Administrative Assistant Human Resources

Thais D. Castillo, MBA, PHR

Profile

PHR-certified, bilingual (English/Spanish), human resources professional

with over seven years of progressive professional experience in the areas

of human resources, accounting and office administration, within the

industries of public relations, communications, marketing, construction

management, manufacturing and import/export. Strong background and

experience in HR generalist responsibilities including employee recruitment

and retention, HR policies development and legal compliance, benefits and

compensation administration, HR records management, and conflict

resolution.

Work History

Quest Corporation of America, Inc., Tampa, FL 07/2007 - 07/2010

Communications Firm

Project Administrative Assistant, 01/2010-07/2010

I-4 / Selmon Expressway Connector: This $389,463,750.00 project consists of

a new system to system Interchange connection between the Selmon Expressway

(SR 618) and I-4 (SR400).

. Oversaw all document processing and assisted in establishing processes

and procedures for electronic and hard copy document retention.

. Maintained project documentation for Florida Department of Transportation

Electronic Document System (EDMS).

. Assisted with EEO Compliance and "On-The-Job" Training Federal program.

Human Resources Administrator, 07/2007-01/2010

Hired to formalize and manage the Human Resources Department. In

conjunction with owner and executive team, worked to revamp recruitment and

retention processes, separation procedures, training programs and

streamlining day-to-day general operations. Additionally, supervised all

aspects of staffing, training, policy administration, and employee

relations.

. Streamlined recruitment and hiring through the creation and

implementation of standardized forms, assessment testing and evaluation

processes.

. Created interdepartmental tracking system to monitor and manage

documentation and costs associated with the fulfillment of vacant

positions.

. Coordinated and processed all on-boarding for new employees to assist

with their accommodation and integration into the organization. Developed

employee position specific professional training and mentoring programs.

. Created and maintained employee manual and corporate policies and

procedures in order to comply with existing and imminent government

regulations and evolving industry standards.

. Coached and counseled management in areas regarding employee relations

(e.g. employee training, development, performance reviews, and corporate

policy and procedures).

. Oversaw benefits plan administration including: new plan incorporation,

new hire and separation processing, and assisting employees with benefits

coverage questions.

. Coordinated and processed all employee separations.

. Planned and coordinated multiple company events such as trainings, staff

meetings, philanthropy events, and outings to foster team spirited

corporate camaraderie.

MaxxAir Vent Corp., Tampa, FL 10/2006-07/2007

Full-service Manufacturing Firm

Assistant Accountant

Recruited to assist the controller with the day-to-day operations of the

Accounting Department and employee relations.

. Managed, reviewed, and approved purchasing and accounts payable

transactions and postings for over 100 company accounts.

. Maintained and ensured the data integrity of the A/R and A/P in Great

Plains and the timely processing of all payments and receivables.

. Executed timely and accurate processing of weekly check printing.

. Assisted with new hire and employee separation documentation

processing.

. Assisted with review of employee timesheets for payroll processing.

Torcon, Inc., Guaynabo, PR 08/2004 - 07/2006

Construction Management Firm

Assistant Accountant, 01/2006 - 07/2006

Front-Desk Administrative Assistant, 08/2004 - 12/2005

Promoted from Front-Desk Administrative Assistant to Assistant Accountant

supporting the Accounting Department with the day-to-day operations.

. Processed field employee payroll and maintained records of vacation and

sick leave accruals.

. Reviewed federal and state labor laws for routine local regulatory

compliance.

. Performed accounts payable functions.

Education

Continuous Education Courses

Concentration- Human Resource Management

University of South Florida, Tampa, FL

MBA in Business Administration - Human Resource Management, 06/2005

Inter American University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras, PR

BBA in Business Administration - Human Resource and Business Management,

12/2002

Minor- Psychology- emphasis Industrial/Organizational

Florida International University, Miami, FL

Affiliations

. Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM), 2007 - Present

Computers

. Advance knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, Outlook,

PowerPoint and Publisher)

. Proficient with ADP Payroll Application, QuickBooks, ACT! Software

Applications and Hummingbird EDMS

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