Richard Rodriguez

About Richard Rodriguez

As an HR Manager at Sodexo, I oversee multiple sites for our Energy and Resources segment, where I advise management on employee relations, performance management, and retention strategies. I have over eight years of experience in HR roles, where I have developed and implemented policies and programs that align with business objectives and support employee growth and development.I am also the founder and owner of RDR Online Solutions, a digital marketing agency that helps businesses grow their online presence and generate leads. I have a passion for marketing and have acquired skills in market research, brand management, content creation, and digital marketing. I have worked with various industries, including oil & gas, healthcare, real estate, and education, and have delivered successful marketing campaigns and tactics that drive business growth and ROI.My mission is to create a culture of excellence where individuals can thrive, develop, and achieve their full potential. I have a people-centric approach, always putting the needs and aspirations of employees and customers at the forefront of my decision-making process. I am looking for opportunities to leverage my HR and marketing skills and expertise to drive business growth and foster a culture of people development.

Experience

1. HR Manager

   Sodexo

   Oct 2022 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   Provide consultative support to managers on employee relations issues, providing resolutions that foster a positive culture and environment while ensuring adherence to company policies.• Advise executive team on employee development opportunities by providing strategies for performance management and devising initiatives to enhance employee retention across diverse geographical locations.• Streamline the leave of absence process, ensuring compliance and documentation management, reducing processing time for leave requests by 45%.• Prepare annual programs such as performance reviews, compensation cycles, and compliance trainings.• Seek learning and development opportunities for leadership and employees to promote growth in skills and strategies that influence business decisions for achieving personal and business goals. • Partner with recruiters in talent acquisition of leadership roles for multiple locations, developing role requirements, job descriptions, and supporting interviews by selecting panel participants. • Transform employee relations management process with a Smartsheet tool tracking and organizing inquiries that reports KPI metrics and team activity leading to a decrease in grievances and an increase in case resolutions.• Participate in union negotiations discussing policy amendments, finances, and legal adherence.• Lead DE & I initiatives across national sites, fostering a culture of belonging and support within the organization.• Conduct quarterly audits of attendance and payroll data, identifying discrepancies and partnering with directors to ensure accurate reporting and adherence to compensation policies. • Support offboarding process, meticulously preparing separation documents and conducting insightful exit interviews to gather feedback behind employee separations, facilitating continuous improvement strategies.

Education

• Lamar High School

  High School Diploma

• UHD Marilyn Davies College of Business

  Bachelor's degree, Business Management, Human Resource Management

  2014 — 2019

• University of Houston-Downtown

  Graduate Certificate, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

Skills

• Microsoft Office
• Social Media
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Customer Service
• Engineering
• Teamwork
• Autocad
• Microsoft Word
• Research