Cynthia Soto-Rayfield
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SUMMARY OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Driven and accomplished HR professional with over 14 years of experience in
both corporate and non-profit business settings. Extensive experience in
policy development and implementation, benefits administration, full cycle
recruiting, performance management and employee relations. Capable of
assessing personnel and operational needs, defining action plans, and
managing human resources programs and initiatives. Effective team player
skilled with achieving business goals through building and maintaining win-
win partnerships with internal and external constituents and stakeholders
at all levels. Focused on driving business results through human capital.
CORE LEADERSHIP QUALIFICATIONS
* 401(k) Administration
* Benefits Administration
* Creative Team Leadership
* Cross-functional Team Building and Leadership
* Employee Coaching
* Employee Relations
* Employee Recognition
* Hearings/Investigations
* HRIS Systems-EV3 and EV5
* Kronos, Chimes, Peopleclick, Taleo, IQNavigator, Metastorm, ADP,
Linked In Recruiter & Staff Suite
* Leadership Development
* Negotiating Skills
* Organizational Agility
* Payroll Administration
* Policy Development
* Performance Metrics
* Recruiting/Staffing
* Strategic Planning
Human Resources Manager, Irving, Texas 2011-
2013
National Society of Hispanic MBA's, National Headquarters
Work with senior leadership team to anticipate, prevent and solve people
management issues. Design and deploy human resource strategies and tactics
to attract talent, improve productivity, develop organizational agility and
maintain high employee morale.
. Recruiting and Staffing
o Coordinate management training for interviewing, hiring,
terminations, and performance review process
o Manage all recruitment, new hire processes and training for all
open positions and new hires
o Manage interview center at the NSHMBA National Conference and
Career Expo with over 500 interviews with MBA students and sponsors
o Process and maintain records of benefit plans participation,
personnel transactions such as hires, promotions, transfers, and
terminations, and employee statistics for government reporting;
prepare employee separation notices and related documentation, and
conduct exit interviews
. Strategic and Succession Planning
o Create succession plans, retention programs, and employee training
o Launched and currently manage annual goal setting processes
o Create job descriptions and conduct wage surveys within labor
market to determine competitive wage rates
. Benefits Administration
o Maintain compliance with federal and state regulations concerning
employment
o Administer benefits programs including health, dental, vision,
life, supplemental, FSA, and 401K
. Employee Relations & Recognition
o Advise management in appropriate resolution of employee relations
issues
o Administer performance review program to ensure effectiveness,
compliance, and equity within organization
o Develop and execute employee recognition and social activities to
inspire team building and employee engagement
. Leadership Development, Engagement and Diversity
o Educate, coach and counsel members of the organization on job
performance, employee development and diversity to build work teams
who fully contribute to meeting or exceeding goals
o Promote and participate in the planning and implementation of
communication strategies which deliver accurate, consistent and
timely information on business issues and employee concerns.
Office Manager, Addison Texas
2010-2011
Revere Security Corporation
Responsible for overall administration of office, including front office
reception and office administrative services (greeting visitors, mail
distribution, copying, etc.)
. Office Administration
o Assisted and supported Senior Managers in preparing for training
sessions and meetings
o Managed and planned travel for senior managers, including researching
cost-effective travel options; assisted in the development of travel
policies and procedures to ensure best ROI on travel dollars spent and
to streamline the entire travel system from travel requests to expense
reporting
o Processed expense reports, Account Payable, Accounts Receivable,
capital expenses, and monitored budget
o Managed business and personal schedules for 7 senior managers;
monitored and updated centralized calendar for the company
. Customer Prospect Management
o Assisted sales department in scheduling and managing prospects and
customers via the Customer Relationship Management System
. Payroll and human resources
o Recruited and screened quality candidates for the corporation
o Coordinated the new hire process including offer letters, drug
screens, criminal background checks, new hire paperwork, and associate
benefits information
o Processed benefits information for 15 associates
o Maintained personnel files to ensure compliance with company policy
and Federal and State Law
o Managed forms and notifications for insurance, change of address, and
terminations
o Reported worker's compensation claims and maintained all documents and
reports related to worker's compensation
Human Resources Generalist, Frisco, Texas
2009-2010
AmerisourceBergen Specialty Group, US Bioservices Division
Responsible for generalist duties within the human resources department.
