Irene M. Torres

About Irene M. Torres

Accomplished Human Resources Professional with highly progressive experience. Influence…

Experience

1. Vice President Human Resources

   Barco Uniforms Inc.

   Sep 2013 — Present · Gardena, CA, US

   Oversee the full scope of human resources reporting directly to CEO. As member of the Executive Leadership, advise management in the areas of organizational structure, talent management and compensation. • Partnered with executive leadership to establish and execute human resources strategies that support the goals of the organization.• Improved talent acquisition success through implementation of workstyle assessment resulting in reduced turnover. Identified traits and competencies of successful employees to create Barco DNA to further refine hiring decisions.• Cut accident rate by 50% reducing worker’s compensation liability and premiums.• Led Strategic Objective for Organizational Health Initiatives. • Improved employee engagement and commitment through performance management and learning development.

Education

• University of Phoenix

  BS, Management

  1997 — 2000

Skills

• Personnel Management
• Strategy
• Succession Planning
• Talent Management
• Conflict Resolution
• Employee Engagement
• Benefits Administration
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Performance Management
• Employee Training
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Executive Search
• Coaching
• Executive Management
• Hiring
• Deferred Compensation
• Employee Benefits
• Strategic Planning
• Employee Relations
• Public Speaking
• HR Policies
• Training
• Technical Recruiting
• Job Descriptions
• Entrepreneurship
• Management
• Team Building
• Sourcing
• Labor Relations
• Temporary Placement
• Employment Law
• Organizational Effectiveness
• Workforce Planning
• Organizational Development
• Organizational Design
• Resume Writing
• Human Resources
• Change Management
• HR Consulting
• Process Improvement