Maria Aziz
Cell:732-***-****
************@*****.***
Summary
Excellent communication skills, proven track record for providing projects on time. Multi tasker in cross-
functional team organization with strong attention to details. Present job duties include taking care of all
the HR related matters and employee relations, organizational start up activities for a pharmaceutical
company and providing administrative and regulatory affairs associate support.
Core Competencies
Microsoft Office, Windows, Adobe Reader
Training as a Regulatory Affairs Associate per Senior Management direction
Employee Human Resources support; Payroll, Health insurance, Office equipment,
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Fluent in English, Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi and Basic Spanish.
Critical thinker.
Volunteered for Community Service as a teacher’s assistant during 10th grade of High School.
Expert in pharmaceutical state licensing.
Education
Associates Degree –2016
Middlesex College–Edison, NJ
High School Diploma–2011
East Brunswick High School–East Brunswick, NJ
HR Certificate–2016
Middlesex College- Edison, NJ
Professional Experience
H.R Coordinator/ Executive Assistant March 2018–September 2020
Neopharma Inc.– Princeton, New Jersey
Responding to internal and external HR related inquiries or requests and provide assistance
Redirecting HR related calls or distribute correspondence to the appropriate person of the team
Maintaining records of personnel-related data in both paper and the database and ensure all employment requirements are met
Provide ongoing support for benefits and HR teams
Process enrollments quickly and accurately.
Maintain records of personnel-related data (payroll, personal information, leaves, turnover rates etc.) in both paper and the database and ensure all employment requirements are met
Payroll and benefits.
Provide new employees with an explanation of benefits and instruct them on enrollment and fulfillment procedures.
Assist employee with enrolling in medical, dental and vision insurance plans.
Inform employees of changes to the benefits structure.
Resolve employee issues with insurance providers and other benefits administrators.
Consult with employees about eligibility and other issues.
Review bi-weekly payroll deduction.
Responsible for recruitment/hiring process by sourcing candidates, performing background checks, assisting in shortlisting, issuing employment contracts etc.
Assist supervisors in performance management procedures
Manage unemployment claims.
Schedule meetings, interviews, HR events etc. and maintain the team’s agenda
Coordinate training sessions and seminars
Perform orientations, onboarding and update records with new hires
Produce and submit reports on general HR activity
Assist in ad-hoc HR projects, like collection of employee feedback
Support other functions as assigned.
Office Manager/ Executive AssistantMarch 2018 –September 2020
Neopharma Inc. – Princeton, New Jersey
Responsible for developing intra-office communication protocols, streamlining administrative procedures, inventory control.
Managing calendars and prioritizing accordingly
Efficiently scheduling department meetings and events
Expert on applying and getting state licensing approved for wholesaler drug distributor facilities.
Coordinating domestic and international travel arrangements expense reporting and credit card reconciliation
Designing program photo rosters, event schedules, and employee evaluation reports
Building surveys for internal and external clients, using client approved systems
Scan documents and print files
Provided assistant with SOPs
Coordination of small and large meeting domestic and international
Handling confidential information and documents with discretion
Processing vendor purchase requisition and payment of invoices
Assisting in preparation of PowerPoint presentations, Word documents, and Excel spreadsheets
Working independently and organizing workload to comply with deadlines and priorities.
Facilitating external and internal communication
Respond to queries for information and access relevant files
Review and analyze large data sets
Create PowerPoint presentations to present data to senior leaders at firm
Present projects to senior leaders
Conducting market research, gathering information, and negotiating quotes.
Coordinating date, time, and menu with venues.
Support work in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations pertaining to immigration and work authorization
Preparing complex written documents, spreadsheets, and presentations
Acting as a liaison between executives and various departments within the organization.
Maintaining records of personnel-related data in both paper and the database and ensure all employment requirements are met
Responsible for creating Excel/ Word, PowerPoint slides and making presentations and manage executives’ schedules, travel plans, calendars, mailouts, Telephone calls/ Faxes and appointments and handle customer inquiries and complaints.
Correspond and Manage relationships with various regulatory institutions, vendors, service providers, 3PL and landlord, ensuring that all items are invoiced and paid on time. Monitor and maintain office supplies inventory and Neo event management.
Secretariat Support - Front Desk Operations, Handling Telephone/Fax Assisting with the logistics for Neo Board meetings and the Annual General Meeting, seminars, workshops and creating SOPs
Expert on applying and getting state licensing approved for wholesaler drug distributor facilities.
HR Coordinator/ Executive Assistant September 2016 –February 2018
Taj Mahal–Faisalabad, Pakistan
Responding to internal and external HR related inquiries or requests and provide assistance
Redirecting HR related calls or distribute correspondence to the appropriate person of the team
Provide new employees with an explanation of benefits and instruct them on enrollment and fulfillment procedures.
Inform employees of changes to the benefits structure.
Responsible for recruitment/hiring process by sourcing candidates, performing background checks, assisting in short listing, issuing employment contracts etc.
East Brunswick Public Schools September 2014– June 2016
Chittick Elementary School–East Brunswick, NJ
Early Morning Program Aide
Assisted with transporting, communicating, and setting up for activity programs in school daily.
Promoted and encouraged students to participate in activities.
Facilitated group programs in a timely and efficient manner.
East Brunswick Public Schools November 2014 –June 2016
Central Elementary School–East Brunswick, NJ
After School Activity Assistant
Assisted with transporting, communicating, and setting up for activity programs in school daily.
Promoted and encouraged students to participate in activities.
Facilitated group programs in a timely and efficient manner.
Site Leader January 2016– June 2016
Took the lead to resolve escalated issues within my department.
Planned and implemented an activity calendar for students and employees on monthly basis.
Coordinated entertainment, theme socials and outing.
Assisted in ordering or purchasing supplies for activities.
Reception duties on daily basis.
Stop and Shop September 2013 –September 2014
Cashier –East Brunswick, NJ
Greeting customers in a polite and friendly manner
Able to bag and wrap customers’ purchases.
Demonstrated ability to assist customers to sign up for store rewards program and to purchase store gift cards.
Ability to answer customers’ questions and give information regarding the business procedures and policies in an exact and customer- friendly way.
Periodontics Clinic August 2013 – November 2013
Receptionist–East Brunswick, NJ
Worked as a receptionist in doctor’s office.
Exposure and interaction with both patients and public.
Experience includes working in a busy work environment with multiple phone lines and a large professional staff.
Strong communication, customer service, office and administrative skills.
Pathmark September 2012 – August 2013
Cashier–East Brunswick, NJ
Worked at the front desk.
Helped customers at checkout.
Helpful, meet and greet at the entrance.