Veronica Lomeli
***** ********** **., *******, ** 90650
**********@*****.***
SUMMARY
Passionate, self-motivated HR Manager professional with 10 + years of experience managing and coordinating human resource functions while facilitating the planning and execution of policies and procedures. Skilled in all aspects of human resources management, including talent recruitment, training and development, payroll administration, employee relations and conflict resolution.
Felbro Food Products, Inc. 08/23/2021 to Present
Human Resources Manager
Created and implemented the safety and health program according to OSHA guidelines.
Conduct video and presentation trainings on health and safety topics.
Manage work-related injuries/illnesses. review, investigate, and maintain databases. Process and document all workers’ compensation claims. Maintain OSHA logs and report them on the OSHA website.
Created and implemented leadership development program.
Created and implemented new hire training program.
Oversee all areas of employment, employee benefits, compensation, performance appraisal programs, personnel record keeping, unemployment/disability claims, workers compensation, employee relations, safety, training, and HRIS.
Manage full-scale recruiting initiatives and support staffing needs; develop recruiting strategies for hourly and salaried positions; and assisting with interviews, consulting supervisors on candidate selection and preparing offer letters
Oversee, administer, and conduct new hire orientations for all level of employees.
Manage and conduct pre-employment physicals, drug screens and reference checks.
Maintain the work structure by updating job requirements and job descriptions.
Manage the employee termination process including exit interviews, communication of final check and return of company property.
Provided employee and labor relations counseling and problem solving for managers and employees while remaining consistent with company values, policies and state and federal law.
Provide advice, counseling and training to managers and supervisors on performance issues including corrective action plans and terminations.
Investigated employee relations issues such as grievances and complaints, harassment allegations, and recommend appropriate action.
Manage and coordinate site succession and workforce planning efforts.
Manage employee benefits including communication, coordination and processing of annual open enrollment activities and conducting monthly benefit orientation for newly eligible employees
Manage time sheets, daily punches, meal breaks, attendance, sick, and tardiness.
Manage leave of absences.
Innovative Construction Solutions – Costa Mesa, CA 12/27/2017 to 08/18/2021
Human Resources Generalist
Managing the recruitment and selection process and serve as a consultant to management for the onboarding process.
Conduct new hire on-boarding, safety training and office introductions.
Maintain talent acquisition benchmark report.
Update job descriptions as needed.
Respond to employee inquiries regarding policies, FMLA, PFL, company benefits, and employee programs.
Manage payroll and employee benefits, including bonuses, leaves and absences.
Organize and maintain all hard and soft copies of employee records.
Process documentation reports relating to performance evaluations.
Support employees with human resources issues arise with efficient problem-solving.
Assist in development and implementation of policies.
Upload 401K weekly and monthly contributions to vendor’s website and maintain compliance.
Assist Project Managers with union staff, background checks, drug screen and other new job requirements.
Kimco Staffing Services – Torrance, CA
Operations Supervisor 10/13/2014 to 3/31/2017
Ensure Utilization of appropriate pay rates for temporary employees and bill rates for clients within established guidelines; provide guidance to Recruiting Specialists on setting of pay and bill rates.
Weekly, or as needed, meetings with Area Manager to share all operational concerns, issues, successes, and updates.
Assist/advise Recruiting Specialist and Recruiting Assistants with quality and performance of temporaries on assignment.
Review filled order reports to verify acceptable quotes and rates for new clients on a weekly basis.
Assist Area Manager in administrative activities to help to ensure Branch organization (weekly margin reports, aging, quality quotient, and weekly to do lists).
Participate as branch representative on operations-based task force projects and trainings as facilitated through Corporate.
Responsible for managing the Temp pf the month program at the branch level.
Provide supervision and guidance as required on the placement and replacement of temporary employees.
Conduct calls to new and existing customers in collaboration with the Area Manager.
Meet all contacts at Branch’s to 20 existing clients.
Ensure ongoing creation of recruiting resources for the branch; ensure contact with at least 10 resources per week.
Serve as an escalation point for employees on Kimco policies and procedures, recommended corrective actions, including imposing discipline, when appropriate.
Make or recommend final decisions regarding termination of temporary employees, based on overall job performance.
Ensure that daily branch operations are managed in the absence of the Area Manager.
Assist Human Resources with investigations involving employees.
MCI Foods, Inc - Santa Fe Springs, CA 10/02/2012 – 10/3/2014
Human Resources Generalist
Direct all aspects of HR operations to include 200 employees at two different locations.
Advise leadership team on all HR related issues.
Train and orientate employees regarding Safety and policies.
Maintain all Safety related training logs.
Translate HR related documents and meetings from English to Spanish.
Responsible for managing all aspects of (Paycom) payroll system.
Assist in conducting safety trainings.
Explain and review benefits packages with employees.
Answer requests for verification of employment.
Administer and oversee Work Share certification and eligibility program.
Liaison between management and employment agency for all personnel related needs.
Maintain employee’s files, worker's compensation, EEO-1, I-9's, vacation time and absenteeism.
Verify all HR related invoices for accuracy before management's approval for payment.
Assist with safety and worker's compensation audits.
Coordinate employee appreciation program to include catered lunches and gift card disbursement.
Benefits, conduct, plan and implement annual open enrollment. Verifies calculation of monthly premiums and make necessary changes on the payroll system. Run reports for the Vice-President. Host meetings with insurance representatives to discuss issues or activities.
Fresh Food Concepts, Inc. - Buena Park, CA 11/15/2005 - 05/03/2011 Human Resources Generalist
Maintain employees’ personal files; I-9’s, medical, 401K, performance evaluations, punch cards, phone system, Fed EX Account, copiers, management cell phones and the company’s operations matrix training file.
401k distributions plan and create new proposals, run reports for CEO.
Recruit candidates for new positions or replacing existing positions by advertising on newspapers, Cal jobs, trade schools, job fairs, and post flyers at city bulletin boards.
Screen qualified candidates over the phone and interview in person daily.
Verify employment and references.
Conduct new hire orientations.
Responsible for certifying employees for the Work Share Program and continued eligibility.
Run Reports for management daily, check for missing punches and adjust them as needed, tardiness, absences, and lunches.
Run weekly reports for finalization for payroll run. Transfer temporary hours into a spread sheet and send them to the temporary agencies. Distribute payroll for 200 employees.
Purchase office and safety supplies as needed.
Assist with employee events, yearly benefits, workers comp, injury reports, investigations, and claims.
Skills:
Licensed: Notary Public Full Cycle Recruitment
In-House Payroll, ADP, E-TIME & Paycom Certified: CPR/First Aid
E-Verify Licensed: Life, Accidental Death, and Health Insurance
MS Office: Word, Excel, Outlook Certified: Hazardous Material Handling
Good Manufacturing Practices Labor Laws
On-Boarding, Training & Development Workers Compensation
Strategic Planning Legal Compliance
Bilingual in Spanish and English Safety
Education:
Manual Arts High School – Diploma
Cerritos College Community Education – Project Management Certificate 2009
Cerritos College Community Education – Deal with Disagreements, Conflict and Confrontation Certificate 2009
Layola Marymount University – HR Management Certificate 2015
Dominguez Hills University – SHRM prep for CP 2016
OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Safety and Health
References: Available Upon Request