Victoria Chez Objective
Apt ***
Palm Beach
Gardens, FL 33410
vickychez@hotmail.
com
To obtain a position in Human Resources with interest in
continued development within a corporation. To be able to
make use of my organizational skills with a strong sense of
leadership and teamwork, with initiative and endeavor.
Work Experience
Regional HR Business Partner (overseeing 400+ PT & FT employees)
9/15 - 12/16 Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas, Jupiter, FL
-Manage the complete HR function for four local operations/theaters to
include recruiting & on-boarding, benefits enrollment, payroll
administration, workers' compensation, and other regulatory compliance
matters
-Partner with Operational leaders and to support the region's achievement
of business goals
-Implement and communicate HR strategies and tactics with a focus on:
talent acquisition, talent management, employee relations, and engagement
-Screen, recruit, and interview potential exempt and non-exempt employees
-On-board new hires
-Design and conduct new hire employee orientations
-Process biweekly payroll for multi-unit operation using ADP and Gatekeeper
-Implement company culture, values and policies
-Work with operational team to drive employee engagement and enablement
-Provide corporate with requested reports and documents
-Manage employee relations for the region to include ensure compliance with
labor regulations, conduct investigations, resolve employee issues, etc.
-Coordinate events focused on employee recognition
-Accurately maintain employee files
-Management and resolution of employee relations issues. Conduct effective,
thorough and objective investigations utilizing standard procedures
-Ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws regarding benefits,
compensation, employment and training
-Maintain functional knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day
management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory
compliance
-Partner with management and supervisors regarding performance management,
coaching, corrective actions and terminations
-Fosters positive working-relationships with all managers and employees to
promote a professional work environment. Identifies and executes
opportunities to reward and recognize behaviors that drive business
objectives and reflect organizational values
-Maintain local staff to par by following established recruiting, testing,
and interviewing program; guides managers on candidate selection;
conducting and analyzing exit interviews; recommending changes
Recruiter / Human Resources (overseeing 475+ PT & FT employees - 1099 & W2)
12/13 - 08/15 Florida Panthers Hockey Club, Sunrise, FL
-Responsible for interviewing, testing and referring applicants for all
positions throughout the company including all sales and service,
administrative and support, accounting and finance, management, marketing,
and specialized functions in the company
-Report to President & CEO recruitment efforts, identifying appropriate
recruiting sources for each type of position, payroll, benefits and
employee relations issues
-Responsible for posting and recruiting of all open positions including
posting from within when applicable. Analyze the information provided on a
prospective employee's application form, conduct a personal interview and
determine the suitability of the applicant for employment
-Perform background reference investigation, i.e., professional references,
background check to gain adequate information on which to base a selection
decision.
-Coordinate all interview meetings (phone, Skype and on-site) with
candidates and managers including travel arrangement when necessary
-Responsible for related administrative aspects of employment such as
sending offer letter, completing of employment forms, notifying the
department of employees start date, etc.
-Act as liaison with area employment agencies when applicable. Attend job
fairs and related networking events
-Completion of weekly reports on employment activity, exit interview on
terminating employees, completion of unemployment claims and orientation of
new employees including all paperwork
-Coordinate transition and assimilation of new hires to the organization.
Ensure new hires have all information necessary to begin working within the
organization including security badge and tour of the BB&T Center
-Manage programs such as life, health, dental and disability insurances,
pension plan, vacation, sick leave, leave of absence, employee assistance
and workers compensation
-401k enrollments, changes, contribution and processing
-Provide support and guidance regarding issues that have an immediate
impact on the company
-Ensure compliance with Federal, State and local laws as well as EEOC
compliance regulations by overseeing, coordinating, and preparing
documentation for Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
-Employee relations and conflict resolution
-Field employee complaints and/or concerns, as well as requests for
information, guidance, and counseling
-Manage Investigations and coordination of disciplinary actions, claims of
discrimination or harassment, and labor disputes in conjunction with
General Counsel
-Work with General Counsel in the resolution of areas such as Rightful
Discharge, Harassment and FMLA, among other issues, to determine the
appropriate course of action
-Liaison with management and General Counsel in formulating guidelines that
can foster a productive and healthy employer-employee relationship
HR Generalist (1-person department) [Contract]
06/13 - 12/13 Prime General, LLC, Hollywood, FL
-Responsible for administering policies relating to all phases of human
resources
-Recruit, interview, test and select candidates
-Full accountability for payroll processing using Paychex system
-Plan and conduct new hire orientation to foster positive attitude towards
company goals
-Advise management in appropriate resolution of employee relations issues
-Administers performance review program to ensure effectiveness, compliance
and equity within the organization
-Manage salary administration program and performance reviews
-Manage programs such as life, health, dental and disability insurances,
pension plan, vacation, sick leave, leave of absence, employee assistance
and workers compensation
-Prepare employee separation notices and related documentation and conduct
exit interviews
-Company compliance with federal/state laws; I-9 updates
-Immigration petitions
-Conduct background checks
Site Manager [Contract]
04/12 - 06/13 Randstad USA, Sunrise, FL (Point Blank Body Armor)
