsourcing vendor relationships. Create RFP process for vendor selection to decrease cost and submission submittals while increasing applicant quality• Participate in the development and implementation of college recruiting program to target highest ranking universities• Develop behavioral based interviewing strategies• Manage the employee benefit/savings program. Assist in the completion of 5500s and Summary Annual Report(s)• Perform ADP full cycle payroll• Champion an aggressive and competitive hiring program to attract and retain top talent • Manage the staffing of high-volume contract positions, which included creating and maintaining contractor agreements, third-party agency agreements, and selection of workforce• Create outsourcing program for terminating employees

• Manage labor relations activities, respond to union grievances, and promote a harmonious relationship with 3 local unions• Create a streamlined process for union dues submission• Oversee fleet management program to include; safety inspections, safe driver program, fuel program, maintenance and vehicle branding• Log and track employee accidents and maintain OSHA records• Conduct monthly safety meetings• Collect and maintain MSDS Reference Sheets• Administer and educate employees on benefit plans. Implement program changes and communicate changes to employees on all benefits – health, dental, and 401(k), life, disability, and paid leave• Provide counseling to managers and employees with regard to fair employment practices and performance issues• Coordinate the recruiting process, performance management program, salary administration activities and incentivesOffice Administrator• Responsible for all payroll related activities; including quarterly tax submission, W-4 reporting, and project costing• Manage monthly uniform program• Create employee personnel files• Plan company events and community service initiatives• Develop and conduct new hire orientation

Education record

Diploma