JOSEFINA YON 2011 NW 114 Terrace Pembroke Pines, FL 33026
(H) 954-367-3742 / (M) 954-214-2141
www.linkedin.com/in/jcyon/ jyaebc64@westpost.net HR Professional with experience in directing/managing all aspects of HR function al areas including, but not limited to: Employee Relations; Relationship Managem ent; Talent Management & Acquisition & Retention; Succession Planning & Mentorin g; Benefits & Compensation; Legal Compliance; Training & Change Management; Safe ty & Payroll in a multi-cultural environment.
AMERICAN HEALTH ASSOCIATES, INC. www.americanhealthassociates.com
Human Resources Manager - October 2008 to Present Hired to establish an HR Department for a clinical laboratory that services reha bilitation centers and nursing homes in Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and Tennessee. (240 - 270 employees) * Implemented recruiting and pre-employment guidelines to improve hiring standar ds and better manage the employment and on boarding processes. * Improved employee morale and increased retention. * Provide coaching and counseling focused on corporate goals while in compliance of employment laws. * Provide a venue for employees to bring forth their concerns, improve quality a nd morale. * Investigate employee complaints and represent AHA in UC and WC claims. * Manage benefit plans and provide assistance for more than 20 locations in FL, SC, VA and TN. * Wrote an employee handbook, prepared policies and assisted in updating safety rules. * Maintain employee data for all required labor reports and provide upper manage ment with HR reports. * Assisted with the staffing of new laboratories in SC and VA; now staffing a ne w laboratory in TN. * Handle all HR matters as needed.
FLA ORTHOPEDICS, INC. www.flaorthopedics.com
Human Resources Specialist - September 1994 to September 1997 Human Resources Manager - October 1997 to September 1999 Human Resources & Benefits Manager -October 1999 to April 2008 Partnered with the Executive Team and Department/Territory Managers in all HR an d Benefits matters for five manufacturing and distribution facilities in FL, NC and NJ as well as the Territory Managers working throughout the US. Coached man agers, counseled employees, and made recommendations in support of corporate goa ls that focused on quality and customer service, while keeping within corporate guidelines and legal compliance. (200 - 425 Employees) * Organized the HR Department to meet needs of the organization as business grew . * Implemented recruitment/talent acquisition strategies and pre-employment proce dures that increased retention of personnel in all divisions and by as much as 6 5% in some departments. * Developed and managed the compensation, incentive and benefits plans that resu lted in a marked reduction in turnover while improving production, controlling c ost, and maintaining high standard of customer service. * Participated in salary surveys, prepared job descriptions and designed the pay range matrix. * Partnered with the Public School to develop a training program for employees w ith the goal of developing internal talent; as well as starting a mentoring prog ram for succession planning. * Coordinated training that included in-house training, seminars, workshops, and on-line training. * Developed and implemented company strategies, policies, procedures, and progra ms to achieve compliance with pertinent employment laws and regulations. * Oversaw employment performance appraisals, personnel record keeping, and unemp loyment claims. * Investigated all employee-based complaints. Used Ethics Point as a tool. * Represented or assisted FLA in all legal proceedings for EEO, UC and WC claims . * Established a safety program resulting in reduced job-related accidents by 40% and lower WC premiums. * Negotiated and coordinated outsourced services to reduce costs to FLA. * Planned and coordinated all company-wide employee programs maintaining positiv e employee morale. NOTE: FLA Orthopedics was acquired by BSN Medical and eventually moved to Mexic o. EDUCATION
Florida International University - Miami, Florida
* Bachelor of Business Administration: Marketing * Certificate in Personnel Management through Graduate School of Business University of Miami - Coral Gables, FL * Majored in Special Education - 60 Credits Seminars & Workshops * Regularly attend seminars, workshops, and training sessions to stay current wi th pertinent issues. * Plan to obtain PHR.
CORE SKILLS & CHARACTERISTICS
* Recruiting Strategies * Negotiating Skills * Relationship Building * Quick Learner * Team Player * Proactive * Detail Oriented PROFICIENCIES * Bilingual/Fluent: English and Spanish * Microsoft Office Suite * Job Descriptions Now * CompuPay & ADP HRIS PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS * Society of Human Resources Professionals * Employers Association of Florida * Miramar Human Resources Consortium