Joel Vargas
Los Angeles, CA
************@*****.***
Key Skills
HUMAN RESOURCES:
●Staffing, job posting, job screening, job offer, first day orientation
●Background and drug check, E-Verify/Glacier administration
●Land_ID, MS Outlook, desktop setup, security access card/park key
●ATS on-boarding dashboards Taleo, iCIMS, ESS, MSS portal support
●HRIS new hire files (create, organize, maintain, update, audit)
●SOX job requisition, employment application, resume, I-9, passport, W-4
●Job code, job information, compensation changes, review calendar
●DIR, HIPPA, EEOC, OSHA and WC administration, EDD unemployment claims
BENEFITS:
●New hire benefits orientation, enrollment; adds, changes, terminations
●Explanation of benefits and coverage programs, updates couriers
●QSCs tracking, maintenance, cycle checklist, monitor in-box inquiries
●Group health, dental, vision and dependents, Life, FSA, HSA
●AD&D, 401(k), retirement plans, audit eligibility and elections
●LOA tracking; self, spouse, dependent, parent, maternity, baby bonding
●Unpaid leaves, STD files (create/update), EIB, COBRA administration
●Payroll deduction validation on benefit carrier adjustments input & audit
EMPLOYEE RELATIONS:
●Serve primary point of support for employees HR-related questions and concerns
●Mediate or support conflict resolution, address performance/attendance/call outs
●Conducted investigations into workplace complaints or concerns, documentation
●Coaching, fair treatment, ensured positive, professional and safe environment
●Document and manage employee incidents or workplace accidents
Proactive communication and problem-solving, provided support to supervisors
Education
Rio Hondo College Whittier, CA
Associates of Arts (A.A.) - General Studies
Technical Skills
●HRIS: UKG, UltiPro, PeopleSoft 7.5v-9.2v, Oracle, Lawson, ADP(Vantage-WF), Rippling
●PeopleSoft tracks: WFA, COMP, BEN, NAP, AM, end-to-end testing
●ATS: iCIMS, Taleo on-boarding dashboards, Kronos, and e-Time timekeeping
●Report Writing: People Tools, Kronos ad-hoc (standard, customized queries)
●Time &Labor: AM, workgroups, reported/approved/payable time
●Microsoft: Outlook, Word (mail-merge) Excel (V-Look Up) (Pivot Tables)
E-Verify & Glacier (NRA) non-resident alíen administration
Work History
Hr/Manager (Part-Time) SW/RQ Los Angeles, CA - May 2023-Present
●Manage end-to-end recruitment process, including posting job openings
●Screening resumes, interviewing candidates, and conducting background checks
●HR job offers, onboarding, employee changes, payroll, and benefits administration
●Serve as primary point of contact for employees HR-related questions and concerns
●Collect rent and handle tenant inquiries, supervise outsourced contractors on premise
●Pool and property daily task upkeep and safety checks, recordkeeping
HRIS Analyst Sr. PSOMAS/TELECARE Los Angeles, CA - June 2022-April 2023
●UKG on-boarding/new hire files/payroll, land_id access system network
●SOX administration; job requisition, app, resume, PCF, W4, I-9, DE-4, dd, EE forms
●E-Verify processing, DMV check facilitation, and HRIS share-drive administration
●Daily UKG system employee personal and job data changes for data input
●Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly employee ad hoc reporting for various departments
●Benefits/Courier employee input; set-up, changes (Med, Den, Vis, 401k, No-Cost)
●Verification of employee administration access, re-set password login troubleshooting
●Assist payroll department in both weekly Union and bi-weekly Regular processing cycle
●TELECARE UKG License module updating EE certification data management
HR Learning & Development ADONIA Los Angeles, CA - 2020-2022 (interim)
●Computer Trainer; orientation, training enhance of MS outlook, MS excel, MS word
●Payroll, human resources HRIS reporting (pivot tables, v-lookup formula) reports
●MS word (letter, memo, mail-merge), entry level user business needs
HR Generalist BONDUELLE Irwindale, CA - 2018-2019
●UltiPro/ADP Vantage onboarding, human resources, payroll, benefits administration
●Staffing support, candidate screening, E-Verify and drug screening
●Job offer administration, new hire orientation, broadcast daily HR initiatives
●Benefits, personal deduction & garnishment administration, and follow-up
●Supervise a team of three part-timers and finalize workflow cycle
●Employee Relations; investigation, verbal, written, suspension, termination
●Safety/OSHA administration; preventive/reporting, Workers Compensation filing
●Document current SOP workflow process and enhance or create new HRIS workflow
●Performed a variety of cross functional UATs related to empl personal / job changes
HR Division Area Manager ASUCLA/UC PATH Riverside, CA -- 2013- 2018
●Human Resources and Payroll administration of 300 employees
●Lead HRIS Peoplesoft project manager transition to new system
●Supervise staff of 4 business office part-timers to department needs
●In-house payroll processing, KRONOS timekeeping and reporting
●New hire files set-up, employee file changes and employee inquiries
●ImageNow documenting; scanning, indexing, file maintenance
●Benefits administration; open enrollment, changes, terminations
●LOA tracking, review benefit accrual COBRA administration
●Payroll tax and liability; back-end processing, payroll quarterly reporting
●Identified gaps in functionality, minimum documentation of rules and codes
●Identified inconsistent data definitions and many unique shadow systems
Created new SOP workflow documentation, with workflow business rules
Notable Accomplishment
●CA Human Resources guideline various industries
●HIPPA confidentiality oriented mission statement number one
●HR forward thinking initiatives, analytics, memos, announcements
●HRIS analytical, problem solving, trends, building relationships
●PR FSLA compliant multi-state, pay groups and business departments
●Communicate technical concepts to a variety of audiences
●Drafting various correspondences, solid process improvement experiences
●Ensured positive employee transactions, open front-line of communication
●Performed other analysis duties required to business needs
Solid data management with ability to work cross-functionally
References
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