Human Resources Generalist

SANDRA M. VIEIRA

*** *********** ***** ***: 919-***-****

Cary, NC E-mail: ********@*******.***

27513

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:

Results-oriented Human Resources Generalist capable of aligning Human Resources strategies with the

organization's vision, mission and values.

• Human Resources business partner, helping managers with the strategic side of attracting and

managing talented people through recruitment, training, compensation and retention

• Strong contribution to organizational effectiveness based on a solid background in business

administration and human resources management

• International Human Resources experience with government and private industry

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Spanish

EDUCATION:

University of North Florida (U.S.A.) Master’s degree in Human Resources

Management

EAFIT (Colombia) Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC

Human Resources Consultant 2013 - Present

• Provide professional consultation to hiring managers throughout the classification, recruitment, and

selection processes for SPA and EPA Faculty and Non-Faculty positions

• Monitor candidate pool for ADA/EEO compliance and employment priorities such as veteran status

and reduction in work force priorities

• Consult with hiring officials and review job analysis and description to ensure proper position

classification

• Responsible for identifying salary inequities and providing strategic recommendations to campus

departments to resolve discrepancies

• Evaluate employment offers to determine compensation strategies for selected candidates based on

the Career Banding Pay Factors and UNC General Administration Policies

• Interpret and ensure compliance with university, state, and federal regulations ( OFCCP, EEOC, ADA,

Office of State Human Resources and UNC General Administration)

• Provide general and customized training sessions to campus employees on SPA, EPA non-faculty, and

faculty hiring processes

• Lead community service outreach programs for the Employment division including persons with

disabilities and veterans

Wake County Government – Human Resources, Raleigh, NC 2007 - 2013

Human Resources Consultant-Employment, Classification & Compensation

20011 -2013

Human Services Bilingual Interpreter 2007-2011

• Develop strategic relationships with department heads to provide adequate support to managers and

supervisors for hiring and recruitment for the Human Services Department (approximately 1,700

employees)

• Develop recruitment strategies for a variety of exempt and nonexempt positions

• Support and advise managers and supervisors on HR related laws, policies and procedures

• Partner with staff and employee relations to resolve employee relations issues

• Conduct salary surveys and perform market data analysis

• Responsible for position classification and application of salary administration guidelines

• Responsible for coordinating the reduction in work force (RIF) process of the Behavioral Health unit

(approximately 450 employees). Work with departments to internally place the affected employees

Quebecor World Inc., Toronto, Canada 2003 -2005

Human Resources Consultant – Employee Relations

• Provided key support and coaching to supervisors and managers in relation to employment law,

employee relations, conflict resolution, company policies and collective agreement interpretation

• Provided coaching and mediation in employee relations issues and grievances

• Contributed to accident/injury and lost time reduction by developing, implementing and

communicating safety policies, training, job safety analysis and ergonomics

Teck Cominco Limited, Vancouver, Canada 2000 - 2003

Human Resources Generalist

• Member of the HR team that strategically supported the Teck Cominco merger

• Conducted job analysis and evaluation for compensation purposes.

• Compared and analyzed benefits package to create the benefits plan for the new company

• Reviewed and communicated company policies and procedures during the merger

• Worked with International Employment lawyer to ensure that international employee relocation

followed appropriate immigration procedures

Maidenform, Inc., Jacksonville, FL 1996 - 2000

Human Resources Generalist

• Provided consultation to departments in the areas of recruitment, staffing, classification and

compensation

• Increased retention by implementing and coordinating recognition and motivation programs

• Developed and implemented HR policies and procedures consistent with employment laws

• Provided HR support and advice to managers and supervisors on employment law, employee relations

issues and progressive discipline; actively participated and promoted mediation to resolve grievances

• Designed, implemented and communicated a comprehensive health & safety program that helped

reduce the number of lost time accidents, injuries and worker’s compensation claims

Alfombrar Ltd. Medellin, Colombia 1987 - 1993

Branch Manager

• Responsible for the strategic direction of the regional office

• Supervised 22 full-time permanent employees and 14 temporary contractors

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