Resourceful, experienced, and organized Human Resources professional seeks challenging position as a Human Resources Recruiter/ Generalist/ Business Partner. My experience includes a broad range of HR functions, including recruiting and training employees, On-boarding; overseeing disciplinary action and enforcing policies.
Full Cycle Recruiting
Full Cycle On-boarding/Off-boarding
Employee Relations/Corrective Actions
Excellent Communication Skills (interpersonal, written & verbal)
Knowledge of California and Federal regulations and labor laws
Affirmative Action/Discrimination Issues
Policies, Procedures & Compliance Officer
Culture Engagement/Performance Management
EDUCATION
Bachelors of Science: Human Resource Management / Business Administration
University of Phoenix, San Diego, CA
Professional Experience
BELMONT VILLAGE SENIOR LIVING (Sabre Springs), SAN DIEGO, CA
Human Resources Coordinator/Generalist
OCTOBER 2016 – JULY 2017
Sole Human Resources contact for 135 employees in a busy senior community
All-around staffing, including sourcing, recruitment, new hire Orientation and on-boarding. Background checks, DOJ clearances, drug screening
Communication of company and regulatory policies and procedures to employees and management
Point of contact and liaison between Payroll, Benefits Specialist, Managers, Operations, and Executive Director
Employee relations, inclusion and corrective action solutions
Manages and oversees time and attendance, scheduling changes, and payroll exceptions within KRONOS and ADP applications
Records and tracks Workers Compensation claims and works with insurance carriers and corporate office through resolution
Successfully facilitates employee reward programs
Performance management and employee development strategies
HOPE CARE PROFESSIONAL CAREGIVING AGENCY, SAN DIEGO, CA
Operations/ San Diego Region
JANUARY 2014 –JANUARY 2015
Temporary assignment to establish a franchise business from inception. Business model: coordinate home-care solutions for elderly or disabled clients. Assess needs for individuals who need assistance with activities for daily living to stay independent at home. Screened, interviewed and contracted home-care specialists, including C.N.A.’s and care-givers. Coordinated and matched care-givers with clients based on comprehensive needs assessment.
BRANDES INVESTMENT PARTNERS, (BIP) L.P., San Diego, CA
Human Resources Associate/Generalist: July 2006- January 2014
MARCH 2001 –JANUARY 2014
Provided HR support and solutions to all departments, serving all-around functions for over 500 employees.
Recruiting for permanent, temporary and contracted employees. Performed full cycle recruitment and staffing for a multitude of positions (job descriptions, postings, interview coordination, etc.)
On-campus recruiting for college interns
Full-cycle On-boarding; offer letters, new hire orientation, processed required paperwork and tracking
On-Demand employee assistance as a Generalist; Performance Management; Affirmative Action tracking (EEO reporting); Employee Rewards & Recognition Programs; Safety Programs: Facilitated, organized fire drills & CPR courses, ergonomic analysis; In-house & offsite training registration and employee development
Collaborated with HR team to reach business goals & initiatives. Worked with all areas of the firm to establish and communicate policies and procedures
Payroll administration back-up for U.S. (multi-state) & Canadian payrolls; 401k reporting; time & attendance administration; Running and merging reports
Accomplishments
Streamlined multiple processes and procedures and always stepped up to the plate when and where needed after department was downsized; took on new responsibilities as a proven self-starter. Successfully handled recruiting, benefits, payroll, and multiple HR projects simultaneously. Was an integral part of transitioning and building a new HCM application (Workday) to fit corporate structure.
Benefit Administration functions:
Facilitated new hire benefit orientation; Performed ergonomic evaluations and assessments; Administered health coverage and leaves; Processed COBRA for termed employees; Open enrollment from beginning to end
BIP Payroll/HRIS Specialist: March 2001 – July 2006
Utilized ADP software to process all payroll functions for U.S. and Canada employees (approx 550);
Met stringent deadlines for bi-weekly, semi-monthly and monthly payrolls concurrently, for exempt & non-exempt employees. Executed organizational skills and attention to detail for various duties:
Pay calculations/conversions (increases, retro-active pay, blended jobs, time travel)
Report writing/auditing/quarter-end & year-end processing
Report statistics to various agencies & auditors
401k administration and communication
Leave of absence – calculations, tracking, benefit adjustments, EDD reporting
Other duties- time-keeping, auditing, employer tax, wage garnishments, responding to various requests, working directly with auditors, accounting, Compensation Analyst and managers
Led social committee for organization of holiday parties, and employee events
Oversaw budget and cost analysis; Called vendors to shop around for competitive rates for venue, supplies, entertainment, food, etc.; Worked with graphic design team to create flyers, invitations and communication pieces; Researched city zoning laws.
Computer Skills