Top Talent like Joe are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Joe Palacios

People & Culture
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Experienced Labor Relations Partner with a Proven Track Record in Employee Relations and Compliance | MBA Graduate
At Trident Labor Solutions, my mission is to cultivate a workplace that thrives on cooperation and preemptive conflict resolution, leveraging my analytical acumen to identify and address potential issues swiftly. My role centers on fostering a culture of open communication, ensuring adherence to employment laws, and implementing effective employee relations strategies. With extensive experience in labor relations, employee relations management, and compliance with federal laws, I have established strong partnerships with organizational leaders to promote proactive employee relations. Our team is devoted to developing training programs that resonate with our core values and support the organization's goals, all while maintaining a steadfast dedication to positive workplace dynamics.

Work History

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Labor Relations Partner

Trident Labor Solutions
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Employee Relations Manager

AmazonJan 2022 - Nov 2024 • 2 yrs 11 mosI am an experienced Employee Relations leader with exceptional communication skills and a proven track record of building positive employee relationships. Skilled in identifying potential issues before they become problems and designing and delivering successful training programs. Knowledgeable of Fair Work Act, Modern Awards, and other State and Federal laws. Strong interpersonal and persuasion skills enable effective partnerships with senior leaders across organizational lines. Acts with urgency, bias for action, and desire to thrive in a dynamically growing environment. Ability to analyze, diagnose, design, and revise people programs, policies, and practices to sustain positive employee relations. This highly visible and varied role involves 50-60% travel and offers an opportunity to influence decision-making and direct the business into the future.
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Associate Relations Consultant

Lowe's Companies, Inc.May 2021 - Jan 2022 • 9 mos
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Labor Relations Specialist

Trident Labor SolutionsFeb 2015 - May 2021 • 6 yrs 4 mos- Resolve disputes between workers and managers - Negotiate collective bargaining agreements - Coordinate grievance procedures to handle employee complaints.
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Federal Investigator

U.S. Department of LaborJun 2012 - Dec 2014 • 2 yrs 7 mos- Enforcing Labor Management Reporting Disclosured Act (LMRDA) - Planning, conducting and completing complex civil and criminal investigations - Conduct Financial Audits - Supervised elections - Enforced Labor Union Laws - Developed internal policies to prevent fraud and abuse - Examined contracts between unions and Employers - Prepare investigative reports
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Revenue Officer

Internal Revenue ServiceJun 2010 - Jun 2012 • 2 yrs 1 mo- Conduct Tax Audits - Collect delinquent taxpayer accounts - Secure delinquent returns - Conduct investigations - File extensions to statutes of limitations for collection - Determine the accuracy of assessed liabilities - Take administrative and judicial actions
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Damage Controlman

US NavyMar 2002 - Mar 2006 • 4 yrs 1 mo- Trained shipboard personnel in the operation, maintenance and repair of damage control systems and equipment, life saving devices, and various firefighting methods - Performed emergency repairs to decks, structures and hulls by emergency pipe patching, plugging, and shoring - Conducted emergency repairs to piping fittings and fixtures; acting as the ships Fire Marshal and fire fighting leaders - Trained ships' company in chemical, biological and radiological defense

Education

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Woodbury University

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General2010 - 2013
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California State University, Northridge

Bachelor of Science - BS, Finance2008 - 2010

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

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Experienced Labor Relations Partner with a Proven Track Record in Employee Relations and Compliance | MBA Graduate
At Trident Labor Solutions, my mission is to cultivate a workplace that thrives on cooperation and preemptive conflict resolution, leveraging my analytical acumen to identify and address potential issues swiftly. My role centers on fostering a culture of open communication, ensuring adherence to employment laws, and implementing effective employee relations strategies. With extensive experience in labor relations, employee relations management, and compliance with federal laws, I have established strong partnerships with organizational leaders to promote proactive employee relations. Our team is devoted to developing training programs that resonate with our core values and support the organization's goals, all while maintaining a steadfast dedication to positive workplace dynamics.

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call

Top Talent like Joe are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Joe Palacios

People & Culture
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Work History

T

Labor Relations Partner

Trident Labor Solutions
A

Employee Relations Manager

AmazonJan 2022 - Nov 2024 • 2 yrs 11 mosI am an experienced Employee Relations leader with exceptional communication skills and a proven track record of building positive employee relationships. Skilled in identifying potential issues before they become problems and designing and delivering successful training programs. Knowledgeable of Fair Work Act, Modern Awards, and other State and Federal laws. Strong interpersonal and persuasion skills enable effective partnerships with senior leaders across organizational lines. Acts with urgency, bias for action, and desire to thrive in a dynamically growing environment. Ability to analyze, diagnose, design, and revise people programs, policies, and practices to sustain positive employee relations. This highly visible and varied role involves 50-60% travel and offers an opportunity to influence decision-making and direct the business into the future.
L

Associate Relations Consultant

Lowe's Companies, Inc.May 2021 - Jan 2022 • 9 mos
T

Labor Relations Specialist

Trident Labor SolutionsFeb 2015 - May 2021 • 6 yrs 4 mos- Resolve disputes between workers and managers - Negotiate collective bargaining agreements - Coordinate grievance procedures to handle employee complaints.
U

Federal Investigator

U.S. Department of LaborJun 2012 - Dec 2014 • 2 yrs 7 mos- Enforcing Labor Management Reporting Disclosured Act (LMRDA) - Planning, conducting and completing complex civil and criminal investigations - Conduct Financial Audits - Supervised elections - Enforced Labor Union Laws - Developed internal policies to prevent fraud and abuse - Examined contracts between unions and Employers - Prepare investigative reports
I

Revenue Officer

Internal Revenue ServiceJun 2010 - Jun 2012 • 2 yrs 1 mo- Conduct Tax Audits - Collect delinquent taxpayer accounts - Secure delinquent returns - Conduct investigations - File extensions to statutes of limitations for collection - Determine the accuracy of assessed liabilities - Take administrative and judicial actions
U

Damage Controlman

US NavyMar 2002 - Mar 2006 • 4 yrs 1 mo- Trained shipboard personnel in the operation, maintenance and repair of damage control systems and equipment, life saving devices, and various firefighting methods - Performed emergency repairs to decks, structures and hulls by emergency pipe patching, plugging, and shoring - Conducted emergency repairs to piping fittings and fixtures; acting as the ships Fire Marshal and fire fighting leaders - Trained ships' company in chemical, biological and radiological defense

Education

W

Woodbury University

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General2010 - 2013
C

California State University, Northridge

Bachelor of Science - BS, Finance2008 - 2010

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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