Carla
Vasquez
(cell) 917-***-****
New York, NY 10040
**************@*******.***
Summary
Human Resources professional with experience managing a range of human
resources programs, services and functions. Strong understanding of
union/non-union environments, employee laws, and benefit plans. Excellent
track record of being a proactive and responsive team member.
Experience
New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation - Generation + Network-
Harlem Hospital Center, New York, NY/Lincoln Medical & Mental Hospital
Center, Bronx, New York
Labor Relations Associate 2010 - Present
. Labor/Employee Relations. Provide guidance and support to 2500 managerial
and union staff members on all aspects of human resources including
policy and procedures, collective bargaining agreements and the
progressive disciplinary process. Responsible for resolving issues
related to misconduct and contract violations. Investigate and draft
Step I(A) determinations and recommendations for civil service staff
grievances and disciplinary actions. Additionally, represent the Network
at Step II and Step III of the grievance and disciplinary processes, and
before the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH).
Negotiate, draft and implement settlement agreements for grievances and
disciplinary action.
. Communications and Training. Assist in developing communications and
training tools for management, e.g., helped create and facilitate Human
Resources Leadership Training 101, which provides managers with clear
guidance and training on facility policies and procedures. Answer Manager
& Employee questions on a daily basis.
Human Resources Assistant ( Certified Clerical Associate) 2007-2010
. Benefits administration. Administered employee benefits programs for
Hospital staff and coordinated benefits matters on behalf of the
facility; processed benefit applications.
. Records Management. Improved methods of record keeping. Handled personal
& confidential information. Audited performance evaluations. Entered
performance evaluations data into HR database. Assisted departments
throughout Hospital with evaluation process.
. Employment & Recruitment. Prepared and posted new job opportunities.
Responded to applicant and employee inquiries. Screened job applications
for position requirements. Assisted with processing new employees.
Assisted in all Human Resources' areas.
INTERNSHIP
Nyack Hospital, Nyack, New York
Intern July 2005-October 2005
. Administration. Analyzed market research to create weight loss program.
Translated weight loss program handouts into Spanish. Provided
administrative support for the Department. Recorded all department
meetings on patient & community education. Assisted with workplace health
screening.
EDUCATION
Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, CT- Bachelor's of Science
Skills
Microsoft Office; HRIS database; Internet; Peoplesoft; Awaiting PHR
Certification exam