Human Resources Talent Acquisition

Yolanda Melchionno

*** *.*. **** ****** Hallandale, FL. 33009

Cell: 786-***-**** *****************@*****.***

I am a highly motivated and dependable Human Resources professional with a strong work ethic and more than 10 years' experience in all areas of Human Resources, such as payroll, recruitment, benefits, workers' compensation, new hire orientation, onboarding, offboarding, employee events, and training.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

BrightStar Credit Union

H.R. Generalist 9/28/2015 – 4/2/2025

● Assists in the talent acquisition & management process with the selection and recruitment of employees; reviews and screens resumes for all employment vacancies; provides direction to managers regarding the interview process; ensures proper interviewing and testing practices are utilized during the hiring process; develops relationships with external employment sources. Post positions attend job fairs.

● Provides necessary education and materials to managers and employees, including workshops, manuals, employee handbooks, and standardized reports; maintains and updates employee handbook; develops and maintains electronic HR forms that support the HR function.

● Coordinates and completes required screenings on prospective new hires, including bond ability, employment history, background, credit, and references.

● Coordinates and conducts new hire onboarding, including orientation.

● Assists with performance management and compensation & benefits administration.

● Maintains knowledge of federal and state laws of employment, particularly those that affect the hiring and placement process.

● Promotes positive employee relations by providing input and guidance on the interpretation of policies as they relate to employees and the credit union's objectives.

● Assists in developing HR related communications and services to all staff.

● Organize quarterly and annual employee performance reviews.

● Administer compensation and benefit plans.

● Reconciled monthly bills for all benefits

● Organized all employee events

● Back-up payroll specialist

● Performs other related duties as required and assigned. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF GREATER MIAMI

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER 3/29/2010-4/19/2015Christianministry that provides home ownership for low-income families Human Resources/Office Manager

● Sourced, interviewed, and hired qualified candidates for all open positions Conducted new employee orientation, which included reviewing employee packet, benefits, company policies, and training on time management system Created and maintained employee personnel files

● Updated and processed all time clock and employee data on the Paycom system - processed bi-weekly payroll

● Created informational reports from the Paycom system to assist department managers

● Managed all company benefits that included medical, dental, life insurance, disability insurance, 403B plan, workers' compensation, and reconciliation of bills

● Responsible for updating and maintaining employee handbook, job descriptions, construction safety guide, organizational chart, pay surveys, and other forms

● Assisted management with the disciplinary process, which included coaching and counseling

● Coordinated yearly performance evaluation reviews

● Scheduled and tracked all employee training that included safety, equipment, and required Habitat courses

● Responded to all unemployment claims

● Ensured legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable human resources federal and state requirements

● Processed and followed up on all workers' compensation claims.

● Supervised the receptionist and cleaning crew

● Responsible for the security and maintenance of the office building

● Coordinated all staff events

● Conducted the termination process

EMBLEM HEALTH, Hollywood, Fl.

HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST 2008-2010

Provides administrative support in the health insurance arena to New York residents

● Assisted with sourcing and recruitment of newly hired employees for all positions

● Planned and executed employee activities, which included diversity events, employee appreciation week, holiday festivities, community blood drives, Cell Phones for Soldiers, and Habitat for Humanity drive

● Conducted and processed all enrollment information for company benefits

● Created monthly newsletter

● Created and loaded employee information onto plasma displays

● Revision and maintenance of the employee handbook CROSSROADS TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS, Hialeah, Fl. Human Resources Manager 2007-2008

A Logistics Company that provides warehousing and transportation value-added services. Crossroads Transportation and Logistics was a newly created company in the State of Florida. As the Human Resource Manager, I was responsible for the creation and development of the Human Resources Department. SYSCO FOOD SERVICE/CARNIVAL FRUIT COMPANY, Miami, Fl. Human Resources Manager 1988-2005

Global leader in the selling, marketing, and distribution of food products to the public.

● Responsible for the recruitment and processing of all temporary and permanent positions

● Processed time sheets and payroll for 250 employees in the ADP system and E time

● Reconciled monthly bills for all benefits

● Maintained and updated personnel information in folders and the time management system

● Prepared all reports based on payroll information for department managers

● Responsible for updating and maintaining employee handbook, job descriptions, construction safety guide, organizational chart, pay surveys, and other payroll forms

● Responded to all unemployment claims and represented the company at hearings

● Instituted the drug-free workplace program

● Provided management training

● Developed and administered the annual performance review process analyzed survey data to support changes in policy and pay rates handled grievance and disciplinary process.

● Organized all employee events

● Reported and monitored workers' compensation claims, coordinated medical appointments, benefits, and return to work program.

● Purchased all printed, office, and warehouse supplies EDUCATION

● Ronkonkoma High School, Long Island, New York

● Broward Community College, Davie, Florida - Certificate for the Dept of Corrections

● National School of Technology, NMB, Florida- Certificate for Computer Programming

● High School Diploma

● Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, ADP, PayCom, Paychex, and ADP Time Management.

● References available upon request

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