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Cedar Park, Tx, Us

Cedar Park, Tx, Us

• Generalist in HR operations for 1000+ employees across 3 academic and research departments, serving as backup manager in dynamic university environment. • Supervise student workers, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment. • Serve as front line HR contact/partner for managers and employees, providing information, resolving issues, and improving business functions. • Coordinate and implement strategic initiatives, leading to improved departmental performance and efficiency. • Monitor staffing and payroll reports, ensuring proper resource allocation and up to date tracking. • Monitor other critical HR data, including work authorizations, evaluations, and training completions, proactively addressing compliance issues. • Foster interdepartmental cooperation, coordinating with HR units to implement strategic initiatives enhancing operational efficiency and performance. • Analyze staffing, payroll, and performance metrics, leveraging data-driven insights to guide interventions and track departmental progress. • Provide comprehensive HR and leadership guidance to managers and employees• Collaborate on strategic HR initiatives, working to continuously improve processes to better serve academic and research departments within the university

• Managed student hiring for 225+ roles across 8 locations; 6 on campus and 2 remote. • Supervised 1-2 student employees, enhancing Business/HR team productivity and efficiency. • Coordinated and conducted onboarding and training, ensuring seamless integration and continued support for all new hires and current employees. • Oversight and hands on management for payroll processes for department employees, including ensuring completion and resolving pay and time matters.• Managed and facilitated performance evaluation process with managers, ensuring accurate and timely reviews. • Managed comprehensive HR operations ensuring efficient hiring, onboarding, training, payroll processes, and employee relations issues. • Coached supervisors on best practices, delivered targeted trainings, and served as primary point of contact for 45+ supervisors and their teams. • Coordinated with managers on performance evaluations, providing guidance and ensuring thorough completion to foster employee development. • Streamlined student wage account management, assisting supervisors in budget oversight and optimizing resource allocation.

• Coordinate confidential file management ensuring accuracy and timely processing. • Manage mail receipt and distribution using Laser Fiche, enhancing efficiency. • Facilitate office operations, guest interactions, and conference room scheduling. • Manage inventory and supply orders, supporting contract labor and procurement tasks. • Support executive assistants and oversee student workers, fostering a collaborative environment. • Streamlined office operations, managing confidential files, coordinating schedules, and overseeing supply logistics.• Facilitated seamless communication by managing incoming calls, greeting visitors, and assisting executive assistants, fostering a professional and welcoming environment. • Developed and maintained tracking databases, enhancing efficiency in document management and workflow processes within the administrative team. • Provided comprehensive administrative support, including meal scheduling and ordering, equipment maintenance, and coordinating shipping tasks.• Optimized office procedures by implementing efficient filing systems, streamlining supply ordering processes, and managing contract labor documentation.

• Managed online presence, enhancing brand visibility across multiple platforms. • Ensured compliance in sales paperwork, maintaining accuracy and legal standards. • Led bookkeeping and tax preparation, collaborating with CPA for precise financial reporting. • Oversaw collections and sales management, optimizing revenue streams. • Handled customer service and inventory management, ensuring seamless operations. • Managed office operations, oversaw financial records, and streamlined bookkeeping processes, ensuring accurate and timely reporting for The Corner Lot. • Implemented cost-saving measures, leading to reduction in operational expenses for The Corner Lot. • Introduced streamlined processes and new digital tools for financial tracking and reporting, modernizing The Corner Lot's bookkeeping systems and enhancing data accuracy.

Master, Human Resources Development

M.S. EHRD program with an adult teaching certificate (1 course remaining Spring semester 2025 until completion, scheduled to graduate.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Business Administration And Management, General

Graduated with Honors (Cum Laude)

Associates Of Science, Accounting

Graduated 6/2015 GPA 3.72