ETHEL M. ESPINO

Dynamic HR professional with extensive experience in strategic HR planning, talent acquisition, and employee relations. Proven ability to leverage comprehensive HR policies to boost workforce efficiency and enhance employee satisfaction. Demonstrated success in developing and implementing innovative HR strategies that align seamlessly with organizational objectives, driving performance and engagement. Committed to fostering a positive workplace culture that supports growth and retention.

• Achieved HR seamless process by introducing Human Resource Information System for Human Resource tasks.
• Documented and resolved employee information across 13 different regions in the Philippines which led to an easy access to gather important and detailed data necessary for the Company's management, organizational development and critical decisions.
• Supervised team of more than 20 staff members.
• Collaborated with team of more than 20 staff members in the development of compensation and benefits administration and management of the day to day processes.
• Resolve conflicts and issues related to compensation and benefits.
• Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
• Documented and resolved salary distortions which led to alignment, consistency and fairness of implementation.
• Developed and achieved talent acquisition target selection requirements.
• Improved and developed Compensation and Benefits policies, processes, implementation and compliance to the government mandated regulations.

• A. RECRUITMENT
• 1. Conducts interview on candidates for key position & non-key positions
• 2. Recommends final approval of qualified candidates
• 3. Develop and update job description and job specifications
• 4. Supervises entire recruitment process performed by Hiring Officer
• 5. Create and design recruitment process as needed.
• B. TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT OF TALENTS
• 1. Conducts Training Needs Analysis (thru; verbal, email/actual survey)
• 2. Designs new employee orientation program
• 3. Plan & Design Training & Development Program
• 4. Schedules participants into learning sessions, seminar and training. Contact resource person and implement training / seminar / workshop according to HR Training Calendar.
• 5. Supervises the tracking and monitoring of database of employee's Training Progress Record/Report
• 6. Facilitates all learning & development activities of the company
• 7. Oversee conduct of HR Training and Development seminars & interventions
• C. PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT & REWARDS PROGRAM
• 1. Monitors Performance Evaluation of all employees (staff - management) on a quarterly/semi-annual basis.
• 2. Preparations for and consolidation of Performance Ratings
• 3. Ensures the fair and accurate implementation of performance evaluation systems.
• 4. Coordinates with Team Leader/Managers concerning their team's KPIs & KRAs, making sure these are updated and followed.
• 5. Assists Appraisers to objectively assess their respective team member’s minimizing personal biases, provide details of employees whenever required.
• 6. Serves as a mediator of any tensed Staff-Leader relationship after a poor performance evaluation.
• 7. Records and keeps Performance Reviews in a safe place to ensure confidentiality of data.
• 8. Conducts job analysis, reviews compensation packages and develops rewards programs for employees whose performance meets or exceeds the company's expectations.
• 9. Organize/formulates recognition programs for both employees and company's milestones.
• 9.1.Perfect Attendance
• 9.2.Service Awards
• 9.3.Employee of the month/year, etc.
• D. EMPLOYEE & LABOR RELATIONS
• 1. Assist in the implementation and tracking of company safety and health programs.
• 2. Acts as Health & Safety Officer in compliance with labor laws
• 3. Maintains effective channel of communication within the company through emails, general bulletin board or even suggestion boxes.
• 4. Make sure the company is compliant with Labor Laws (ensuring that every employee is treated fairly & equally)
• 5. Listening to grievance and implementing disciplinary procedures.
• 6. Perform specific research/investigation into operational, employee and policy issues.
• 7. Coordinate with the Company's corporate lawyer on legal matters.
• 8. Conducts regular meeting with partner agencies (manpower & security) to ensure that manpower concerns are being addressed appropriately.
• E. HR & COMPANY EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
• 1. Annual Kick-off
• 2. Team Building
• 3. Christmas Party
• 4. Sports Fest
• 5. Company Anniversary
• 6. Health & Wellness Program
• 7. Other Recreational Activities, etc.
• F. HR ADMINISTRATION
• 1. Checks and verifies payroll
• 2. Check & Verifies Billing Statements from Sub-contractors
• 3. Approve/ Control Petty Cash Fund/ Cash Advances / Request for Payments in HR Department
• 4. Prepares Personnel Memorandum and Notices for Dissemination
• 5. Review and approves employee certification and clearances
• 6. Check observance of government mandated and company approved employee benefits
• 7. Consolidates monthly reports submitted by HR Coordinators (Recruitment Report, Attendance, Tardiness, etc.)
• 8. Implementation of HR Policies, Guidelines and Work Rules
• 9. Working closely with departments, increasingly in a consultancy role, assisting managers/department heads to understand and implement policies and procedures
• 10. Liaising with a wide range of organizations involved in areas such as labor relations, disability, gender, age, religion and health & safety.
• 11. Developing policies on issues such as working conditions, performance management, equal opportunities, disciplinary procedures and absence management.
• 12. Advising on other remuneration issues, including promotion and benefits.
• 13. Negotiating with staff and their representatives on issues relating to pay and conditions.
• 14. Interpreting and advising on employment legislation.
• 15. Initiates extracurricular activities within the company for employee's diversion and talent enhancement.
• G. HRIS IMPLEMENTATION, SET-UP & DEVELOPMENT
• HR Portal
• MODULE 1:
• Talent Acquisition
• Onboarding
• Employee 201
• HR Services
• Personnel Development
• Performance Management
• Employee Relations
• Health & Safety
• Offboarding
• MODULE 2:
• Timekeeping & Attendances
• Leave Management
• MODULE 3:
• Compensation & Benefits
• Payroll
• Accountability
• MODULE 4:
• HRIS Maintenance & Administration Set-up
• H. OTHERS
• 1. Service Satisfaction of internal and external customers
• 2. Adherence to prescribed code of conduct, rules, policies and instructions
• 3. Optimum delivery of work outputs
• 4. Active participation and cooperation in all work activities
• I. PERFORMS OTHER RELATED DUTIES/ACTIVITIES AS DIRECTED

