Alex J. Hernández

About Alex J. Hernández

Business Leader and Human Resources SHRM certified professional with multiple years of experience in leading and implementing HR programs in various industries with a diverse client base. Extensive experience in employee relations, negotiating and administration of labor contracts, talent acquisition, compensation, policy interpretation, compliance, performance and talent management, organizational effectiveness, leader development, and employee engagement.

Experience

1. Human Resources Business Partner

   Acme Brick

   Oct 2019 — Present · US

   Provide strategic HR and Labor Relations leadership across Acme’s Texas production and sales operations and serve as the primary Labor Relations advisor to plant leadership in Malvern, Arkansas. Lead all aspects of the talent‑management lifecycle, oversee corporate recruiting functions, and build strong cross‑functional partnerships to advance organizational performance. Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on complex employee and labor matters, driving solutions that strengthen culture, mitigate risk, and sustain long‑term workforce stability.Key Leadership Achievements:Designed and executed retention strategies that reduced turnover and improved workforce engagement and stability.Built succession and workforce plans for critical leadership and at‑risk roles, elevating bench strength and operational continuity.Modernized the Associate Policy Handbook, integrating newly developed policies and ensuring clarity and compliance.Served as the Company’s Labor Relations representative for grievances and rendered final decisions prior to arbitration.Led collective bargaining as the Company’s Lead Negotiator, resulting in a successful five‑year agreement with the USW.Elevated leader capability by advancing quarterly performance conversations and reinforcing timely, meaningful feedback.Directed complex employee relations issues—performance, attendance, and conduct—ensuring fair, consistent, and compliant outcomes.

Education

• Michigan State University

  HR Executive Education

  2015 — 2017

• Cornell University

  Advanced Negotiations Strategies

  2018

• Texas Tech University

  Bachelors of Arts

Skills

• HR Consulting
• Employment Law
• Organizational Effectiveness
• Building Partnerships
• Workforce Planning
• Leadership
• Crucial Conversations
• Deferred Compensation
• Training
• Employee Benefits
• Policy
• Personnel Management
• Human Resources
• Problem Solving
• Innovation
• Payroll
• Succession Planning
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Partnerships
• Talent Management
• Strategic Planning
• Employee Relations
• Management
• Team Building
• Process Improvement
• Performance Management
• Recruiting
• Hris
• Project Management
• Benefits Administration
• Labor Relations
• Strategic Human Resources
• Coaching
• Talent Acquisition
• Onboarding