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Whittier, CA 90602
(323) 833-0364 | derick23dc@yahoo.com | LinkedIn
Respected and valued Strategic Human Resources Business Partner with over 15 years of
experience across Corporate, Manufacturing, Distribution offices and 400 multi-regional retail
operations with a workforce total of up to 20,000 associates.
SUMMARY OF ACHIEVEMENTS
Evaluated, developed and implemented human resources operating processes and
full-cycle infrastructure for Talent Acquisition, Workforce Planning, Employee Relations and
Compensation functions.
Partnered with Executive Team in support of company acquisition activities including
the realignment of human resources operational strategies against the redesigned business
model, objectives, mission and vision.
Spearheaded a $6M reduction in work compensation accrual by developing and
executing programs aimed at minimizing risk and accidents throughout retail and distribution
operations.
32% Reduction in Retail Operations turnover by developing new management
structure for retail locations which focused on total rewards, training, and career path
opportunities.
Develop and implement proprietary applicant tracking system for recruiting and
onboarding needs for retail and distribution operations.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Director, Human Resources
99 Cents Only Stores, LLC Commerce, CA January 2016
Present
Responsible for providing leadership, supervision, mentoring and training for all Human Resources
team members
Oversee day-to-day operations and initiatives within the human resources functional area and
supports the SVP of Human Resources in establishing goals, priorities, and plans of action for HR
functions throughout the organization
Drive continuous improvement and service deliver excellence within the HR functional area by
ensuring a well-controlled environment through effective processes, workflow, and technology
Manages high-liability employee relations cases that have been escalated, routed or assigned.
Reviews and approves recommended courses of action based on case type guidelines
Oversee development and delivery of training programs including stakeholder needs analysis,
content, instruction method and technology
Maintain controls and SOX compliance for all responsibility areas and bring leadership to Company-
wide efforts to achieve SOX compliance in HR
Maintain and control Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) exposures for all responsible areas
Provide high-quality HR customer service to organizational staff and retail customers
Lead Consultant
Labor Law, LLC - Commerce, CA
October 2001 - October 2002
Trained and mentored team of 10 field auditors in Federal and State Labor practices.
Represented client group in Federal and State inquiries
Provided seminars for client group in State employment practices
Audited sub-contractors for client group to ensure Federal and State Labor law compliance
EDUCATION
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Arts, Organizational Leadership May
2017
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