Sylvia “Angela” Salvatti

*** ******** **. ******, ** 76513 512-***-**** ad2ef8@r.postjobfree.com

Target: Human Resources Manager/HR Generalist

Bilingual HR Professional with extensive background in Human Resources affairs, including experience in employee recruitment and retention, learning and development, project management employee relations, benefits and leave administration, compensation/payroll, HR records management, HR audits, HR policies development and legal compliance.

Demonstrated success in implementation of, implementing corporate policies, creating job descriptions/employee handbook, implemented leadership training which led to reduction of turnover and entrusted as an HR Professional from all levels of organization.

HR Skills

Spanish Bilingual

HR Department Startup

Employment Law

FMLA/ADA/EEO/LOA

Mediation of Dispute Resolution

HR Policies & Procedures

Project Mgmt.

Staff Recruitment & Retention

Compensation/Benefits Administration

Employee Relations & Conflict Resolution

Payroll Administration

HR Program/Project Management

Event Coordinator

Orientation & Onboarding

HRIS Reporting

Learning & Development

Performance Management

Organizational Development

Reconcile Benefits and Payroll

Professional Experience

AJINOMOTO FOODS NORTHERN AMERICA INC., LAMPASAS, TX.

Global leader in Asian Frozen Food Manufacturer

HR MANAGER, 2019 TO 2023

Oversee All HR functions of 475+ employees, Lead the response to labor and compensation issues, worked with management to create performance measurement, employee development and employee compensation strategies; Investigated workplace issues with professionalism and sensitivity and detailed incidents in reports to senior executives; Directed HR programs, policies and processes to improve operational efficiency. Recruited new employees with focus on retention and turnover. Developed and documented HR procedures to refine processes and drive compliance with policies. Analyzed job descriptions and determined recruitment plan, timeline and advertising efforts to fill positions.

Key Results:

Lead digital conversion project. Responsible for transition from manual processes to digital processes such as payroll, badge security system, electronic filing, employee handbook, Ethics hotline, evaluations, New HRIS and ATS systems and employee communication center. Met annual project goals by deadline and under budget.

Created and implemented a strategy to eliminate temporary workers and offer full-time employment only. This initiative saved the Company over 1-million dollars.

Created leadership training program which resulted in 15% employee retention increase 2022.

Managed strategies to reduce annual turnover and increase employee retention. Met annual goals and increased retention every year an average of 6%.

Led COVID-19 safety protocols and testing requirements. Also, coordinated with senior leaders to provide HR support during pandemic.

Developed, created and managed new hire orientation overhaul to provide a better employee engagement experience.

Standardized training processes and worked closely with EHS Manager to minimize work related incidents.

Served as point of contact for escalated HR matters and/or collaborated with the management team to provide consultation with employee related matters.

AJINOMOTO FOODS NORTHERN AMERICA INC., LAMPASAS, TX.

Global leader in Asian Frozen Food Manufacturer

HR GENERALIST, 2013 TO 2019

Heavily recruited to establish adequate staffing of manufacturing plant, guide HR/PR operations, systems and programs. Work with all levels of management to ensure implementation of HR policies and procedures are being adhered; Prepare disciplinary action notices; Responsible to see the full process of leave administration with sensitive timelines. Coordinate Company events; facilitate new hire and benefit orientation; Resolve employee issues with confidentiality.

Key Results:

Coordinate with management teams to determine hiring needs for appropriate staffing. Responsible for recruiting, interviewing and onboarding non-exempt employees.

Successfully contributed to a low 6% turnover rate.

Play a key role in ensuring the implementation of Company policies and procedures, compensation structures, benefits administration/orientation, new hire onboarding, and employee incentives.

Negotiated $20,000 budget for Perfect Attendance incentive which increased employee attendance by 60% and has increased attendance percentage since startup collaborated teamwork effort with all departments to create an approachable and trustworthy HR Department.

Manage all aspects of leave administration (FMLA/LOA/NON-FMLA/Military Leave/Workers Compensation) including time sensitive employee notification, vendor management, disability programs and health benefits.

Employee relations: Resolved a wide variety of issues by conducting investigations with confidentiality. Work closely with the management team to determine and administer disciplinary action up to termination.

Created job descriptions for all positions at Lampasas, Plant and created Production SOP’s.

Partner with Corporate PR/HR to ensure appropriate administration of payroll, open enrollment, compensation and audits.

Plan and coordinate Company events such as service awards recognition, perfect attendance awards and holiday celebrations.

Awarded Value Relay recognition for customer service excellence.

LONG BUILDING TECHNOLOGIES INC., LITTLETON, CO.

Building automation in a wide variety of building technologies.

HR GENERALIST, 2011-2013

Fulfill a broad range of HR functions, including recruiting and onboarding of employees, administering benefits, overseeing disciplinary action and managing HR records. Co-developed many processes that continued to be used, resolved conflicts between employees and insurance carriers, coordinated health fairs to promote employee wellness and performed exit interviews. Reconciled time records for payroll and performed monthly benefit audit of medical/dental/vision/life insurance records.

Key Results:

Co-developed first Company employee handbook and job descriptions as well as the Company’s first standardized disciplinary procedures and tracking system that insulated the company from legal risk and ensured consistent and fair discipline processes.

Build and structure new hire orientation from the ground up. In addition to creating introduction videos for new hire orientation.

Responsible for research and report on Affirmative Action discrepancies.

Recognized twice in one year for Employee of the Month for outstanding achievements.

SPORTS AUTHORITY, ENGLEWOOD, CO.

Retail top competitor in sporting goods

HRIS/ RISK MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST, 2009-2011

Performed a wide variety of reports as per management requests for statistics, analysis and trends. Later promoted to Risk Management where I played an instrument role in gathering appropriate documentation for work comp and general liability injuries. Acted as a key point for the Claim Adjusters and Risk Management team to ensure proper handling of claims.

Key Results:

Perform support and service of routine workday HRIS reporting and perform data audits to ensure integrity and accurate reporting.

Efficiently process onboarding documents at the corporate level such as E-Verify and background checks

Analyze and process worker’s compensation/general liability claims by investigating and gathering supporting documentation and/or video to determine the exposure of the claim.

Report claims to carrier responding to requests for direction in a professional manner.

Utilized critical thinking, file management, time management and complex problem-solving skills to appropriately handle the process of claim.

OTERO COUNTY PROCESSING CENTER, CHAPARRAL, NM.

Contractor for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Federal Law Enforcement Agency

HR Executive Assistant, 2007-2009

Managed talent acquisition, onboarding, payroll administration, and records management. Maintained and updated employment file records. Assist with data entry of inmate trust-funds. Act as liaison between Federal investigators and employees to complete federal backgrounds. Responsible for HR vendor invoices, including auditing and preparation of remittance of weekly, monthly and quarterly invoices.

Key Results:

Developed and implemented HR protocols to streamline HR functions to new facilities.

Led recruiting initiatives for mass-recruiting efforts of 500+ officers.

Accurately processed manual payroll for 600 employees (exempt and non-exempt). Responded to subpoenas, and processed invoices for fringe benefits and garnishments.

Serve as a consultant for difficult situations, provide best practices for workplace disputes and maintain high ethical standards and confidentiality.

Education & Certifications

Business Management - Colorado State University Global Campus

Aurora, CO.

Active student – Graduation 2025

Medical Billing and Coding - Center for Employment Training (CET)

El Paso, TX – Graduated 2007

GED – El Paso Community College

El Paso, TX. - Graduated 2006

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