Mary Barragan

**** *** ******* *** #* . Santa Rosa, CA 95403 . 707-***-****

abhxdv@r.postjobfree.com

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O B J E C T I V E

To become an important element within a dynamic workplace that matches and

enhances my personal interests and career goals. My experience within

various industries will allow me to adapt to a variety of professional

environments.

S K I L L S

Type 80 wpm MS Word HRVANTAGE PRG Payroll/HRIS

14,763 kph MS Powerpoint SAP HRIS EBS Payroll

MS Excel Quickbooks IBS Payroll ABRA HRIS

o Able to speak, read, and write fluent Spanish

W O R K E X P E R I E N C E

10-15-07 to Present Pacific Markets, Rohnert Park, CA

Human Resources Manager - Report to three owners. Perform all duties

associated with payroll entry; coordinate and administer all recruitment

efforts for all exempt and nonexempt personnel; maintain and update Job

Descriptions, job postings and search engines; prepare and collect

Application documents, Background checks and Offer letters; negotiate rates

and maintain working relationships with approved Temporary Agencies;

conduct new-employee orientations and maintain employee records for

assigned population; handle employee relations issues, provide Management

counseling and exit interviewing for personnel; administer various Human

Resources plans and procedures for assigned personnel; assist in

development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures;

monitor annual performance evaluation program and assist managers with

reviews as necessary; maintain compliance with federal and state

regulations concerning employment; perform other Human Resources related

duties as required and assigned such as Leave Policies, Workers Comp,

Safety training, Internal Audits, etc; Safety Committee Leader; administer

company-wide human resources policies, procedures, and practices; respond

to employees' benefit questions and assists with resolution of problems

regarding benefits; coordinate paperwork related to benefits, retirement

plans, COBRA continuation, workers' compensation, and unemployment;

maintain employee files and database; communicate with employees regarding

benefit programs changes and updates; prepare offer letters; demonstrate a

high level of professionalism in dealing with confidential and sensitive

issues; maintain and update the Company Employee Handbook; and other duties

as assigned.

4-11-06 to 07-27-07 Hilton Sonoma Wine Country Hotel, Santa Rosa,

CA

Director of Human Resources - Reported to Regional Director of Human

Resources and Hotel General Manager. Direct and ensure the efficient

administration and management of the Human Resources functions to include

recruiting, training, wage/benefit administration, compliance with

statutory requirements and the execution of employee relation activities,

in order to provide each department with personnel, guidance, and support;

provide a proactive Human Resources environment; develop, implement and

administer policies and programs related to the management of all hotel

personnel; ensure compliance with all State and Federal laws and

regulations; provide assistance, guidance and counseling to the General

Manager, management staff and line team members; manage all team member

labor/employee relations issues; prepare budget forecasts; monitor safety

programs; facilitate New Hire and Benefits Orientations, member of

Executive Committee, other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the

General Manager.

5-10-04 to 3-31-06 CrossCheck, Inc., Rohnert Park, CA

Human Resources Manager - Reported to Vice President of Human Resources.

Duties include supervision of 6 full-time employees and 1 part-time

employees; 401k administration; HRIS analyses as needed; oversee New Hire

and Benefit Orientations; review/monitor company policies to ensure

compliance; oversee adherence to EEOC and affirmative action programs;

approve terminations and exercise care to ensure all reasons are well

documented and not arbitrary or discriminatory; oversee maintenance of

accurate and complete personnel records; ensure rules concerning

confidentiality and retention are followed; keep abreast of legislation

affecting human resources; oversee preparation of job descriptions and

compensation programs; seek incentive programs that encourage excellent

performance and increase retention rates; review benefits to maximize job

satisfaction while keeping benefit package costs under control; work with

management to set long-term staffing goals and strategies; oversee training

and safety programs in context of compliance with government regulation;

balance monthly labor report that averages 1.2M per month to within $1; all

aspects of employee relations; track performance/merit reviews; conduct

exit interviews; generate monthly reports and other duties as assigned by

management.