This position provided expertise and management in one or more functional
areas within human resources including: training, development,
compensation, benefits, recruitment and employee relations.
. Policy and Procedure Administration
o Effectively communicated, interpreted and applied organizational
policies and procedures.
o Served as communication conduit to 5 functional areas relative to
changes and updates on all HR related programs, policies and
benefit programs
o Maintained personnel files to ensure compliance with company policy
and Federal and State Law
. Recruitment and Retention
o Assisted with new hire orientation and onboarding process for all
personnel
o Assisted with the development of recruitment strategy across the
region
. Employee Relations
o Resolved field issues and assisted branch personnel with staffing
o Developed reporting and presented data to branch personnel and
management highlighting successes and concerns
o Served as a mentor and subject matter expert for managers regarding
staffing and personnel needs
o Administered various company-wide programs such as tuition
reimbursement, scholarship funds, Spirit Committee, and service awards
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Today's Office Professionals, Dallas, Texas
1998-2008
REGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR, JUNE 2006-NOVEMBER 2008
> Served as the corporate point of contact for Northeast region
consisting of 6 states and 5 district managers.
> Responsibilities included implementing corporate HR policies and
procedures, employee relations, recruitment and retention, workers
compensation administration, employment law and compliance.
> Managed submission processes for RFP/RFI requests on behalf of region
personnel
STRATEGIC ACCOUNT SPECIALIST, MARCH 2005-JUNE 2006
> Implemented effective recruiting strategies to attract and recruit
high quality candidates
> Developed standardized processes for Supplier Associates (SA) program,
improving efficiency and profitability, and implementing supplier
quality management processes
> Streamlined the contract administration of supplier activity, and
ensured compliance with the terms and conditions of the customer
agreement
> Served as the liaison between the supplier and risk management on
final approval of COI
> Reported on key metrics of 15 strategic accounts to the 10-member
Executive Team
> Managed the implementation of new strategic accounts through
assessments, development and administration of all aspects of
operations, including continued client satisfaction
VENDOR MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST, FEBRUARY 2004-MARCH 2005
> Managed 15 national VMS accounts for the corporate organization
> Created process to increase productivity in field by centralizing VMS
administrative functions
> Provided daily support and training to 25 field staff in candidate
sourcing, resume screening and client interaction
> Updated applicant tracking system workflows and generated all VMS
reporting
> Increased VMS order fill ratio by 26%
> Implemented and managed internal process for VMS on a national level
SENIOR STAFFING SPECIALIST/OPERATIONS MGR, AUGUST 1998-FEBRUARY 2004
> Sourced, recruited and placed candidates in sales, accounting,
technical and administrative positions
> Expanded revenue for high level administrative accounts from 500 to
6,000 billing hours per week while servicing 20+ additional clients
> Developed and maintained strong partnerships with clients allowing
achievement of the 100% Quality Customer Service Program
> Responsible for hiring/termination decisions, performance evaluations,
and counseling of 200-300 employees
> Prepared and presented quarterly business reviews to monitor client
satisfaction
> Supervised and mentored team of 3 Staffing Specialists and Staffing
Assistant
> Utilized exemplary training skills as Certified Field Trainer by
training new hires for sales and operations teams
> Managed order process, time and expense process and employee issues
for VMS accounts: IQ Navigator (client-Software Spectrum); Liquid
Medium (client-Advance PCS and ALS); Chimes (client-Perot System and
United HealthCare
Education
Lincoln School of Commerce, 1991-1992
Emphasis: Tourism and Travel
Mid-Plains Community College 1989-1990