A dedicated and enthusiastic bilingual (Spanish) HR and Health & Safety professional. Hands-on experience in managing all aspects of human resources and safety training from the identifying phase through to completion. Possess strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to partner across all departments to meet the needs of senior management and the employees. Experience in building, nurturing, and motivating cohesive teams.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

●CSM/SAC-Certified Safety Manager/Auditor—National Association for Safety Professionals, Shelby, NC

●STS/SPS- Certified Manager Trainer-GI—National Association for Safety Professionals, Shelby, NC

●Fluent bilingual Spanish – read, write, and speak

●A. A. Degree, Business Administration/ Marketing—Crafton Hills College, Yucaipa, CA 2003. HONORS

●B. S. Degree, Business Management —University of Redlands, Redlands, CA

QUALIFICATIONS:

●Payroll/HRIS experience with ADP and other payroll systems

●Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

●Knowledge of employment law and other government compliance regulations

●OSHA and Cal-OSHA compliance

●Ability to research and analyze various different types of data information

●Make recommendations to effectively resolve problems or issues, by using judgment that is consistent with company standards, practices, policies, procedures, and government regulations

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

02/2018 to Present

HR Manager-multiple sites Saint Paul Enterprises-Glendora, CA

As an HR Manager, I provide all aspects of HR support for exempt and non-exempt employees in the employment relationship.

●Overview resumes submitted by candidates, if the position requires licenses-insure licensing is in good standing, schedule interviews, provide conditional job offers, perform background checks, provide new hire and benefit orientations and scheduled their 90-day performance reviews with their managers.

●Correct time attendance and submit to payroll company for bi-weekly payroll for multiple sites.

●Track vacation and sick hours’ accruals and requests for payroll. Update balances for year-end payouts.

●Run monthly reports with Office Inspector General (OIG) that all employees are in good standing and not excluded from the ability to work with pharmacy or healthcare provider due to any drug offense.

●Run monthly reports with National Sex Offender Registry ensuring all employees are not in the system.

●Keep track of all pharmacy technician’s and pharmacist’s licenses.

●Handle employee grievances and present them to management teams in order to improve employee morale. As deemed appropriate, keep information on a “need to know basis”.

●From the start of the COVID-19 Pandemic, applied with the EDD Department to reduce the work schedule which provided employees with partial lost wage benefits.

●Assist DME Department making sure that the contracts with home health facilities or hospices are properly executed. Supported a variety of concurrent HR initiatives.

●Support the pharmacies in their annual audit for their Joint Commission certifications. This certification assesses compliance with most hospitals and is voluntary for healthcare providers and pharmacies that show a dedication to ensuring a safe and effective environment as a healthcare provider.

08/2011 to 02/2018

Bilingual HR/Safety Trainer Consultant aBossCo/A+Training –Colton, CA

Note: You will see this position overlapping with Sabert Corporation. The reason for this is that I consulted with client companies only on a limited basis when I was on a W2 status.

HR Consultant: Provided independent appraisal of current HR functions and practices and made recommendations when appropriate. Completed in-depth interview with key personnel to understand their current practices, their philosophy and their objectives. Partnered with executive management and met with C level management to shape business strategy to move organization forward. Queried and evaluated existing documents, forms, job descriptions, job classifications, HR handbooks, safety manuals, IIPP program, performance review process, benefit packages, reward and recognition programs, when necessary, did a compensation analysis, and reviewed or established a strong worker’s compensation return to work program, made changes to HR management processes, and the termination process. Worked with payroll and client for reimbursement of tax credits under the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (EPSLA) pursuant to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). Ensure proper documentation is in receipt from each employee affected.

Safety Consultant: Translated numerous training modules into Spanish ready to be delivered to client companies in California and other states. Assisted in mock OSHA and Cal-OSHA Audits with the intent to identify shortcomings in OSHA and Cal-OSHA compliance to point hazards that needed correction versus the ones that are optional. Supported the preparation, implementation and training of various programs. Sought grant monies for qualifying companies from state funds to cover some if not all required safety programs. Have been assigned as a representative between the company client and Cal-OSHA at hearings in order to reduce or remove prior monetary citations for non-compliance. Saved client companies penalties over the course of years. Updated procedures and protocols to include COVID-19 as a possible workplace hazard. Provided staff educational presentation and updates. Followed OSHA’s Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19 including applying for and received approval of Work Sharing Unemployment Insurance Plan and reduced staff hours to better conform to the social distance mandates at work.