6-2-03 to 4-30-04 G & G Specialty Foods, Inc, Santa Rosa, CA

Human Resource Representative - Reported Human Resources Manager and Chief

Financial Officer. Duties included assisting with recruiting, interview

coordination and complete new hire paperwork with Spanish speaking

employees; plan and conduct new employee orientation for Spanish speaking

employees to introduce new employees to company policies and practices;

maintain personnel files and release them to authorized persons; handle all

benefits issues; explain benefits to all employees; maintain/update ABRA

HRIS system; manage all Workers Compensation claims, assist with

investigations of injuries/claims and work with carriers to ensure claim is

processed correctly; work with managers on employee relations issues and

problems; conduct exit interviews; assist with terminations; maintain the

daily time-keeping system; print perfect attendance reports and schedule

perfect attendance lunches; calculate and prepare payroll; process advances

as needed; complete verification of employment, garnishments and levy

information and miscellaneous projects.

2-2-00 to 2-14-03 Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards, Windsor, CA

Human Resource Manager - Reported to President, General Manager, Chief

Financial Officer and Vineyard Manager. Duties include handling and

conducting all aspects of Human Resources for 196 employees such as: plan

and conduct new hire orientations; keep records of benefit plan

participation such as insurance, pension plans, personnel transactions such

as new hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews and terminations;

administer benefits programs such as medical, dental, life, vision, 401k,

vacation time, sick leave, PTO and LOA; schedule employee appointments to

discuss benefits; process enrollment forms both internally and to

individual carriers; handle terminations and COBRA conversions; verified

coverage, employment and dependent status; respond to inquiries regarding

policies, procedures and programs; counsel employees as needed; prepare

employee separation notices and related documentation; represent employer

at personnel-related hearings and investigations; record employee

information such as personnel data, compensation, benefits, tax data,

attendance, performance reviews, employee evaluations and terminations;

process employment applications and assist in other employment activities

such as interviews; update employee files to document personnel actions and

to provide information for payroll and other uses; examine employee files

to answer inquiries and provide information to authorized persons; compile

personnel records and prepare reports such as monthly vacation balance,

monthly salary reporting for 401k matching, and quarterly Workers

Compensation salary reporting; compute wages and record data for payroll

use; create and maintain Employee Handbook; confer with management to gain

knowledge of specific work situations requiring employee to better

understand changes in policies and procedures; employee liaison amongst

employees and department heads if there are conflicts; prepare and pay all

insurance carrier bills; and prepare all documents, hand outs and

correspondence into Spanish for the employees.

Workers Compensation Administrator - Oversee the administration of the

workers' compensation program; initial injury reporting; investigate work

related injuries/accidents for insurance carrier; prepare and file injury

report; counsel employee is needed; explain workers' compensation insurance

benefits; follow employee return to work modifications; follow up with

therapy/specialist referrals and complete cases when carriers deems closed.

Safety Coordinator - schedule monthly safety training classes with various

departments in both languages; ensure that all required postings are

visible to all employees; maintain safety files and records; maintain CAL-

OSHA 300 Log; maintain Injury Illness Prevention Program and Hazardous

Materials Programs and update MSDS sheets for all pesticides used in the

vineyard.

Payroll Administrator - Make bi-monthly timecards for the vineyard

department; compile payroll data such as hours worked, piecework and

insurance dues to be withheld from timesheets and other records; compute

wages computed and deductions and post to payroll records; review wages

computed and correct errors to ensure payroll accuracy; record changes

affecting net wages such as exemptions, insurance coverages and loan

payments for each employee to update master payroll records; record date

concerning transfer of employees between departments; prepare and issue

paychecks; review personnel records to determine rates of pay for newly

hired employee and for employees already on payroll; review and approve

payroll deductions; adjust errors and complaints if any.

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION:

1994 Empire Waste Management Employee of the Quarter - 2nd Quarter

2006 Hilton Manager of the Quarter Award - 3rd Quarter

2006 Hilton Manager of the Year Award

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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