Lodys N. Gonzalez
Summary
Dynamic HR professional with a strong focus on full-cycle recruitment and employee development. Known for driving compliance with labor laws and creating impactful HR policies that foster an inclusive workplace and enhance overall employee satisfaction.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
District Employee Relations and Employee Development Manager
Expeditors International
Puerto Rico
01.2022 - Current
- Built and led HR operations from scratch for the Puerto Rico district, ensuring compliance, employee engagement, and strategic alignment with business goals.
- Resolved employee relations issues across departments as a neutral mediator in manager/supervisor-employee conflicts, ensuring fair and timely resolutions.
- Lead and continuously enhance HR systems, including hiring, onboarding, training, performance evaluations, compensation, and progressive discipline across the district.
- Collaborated with leadership to execute workforce planning, performance evaluations, and talent development programs.
- Administered payroll and benefits processes in coordination with finance, ensuring accuracy and legal compliance.
- Execute strategic talent acquisition and employee development initiatives in alignment with senior leadership goals.
- Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies and procedures that meet organizational needs and comply with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Partner with department leaders to monitor and enforce labor law compliance, while fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace.
- Support executive management in developing and monitoring the HR departmental budget.
- Oversee the performance evaluation cycle, and support the creation of career development pathways.
- Collaborate with the Comptroller on payroll and benefits administration, ensuring accurate system updates.
- Significantly boosted employee morale and participation with the launch of the Elevate Employee Engagement Program.
- Enhanced communication and support by developing the Employee Relations Connection Program.
- Promoted sustainability initiatives globally, with the deployment of Green Teams across districts.
- Served as District Trainer, administering employee development programs that supported career growth and skill enhancement.
Senior Human Resources Talent Acquisition / HRBP (Contract)
Terumo Medical Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Managed end-to-end recruitment strategy and employee lifecycle processes for a medical manufacturing site.
- Conducted investigations, addressed employee concerns, and ensured alignment of hiring practices with company culture.
- Trained hiring managers in interviewing, legal compliance, and candidate experience best practices.
- Processed payroll, oversaw benefits enrollment, and maintained accurate employee records.
- Led HR operations for 350+ employees in a shared services structure, aligning HR initiatives with corporate strategy.
Regional Human Resources Manager and Controller
DMS Group LLC
Florida
01.2015 - 12.2022
- Directed HR strategy and consulting across multi-client environments; led compliance, retention, and training efforts.
- Designed HR policies and procedures aligned with state and federal Labor laws.
- Mediated employee relations issues, serving as a trusted liaison between staff and leadership.
- Oversaw recruitment, onboarding, and exit procedures; reduced turnover by 17%.
- Managed payroll systems, benefits administration, and government reporting.
- Drove organizational compliance with labor laws and internal controls across all HR functions.
- Led and refined core HR systems, including recruitment, training, performance evaluation, and compensation programs.
- Developed and established the Human Resources department for the Florida office building's HR infrastructure from the ground up to support organizational growth and compliance.
- Managed Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) regulatory audits and collaborated effectively with a culturally diverse workforce across multiple Latin American countries.
Senior Accountant Account Manager
HST Business Solutions
Louisiana
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Managed multi-client portfolios with responsibility for financial health, tax compliance, and cash flow analysis.
- Collaborated with external auditors and tax consultants to ensure timely and accurate filings.
- Oversaw budgeting and financial planning activities, aligning departmental spending with corporate goals.
- Utilized accounting systems such as QuickBooks, SAP, and Excel to automate financial processes and generate actionable insights.
- Acted as primary liaison between the company and key clients, resolving billing issues, negotiating terms, and strengthening long-term relationships.
- Managed full-cycle accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and month-end close for multiple clients or business units.
Senior Human Resources Manager, Talent Acquisition / Chief of Planning & Programmatic Evaluation Assistant
Office of Public Health Preparedness & Response (OPHPR)
Puerto Rico
01.2011 - 12.2015
- Ensured compliance with federal and local documentation requirements through expertise in planning and programmatic evaluation for programmatic and financial reports.
- Optimized daily payroll processes by overseeing organizational compensation for employees and subcontractors based on hours worked. Directed compensation and benefits programs, ensuring market competitiveness and internal equity.
- Advanced performance program management by partnering with leaders to facilitate introductory and annual review cycles, addressing individual employee development needs, and supporting annual compensation reviews.
- Drove recruitment and hire qualified candidates by collaborating with departmental managers to pinpoint essential skills and competencies for open positions.
- Fortified compliance and security by conducting background checks and verifying employee eligibility through E-Verify.
- Scrutinized all proposals and agreements for ASPR- and CDC-funded projects, ensuring adherence to government regulations, policies, and procedures.
Education
Master's Degree - Business Administration, Major in Accounting & Human Resources
Universidad Del Turabo
Puerto Rico05-2009
Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration, Accounting
Universidad Del Turabo
Puerto Rico05-2006
Skills
- Strategic HR planning and leadership
- Full-cycle recruitment and onboarding
- Talent acquisition
- Conflict resolution
- Labor law compliance
- Training and development
- Compensation oversight
- HR policy development
- Employee engagement
- Performance management
- Diversity initiatives
- HRIS and payroll systems
- Budget management
- Data analysis
- HR metrics reporting
Certification
- SHRM Certification, In Process, 01/01/25
- OSHA, 01/01/24
- Bloodborne Pathogens, 01/01/24
- CPR, 01/01/23
- PMW Peer Mentor Project Coordinator, 2016
- Franklin Covey, John Hanley Leadership Program
Languages
- English, Bilingual
- Spanish, Bilingual
Volunteer Experience
- Move On Foundation, Star Builders Program Developer
- COAMED Foundation, Events Director | Donors Coordinator | Fundraising Community Manager
- Vital Impact Leadership Program, Community Services Coordinator & Advisor | Team Building Senior Coach | Personal Strategic Plan Developer | Fundraising Events Coordinator
Locations
- Puerto Rico, PR
- Florida, FL
- Remote
Compliance And Regulations
- E-Verify
- OSHA
- FLSA
- FMLA
- COBRA
- EEO
- ADA
- Unemployment
- Workers' Compensation
- Federal, State, & Local (Puerto Rico) Laws & Regulations
Timeline
District Employee Relations and Employee Development Manager
Expeditors International
01.2022 - Current
Senior Human Resources Talent Acquisition / HRBP (Contract)
Terumo Medical Puerto Rico
01.2022 - 12.2022
Senior Accountant Account Manager
HST Business Solutions
01.2020 - 12.2020
Regional Human Resources Manager and Controller
DMS Group LLC
01.2015 - 12.2022
Senior Human Resources Manager, Talent Acquisition / Chief of Planning & Programmatic Evaluation Assistant
Office of Public Health Preparedness & Response (OPHPR)
01.2011 - 12.2015
Master's Degree - Business Administration, Major in Accounting & Human Resources
Universidad Del Turabo
Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration, Accounting
Universidad Del Turabo