Iris Padilla, MBA, SPHR

Experience

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  Joe Padilla Utility Construction, Inc.

  Jul 2009 - Jan 2011

  HR/Payroll Technician

  Hired to fulfill a broad range of HR functions to included recruitment, new hire entry and training, processing payroll and garnishments, benefits coordination and enrollment, overseeing disciplinary action and managing HR records.

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  Pueblo of Isleta

  Aug 2011 - Apr 2013

  HR Technician/Assistant

  Operated in the capacity of the Employee Relations Specialist, under the direction and guidance of the Human Resources Director. Was responsible for employee relations to include conducting high profile departmental investigations complete with key factual findings, conclusions and recommendations; conducting work place mediation; and providing guidance and counsel to management on disciplinary actions ranging from written warnings to terminations.

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  Isleta Resort & Casino

  Apr 2013 - Nov 2013

  Hr Generalist

  At the direction of the Human Resources Director, completed special HR projects to include creating and updating the Resort and Casino’s position descriptions (evaluation, revision, and development) and SOPs. Functioned as an internal work place mediator, when needed. Administrative duties included coordinating New Hire Orientation and providing HR support and guidance to Directors and Supervisors.

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  Isleta Business Corporation

  Dec 2013 - Jul 2015

  Human Resources Manager

  While in this position, I functioned as an internal strategic partner/consultant responsible for providing expert, technical guidance and advice to senior-level leadership in all matters pertaining to HR such as: employee/labor relations; policy creation, revision, interpretation, and application; payroll and benefits administration; staffing, recruitment, selection, testing, and placement; position description evaluation, revision, and development; and varying strategic HR business evaluation and implantation. Was responsible for managing, administering, and coordinating all of IBC’s HR functionalities while increasing efficiency and productivity. On a daily basis, served as an internal consultant for management by way of providing recommendations and guidance in addressing employee relations issues, performance management, and employee development to ensure consistent and equitable corrective coaching/adverse action application. Show less

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  New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions

  Jul 2015 - Sept 2016

  Senior HR Generalist

  On a daily basis, responsible for providing senior-level professional and administrative advice and guidance to NMDWS by way of functioning as a strategic business consultant for employee/labor relations issues; employee training and development; policy interpretation; position description evaluation, revision, and development; workforce planning, staffing, compensation and classification by way of reviewing internal and external market to ensure employee equity alignment; recruitment, selection, testing, and placement; HRIS entry and review; and strategic HR business evaluation and implantation. Show less

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  Village of Los Lunas

  Sept 2016 - Feb 2020

  Human Resources Manager

  Within this position, I functioned as an internal strategic partner/consultant responsible for over-seeing day-to-day HR functions while providing expert, technical guidance and advice to senior-level leadership in all matters pertaining to HR such as: employee/labor relations; policy creation, revision, interpretation, and application; payroll and benefits administration; position description evaluation, revision, and development; customized training and development; workforce planning, staffing, compensation and classification by way of reviewing internal and external market(s) to ensure organizational/employee equity alignment; recruitment, selection, testing, and placement; and varying strategic HR business evaluation and implantation. Show less

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  PNM Resources

  Feb 2020 - Apr 2024

  Lead Labor Relations Consultant
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  Amazon

  Apr 2024 - now

  Sr HRBP