CECILIA OCHOA acrxfw@r.postjobfree.com

San Diego, CA

916-***-****

PROFILE Self-motivated, driven, and consistent management professional with hands-on experience in personnel management, human resource functions, financial oversight, accounting principles and employee coaching. Exceptional communicator who establishes clear expectations, builds team loyalty, and maintains accountability while ensuring goals are met. Bilingual; fluent in Spanish and English.

oProven abilities in organizing management work flow and using proactive approach to problem solving.

oKnowledgeable of California labor laws, MS Office, QuickBooks, ADP Workforce,and standard hiring practices

oStrong coaching techniques for a diverse staff

oMulti State Payroll Processing experience (wage garnishments, payroll reports, deductions etc.)

oHighly capable of multi-tasking within a fast-paced environment; efficient learner and quick in adapting to new task and environments

CORE COMPETENCIES

Staff selection and recruitment Quality performance and evaluations

Compensation administration Employee relations

Training and development Conflict Management and Resolution

Leadership coaching and counseling HR Policies, process, and procedures

Receivables and Payables Management Payroll Functions and tax compliance

EXPERIENCE

2015-Present ALTIUM Inc

Human Resources Generalist

oMaintain and process employee personnel records and ensure compliance; onboarding orientations, exit interviews and separation agreements.

oProcessed multi-state payroll utilizing ADP Workforce now system

oManage employee benefits package inclusive of medical, dental, short and long term disability, life insurance and 401K compliance and record keeping

oTrack of employee leave of absences: FMLA, CFRA

oConduct and research salary benchmarking for new growth positions.

oOversee relocation programs for Corporate Employees such as employment visas, temporary housing, travel expenses, and household shipments.

2009-2015 A1 Protective Services Inc.

Human Resources Specialist

Human Resource Functions

oAdminister compensation benefits and performance management systems

oIdentified staff vacancies and recruit, interview and select applicants

oPerform difficult staffing duties, including dealing with understaffing, dispute resolutions, employee terminations, and administering disciplinary procedures

oAnalyze and modify compensation programs to help in the retention of personnel.

oFacilitate frequent audits for multiple agencies and outside vendors including workers’ compensation, Department of Labor, Financial, Licensing, Safety, and Cal-OSHA.

oRepresent the company in Employment Development Department (EDD) Hearings.

Team Leadership

oCoach support staff and promote cross-training to facilitate change management and expense reduction.

oDeveloped and implemented an updated training and certification program for new employees.

Accounting and Finance

oPerform a wide variety of financial functions including invoicing, accounts payable and receivables, collections on bad debts, and bank reconciliations.

oOversee and approves payroll of over 100 employees.

oAssist and facilitate company with year- end employee W2 and company tax fillings.

1995-2007 A1 Security Services

Human Resources Manager

Human Resource Functions

oRecruited, hired, trained, and coached staff of up to 25 with accountability for up to 175 employees in the field.

oDeveloped job descriptions, established operational procedures, and directed training initiatives for continued growth.

oOversaw and approved the recruitment process and selection of personnel

oAdministered compensation packages for employees

oEnsured compliance with state and federal labor laws.

oHandled and resolved employee disputes and employee complaints.

Management

oManaged day-to-day operations with an emphasis on continued growth. Identified opportunities for improvement and quickly resolved problems. Established benchmarks, set sales and revenue goals, and tracked performance.

oDirected new branch expansion in California; conducted research, identified new location, and negotiated space lease, as well as oversaw tenant improvements, space planning, and move in.

oEstablished relationships with key accounts in multiple industries including private and public agencies at the city, county, and federal levels

oOversaw accounting activities; developed operational budgets, controlled expenses, and approved payroll.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science DeVry University, Sacramento

Business Management

US Small Business Administration (SBA)

Small Business Executive Certificate Program University of Anchorage, Alaska

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