Maria Ledezma - PHR, SHRM-CP

Experience

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  Sunrise Brands (formerly Tarrant Apparel Group)

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2003

  Investor Relations Management

  SEC Reporting and SOX Compliance

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  USA Wireless Solutions

  Sept 2003 - Dec 2008

  H.R. Director

  Oversight and direction of all Human Resources and Customer Service functions. As part of the Change Management/Leadership team achieved at 200% EBITDA goals.

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  Arvato Digital Services

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2014

  H.R. Manager

  A multi-business unit enterprise where I worked as a Business Partner to EVPs and/or business unit heads on work force planning, talent management, process improvement, and employee relations. I managed all HR functionality for 3 sites consisting of a mix of approximately 500 full-time and seasonal employees within a diverse workforce. I oversaw and directed all H.R. related functions and matters.

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  HRBS

  Aug 2014 - Aug 2015

  HR Business Partner

  Worked with change environments in strategy planning to support all functional areas of the business. Focuses are in process improvement, standardization, and implementation, talent administration, succession planning and performance management, total rewards, employee relations, coaching, development and training. Most recent client assignment was working with senior management on change environment initiatives and SWOT analysis to improve or implement training and development programs, performance systems, sales strategy, and lean thinking. Day to day activities include working side by side with inside and outside sales teams, warehouse staff, and H.R. administration on process improvement. Show less

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  Cardinal Health

  Aug 2015 - Feb 2017

  Human Resources - Employee Relations

  Provided counsel, coaching, risk assessment, education and training across the U.S. to regional HR professionals and other internal management clients on an assortment of complex employee relations matters. Matters could include FMLA and other protected leaves protocols, disciplinary action procedures, performance improvement plan writing and execution, conducting investigations, wage and hour regulations, policy and law interpretation, and Workers’ Compensation rules. Consultation was done in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations, the policies and procedures of the Company, risk management assessment and best practices. A high degree of legal expertise and practical experience was necessary for this job Show less

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  Bob's Discount Furniture

  Dec 2017 - now

  Regional Human Resources Director