Elizabeth Hernandez Cruz
Lodi
Summary
Results-driven HR Business Partner with extensive experience in employee relations, compliance, workplace investigations, performance management, and policy administration. Skilled in partnering with leadership to drive organizational effectiveness, mitigate risk and foster a positive workplace culture. Well-rounded HR professional with expertise in talent management, employee engagement, conflict resolution, HR reporting and analytics, training and development, and regulatory compliance.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resources Business Partner
Safeway
Tracy, CA
10.2025 - Current
- Implemented HR policies by creating clear communication materials for staff awareness and understanding.
- Coached managers on effective employee relations strategies to address workplace conflicts proactively.
- Managed full cycle of recruiting, hiring, and onboarding new employees.
- Investigated complaints of harassment, discrimination, employee grievances, workplace violence and other sensitive issues.
- Established succession planning processes to ensure leadership continuity within the company.
- Managed leave of absence and ADA requests, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
Human Resources Generalist
Builders FirstSource
Modesto, CA
07.2022 - 10.2025
- Managed employee onboarding processes, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures. for 5 locations.
- Collaborated with department managers to address employee relations issues.
- Conducted recruitment processes, including interviewing and onboarding new employees.
- Collaborated with leadership to design training programs that improved workforce skills.
- Implemented succession planning initiatives to prepare for future organizational growth, identifying high-potential employees and nurturing their career development.
- Managed the administration of employee leave requests, maintaining compliance with applicable laws while minimizing disruption to operations.
- Manage complaints, conduct investigations, develop recommendations, and maintain documentation.
Human Resources Coordinator
American Medical Response, AMR
Modesto, CA
12.2024 - 07.2025
- Managed employee records using HRIS, ensuring data accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Developed communication materials for employee engagement initiatives, promoting organizational values and culture.
- Conducted exit interviews, analyzing feedback to identify areas for improvement within the workplace environment.
- Ran HR reports, analyze workforce data, and prepared management reports to support business decisions.
- Handled employee inquiries and complaints regarding policy and benefits issues.
Training Coordinator
Stars Behavioral Health Group
San Leandro, CA
05.2019 - 12.2021
- Developed and implemented training programs to enhance staff competencies and service delivery.
- Coordinated logistics for training sessions, including scheduling, materials preparation, and participant communication.
- Evaluated training effectiveness through feedback collection and performance assessments to drive continuous improvement.
- Facilitated workshops and seminars to promote best practices in behavioral health interventions among staff members.
- Streamlined onboarding processes by creating comprehensive orientation materials for new hires in behavioral health services.
- Maintained accurate records of employee participation in training events, tracking progress towards learning objectives.
Education
MBA - General Management
California Baptist University
Riverside, CABachelor of Arts - Psychology
California Baptist University
Riverside, CASkills
- Employee relations
- Succession planning
- Grievance handling
- Problem-solving
- Coaching and mentoring
- Performance management
- Leadership development
- Compliance
Certification
- PHRca
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Human Resources Business Partner
Safeway
10.2025 - Current
Human Resources Coordinator
American Medical Response, AMR
12.2024 - 07.2025
Human Resources Generalist
Builders FirstSource
07.2022 - 10.2025
Training Coordinator
Stars Behavioral Health Group
05.2019 - 12.2021
MBA - General Management
California Baptist University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California Baptist University