Human Resources Manager

Leylan Ali

**** ******* ****** # ****, ********, FL 33154

Contact Phone 786-***-**** E-mail: *******@***.***

Summary of Professional Qualifications

• Experienced Manager with expertise in Human Resources and Project Management.

• Strong leadership and motivational skills.

• Creative thinker and decision maker. Work well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.

• Staff training and development.

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral).

• Organizational and Strategic Planning.

• Management Coaching.

• Program Marketing.

• Knowledge of Federal and State Employment Law.

• Able to multi-task and complete projects in timely manner.

• Work well in teams or independently, self-motivated, disciplined with strong work ethics.

Professional Experience

Canyon Ranch Miami Beach February 2008 - Present

Human Resources Manager/Miami Beach, FL

Responsible for the management of the Human Resources function for an upscale Wellness Luxury Resort with

150 rooms and 350 employees. Provides leadership and supervision to the Human Resources Department,

reporting directly to VP of Human Resources in Corporate Office. Major Responsibilities and achievements

include:

• Accountable for the entire recruitment process: interview candidates for exempt and non-

exempt positions, reference checks, background checks drug screening, extension of

employment and salary offers to final candidates.

• Responsible for providing HR leadership and support to managers and associates at all levels,

providing coach & counseling sections and conducting employee’s investigations providing

appropriate resolution to claims of harassment, discrimination, or any other claim of unfair

treatment in response to any staff member concern.

• Handles unemployment claims, including pulling together appropriate documentation,

coordinating witnesses and testimony, and participating in hearings.

• Managed staffing guide against staffing requisitions to cross-reference and maintain accurate

staffing numbers compared to actual budgeted payroll.

• Developed relationships with local community employment/vocational agencies, schools,

colleges and international recruitment agencies for sources of employment both locally and

nationally. Participated in job fairs. Maintained positive public image in the community

through involvement in business and professional organizations.

• Participated in the design and development of training programs for pre-opening and post

opening phase. Facilitated New Hire Orientation and Benefits training.

• Coordinated and administered company benefits included but not limited to Medical, Dental, Vision,

STD, LTD, EAP and Wellness Credit Program.

• Accountable for the organization of employee’s special events such as Employee of the Month

Luncheon, Employee Service Award Luncheon, Christmas Party, etc.

Le Meridien Sunny Isles Beach March 2005 -December 2006

Human Resources /Executive Sales Assistant

Participated in pre-opening process as a Sales Manager for 4 Star, luxury Condominium Hotel which opened

in May 2005. Major Responsibilities and achievements include:

• Assisted Director of Sales and Marketing designing and implementing marketing plan to

introduce Hotel into local and international market, assisted with different advertisements

projects to promote Spa, Restaurants and Hotel facilities.

• Organized and Conducted onsite and field presentations to prospective clients.

• Participated in local communality events to develop business.

• Accountable for booking business (20-30 sleeping rooms) with meetings and or private events

for local companies, businesses and corporate accounts.

• Responsible for booking and service all social events including but not limited to weddings,

family reunions, birthday parties and others.

• Accountable for maintaining and generating new accounts, booking repeat business, track

records developing long term business relationships.

Hyatt Regency Miami October 2003 - March 2005

HR Manager/Downtown Miami, Fl

• Responsible for the coordination of the recruitment and selection process interviewing applicants

exempt and non exempt for all open positions, screening applications, maintaining and updating

vacancy list, tracking applicant flow into a database, arrange pre-employment background

check, extend offers of employment and processes all new hire paperwork including WOTC,

reference checks, I’9 and tax forms.

• Accountable for the administration of different aspects of benefits area: enrolling employees

in health and dental plans, management of leaves (personal, FMLA and medical), follow up

on medical and dental claims and management of workers compensation cases.

• Administered merit reviews for all non exempt employees.

• Coordinated and conducted new hire and benefits orientation.

• Participated along with HR Corporate Office in the pre opening process of “Hotel Victor”

(South Beach ) coordinating all aspects of mass hiring(250 employees), screening application,

new hire orientation, and training employees into new positions (October –December 2004).

Doubletree Hotel July 2001 -August 2003

Employment Manager/ Crystal City, Arlington VA

• Recruited, interviewed, screened resumes, administrated new hire policies and hired candidate

for company openings through creative methods, employee referrals, recruitment visits to

college campuses, job fairs, personnel agencies and community organizations.

• Accountable for the administration of Vacation (PTO) hours and Sick Leave, and quarterly

vacation report to all hourly and salary employees.

• Accountable for the coordination and implementation of new hire orientation.

• Assisted all team members with questions regarding benefits, payroll, hotel policies and transfer

procedures. Able to interact with all levels of management and capable of making decisions in a

confidential setting.

Hilton Washington & Towers May 2000 - May 2001

Human Resources Representative/Washington DC

• As the first point of contact between 900 employees and busy HR Department I was assisting all

team members with general information about the different benefit programs for Union and Non

Union employees, Hotel Policy, 401K plan, and related issues.

• Assisted the Training Manager with the preparation of training material for new hire orientation

for new team members.

• Maintained and updated all personal and confidential managers, directors and line staff files and

records, as well as assisted the HRD with any special project as assigned.

Education& Training

George Mason University, Virginia, April 2002

Continuing Professional Education

Human Resources Management, 2000-2001

Bachelors in Business Administration, 1992-1997

Major in Industrial Relations and Human Resources.

Catholic University/ Caracas, Venezuela

Licensed Analyst of Predictive Index System Certified October 2007

E-verify Certified November 2007

Continuing Education

Member of the South Florida Hospitality Human Resources Association

Attended the Sixth Annual Labor & Employment Law Seminar, August 2007 (Miami)

Attended Seminar with HHRA “How to conduct Workplace Investigation”, September 2007

(Miami)

Attended Seminar with HHRA “H-2 B Visa Workers”, January 2008 (Miami)

Attended 19th Annual Labor & Employment Law Seminar, May 2009 (Miami)

Skills

Language: Bilingual fluent in English and Spanish, and Knowledge of Portuguese. Computer:

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Publisher, ADP/IPP,Time Saver, Recuitsoft

Erma Tracker 2.2, and Internet. Personal: Ability to manage several projects simultaneously,

excellent Customer Service and interpersonal skills.

References available upon request.

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