CELINA LAKE

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SUMMARY

Human resources professional offering a strong skillset in labor relations, benefits administration, HRIS, record keeping, leaves and policies, payroll processing, onboarding, office management, collaboration, and customer service.

HIGHLIGHTS

22+ years of experience

Benefits Administration and Payroll

HRIS Systems

In-depth knowledge of HR compliance

New employee orientations

CPR Certified, Workplace Safety,

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Background checks

Hiring recommendations

Retirement Savings Plans

Competent in various Leaves

Accounting functions

Expense Reports

Expert communicator

Conscientious and confidential

Exceptional client services skills

People oriented and results driven

Software: Paychex, BeneTrac, EASE, Paycor,

Deltek, Vantagepoint, SharePoint, Adobe,

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint,

Outlook, Excel, Access, Visio, Teams)

Languages: English and Spanish

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Vanguard Industries, Carlsbad, CA March 2022 – November 2022 Manager of Human Resources

Coordinate human resources procedures to initiate and maintain benefits such as retirement plans, medical, dental and vision insurances, flexible savings accounts, supplemental insurances, disability insurance, life insurance and COBRA.

Verify the calculation of monthly premiums statements for all group insurances for payment. Maintain statistical data relative to premiums, claims, and costs.

Audited billing from last open enrollment to find corrections for a refund of over $20,000.00.

Worked with and maintained close relationships with brokers and provider representatives.

Provide the necessary support information and documentation for payroll processing requirements.

Implemented an HR and payroll meeting with a collaborative agenda for each payroll processing.

Assist with the performance management and review process while supporting employee opportunities for professional development.

Provide support and guidance to management and other staff by addressing demands, grievances or other issues especially when complex, specialized, and sensitive questions arise; administer and execute routine tasks in delicate circumstances such as providing reasonable accommodations, investigating allegations of wrongdoing, and terminations.

Oversee employee disciplinary meetings, terminations and investigations.

Develop and monitor overall HR strategies, systems, tactics and procedures across the organization.

Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommend best practices; review policies and practices to maintain compliance. Ensure legal compliance by working directly with company attorney.

Translate company policies, procedures and communications for non-English speaking employees.

Maintain all employee personnel files and translate any documentation as needed for record.

Onboard newcomers to the company, develop adequate induction and training.

Manage company staff; partnering with the leadership team to understand and execute the organization’s human resource and talent strategy particularly as it relates to current and future talent needs, recruiting, retention, and succession planning.

Built and effectively managed interpersonal relationships at all levels of the company nurturing a positive working environment.

Promote corporate values to shape a positive culture.

Plan, organize and coordinate all company employee events and rewards. Celina Lake Page 2 of 3

Gafcon, Inc., San Diego, CA August 2000 – June 2021 Benefits & HRIS Specialist 2009 – 2021

Coordinate human resources procedures to initiate and maintain benefits such as retirement plans, medical, dental and vision insurances, flexible savings accounts, supplemental insurances, disability insurance, life insurance and COBRA.

Implement new benefit programs; arrange and conduct annual employee benefits information presentations.

Verify the calculation of monthly premiums statements for all group insurances for payment. Maintain statistical data relative to premiums, claims, and costs.

Resolve administrative problems with benefit carrier representatives.

Manage record keeping and retrieval methods in compliance with government regulations.

Work with Brokers to ensure the accurate and timely submission of all required reports and forms.

Conduct audits and compliance testing of various payrolls, 401k, benefits or other HR programs as needed.

Track and maintain leave activity and balances.

Administering various leaves such as FMLA, CFRA, PDL and PFL.

Coordinate Orientation and conduct on-boarding as related to HR procedures, payroll and benefits.

Create and maintain new employee files and documents.

Conduct employee separation process.

Maintain sexual harassment database and training.

Assist employees with HR, benefits, payroll and timekeeping related questions.

Coordinate and set up educational benefit meetings.

Research employee benefit plans and vendors to identify those that present the best value and works with broker to examine possible plan design or benefit cost changes and makes recommendations as appropriate.

Work with VP of HR and legal counsel to recommend, develop and roll out benefit related policies and procedures.

Maintain PTO accruals and manage calendars, leave requests and corresponding timesheet entries.

Verify and correct timesheets for submission to accounting department for billing.

Comply with filling out, returning, filing, and notifying employees of withholding orders, etc.

Prepare pre-payroll agenda, reports and hours for completion of semimonthly payroll submission.

Review and process expense reports for payment.

Administrative Assistant 2003 – 2009

Assisted the Human Resources and Accounting Department with administrative tasks.

Processed all Purchase Orders and Check Requests, facilitates and documented workflow.

Worked with DMS Supervisor/Asset Manager to ensure purchases were accurately recorded and tracked.

Conducted portions of New Employee Orientation.

Reconciled credit card statements and generated related monthly expense reports.

Entered accounts payable invoice batches into accounting system.

Responsible for logging and tracking of employee absentee reports (vacation/sick time).

Organized yearly time reports for all employees.

Assisted all departments in the company as necessary. Project Administrative Assistant 2001 – 2003

Worked independently and with Project Managers on ongoing and non-recurring projects as needed.

Responsible for the general organization and order within the office environment.

Maintained inventory of office supplies for main office and coordinated office supply orders for each satellite office.

Prepared purchase orders for supplies, lunch meetings, and seminars.

Coordinated and oversaw basic IT issues.

Created and reviewed expense reports for team.

Managed delivery and collection of paperwork for team.

Organized and scheduled meetings, conferences, luncheons and department activities, and took meeting minutes upon request.

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Managed project document controls which included scanning, organizing, and uploading documents to the SharePoint website.

Acted as a liaison with project personnel and outside agencies.

Wrote and edited letters, filed correspondence, logged in plan data, and typed meeting minutes from dictation.

Receptionist / Purchasing Assistant 2000 – 2001

Main receptionist handling all telephone calls for corporate office and satellite offices.

Responsible for all purchasing and maintenance for the office, including inputting of all purchase orders.

Handled and distributed all incoming documentation.

Managed and scheduled all conference rooms.

Assisted multiple Assistants with miscellaneous projects. Cuyamaca College, El Cajon, CA 1999 – 2000

Student Ambassador

Responsible for various office duties consisting of mailings, computer work and organizing.

Conducted tours of college campus and classroom presentations.

Performed community outreach/public relations representing the college at places such as college fairs, career fairs, Department of Motor Vehicles and shopping centers.

Assisted with organization and set up of special campus events. MEMBERSHIPS

Society for Human Resource Management

EDUCATION

San Diego State University Bachelor of Arts, Sociology San Diego, CA Emphasis in Microsociology

Cuyamaca College Associate of Arts, Liberal Arts El Cajon, CA References available upon request.

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