Maria Saldana

HR Business Partner @Essendant

Perris, CA, US

Deliver effective HR services and transactional support to associates and leadership teams through the HR Services Center. Act as a key liaison between corporate HR and field operations.Provide comprehensive Field HR services including new hire orientation, performance management, associate relations, communication planning, talent assessment, coaching, and facilitation. Provide guidance on compensation and benefits practices, ensuring internal equity and market competitiveness.Build and maintain strong relationships with business partners to support organizational and functional objectives.Advise and coach operational leaders on associate relations, performance issues, and sensitive personnel matters.Promote a positive work environment through the implementation of Associate Relations Plans and Total Communication strategies.Identify employee concerns and proactively developed corrective action plans to mitigate issues.Ensure seamless execution of HR plans, projects, and programs to support business goals at the facility level as well as aligning local HR initiatives with organization strategies.Support facility safety programs and reinforce a culture of workplace safety.Assess training needs and coordinate impactful learning and development programs.Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in alignment with company-wide initiatives and compliance requirements.Serve as a labor relations partner, managing union relationships, responding to grievances, negotiating settlements, and representing the company in arbitrations.Play a key role in contract interpretation, and application.Facilitate conflict resolution between management and union leadership, strengthening collaboration and reducing disputes.Model and promote company Core Values and Guiding Actions in all HR functions and employee interactions.

UCR Extension

Cerificate

California State University-San Bernardino

Bachelor of Science - BS