julia tapia

director of human resources

About

Versatile, results-driven human resources leader demonstrating outstanding abilities across alI director - level HR requirements, from defining vision and direction to serving as trusted business partner to creating and directing the full range of HR programs. Demonstrated ability to identify and capitalize on opportunities to improve efficiency, employee relations, safety, training, and overall bottom line. Innovative problem solver; reputation for aligning HR functions with corporate strategies; highly skilled communicator and persuader with fluency in Spanish and English. Expertise directing international HR requirements with varying employment laws; experienced trainer and coach; proficient problem solver. Core competencies include: * Comprehensive Leadership * Multi-site Service Delivery * Recruitment & Talent Management * Root-cause Analysis * Change Management * Employee Investigations * Project Planning & Management * Safety Program Administration * Employee & Union Relations * Budget Administration * Compensation Leveling * Policy & Procedure Development

Country

united states

City

long beach

Industry

medical devices

Skill

change management, talent management, employee relations, human resources, recruiting, leadership, strategy, management, hris, budgets, negotiation, employee benefits, personnel management, temporary placement, training, interviews, hiring, onboarding, human resources information systems, applicant tracking systems

Experience

human resources manager-west coast

the manitowoc company

2009-9 - 2010-11 · 1 yr 3 mos

Led the HR department for 4 sites in California and Mexico, including overseeing 3 direct reports, managing the department budget, and overseeing talent management for the region.

assistant field human resources manager

interstate brands corporation

2007-8 - 2009-9 · 2 yrs 2 mos

Led strategic and tactical HR for multiple company locations, including consulting and advising District leadership on HR issues, policies and actions as well as state and federal laws.

human resources supervisor

del monte foods

2006-9 - 2007-4 · 8 mos

Coordinated and led HR programs, policies and processes for recruitment, workers compensation, payroll, benefits, HRIS, and union relations/grievances.

director of human resources

hoya surgical optics

2018-7 - Present · 8 yrs 3 mos

human resources generalist

conagra foods

2005-1 - 2006-7 · 1 yr 7 mos

manager global human resources

staar surgical

2012-4 - 2015-9 · 3 yrs 6 mos

Design, develop and implement global HR strategies and collaborate with management to identify staffing needs and oversee recruitment program. Interact with all management levels to evaluate overall needs and design effective training strategies and programs. Promote positive employee relations, addressing complaints quickly and monitoring workforce attitudes to grow union-avoidance culture. Ensure consistent use of all policies, procedures and practices, including disciplinary policies, serving as management resource and liaising with legal counsel to minimize or eliminate liabilities. Provide training opportunities for all employees and maintain knowledge of labor laws; ensure regulatory compliance.

human resources manager

sharp electronics

2011-4 - 2011-10 · 7 mos

Optimized HR functions for the Solar business unit by leading all unit HR functions including employee relations, recruiting, training, and investigations while preparing the organization for a facility relocation to Camas Washington.

director of human resources

world oil corp.

2016-11 - 2018-7 · 1 yr 9 mos

Partnered with business leaders from various companies in the organization including Refinery, Recycling, Marketing, Corporate Office and Terminals locations, for HR related business strategy and operational initiatives. Directed multi-site HR organization team for employee relations, recruiting, employee training and development, compensation, wellness, HR systems implementations, and workforce planning. Developed and implemented a company-wide employee training program and initiated a Manager Fundamentals training program to improve overall manager effectiveness and employee relations. Led a company-wide implementation of a web-based Performance Management application. Partnered with site leaderships to successfully create and sustain strong morale at each of my assigned locations successfully avoiding union infiltration.

human resources business partner

hoya surgical optics

2015-10 - 2016-11 · 1 yr 2 mos

Partner with the US Country Manager in driving strategic business decisions and executing on strategic and tactical initiatives. Ensure activities and initiatives are flexible and conducive to increasing business results while mitigating risks. Provide consultation and delivery of HR programs and services.