MARISA HERNANDEZ

Hello, 

I am an HR Manager in the Central Valley.  I have been in management for 18 years with 9 of those years in food manufacturing. 

Marisa

Human Resources Manager/Safety- Hampton Farms – Ready Roast Nut Company, Madera 2016 2025 • Provide current and prospective employees with information about policies, job duties, working conditions, wages, employee benefits and opportunities for promotion. • Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy. • Advise managers on organizational policy matters such as equal employment opportunity and sexual harassment, and recommend needed changes. • Analyze and modify compensation and benefits policies to establish competitive programs and ensure compliance with legal requirements. • Plan and conduct new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward organizational objectives. • Serve as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering contracts and helping resolve work-related problems. • Analyze training needs to design employee development, language training and health and safety programs. • Represent organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations. • Prepare personnel forecast to project employment needs. Prepare and follow budgets for personnel operations. • Supports the Safety Management Information System (JJ Keller) by recording all accidents in a timely, complete, and accurate manner. • Plan and implement programs to train managers and employees in work site safety practices, injury prevention, fire prevention, and correct handling techniques for chemicals, toxins, equipment, and other safety related items. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including HR, Operations, and Facilities, to address safety concerns and improve overall safety performance. • Conduct regular workplace inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with safety standards • Develop, implement, and manage injury and illness prevention programs by performing root cause and failure analysis for incidents • Manage the implementation of risk assessments, ergonomic evaluations, and emergency response plans • Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to safety performance and accident prevention • Advise senior leadership on safety program issues and the effectiveness of injury prevention strategies Human Resources Manager: Penske Motor Group, San Jose, CA, 2013-2016  Support recruitment initiatives and participate in recruiting and onboarding efforts  Oversee pre-employment procedures such as new hire orientations and training programs  Review Company website and applicant tracking system for accuracy and current information  Develop and deliver training to managers and team members on a variety of management and customer service related topics  Champion Employee Opinion Survey process ensuring proper follow-up and action planning from management staff  Lead the performance management process for management team and team members (coaching, counseling, career development, performance appraisals)  Help drive Human Resource compliance by ensuring standardized and consistent Human Resource practices and policies are followed  Assist in promptly addressing employment-related complaints by completing thorough investigations as directed by Vice President of HR and taking the appropriate next steps to resolve the issues in a fair and equitable manner  Advise on compliance with state/federal laws, benefit laws, company policies, procedures and guidelines. Keep all Company communication boards updated with proper compliance posters and necessary Team Member communications  Maintain and make necessary updates to employee handbook  Provide compensation guidance: pay for performance culture and support compensation planning process with pay plans  Assist in managing and maintaining the Employee Rewards Program  Provides support to team members for benefits, workers compensation and leave of absence questions. Tracks FMLA, STD and other leaves.  Prepare and maintain accurate records, files and reports, including responsibility for maintaining personnel records  Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing to all levels of staff and management  Demonstrate skills critical for managerial success including leadership, decisiveness, flexibility, sound business judgment and have the ability to work at all levels of the organization.  Handle all OSHA related issues such as inspections, yearly reports, job site posters, citations, hearings, etc. Performs field safety audits to ensure compliance with all OSHA, State, Local and company safety rules and regulations.  Compile the monthly safety tracking data report for management. Produces other safety reports as needed.  Completes all accident/injury/incident reporting and performs investigations to determine cause and possible preventive measures for future work of a similar nature. Further investigates all injury claims to ensure company is protected from fraudulent worker compensation claims. Makes corrective action recommendations to upper management concerning safety and health issues that may affect the company.  Regularly reviews worker compensation claims data for possible employer modification rate adjustments Human Resources Generalist: Usscript, Inc, Fresno, CA, 2012-2013  Assist in the development and implementation of Human Resources policies and procedures and their dissemination through employee booklets, communications, and/or meetings  Maintain all necessary records and files for reporting and audit purpose  Assist department members with a variety of project-related activities in all key functional areas  Carry out broad and complex assignments requiring comprehensive knowledge in the field of specialization and of the organization in order to interpret and apply policies, as well as develop recommendations for change  May oversee the completion of projects including planning; assigning, monitoring and reviewing progress and accuracy of work; evaluating results Human Resources Manager: Decipher Inc, Fresno CA, 2006-2012 Efficiently performed all functions related to human resources including benefit administration, performance management, recruiting, training, coaching and staff development. Paid diligent attention to staff relation matters and employee needs. DELIVERED RESULTS:  Facilitated turnaround of underperforming division by personally coaching General Managers on efficient labor allocation, employee scheduling and staff management practices.  Reduced employee turnover rates by establishing clear policy / procedure guidelines and providing effective conflict management.  Increased administration efficiency by spearheading conversion to web-based payroll processing applications and outsourcing transaction-based business processes.  Improved employee relations; supported recruiting, training, retention, worker’s compensation, benefits, and payroll administration.  Aided in the implementation of a "New Hire" testing program to better retain new employees.  Created opportunities for strategic alliances, collaborations, and partnerships with colleges, trade schools, and technical schools. Developed a relationship with the local university to expand a project management trainee program to recruit college graduates.  Conducted extensive recruiting as sole recruiter accountable for filling 50 positions in technical, account management and project management within 2 years.  Launched internal recruitment, reducing recruitment expenses by approximately $73,000.00 annually.  Manage and implement immigration related employment laws and procedures. Coordinate with Attorneys to handle immigration processes. Understand the business process involved with US based requirements, H1 hiring, and Visa procedures. Ensure compliance with H1 Visas and renewals.

California State University, Fresno - Business Administration with an Emphasis in Finance.