Human Resources Manager
Resume:
ANGELICA SEREDA
Cape Coral, FL
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mailto:**************@*****.***
SUMMARY
Human Resources professional and strong recruiter with over 8 years of experience managing a full spectrum of human resources functions. Strong business acumen, command of employment laws and excellent communication skills. Able to establish rapport and credibility with diverse groups and all levels of management. Proven ability to strongly influence management.
Labor/Employee Relations HR Policies and Procedures Recruitment and Retention
Performance Management Change/Reorganization Management Employee Engagement
EXPERIENCE
Cinedigm New York, New York
Human Resources Manager/Recruiter September 2014- February 2016
●Full-cycle recruiting of all open positions (heavy recruiting for finance roles)
●Provide counseling to employees and management on HR policies and procedures
●Review and make decisions regarding employee disciplinary actions
●Coordinate with the VP of HR and the Payroll Manager to assess and resolve payroll issues, including pay errors, direct deposit changes or errors, new hire pay, final pay in relation to terminations, benefit deduction errors and corrections, etc.
●Process NY employee termination paperwork, ensuring all federal and state laws are followed with involuntary and voluntary terminations, including correct PTO payout, final pay, 401k loan balances, life insurance, etc.
●Prepare exit interview paperwork, track data, and liaise with the IT Department for retrieval of company property
●Ensure compliance in relation to employee leaves, specifically with state leave laws and company policies. Maintain and track employee leaves for compliance
●FLSA/Department of Labor/EDD – Keep log and headcount for reporting to all federal and state agencies ensuring requirements are met at all legally required levels
●Act as a resource for employee inquiries and provide a communication channel to office employees
●Monitor and track completion of employee performance reviews and perform all updates for employee files
●Coordinate office mentoring, internship, and continuing education programs
●Assist the VP of HR with company-wide open enrollment
●Provide expertise for matters related to compensation, benefits, leave of absence, etc.
●Conduct research on leadership and management training programs
●Conduct general research on topics ranging from industry best practices, job descriptions, and salary market values
NY Daily News/U.S. News & World Report New York, New York
HR Generalist/Recruiter March 2012- September 2014
●Full-cycle recruiting of all open positions (heavy recruiting for both finance and editorial roles)
●Implemented an Employee Referral Program for sales staff
●Train managers on best recruiting and retention practices
●Guide managers in the disciplinary process including counseling and writing disciplinary documents
●Negotiate contracts with vendors, i.e. discounted rates on job sites like CareerBuilder, Monster and Indeed
●Handle all unemployment claims/hearings by speaking with managers and following up with the State
First Protocol New York, New York
Human Resources Generalist (Contract Role) April 2011- August 2011
●Responsible for full-cycle recruiting of all open positions (finance and hospitality roles)
●Processed all new hires, terminations, benefits and leave paperwork
●Wrote new contracts for freelance and part-time employees
●Worked with CEO and manager on performance reviews and performance management
●Initiated and got approval for well-received employee referral program
AIG Advisor Group New York, New York Human Resources Specialist/Recruiter July 2007- November 2010
●Responsible for filling all temporary and permanent positions (heavy finance and customer service roles)
●Conducted new hire orientation and exit interviews in groups and individually, respectively
●Administered and maintained all benefits for new and existing employees
●Communicated company policies and procedures with employees using AIG Employee Handbook
●Assisted managers with employee relations issues by counseling them, helping them draft disciplinary documents and following up after meeting with employee
●Assisted HR Manager with annual performance reviews, i.e., sending out communications, meeting with managers and helping them decide on appropriate ratings for employees
●Trained managers with various Human Resources-related software such as SAIGE, an AIG-specific program used for tracking employee changes to salary, performance, etc.
Atrium Staffing New York, New York
Associate – Human Resources April 2006- July 2007
●Worked with Human Resources Generalist on payroll, recruiting and other HR functions
●Screened resumes retrieved from large internet portal
●Administered background checks on potential employees
●Scheduled drug tests for potential employees
●Verified candidates’ references
EDUCATION
New York University, School of Continuing and Professional Studies New York, New York
Certificate in Human Resources Management
St. John’s University, St. John’s College Jamaica, New York
B.A. in Psychology, Minor in Business
SKILLS
Microsoft Office, Brassring, PeopleSoft, PeopleClick, ADP, QuickBooks, Fieldglass
LANGUAGES
Fluent in Spanish, proficient in Portuguese
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