HR Operations & Compliance Leader
Resume:
EVA CERRILLO
*** **** **** ******, **** * • Escondido, CA 92025
Cell: 760-***-**** • Email: ***************@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Human Resources Manager with 15+ years of experience in HR operations, payroll administration, labor compliance, and employee relations.
Extensive background in certified payroll, prevailing wage (Davis-Bacon and state), public works compliance, workers’ compensation, safety programs, benefits administration, and HR policy development.
Skilled in multi-state employment law compliance, HR documentation, investigations, performance management, and process improvement.
Bilingual in English and Spanish with strong communication and leadership abilities.
CORE COMPETENCIES
HR Compliance • Policy Development • Certified Payroll • Prevailing Wage • Public Works Labor Compliance • Payroll Administration • Employee Onboarding/Offboarding • Employee Relations • Investigations • Benefits Administration • Workers’ Compensation • Safety & OSHA Compliance • ACA Compliance • Conflict Resolution • Leave Administration • Performance Management • Training • HRIS/Payroll Systems (ADP Work Force Now, ADP Run, Paychex, Paylocity, Sage 100 Contractor, Foundation, Employee Navigator, Harri, LCP Tracker, E-Verify) • Microsoft Office 365 • Bilingual English/Spanish
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Human Resources Manager
Strive-Well-Being, Inc., San Diego, CA — May 2024 – September 2025
Manage full-cycle HR operations including onboarding, orientation, HR documentation, and employee engagement.
Administer employee leave programs and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Coordinate workers’ compensation claims, medical treatment, and return-to-work programs.
Conduct employee relations, investigations, performance management, and disciplinary actions.
Support benefits administration, payroll coordination, and HR compliance.
Update employee handbook, policies, and procedures in alignment with regulatory changes.
HR Manager & Payroll Administrator
Downey & Son, Inc. (Jersey Mike’s Subs Franchise), San Diego, CA — Jan 2022 – Jan 2024
Oversaw HR and payroll operations for 15 locations and 300+ employees.
Managed bi-weekly payroll using ADP Workforce Now; reviewed timekeeping for wage-and-hour compliance.
Implemented new payroll systems and trained management teams with continued support.
Managed onboarding, separations, employee evaluations, and safety training.
Conducted investigations and issued corrective action as needed.
Led OSHA-compliant safety initiatives and workers’ compensation claims.
Administered benefits, ACA compliance, and payroll audits.
HR Manager & Certified Payroll Administrator
Shasta Landscaping, Inc., San Marcos, CA — Sep 2017 – Aug 2021
Processed weekly payroll and certified payroll for public works projects.
Ensured full compliance with Davis-Bacon Act, California prevailing wage laws, and DIR regulations.
Prepared and submitted WH-347, eCPR, and LCPTracker reports.
Verified worker classifications, wage determinations, fringe benefits, and subcontractor compliance.
Monitored apprentice ratios and documented wage determinations and Statements of Compliance.
Responded to audits and investigations, providing required payroll records.
Conducted onboarding, safety training, I-9 verification, and benefits enrollment.
Managed workers’ compensation claims, jobsite safety compliance, and Cal/OSHA requirements.
Translated training materials and HR documents to improve communication with Spanish-speaking employees.
HR Manager / Certified Payroll Administrator
Anthony-Taylor Consultants, Inc., Escondido, CA — Apr 1999 – Dec 2012
Processed weekly payroll and certified payroll for public works projects.
Ensured full compliance with Davis-Bacon Act, California prevailing wage laws, and DIR regulations.
Reviewed subcontractor payrolls, apprenticeship documentation, and DIR requirements.
Posted prevailing wage determinations and responded to agency audits.
Trained staff on prevailing wage, certified payroll, and compliance requirements.
Supported HR functions including onboarding, offboarding, and safety compliance.
Prepared construction documents, plan check submittals, and coordinated field inspections.
Executive Secretary
Hardwick Engineering & Associates, Vista, CA — Aug 1989 – Jun 1993
Provided executive support to CEO and engineering departments.
Prepared proposals, contracts, construction specifications, and submittal packages.
Managed employee timesheets and processed weekly payroll.
Organized project files and administrative correspondence.
Administrative Clerk Typist
City of Vista – Building Department, Vista, CA — Sep 1985 – Sep 1987
Prepared administrative correspondence and processed building permit applications.
Logged building complaints, code violations, and maintained inspection files.
Scheduled field inspections and coordinated reporting.
EDUCATION
Watterson College Pacific, San Diego, CA
Associate of Arts – Paralegal/Legal Studies
Vista High School, Vista, CA
High School Diploma
CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Sexual Harassment Prevention Trainer (CA)
OSHA Safety Compliance
Incident Investigation Training
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