• D.O. 174 (Replacing D.O. 18-A: In the Context of HR Practice), Limketkai Luxe Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City, April 25, 2017
• Market Research as Tool in Understanding Target Market, SDNI Main Office, 32 T-Chaves St., Cagayan de Oro City, April 10, 2017
• Applying Due Process in Employee Discipline, DTI, Cagayan de Oro City, October 26, 2016
• 48th PMAP Annual Conference (Tao Muna, Tayo Na! The HR Mandate in the New World), Atrium, Limketkai Center, Cagayan de Oro City, October 12 to 14, 2011
• PMAP Learning Session: “Learner-Centered Training and Learning & HR in the New World”, Gloria Maris, Limketkai Center, Cagayan de Oro City, September 8, 2011
• 13th Mindanao PMAP Summit (HR Challenge: Get Involved, Be Engaged), Marco Polo Hotel, Davao City, April 17 to 18, 2011
• PMAP Learning Session: “Total Rewards System”, Gloria Maris, Limketkai Center,CDO, February 19, 2011
• Coaching, Counseling, Mentoring and Correcting (COCOMECO), “A Multidimensional Approach to Foster Harmonious Labor-Management Relation”, Demiren Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City, December 10, 2011
• 47th PMAP Annual Conference (A New Horizon), Cebu International Convention Center, Cebu City, October 13 to 15, 2010
• 12th PMAP Mindanao Summit (Investing in People for a Sustainable National Development), Atrium, Limketkai Center, Cagayan de Oro City, July 9 to 10, 2010
• Fire Safety Seminar & Drill / First Aid Training, RI Chemical Corp., Jasaan, Misamis Oriental, March 9, 2010
• Industrial Basic Safety Seminar, RI Chemical Corporation, Jasaan, Misamis Oriental, February 23 to 24, 2010
• Compensation and Benefits, Jollibee Foods, May 2008
• Job Analysis through the DACUM Approach, MASS-SPECC, Tiano-Pacana St., Cagayan de Oro City, March 2006
• Handling the Personnel, Psychology Laboratory, Xavier University, Cagayan de Oro City, February 2002
• Workshop of Group Facilitation, Commission on Audit Training Center, Cagayan de Oro City, September 2001
• Personality & Personality Development, MBA Case Room, Xavier University, Cagayan de Oro City, March 1999