• Developing and implementing human resources plans, policies, procedures and goals.• Guiding Management and employee(s) through investigative processes of employee relations; makes recommendations when necessary for problem solving, dispute resolution, regulatory compliance and litigation avoidance.• Maintains HRIS records (in accordance with collective bargaining agreements, i.e. dues, wages, benefit deductions.) and compiles reports for Management as requested• Supports the recruitment process through background checks, while maintaining compliance with city regulations• Facilitates communication among employees and management for leave (FMLA, union personal).

Mid-sized company that focuses on manufacturing croissants and danishesAchievement: Learned how to operate in a union environment (e.g. handling grievances)Before I left this post, I reprocessed about 150 I-9 forms for employees while Gold Standard Baking underwent acquisition and was renamed 37th Street Bakery, LLC.•Primary contact during HR Director’s absence•Provided disciplinary guidance to management and coach employees•Enforced SOPs critical to the company and food industry such as GMPs, PPE, and LOTO•Conducted full cycle recruiting and led onboarding•Participated in employee relations process from start to end (starting with complaint intake to closing grievance)•Managed employee benefit programs including reconciling invoices•Oversaw FMLA log and notified management of light duty status•Maintain W/C files (ensuring injury report is completed, sending employee to clinic if necessary and coordinated safety meeting to follow up with injured employee)

Specializes in elderly health care, reducing hospitalizations of patients by 40%Contract position, since I had just moved into the city of Chicago.Calculated monthly bonuses based on different positions and commission structures.Achievement: Qualified for their open recruiting position but was not able to be hired due to current work contract, leading me to seek more stable employment elsewhere.

International company that distributes auto supplies via retail stores. Official sponsor of NASCAR.Achievement: Took on managerial responsibilities before the end of my probationary period due to HR manager leaving the company. I had just graduated with a bachelor's degree and ran the HR department by myself. Notably, the company had failed a recent audit. We passed the retest after Operations Managers and myself partnered to vigourosly ensure everyone's training was completed, especially forklift certified. • Established HR filing system for personnel files• Provides full comprehensive Human Resources support for the HR department and other departments as needed (employee data from PeopleSoft, leave management, filing employee relations documentation, internal/external written correspondence, filing, creating reports).•Demanded high standards in performance management, employee coaching, discipline documentation, and terminations.• Recruiting - Posted open jobs (Indeed and Jobvite), screens applications, arranges interviews, participates in selection process, and administers pre-employment tests. Partnered with the General Manager, District Manager, Sales Manager and Operations Manager to ensure the short term and longer-term talent needed to successfully meet business priorities.• New Hire Orientation- Directed new hire orientation process to ensure employee is able to quickly perform their job by assigning e-learning and paperwork (acknowledging company policies).• Processed biweekly (hourly employees with Kronos) and semi-monthly (salaried employees via PeopleSoft payline) payroll.

HQ in Canada. Previously known as Atlas Paper Mill, which develops sustainable paper towels, toilet papers, and napkins.Achievement: Developed relationship with FIU’s Business College, developed internship program, and participated in FIU's Career Fair.• Delivered EEO-1 report.• Implemented employee referral program (ERP).• Full cycle recruiting including: -Prepared job requisitions,341 forms, flights and interview times and dates, and job offer letters.-Conducted new hire orientation.-Updating HRIS platforms.• Managed open enrollment from start to end(Benefit Focus portal), leading to over 100 successful enrollees.• Processed payroll and assisted employees with payroll related questions.Also ran payroll analysis reports for management (HR Metrics, Executive Report, Statistical Summary, etc).• Kept a list of pending tasks, ideas and projects mentioned by the Corporate HR Manager to review on a regular basis. This conserved Corporate HR Manager’s time by reading, researching, and routing correspondence; drafting letters and documents; collecting, analyzing, and reporting data as needed.• Assisted in coordinating employee events at both plant locations (e.g. Thanksgiving and Christmas luncheon).• Audited year end W-2 forms.• Maintained organizational chart.

International Air Transport Association (IATA)Non-profit organization that supports aviation with global standards for airline safety, security, efficiency and sustainability.Accomplishment: Partnered with legal counsel to edit employee handbooks for subsidiary company (CNCS) and main company (IATA).• Provided suggestions on how to improve training modules.• Processed payroll through Citrix/Zebra and ADP Workforce.• Employee contact for concerns regarding benefits, timecard issues, leave, etc.• Utilized SAP to report good receipts(GRs), process invoices, and create purchase orders/requests.• Audited and reported vacation balance and carryover balance for active employees.• Updated HRIS database (Zebra) as necessary (e.g. new hires, name change, salary change).• Created and properly put away employee files (electronic and physical).

Luxury and sports car dealership. Brands include: McLaren, Maserati, Porsche, Aston Martin, Ferrari, Jaguar, Alfa Romeo, and Audi.Achievement: I was exposed to more facets of HR. I could not pick a favorite aspect of the function, leading me to realize I am meant to become a Generalist.• Ensured organization is in compliance with OSHA by closing KPA safety issue cases• Created training approval forms & ensured employees were certified• Screened resumes, conducted background checks, and completed employment verification • Processed I-9 through E-Verify and self-audited personnel files• Verified invoices and assisted in filling out worker’s comp claims • Shadowed interviews in employee relations office• Updated HRIS system (Paycom) by adding new hires, reviewing timesheets, and more• Filed write-ups, transfer requests, loan agreements, performance reviews, termination & new hire paperwork• Assisted with new hire orientation and benefits enrollment

Miami, Florida’s public research universityAchievement: I had attended a mock interview, a practice session for no existing position. I left with a job offer to intern at the recruiting department, which led to my exposure to full cycle recruiting.• Supported recruiting team by passing on leads found through external sourcing. • Screened resumes based on minimum qualifications guidelines for the position.• Extended job offer letters and rejection letters.• Searched for candidates in external job boards.• Updated Applicant Tracking System (ATS).• Arranged video conferences (BlueJeans).• Back up employee data onto shared drive.

Assigned at Brickell City Center while it was under construction.Achievement: Attended this job while attending Miami Dade College’s Accelerated program, leading to graduation with an Associate’s degree in one year. If this does not show you how early on I have had a strong work ethic, I do not know what will.Provided optimal customer service by greeting new clients and offering them seats and beverages.Operated telephone switchboard to answer, screen, or forward calls. Provided information and took messages.