04/2014 to 8/2016

HR Specialist Sabert Corporation –Riverside, CA

As an HR Specialist, I gave generalist HR support for this 24x7 foods packaging plastic manufacturing plant.

●Lead and supported all aspects of recruitment including posting the available positions, sought local county and state funding for training, screened candidates, created and maintained resume applicant flow logs, extended offers, ensured new hire information was updated on the HRIS system, facilitated on-boarding for all new associates, and maintained employee files.

●Provided on boarding and benefit orientations for all new hires. Coordinated open enrollment of all benefits to existing associates in a timely manner.

●Monitored and corrected time and attendance records for all full time hourly and temporary associates.

●Supported and aided the quality control and safety departments in their yearly food safety audits known as the British Retail Consortium (BRC). Each year’s certifications surpassed in grading (scoring).

●Filed Employers First Report of Injury with Work Comp Carrier. Assisted in obtaining witness statements and/or translated them from Spanish to English. Responded to subpoenas from carriers or counsels. Aggressively advocated the early return-to-work program.

●Successfully handled several employee situations focusing on conflict resolutions. Followed privacy regulations and maintained confidentiality giving each party a sense of dignity and privacy.

●Coordinated the yearly employee Christmas Party. Purchased all gifts for the employees’ children and/or grandchildren. Lead, supported and coordinated various employee-driven volunteer programs and events to benefit various local homeless shelters during the holidays.

●Lead and coordinated Health & Wellness Fairs on site so that production would not be critically affected.

●Developed and organized activities that created positive morale and increased employee engagement.

●Conducted investigations of complaints of inappropriate employee/supervisor conduct, provided recommendations of separations to corporate offices along with copies of complete investigation documentation, when necessary processed separation paperwork and conducted exiting interviews. Submitted unemployment and insurance claims to corporate for their completion.

●Administered and managed temporary agency interactions including contract negotiations. Conducted yearly audits of temporary agency activities in cooperation with Corporate HR for certification of their integrity.

●Traveled yearly to New Jersey for HR Summits for training purposes regarding upcoming HR initiatives. Provided counsel to local management and corporate HR on California labor law changes.

04/2007 to 02/2011

Bilingual HR Representative LKG-CMC, Inc.—Glendale, CA

As the HR Representative for this nationwide document control/configuration management consultant company.

●I partnered with the President and other members of the company’s leadership team to set strategic direction for over 27 public projects in over 17 states across the US.

●Actively participated in all HR initiatives including recruitment/retention measures, developing personnel policies along with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

●Posted open jobs on job boards, reviewed resumes and coordinated recruitment and interview process.

●Wrote and presented offer letters. Directed and ensured the completeness of the new hire paperwork.

●Prepared all internal employee communications regarding compensation, benefits, company policies, or their changes.

●Provided input and implemented changes to the Employee Handbook and disseminated new handbooks and manuals. Advised on legalities of job misclassification issues, trainings, policies and such.

●Accessed, mapped and integrated from Optima HRIS to PeopleTrack HRIS systems. Processed all employee status changes and ensured compliance with internal processes.

●Interfaced with the accounting department regarding any compensation changes. Supported a variety of concurrent HR initiatives.

●Coordinated and prepared the provisional and annual performance reviews for project managers or supervisors.

08/2005 to 04/2007

HR Manager MJ Soffe/Delta Apparel, Inc.—SFS, CA

As the Bilingual HR Manager for apparel manufacturing-distribution companies, I lead all aspects of three companies’ human resources functions simultaneously under one roof.

●Recruiting, staffing, administering benefits, processing payrolls, coordinating training, filing WC Claims, championing early return-to-work programs, coordinated open enrollment for each company separately, outlined HR metrics that included attendance and turnover.

●Conducted labor market studies for two companies to institute competitive wage changes. Provided first rate interface with managers and employees.

●Bequeathed and explained policy translation to all employees.

●Navigated tricky multi-employer and cross-cultural employee relations and instituted a mutually agreed grievance process. Successfully diffused highly charged employee issues.

PROFESSIONAL SOCIAL MEDIA LINK

You are invited to visit my LinkedIn profile wherein I highlight the trainings I have attained relevant to my specializations. www.linkedin.com/in/martha-fink-csm-sts-2767023

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