Ismael Valadez

About Ismael Valadez

Bilingual HR Leader | Manufacturing & Direct Store Delivery (DSD)| Union & Non-Union ExpertiseAs a bilingual (English/Spanish) human resources professional with extensive experience in both manufacturing and direct store delivery (DSD) operations, I specialize in aligning workforce strategy with business goals in dynamic, fast-paced environments. I\'ve successfully led HR functions across unionized and non-union sites—navigating labor relations, driving compliance, and building strong, engaged teams from the plant floor to the frontline.With over a decade of human resources leadership experience, I bring a proven track record of driving people-first strategies that support organizational growth and workforce engagement. From negotiating collective bargaining agreements to streamlining HR processes and supporting frontline supervisors, I focus on solutions that drive performance, retention, and employee satisfaction.

Experience

1. Manager, HR Business Partner

   Keurig Dr Pepper Inc.

   Jan 2022 — Present

Education

• Morningside University

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration Minor: Spanish

  2009 — 2012

Skills

• Fundraising
• Talent Acquisition
• Social Media
• Microsoft Word
• Community Outreach
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Customer Service
• Hiring
• Nonprofits
• Research
• Union & Non-Union
• Interviews
• New Hire Orientations
• Bilingual-Spanish
• Teamwork
• Organizing
• Employee Relations
• Social Networking
• Onboarding
• Time Management
• Event Planning
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Retail
• Training
• Spanish
• Problem Solving
• Management
• Team Building
• Human Resources
• Leadership
• Recruiting
• Public Speaking