Joey Arce, SPHR
Career Summary High-energy, decisive, hands-on human resources executive with a broad range of management and operational experience possessing over fifteen years experience in manufacturing and the construction industry with multinational and regional organizations. Proven ability to lead, motivate, develop, and manage team members under complex situations. Specific areas of experience include:
Strategic HR Planning & Management Development and Implementation of Policies and Procedures Solid Understanding of Local, State and Federal Laws and Regulations Management of Compensation Strategies and Policies IT Project Management Organization Development HRIS / ADP Payroll Systems Implementation Benefits and Compensation Programs Administration Financial Reporting Analysis and Budget Preparation Senior Management Experience Recruiting & Selection, Placement and Retention Programs Real Estate Experience (Central Florida)
Experience AMERICAS FIRST HOME, LLP Vice President of Human Resources Altamonte Springs, FL September 2004 February 2008 $330 million provider of residential construction services for central and southwest Florida.
Responsible for aligning the strategic goals and objectives of the company with the human resources capital of the organization by promoting the core values throughout the entire group of companies. These included two home building companies, a remodeling company, a mortgage company, a title company and land development. I was a member of the senior management team during the rapid growth period of the company; focusing on recruiting best available talent, development of training initiatives and communications.
Was able to developed, implement, and coordinate Human Resources policies and manage HR functions and initiatives for all business units under a corporate umbrella structure. Responsible for state and federal compliance as well as risk management functions. Direct reports included the Director of Training, two HR Managers, and four HR Associates.
Major accomplishments include implementing an automated payroll and benefits system with ADP; developing a performance appraisal procedure; writing job descriptions for all positions; implemented HR metrics; implemented a policies & procedures database; and the creation of a Training Department. Established the recruiting and hiring policy that supported the growth strategy of the company. I was the companys liaison for all legal matters including labor related concerns. Originally hired as the Director of Human Resources and then was promoted to Vice President Human Resources in October 2005.
POWER-ONE, INC. Vice President of Human Resources Camarillo, CA January 1994 July 2004 $511 million international manufacturer of power supplies.
Managed and implemented Human Resources policies, programs and corporate initiatives for multinational offshore operations. These included manufacturing facilities in Slovakia, Mexico, Puerto Rico and Dominican Republic. The facilities manufactured electronic components under an advanced mixed modeling business model requiring highly skilled professional and a well trained direct labor force.
Ensured compliance of all US and local government regulations including labor laws. Responsible risk management functions of the international facilities, including OSHA and security. Implemented a seniority and performance based wage scale programs for the direct labor force. Responsible for managing the ESPP and stock option plans, employee relocation (expatriate) programs including tax equalization policy. I was the Liaison for all government and legal matters. Direct reports included two HR Directors, three HR Managers, and four HR Associates. The HR staff managed more than 50 associates (including all plants).
Major accomplishments include two plant startups with more than 65,000 square feet facilities, government compliance, chain management logistics and MRP systems. Development and implementation of HRIS / payroll systems with local government labor compliance, recruiting and hiring strategies and management development. I was a member of the ISO implementation team, achieving ISO-9002 certification six months from starting operations. Experience with due diligence efforts for acquisitions and mergers.
Some of the positions occupied throughout my employment were (no specific order): General Manager, General Administration Manager, Director of Finance, Director of Human Resources, Purchasing Manager, Production Supervisor and Documentation Coordinator.
Education INTERAMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF PR B.A. Business Management Honors: Magna-Cum-Laude
Certification SPHR (Senior Professional Human Resources)
Keyword Summary SPHR Certified Multi-Unit Experience Real Estate Experience Manufacturing Experience Bilingual English/Spanish Off Shore (International) Experience
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