Human Resources Assistant
Resume:
MAGDALENA G. POYNTER
*********@*****.***
**** ****** *****, ******* ****, California, 91320
SUMMARY
Enthusiastic, team-oriented, certified bilingual Human Resources
Generalist, with 15+ years of diverse experience in public and private
sectors.
. Bilingual communication skills (English/Spanish)
. Knowledgeable in both state and federal labor laws for public
and private sectors, with direct experience in both union and
non-union work environments
. Administration of employee 401K, health, life insurance,
medical leave and safety
. Excellent interpersonal skills, with the demonstrated ability
to communicate and support all organizational levels; service
oriented in culturally diverse work groups
. Ability to multi-task; excellent time management,
prioritizing and record keeping skills
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Various temporary work assignments supporting Human Resources, Accounting,
Management, and Sales Departments.
2009-2011 Human Resources
. Recruitment, new hire and separation administration.
. Manage group health insurance and DMV pull-notice enrollments, changes
and separations.
. Compensation changes, promotions and transfers.
. Personnel records maintenance and audits.
. Billing reconciliation for physicals, drug screenings, background checks
and job board postings.
. Record tracking, verifying, and maintaining of various certifications,
licensing, training and EEO information.
UNIVERSITY VILLAGE THOUSAND OAKS, Thousand Oaks, California
7/2008-12/2008
Continuing care retirement community offering residential environment to
seniors in independent living apartments and offers assisted living and
skilled nursing care with 125 employees
Human Resources Assistant
. Full cycle recruitment, background screening, orientation, benefits
enrollment, and training.
. Receptionist/front desk backup serving and assisting senior population.
. New hire and separation document processing.
. Workers' compensation.
Key Achievements:
> New medical personnel added to recently opened skilled nursing facility.
MALIBU RESEARCH, Camarillo, California
9/2007-4/2008
Provided HR services to this $20 million high-tech manufacturer of radar
antennas (government contracts) with 105 employees
Human Resources Generalist - Temporary Work Assignment
. Recruitment, selection and placement of contract and regular personnel.
. Workers' Compensation, IIPP and safety training program administration.
. AAP, EEO/Veterans program maintenance, reporting, and compliance.
. Employee relations, investigations, protections, and compliance.
. Health, 401k and LTD programs administration.
Key Achievements:
> Over 25 new employees hired with the emphasis in Engineering and
Manufacturing Engineers.
> New program introduced for effective personnel requisition maintenance.
AREA HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF VENTURA (AHA) 1999-
2007
Newbury Park, California - Affordable housing (public housing, Section 8
and locally owned housing)
Reported to Director of Human Resources and performed key HR functions for
75 employees
Human Resources Assistant
. Recruitment, selection and placement of new hires. New hire orientation
and safety training.
. Negotiate, implement, administer, and interpret group health medical,
dental and vision programs, the retirement plan and Workers' Compensation
and safety programs.
. Ensure compliance with federal and state labor laws, the MOU with SEIU
Local 721, and in the delivery of AHA Human Resources' policies and
procedures.
. Initiate, accommodate, and monitor federal and state employee protections
for ADA, COBRA, CFRA, FMLA, PDL, PFL, military, and workers' compensation
insurance leaves of absence.
. Perform employment investigations and grievance resolution.
. Establish, maintain and retain the various employee personnel records,
performance reviews, and training.
. Conduct salary surveys.
Key Achievements:
> Designed, created, and updated over 80% of the forms used in HR with
multi-use purposes.
> Achieved dramatic healthcare premium savings through new benefits
package.
VENTURA COUNTY STAR, Ventura, California
1998-1999
Newspaper production and circulation of over 98,000. Served 400 employees
in five sites.
Human Resources Assistant
. Recruitment and placement of regular and temporary personnel for five
Company sites.
. Reconciliation of medical, dental, vision, and temporary labor billing
statement, and approval of payments.
. Benefits orientation, enrollment, reconciliation, and administration.
. Workers' Compensation reporting, compliance, and record maintenance.
. EEO program compliance.
Key Achievements
> Wrote and revised job descriptions for new and existing positions.
> Introduced new recruitment programs.
EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
BA, Sociology (emphasis in group dynamics) University of California San
Diego, La Jolla, California
Certificate in Human Resources Management, University of California Los
Angeles, Westlake Village, California
Member of the National Human Resources Association (NHRA) - Ventura Chapter
Employer Advisory Council (EAC) - East Ventura County
COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE
Microsoft Office Word, Outlook, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint and Access
HRIS Great Plains Dynamics, McKesson, and PeopleTrak
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