Motivated, results-oriented, and dynamic professional with more than 9 years of HR experience enhanced by administrative and project management expertise in diverse industries. Demonstrates passion for enhancing employee-centric environments. Equipped for success within multicultural and Multilanguage environments, both with experience and bilingual abilities in Spanish & English.

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BENITO RIVERA ELLSWORTH
San Juan, Puerto Rico 00926 • brellsworthpr@gmail.com • 787-536-4393
HUMAN RESOURCES
MANAGER/GENERALIST
Motivated, results-oriented, and dynamic professional with more than 9 years of HR experience
enhanced by administrative and project management expertise in diverse industries.
Demonstrates passion for enhancing employee-centric environments. Equipped for success within
multicultural and Multilanguage environments, both with experience and bilingual abilities in
Spanish & English.
► Human Resources: Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition, Benefits, Training &
Development, HR Technologies, Regulatory Compliance, Confidential Communication,
Appraisal Systems, Organizational Structures, Competency Models
► Operations Management: Staff Motivation, Problem Solving, Project Planning, Resource
Management, Financial Planning & Control, Time Management, Accounts Payable &
Receivable
► Industries: Biotechnology, Federal Government, Hospitality, Insurance, Collective Bargaining
► Software Skills: MS Office Suite, MS Access, MS Publisher, Windows OS, SharePoint, E-
Verify, KRONOS, SAP, Lawson, PeopleSoft
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Master of Science in Industrial Organizational Psychology,
CARLOS ALBIZU UNIVERSITY, San Juan, Puerto Rico
Internship at Federal Aviation Administration
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (Health & Human Development),
LEHIGH UNIVERSITY, Bethlehem, PA
Cook, Pastry, & Baker Certificate, Mausi Sebess, Buenos Aires, Argentina
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MONSANTO CARIBE, Juana Diaz, PR
Human Resources Coordinator, 2014 – Present
Managed all HR-related processes and documentation, including payroll, benefits administration,
talent acquisition, training, leave administration, compensation, and employee relations.
Participated in development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures. Continually
identified any issues within available data, evaluating various sources in order to draw conclusions
and determine potential resolutions. Receive and effectively respond to all HR related inquiries and
employee relations issues as liaison between management and employees. Collaborated with
HSE teams to provide safety-related training, address safety issues, and ensure compliance with
regulations. Facilitated design and production of various SOPs including Return to Work, New
Hire, and Benefits Handling. Update and maintain orientation documents.

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EXPERIENCE, CONTINUED
MONSANTO CARIBE, Continued
 Facilitated training of organizational leaders in order to support them in proactively identifying
opportunities for improvement in business functions and processes.
 Played integral role in a cross-functional team in monitoring and resolution of any issues
related to employee satisfaction, morale, and commitment.
 Played integral role in change processes through implementation and successful
communication of changes at all organizational levels.
 Continually encouraged teams and employees to seek opportunities for new and innovative
approaches to addressing any problems or opportunities.
 Successfully strengthened multiple HR processes through creation of HR metrics,
implementation of corporate training database, and oversight of orientation processes.
LOS JUANES CAFE, Guaynabo, PR
Assistant Manager, 2010 – 2013
Developed and implemented various business policies, programs, and practices. Directed all
business endeavors and aspects of management. Prepared and planned menus as well as quotes
for requested catering services. Cooked, prepared, and presented food as ordered.
 Implemented successful new human resources work structure in order to create healthy work
environment, optimize personnel allocation, and control salary expenses.
 Designed standardized systems of managing operation and procedures integral in
optimization of work flows and increasing profitability.
 Created new, more cost efficient menu that improved customer satisfaction.
U.S. CENSUS BUREAU, San Juan, PR
Local Census Office Manager, 2008 – 2010
A&S RESTAURANT GROUP, San Juan, PR
Chef & Manager, 2006 – 2008
PRIOR EXPERIENCE
ASC, San Juan, PR
Human Resources Supervisor, 2003 – 2005
DORAL RESORT AT PALMAS DEL MAR, Humacao, PR
Human Resources Manager, 2000 – 2003
GOVERNMENT DEVELOPMENT BANK, San Juan, PR
Human Resources Systems & Benefits Administrator, 1998 – 2000