Viviana Sibaja

La Mirada, Ca ***** 562-***-****

https://www.linkedin.com/in/viviana-sibaja-143294aa/

ad4lco@r.postjobfree.com

Bilingual Human Resources professional who helps align an organization’s people strategy with their business strategy. Partner with senior leadership through specialized knowledge that helps create policies and programs in line with an organization’s goals and objectives. Resolve complex employee relations issues, guides and assists in performance improvement, and conducts related issues. Work closely with management and employees to improve relationships, build morale, increase productivity, and retention.

Soft Skills – Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Resolution, Communication, Coaching, Culture Awareness, Strategic Thinking, Employee Experience

HRIS – ADP Workforce, Paycom, Paylocity

Professional Experience

Oliver Healthcare Packaging, Anaheim, CA 2022 to Present

Sr. Human Resources Business Partner

•Responsible for positive employee relations and workforce development activities including, employee events, site-level workforce planning, training and staffing. Work closely with managers to create and maintain a high-performance culture with high levels of employee commitment.

•Provide employee education and assistance with benefits programs.

•Partner with operations leadership and the EHS leader to ensure the timely reporting of work-related injuries and return-to-work practices.

•Maintain knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resource functions.

•Coach managers and supervisors on employment matters including discrimination, harassment, FMLA, etc

•Track leaves of absence for STD, LTD, Workers’ Compensation and FMLA to ensure regulatory compliance, positive employee relations and accurate records.

•Work with Compensation & Benefits Manager to monitor site compensation; ensure internal and external pay equity; pay for performance; and retention of talented people.

•Compile HR reports for management.

•Coach employees on conflict resolution and facilitate productive resolution when needed.

•Work with leadership and employees to host meaningful employee events that connect people to the community, the company, and to one another. Administer employee relations activities and traditions including distribution of service awards & company event/ parties/outings.

•Investigate and respond to claims of harassment. Identify and confront unacceptable behaviors that harm the company culture.

•Assist managers with learning needs assessment and training solutions that improve individual, team and organizational performance.

•Work with managers to ensure performance reviews are completed in a timely manner.

•Work with management and talent acquisition to identify and fill staffing needs. Anticipate staffing and talent constraints and offer creative solutions.

San Antonio Winery, Los Angeles, Ca 2020-2022

Sr. Human Resources Generalist

Full-cycle recruitment process includes, but not limited to, developing job descriptions, placing job advertisements, evaluating candidates, conducting reference checks, and building a strong talent pipeline for all departments and positions.

Conduct & acquire background checks and employee eligibility verifications.

Implement new hire orientation and onboarding.

Maintain department records, reports, and personnel files.

Maintain working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws as well as current human resources best practices.

Assists in development and implementation of policies and procedures.

Provide HR Policy guidance and interpretation.

Administers compensation program, monitors performance evaluation program, and revises as necessary.

Provide day to day performance management guidance to line management (coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).

Perform benefits administration (Health, Dental, Vision, Life) approving invoices for payment and communicating benefit information to employees.

Investigate complaints brought forward by employees.

Attend and participate in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.

Responsible for completing termination process & Exit Interviews

Unemployment Claims

Maintain documentation for Leave of absence – This includes getting appropriate medical certifications, sending appropriate correspondence, and communicating with employees within the framework of FMLA, CFRA, and all other applicable regulations.

Track benefits deductions in HRIS system (ADP) and making appropriate adjustments.

Help lead annual Open Enrollment as well as review and approve all elections and ensure data is properly sent to the carriers.

Maintain FFCRA which provides paid leave to certain employees who continued to be employed but are prevented from working for specific Covdid-19 related reasons.

Contribute assistance to HR Director in investigations, projects, and all other HR related functions.

J. Perez & Associates/Cuba Trave Servies, Cypress, CA 2016-2020

Sr. Human Resources Generalist

Perform and supervise all activities necessary to process 1 or more payrolls, including maintaining related records, filing tax reports and voluntary deduction reports, processing involuntary deductions such as levies and garnishments, preparing accounting transactions and documents, documenting, and updating procedures, and preparing special reports for senior management using ADP WORKFORCE.

Lead workplace investigations and respond to allegations or complaints regarding workplace issues and recommend appropriate course of action.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records in the HRIS

Generate reports and analyze HR metrics to identify trends and areas for improvement.

Support employee development initiatives to enhance skills and capabilities.

Process employee terminations by preparing and collecting paperwork, and partnering with various supporting teams to ensure smooth execution of offboarding procedures.

Support hiring managers in determining position-specific qualifications, creating job descriptions, and effectively interviewing candidates.

Lead process improvement initiatives, working collaboratively with stakeholders to implement changes and drive measurable results.

Provide guidance on employment issues such as: harassment, discrimination, corrective actions, managing expectations. Partner with internal Labor and Employee Relations team.

Prepared innovative recruiting/onboarding strategies and tactical implementations to ensure a continuous stream of exceptional candidates to support business needs.

Assisted HR Manager with medical, dental, life insurance benefit enrollments.

Element Lifestyle, Los Angeles, Ca

Human Resources Generalist 2011-2015

Administrative and clerical support to the C- level executives which consisted of travel arrangements, billing inquiries, expense reports, presentations.

Planned and prepared internal and external events such as golf tournaments, fund raising events, and staff appreciation events

Collaborates with managers and employee to resolve employee relations issues when possible, such as talent management/performance related issues and confer with HR Director for highly sensitive situations Screen applicants conduct interviews and perform training when necessary.

Administered workers comp cases

Provide employee with policies, procedures, and contracts.

Administered and provided customer service to top tier clients for all travel, culinary, nightlife, entertainment, and special events in high profile situations.

Mexicana Airlines, Los Angeles, CA 2007-2011

Human Resources Analyst

•Recruits for all open positions in US, Canada, & Europe

•Screen applicants/resumes, conduct interviews, conduct complete verification and backgrounds checks, and notify unsuccessful candidates.

•Prepared staff meetings, offsite events, Holiday parties, and all other sponsored events

•Assist with budgeting and cost savings.

•Administer long term absences due to illness, WC, authorized leave along with monitoring all legal compliance FMLA, CFRA, PDL, etc.

•Communicate benefit information to employees as well as prepare benefit pamphlets.

•Benchmarks salaries via market data and internal candidates

•Participate in developing department goals, objectives, systems, and any special projects needed.

Education Cerritos College, Norwalk, CA.

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