Human Resources Generalist

LIANA S. THOMAS

**** ******* ***, *******, ** ***37

Cell: 209-***-**** Email: ***********@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position as an HR/Payroll professional that fully utilizes my diverse HR and Payroll skills and experience

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS

●28 years of Human Resources Generalist/Management experience.

●Knowledge of current labor, payroll & benefits laws, policies and procedures, and government compliance

●Ability to prioritize work, multi-task, exercise highest level of confidentiality, and work and deal effectively with people at all levels in a team environment

●Strong organizational and analytical skills

●Computer literate and proficient in Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook and different HRIS systems including ABRA, AIMS, Infinium, & Reynolds & Reynolds ERA Payroll, Kronos, and iSolved (Payroll People)

●Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

●Bilingual in Spanish (speak, read, & write fluently)

JOB HISTORY/EXPERIENCE

West Coast Magnetics, Stockton, CA

HR Manager August 2021 - August 2023

Responsible for recruiting and advertising, and processing of new hire paperwork

Open & track job openings and post jobs both internally and externally

Oversee the HR staff in Tecate, MX and the HR Asst in Stockton, CA

Conduct New Hire Onboarding & Benefits review for all direct hire & temp to hires

Track and facilitate leaves of absence such as FMLA/CFRA and Covid-19 leave (SPSL)

Provide guidance and counsel on employee relations & performance related issues, investigate & facilitate resolution of complaints

Conduct off-boarding and exit interviews

Review, update, and create Employee Handbook policies/procedures and programs as needed

Facilitate harassment training and conduct supervisor training such as interviewing techniques

Assist with timekeeping in iSolved (Payroll People)

Conduct weekly attendance meeting with management team

Manage annual performance review process for both our Stockton, CA and Tecate, MX facilities

Prepare and file annual EEO-1 report

United Facilities, Stockton, CA

HR Generalist September 2020- August 2021

●Responsible for recruiting and advertising, and processing of new hire paperwork (work closely with our on-site temp agency)

●Open & track job requisitions open with corporate and post jobs internally

●Screen, interview, and hire all direct hire positions within our warehouse

●Conduct New Hire Onboarding & Benefits review for all direct hire & temp to hires

●Track and facilitate leaves of absence such as FMLA/CFRA, FFCRA/EPSL (Covid-19 leave)

●Conduct Harassment training

●Provide guidance and counsel on employee relations & performance related issues, investigate & facilitate resolution of complaints

●Conduct Stay Interviews (instead of exit interviews)

●Manage the Employee Performance Program

●Facilitate 401(k) and Worker's Compensation program

●Conduct supervisor training such as Accident Investigation

●Assist with timekeeping in Kronos when necessary

●Facilitate annual performance review process

American Chevrolet, Modesto, CA

HR/Payroll Administrator April 2004 – September 2020

●Conduct new hire employee & benefits orientations

●Administer the 401(k) plan

●Responsible for all benefits programs, open enrollment process, and COBRA administration

●Administer Worker's Compensation program, maintain appropriate Cal-Osha logs, and participate in Safety Committee meetings

●Review, update, and create Employee Handbook policies, procedures, and programs as needed

●Coordinate employee development/training

●Prepare Payroll (timekeeping, keypunching payroll, printing checks in-house)

●Pay Federal & State Payroll taxes after every payroll

●Pay Wage Garnishments (Child Support, Franchise Tax Board, and others)

●Prepare and file annual EEO-1 report

●Track vacation, sick leave, and FMLA Leave

Additional Duties (non-HR related):

●Accounts Receivable (process monthly statement, collect on past due accounts, investigate discrepancies)

●Processing online billing for fleet companies for service repair invoices

●Backing up the Service Cashier/Receptionist when needed

The Home Depot, Tracy, CA

HR Manager March 2002 – December 2003

●Screen applicants from applicant tracking system, interview, & hire to fill all hourly open positions within store

●Provide guidance on employee relations issues, investigate & facilitate resolution of complaints

●Coach supervisors and managers on performance related issues

●Conduct exit interviews and recommend changes/adjustments

●Manage the Employee Performance Program

●Administer the 401(k) and ESPP plans

●Facilitate Worker's Compensation program

●Coordinate employee development/training

Saint Gobain Semicon Equipment Inc, San Jose, CA (formerly Holz Precision)

HR Manager October 1995 – August 2001

●Direct the AAP process and oversee EEO compliance including tracking of applicants

●Responsible for recruiting and advertising, and processing of new hire and termination paperwork (worked closely with temp agencies)

●Provide guidance on employee relations & performance related issues, investigate & facilitate resolution of complaints

●Track FMLA leave

●Conduct new hire employee & benefits orientations

●Conduct exit interviews and recommend changes/adjustments

●Manage the Employee Performance Program

●Administer the 401(k) plan

●Responsible for all benefits programs, open enrollment process, and COBRA administration

●Work closely with HRIS function to track workforce indicators (i.e. turnover, AAP goal attainment, etc.)

●Perform INS verifications through Employment Verification system and process I-9 forms

●Administer Worker's Compensation program and maintain appropriate Cal-Osha logs

●Administer the safety program (IIPP), and participate in Safety Committee Meetings

●Review, update, and create Employee Handbook policies, procedures, and programs as needed

●Coordinate employee development/training and event planning

●Supervised two HR Assistants

●Involved extensively with due diligence process prior to acquisition of Holz Precision by Saint Gobain. Worked closely with Saint Gobain during conversion of HR and Payroll systems from ABRA to Infinium. Assisted Saint Gobain with conversion and rollout of new Saint Gobain Flex Benefits after acquisition.

EDUCATION

BS in Admin of Criminal Justice, San Jose State Univ

PHR Certificate - issued February 2019

REFERENCES

Available upon request

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