Human Resources Generalist, North AmericaMatrix reporting to the Regional Human Resources Manager•Responsible for four countries: United States, Mexico, Canada and Brazil. •Built the HR department from ground up•Responsible for delivering full HR support including heavy recruitment in four countries. •Employee relations and advised Management on gaps •Designed and created policies •Developed and facilitated trainings for all levels of the organization•Created and implemented employee handbook in Mexico•Created job descriptions for North America and Brazil•Created and implemented on-boarding process for North America and Brazil•Conducted accident investigations and recommended areas of improvement•Managed unemployment claims •Managed the training records database•Performance evaluation •Responsible for hiring and termination decisions •Composed and conducted new hire orientation•Responsible for all benefits offered by the company, including 401K retirement plan•Responsible for exempt and non-exempt payroll processing and distribution•Benefit management and compensation•Provided guidance to managers with regards to salary administration•Coached and trained managers in their communication skills •Feedback and interaction with employees•Act as a coach and advisor for leadership teams on employee concerns/issues. •Proactively identify opportunities for initiatives and programs aimed at enhancing employee communication, morale and overall job satisfaction and engagement. •International Employment laws•Partnered with management in planning, developing, implementing and evaluating HR activities•Rolled out Human Resources Information System, HRIS and TimeStar, time and attendance system, in four countries.

Human Resources AssistantReporting to the HR Manager•Support the HR Manager as well as employees. •Overviewed payroll process •Created procedures for Payroll and HR in general•Responsible for setting up the background checks and drug screens•Handled all type of leave of absence such as; FMLA, Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability.•Responsible for 401K retirement plan and medical insurance•Responsible for hiring and termination decisions as well as provided answers to basic benefits and payroll questions for new and existing employees.•Responsible for addressing HR related issues with employees, such as: benefits, vacation, sick leave or other employees concerns.

Benefit CoordinatorReporting to the HR Manager•In Charged of the daily aspects of the Benefits department for 1700 employees•Supported and facilitated on-boarding activities•Coordinated and facilitated new hire orientation events.•Responsible for tracking and monitoring task, and pulling reports for business application•Managed the time and attendance system and ensure accuracy for Payroll transmission.•Responsible for hiring and termination decisions•Trained and coach employees in Payroll and Benefits department. •Created job postings, offer letters, benefits orientation and medical insurance,•Responsible for open enrollments, new hire enrollments and new plan enrollments, 401K retirement plan, FMLA, Short Term and Long Term Disability. •Handled employee Visas, bids and transfers•Address associate relations issues with Union environment•Successfully converted all employees to direct deposit voluntarily and supporting the Human Resources manager with other special assignments as needed.