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Zoraida Martinez Grand Prairie, Texas **052 682-***-****

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HR Management

Pragmatic and employee-centric HR professional with comprehensive experience and proven track record of driving organizational success through strategic leadership and effective human resources management. Demonstrated success in developing and implementing HR strategies aligned with business objectives, enhancing employee engagement, and optimizing talent acquisition/retention. Adept at fostering positive workplace culture, rectifying complex HR issues, and delivering measurable results to employee relationships. Strong communicator and collaborator: excel in building and leading high-performance HR teams. Committed to contributing to continued growth and success of forward-thinking organizations and devising and enforcing fair and consistent policies in workplace. Areas of Expertise

• Recruitment, Onboarding & Training

• Workforce & Succession Planning

• Payroll, Benefits & Compensation

• Policy & Change Management

• Strategic Planning & Execution

• Employee Engagement & Relationship

• HR Operations & Functional Analysis

• Talent & Process Optimisation

• Diversity & Inclusion

• SOPs & Regulatory Compliance

• Team Building & Leadership

• Cross-functional Collaboration

Career Experience

El Rancho Super Mercado. Addison, TX 2023 – Present Human Resources Manager

Govern comprehensive employee relations strategies, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, proactively recommending best practices, and continually reviewing policies for optimal alignment. Spearhead daily operations of department and optimize workflow efficiency. Implement discipline and termination procedures with precision, aligning actions seamlessly with company policy. Strategically align human resource and talent initiatives in collaboration with leadership team, emphasizing proactive planning for current and future talent needs, recruitment, retention, and succession planning. Monitor day-to-day operations, such as providing reasonable accommodations, investigating allegations of wrongdoing, and conducting terminations, displaying nuanced approach in challenging situations. Keep abreast of latest trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law, driving continuous improvement. Review, correct, and submit payroll information to payroll department on weekly basis, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in processing. Deliver oversight to injury reports and carry-out investigations into all associate incidents/accidents, mitigating risks and promoting safe working environment.

• Delivered constructive and timely performance evaluations, contributing to measurable enhancements in team productivity and individual growth.

• Provided expert support and guidance to HRBPs, management, and staff in navigating complex, specialized, and sensitive HR matters, ensuring swift resolution.

• Headed end-to-end talent acquisition process, including recruitment, interviewing, and hiring for managerial, exempt, and professional roles, coordinating with departmental managers to identify key skills and competencies.

• Conducted in-depth analyses of compensation and benefits trends, proposing competitive base and incentive pay programs to attract and retain top-tier talent.

• Contributed to development of impactful learning and development programs, fostering internal opportunities for associates' growth and advancement.

• Chaired Associate disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations, ensuring fair application of company policies.

• Managed team of five HRBPs and an HR Coordinator, fostering collaborative and results-driven culture within department. Texas Education Agency – Remote 2022 – 2023

Department Manager, EPCE Division (Employee Preparation, Certification, & Enforcement) Monitored and reported project progress, analyzing trends and variances to enhance decision-making, ensuring optimal outcomes and exceeding performance expectations. Designed and organized Associate Commissioner's calendar, communications, and performance management processes, enhancing organizational effectiveness. Prepared Associate Commissioner for meetings and activities in partnering with EPCE staff for improved efficiency and seamless execution of operations. Delivered support to division directors in HR recruiting, selection, hiring, and onboarding for EPCE department, contributing to reduction in time-to-fill key positions. Offered contract management support to division directors, ensuring efficient processes and reduction in contract-related issues.

• Built and directed cross-divisional robust project plans, outlining schedules, performance metrics, and deliverables for improvement in project success rates.

• Streamlined cross-functional work, developing and implementing agendas, objectives, prework, key deliverables, and outcomes to increase in overall team efficiency.

• Enhanced quality of EPCE-related content on TEA's website, contributing to increase in user engagement and satisfaction.

