● Manage all aspects of HR operations, including recruitment, on-boarding, training, performance management, and employee relations.● Lead recruitment across departments, creating SOP's, screening, and interview templates for managers to assess candidates of all experience levels.● Oversaw field employee job openings, scheduling interviews, MVRs and conducting background checks.● Manage employee on-boarding and orientation processes, ensuring a smooth transition for new hires.● Conducted training sessions for employees and managers on topics such as sexual harassment prevention.● Manage the performance appraisal process and provide coaching and feedback to employees and managers.● Develop and implement strategies to improve employee engagement and retention.● Administer employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and leave policies.● Prepare and distribute employee communications, including screen updates, memos, and policy updates.● Implement HRIS systems to streamline HR/Payroll processes and improve data accuracy.● Advised management on employee relations issues and provided guidance on disciplinary actions, terminations, and performance improvement plans.● Conduct investigations into employee complaints and grievances and recommend appropriate resolutions.● Develop and implement HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations at federal and state levels.● Coordinate with external legal counsel and consultants on employment-related matters, including litigation and regulatory compliance.● Collaborate with department heads to develop workforce plans and succession strategies.● Stay up to date with the latest HR trends, best practices, and compliance regulations (EEOC, OSHA, etc.)

Employee RelationsFirst point of contact for all employees hourly and salary for any payroll, HR, benefits and concerns. Review post hire documents and prepare drug test referrals. Assist employees in the registration process of their ADP Portal. Responsible for notifying supervisors and managers of performance reviews due; process completed reviews in ADP. Prepare monthly birthday/anniversary lists and print Service Awards quarterly. Serve as interpreter for all Spanish speaking personnel; translate documents. Schedule Safety Meetings for all new temporary employees as well as new permanent new hires.Benefits Point of contact for all benefit orientations and general inquiries. I’m very familiar with ACA guidelines and the different types of plans (HMOs, PPO’s and HDHP’s). I played an instrumental role in the past two years with bringing a total new benefit package that included 401K matching, HDHP, FSAs HSAs and health advocacy, allowing me to be a great asset to our parent company and our brokers. Payroll Process all time, attendance and payroll records daily, weekly, and monthly. Coordinate with ADP on all payroll reports, systems issues, paycheck issues, processing requirements, and updates. Maintain the HR information, time and attendance, and payroll systems. Process new hires employment files for general, attendance and medical records. Provide administrative reports as required by the corporate office, local management, or regulatory agencies. Provide VP Manufacturing and General Manager with reports on regular basis. Process temp staff timecards and reconcile & prepare invoices for payment. FacilitatorI source vendors for end of year celebrations (200+) and well as quarterly employee appreciations, and monthly Safety lunches for qualifying departments. Set up visits from business partners (local banks or credit unions, Sam’s Club or BJ’s) and blood drives for employees.