In this cross-functional role, I bolster operations as an employee and operational liaison, building and enriching quality relationships with staff, management team, vendors, and key stakeholders. Using interpersonal skills, I drive communications, process management, new business development, and continuous improvements. I review and update company handbook, reference guides, and how-to's companywide that reinforce policy and enhance self-sufficiency in the workplace, and also verify and… Show more In this cross-functional role, I bolster operations as an employee and operational liaison, building and enriching quality relationships with staff, management team, vendors, and key stakeholders. Using interpersonal skills, I drive communications, process management, new business development, and continuous improvements. I review and update company handbook, reference guides, and how-to's companywide that reinforce policy and enhance self-sufficiency in the workplace, and also verify and process payroll, notify of HR and other policy changes, and train/develop staff to ensure role understanding and standards compliance. Key Leadership/Contributions: Administer employee benefits as program manager, handling 401K, health, dental, vision, and life insurance policies; engage with broker to ensure quality, cost-effective benefit solutions balancing risk and rates in support of both service quality and cost reduction. Apply fluency in Spanish and English to strengthen culture development and DE&I. Serve as Workers’ Compensation Coordinator and Safety Committee Co-Chairperson Show less

Instrumental in developing, implementing, and improving operations as a strategic partner and trusted member of the leadership team. Promoted to HR Director for superb influence, employee engagement, and 100% accuracy across complex HR process management.

Served as the first appointed HR Generalist in company history; instilled a positive model for ensuring HR/business team goal attainment. Promoted to HRM as a result of demonstrated HR leadership skills, process optimization feats, and steadfast commitment to process.

Used analytical skills to audit I-9s, identifying and quickly resolving issues across 50 personnel files. Served as Workers’ Compensation Coordinator, Represented the company in union-related matters such as investigations and meetings. Championed safety as Safety Committee Chairperson; collaborated with fellow leaders and drove compliance to safety metrics/KPIs. Onboarded 1.2K+ new hires for the processing plant which resulted in an 80% reduction in workforce. Verified and processed bi-weekly… Show more Used analytical skills to audit I-9s, identifying and quickly resolving issues across 50 personnel files. Served as Workers’ Compensation Coordinator, Represented the company in union-related matters such as investigations and meetings. Championed safety as Safety Committee Chairperson; collaborated with fellow leaders and drove compliance to safety metrics/KPIs. Onboarded 1.2K+ new hires for the processing plant which resulted in an 80% reduction in workforce. Verified and processed bi-weekly payroll for 300+ personnel with a record of accuracy and on-time submission. Leveraged Paylocity to organize and process garnishments, tax levies, and child support orders Show less

Provided thought leadership in collaboration with the operational management team and created strategies for meeting production goals aligned with AIB and ISO standards. I cultivated strong business relationships with local staffing agencies and drove a quality candidate pool of temporary workers and audited contracts and other data/documents and ensured compliance across local, state, and federal employment laws and regulations. Applying language skills, I acted as a Spanish/English translator… Show more Provided thought leadership in collaboration with the operational management team and created strategies for meeting production goals aligned with AIB and ISO standards. I cultivated strong business relationships with local staffing agencies and drove a quality candidate pool of temporary workers and audited contracts and other data/documents and ensured compliance across local, state, and federal employment laws and regulations. Applying language skills, I acted as a Spanish/English translator and bridged communication gaps between Spanish staff morale building and process execution. I also supported onboarding by conducting background checks, employment verification, and reference checks. Key Leadership/Contributions: Leveraged ADP to organize and process garnishments, tax levies, and child support orders. Developed and facilitated ‘Safety Tool Box Talks and educational presentations to Shift Supervisors; trained and mentored leaders focused on continuous workplace improvements that boosted overall safety awareness. Co-established an emergency evacuation plan alongside the Quality Control Manager and General Manager complete with the development and coordination of staff training and practice drills. Restructured new hire orientation and training/development programs which enhanced overall AIB and ISO standards compliance. Verified and processed bi-weekly payroll for exempt and non-exempt personnel with a record of accuracy and on-time submission. Achieved a zero-arbitration record serving as an integral team member managing grievances. Investigated and resolved harassment and other complaints organization-wide. Show less