• Coordinated master schedule of external activities and events, providing detailed guidance to presenters, conducting pre-event rehearsals and feedback sessions to enhance event execution and participant satisfaction.

• Steered procurement and requisition processes in department and divisions, planning and monitoring $22 M budget, purchasing goods and services, reconciling accounts, and tracking contract progress, achieving streamlined financial management. Page 2 2

Arlington ISD Arlington, TX 2021 – 2022

HR Manager

Orchestrated preparation of new hire, conversion, and termination paperwork, including I-9 verification, benefit, and COBRA notifications, ensuring compliance with regulations and streamlining onboarding processes. Facilitated seamless performance reviews, processed leave requests, and managed timesheets for employees, enhancing efficiency in HR operational processes. Provided oversight of accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely payment of outstanding invoices, and implemented efficient financial tracking systems. Liaised with Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources to fill positions above teacher level, streamlining recruitment and selection process for reduction in time-to-fill key positions. Developed data-driven charts to facilitate analysis based on departmental metrics, enabling informed decision-making and improving overall departmental performance.

• Directed $3.5 M budget for salary and essential expenditures in Human Resources, optimizing financial allocation and achieving cost reduction through strategic budget management.

• Functioned as pivotal resource for 42 employees across all HR facets, offering expert guidance on employment matters, terminations, and benefits adjustments, resulting in improvement in employee satisfaction and issue resolution.

• Led team of 17 individuals in customer service area, fostering high-performance culture to elevate service delivery.

• Assisted Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources in obtaining Board approval for administrators, demonstrating effective coordination and communication skills.

DeSoto ISD DeSoto, TX 2017 – 2021

Compensation Position Control Data Management Coordinator Directed data management and position control functions, optimizing daily operations for increase in overall efficiency. Collaborated with cross-functional departments to ensure accuracy of contractual information and monthly pay with focus on reducing payment errors. Created payroll and budget projections, supporting federal program budgeting initiatives and achieving improvement in budget accuracy. Managed performance of HR Coordinator and HR Administrative Assistant, fostering collaborative work environment to enhance departmental productivity.

• Instituted and upheld guidelines for employee access programs, enhancing data security and compliance with decrease in unauthorized access incidents.

• Performed investigations and resolved employee pay discrepancies proactively before month-end, ensuring accurate payment.

• Prepared and presented board-approved budget proposals, aligning financial planning with organizational goals and securing approval for key initiatives.

• Constructed salary proposals utilizing district algorithms, conducted market research and analyses, as well as audited financial records to drive cost savings and improved budget allocation.

• Boosted operational efficiency by implementing pay structures, hiring schedules, and payroll deadlines, streamlining processes. Grand Prairie ISD Grand Prairie, TX ISD 2015 – 2017 Human Resource Specialist - Maintenance & Operations Spearheaded management and coordination of employee hiring processes, posting jobs, reviewing resumes, conducting reference checks, and executing interviews to decrease time-to-fill key positions. Validated maintenance of employee records and timely processing of status changes, enhancing HR operational efficiency. Managed records related to hiring, termination, promotion, and transfer of employees, including documentation and contractual agreements for minimal data inaccuracies.

• Designed and integrated annual safety training initiatives, emphasizing healthcare information and safety practices, achieving improvement in workplace safety awareness.

• Facilitated prompt submission of timesheets by advising prospective employees on key information about positions and company's culture, contributing to increase in timesheet compliance.

• Played pivotal role in recruitment, interviewing, orienting, and training new employees, forging seamless onboarding process.

• Conceptualized, optimized, and updated company handbook to enhance employee understanding, leading to improvement in adherence to company policies and procedures.

• Governed team of four administrative assistants, cultivating collaborative and results-driven work environment that improved overall departmental productivity.

Additional Experience

Finance Specialist Grand Prairie ISD – Grand Prairie, TX Office Manager Grand Prairie ISD – Grand Prairie, TX Education

Bachelor of Psychology (Forensic Concentration), Ongoing Southern New Hampshire University Technical Proficiencies

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