-In charge of on-site client $25-million-dollar account
-Manage 700+ full-time hourly employees and act as liaison between client
and employees
-Full accountability for payroll, recruitment, employee relations,
compensation and benefits
-Build and maintain strategic partnership with the client through an
extensive and detailed understanding of the client's business, strategic
direction, processes, and policies
-Maintain close contact with the key principles at the account to ensure
highest level of client satisfaction possible
-Build and maintain a talent pipeline that aligns with the client's needs
and output requirement
-Consistent execution of recruiting plan to ensure the right quantity and
quality of talent
-Screen and select candidates according to client specific job profiles and
workforce forecasts
-Comply with all operational standards and employment laws and regulations
-Build top of mind awareness, which foster a consultative relationship and
increased business with the on-site client
-Market talent's skills, knowledge and abilities to the right departments
by making the best match for the client and the talent
-Consistently exceed client and talent expectations, and stay ahead of the
staffing industry by offering innovative, creative, and effective
employment solutions
HR & Payroll Administrator (1-person department)
10/08 - 03/12 Targetti Poulsen USA, Inc., Weston, FL
-Manage all human resource and payroll activities for the company to
include employment, compensation, employee relations, labor relations,
benefits and training and development for Corporate office as well as multi-
state offices
-Provide advice, assistance and follow-up on company Human Resources
policies, procedures, and documentation
-Official company translator (English-Spanish) verbal and written
-Coordinate the resolution of specific Human Resource policy-related and
procedural problem and inquires
-Establish employment procedures and ensure that all forms are in
compliance with state and federal laws; develop appropriate forms, such as
requisition for employment, new hire packets, etc
-Develop and maintain relationship with employment agencies, universities
and other recruitment sources
-Interview job applicants; review application/resume; evaluate applicant
skills, administer pre-employment testing and make recommendations
regarding applicants' qualifications
-Conduct reference and security checks
-Design and conduct new hire employee orientations
-Maintain salary structure, position descriptions and position evaluations
-Salary budgeting and variance analysis
-Payroll processing using CompuPay system, corrections, funding,
distribution and posting to g/l accounts
-Manage, administer and explain benefits to employees, serve as liaison
between employees and insurance carriers; constant contact with brokers
-Manage annual open enrollment; employee benefit insurance enrollment,
changes, questions
-Employee benefit invoice reconciliation, coding and posting to g/l
accounts
-401k enrollments, changes, contribution processing
-Workers comp insurance audit
-Immigration petitions
-Exit interviews; COBRA administration
-Company compliance with federal/state laws; I-9 updates
-Work closely with legal counsel during participation in the investigations
of, as well as the coordination and handling for discrimination charges
process and other employment related litigation
- Manage, execute and prepare documentation for Equal Employment
Opportunity Commission, Human Rights charges as well as Wage and Hour
complaints and represent company at fact finding meetings and civil
hearings
-Advise and assist management staff in the application and interpretation
of employee relations policies, legal and union contract compliance,
grievance, and discipline problems
-Work with union representative to resolve labor relation issues and
prepare and conduct contract negotiations
-Liaison with management and legal counsel in formulating guidelines that
can foster a productive and healthy employer-employee relationship
-Maintain confidentiality and sensitivity to all issues
HR Administrator III/Recruiter
2/06 - 10/08 BNY Mellon United National Bank, Miami Lakes, FL
-Trusted resource for employees and managers seeking guidance on questions
related to benefits and company policies/procedures and practices
-Ensure compliance with Federal, State and local laws as well as EEOC
compliance regulations
-Research and source candidates using advanced internet
resources and tools, internal/external job postings and employee referrals
-Pre-screens and interviews candidates, reviews employment
applications and resumes, manage selection process, conduct background
checks, extend candidate offers and negotiations
-Assists in the planning and coordinating of annual reviews, merits,
bonuses
-Ensure timely and accurate payroll processing; track overtime, extra time,
sick, vacation, personal days and floating holidays
-Update and maintain applicant flow, turndown, activity and medical logs
-Accurately update employees' records
-Produce/maintain monthly reports and spreadsheets
-Draft and proof correspondence including memos, letters, written responses
and approval requests
-Open, monitor and close employees checking account
-Responsible for planning and coordinating employee events
-Provide Administrative support to Senior Vice President of Human Resources
Human Resources Generalist
1/04 - 2/06 Florida Medical Center, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
-Provide clerical and administrative support to HR Director
-Researches and sources candidates using advanced internet resources and
tools, internal job postings, employee referrals, and external recruiting
partners
-Pre-screens and interviews candidates, reviews employment applications and
resumes, manages selection process, conducts background checks, extends
candidate offers and negotiations
-Process of new hires
-Assist in entering and maintaining accurate records and files for
employees
-Participate with managers in the resolution of employee relation
techniques and applicable laws to increase effectiveness and minimize
liability
-Interact with employees to provide information and resolve issues
Education
10/2001 Interamerican University of Puerto Rico, Cupey, Puerto Rico
-BBA in Human Resources
-BBA in Management
Skills
Fully Bilingual (English-Spanish), Excel, Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook,
Power Point, Windows NT, 2000, XP, Vista, Word, PeopleSoft, Kronos,
Metavante, Taleo, CompuPay, SAP, Paychex, TMS, ADP, GateKeeper,
HotSchedules