Luz Juliana Charles

Driving strategic HR initiatives to realize bottom line results and enhance employee engagement in the pursuit of organizational objectives.

Human Resources

Leader with extensive expertise in strategic planning, change management, and talent development, driving transformational change in diverse industries. With over 18 years of experience, excels in aligning human capital strategies with organizational goals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and employee engagement. Adept at leveraging data analysis and HRIS to enhance business effectiveness and support leadership in achieving long-term success while ensuring compliance with all employment laws.

Human Resources Director - TranSpec Fasteners, Inc. - Fort Worth, TX

(2022-09)

Provide HR leadership support to all employees of TranSpec Fasteners, Inc and ExBurr, including but not limited to overseeing their payroll processing, recruiting, learning & development, succession planning, performance appraisals, training & compliance, compensation, benefits program management, employee engagement, employee relations, along with safety and retention.

• Be a trusted counsel to an Executive Vice President and their leadership team providing support and efficient implementation of HR procedures and processes.
• Serve as a coach and guide to the leadership team on issues related to human capital strategy, talent development, career development and performance while being able to influence and challenge others at this level.
• Lead transformational change efforts by providing consulting support, guidance and a framework for leading and managing change.
• Partner with all members of management to support succession/talent planning efforts that ensure talent is being positioned and groomed across the company.

HR Business Partner Consultant / Advisor - Five Point Dental Specialists, Inc. and Martin Sprocket & Gear - DFW, TX

(2022-01 - 2022-09)

Provided guidance and leadership strategy recommendations to the client/company executives for business effectiveness in organizational development and implementation initiatives. Also, helped them with the actual Project Management for these two major clients.

• Led strategic HR initiatives, advising executives on organizational development and project management, driving business effectiveness for dental and manufacturing clients.
• Analyzed organizational structures, recommending data-driven solutions for improved efficiency and alignment with business goals in specialized industries.
• Partnered with client executives to implement tailored HR strategies, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and employee engagement.
• Delivered actionable HR solutions, enhancing operational effectiveness and driving measurable improvements in organizational performance for diverse clients.

Head of HR - Five Point Dental Specialists, Inc. - Fort Worth, TX

(2021-05 - 2022-09)

Oversaw payroll, safety, training, recruitment, performance management, leaves management, benefits and compensation. Including but not limited to employee relations, employee engagement, new hire orientation, hiring practices and onboarding.

• Led HR operations for rapidly growing dental practice, scaling from 30 to 560+ employees across multiple states through strategic M&A and recruitment initiatives.
• Ensured contractual compliance and adherence to ADDA, EEO, FMLA, FLSA, and OSHA regulations through strategic alignment and targeted training programs.

Senior HR Generalist - Southland Holdings, LLC - Roanoke, TX

(2019-08 - 2021-05)

Manage all human resources functions, including but not limited to employee relations, employee engagement, new hire orientation, hiring practices and onboarding, leave management, training, performance management, benefits and compensation.

Head of HR - Corliss Stone-Littles, LLC - Colleyville, TX

(2018-09 - 2019-08)

Direct all human resources functions, including but not limited to full cycle recruitment, training, leave management, performance management, benefits and compensation.

HR Business Partner - USA Shade & Fabric Structures / Play Power, Inc. - Dallas, TX

(2013-12 - 2018-05)

Transformed HR from administrative management role to strategic business partner, including working with senior management to drive key business and performance initiatives. Direct human resources functions, including payroll, recruiting, hiring practices, leave management, benefits and compensation. Developed and facilitated standardized organizational model to clarify authority and responsibilities.

Service Center /HR Supervisor - Computer Sciences Corporation - Fort Worth, TX

(2006-05 - 2013-03)

Provided Human Resources support to all call center operators for the US. Department of Labor National Contact Center, e-Verify and US Citizenship and Immigration Services departments. Facilitated the communication and transition of acquisition from Datatrac Information Services, Inc. to CSC.

B.A.S. - Organizational Leadership & Human Resources Development - Texas Tech University (2014-08 - 2016-12)

A.A.S. - Business Management - Cedar Valley College (2011-08 - 2014-05)