ALEJANDRA ANAYA
Bedford
Summary
Personable and organized individual equipped with strong interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills. Understanding of HR principles and proficient in managing administrative tasks and maintaining accurate records. Dedicated to fostering positive work environment and contributing to organizational success.
An HR professional with a proven track record in managing recruitment, employee relations, and organizational policy compliance. Known for fostering team collaboration and delivering reliable results while adapting to changing needs.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HR Rep
Michael Foods
11.2022 - Current
- Administered employee benefits programs and assisted with open enrollment.
- Provided guidance to managers regarding employee relations issues, promoting fair treatment across all departments.
- Ensured legal compliance in all HR practices, minimizing potential liabilities for the organization.
- Reduced employee conflicts through proactive mediation and conflict resolution strategies.
- Spearheaded recruiting activities by representing company at job fairs, drafting offer letters, initiating background checks and conducting orientations.
- Fielded employee inquiries related to insurance, pension plan, vacation, sick leave and employee assistance.
- Led open enrollment periods for health insurance coverage options, assisting employees in making informed decisions regarding their benefits selections.
Receiving and Associate Planner
Michael Foods
01.2022 - 11.2022
- Optimized inventory control, reducing waste and improving cost efficiency.
- Kept watchful eye on equipment inventories, optimizing work readiness and aligning supplies with specifications for each job.
- Supervised team of installers and mechanics to complete work on time and to company standards.
- Researched and identified new suppliers and vendors.
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
- Managed and maintained purchase orders and invoices.
- Coordinated with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of spare parts, minimizing delays in repairs.
Site Recruiter
Michael Foods INC.
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Act as a point of contact and build influential candidate relationships during the selection process
- Screen resumes and applications and update candidates on hiring processes
- Conduct interviews using various reliable recruiting and selection tools/methods
- Report to hiring managers and HR managers on the status of open positions and discuss needs
- Report monthly turnover and number of applications to HR manager
- Update Job descriptions (e.g
- Make sure open positions are up to date and accurate)
- Answer candidates’ queries regarding the application process
- Participate in HR recruiting webinars and conference calls
- Conduct new hire paperwork (e.g
- Personal data forms, W-4s, I9s)
- Coordinate and schedule pre-employment drug testing, background checks
- Enroll employees in benefit plans (Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance)
- Conduct Spanish and English HR orientations
- Arrange management interviews by coordinating schedules
- Participate in job fairs
- Take on receptionist duties when needed (e.g
- Answering phones, employee attendance, assisting employees with questions and PTO/payroll requests)
- Conduct exit interviews to get information about an employee’s work experience with the company
- Translate safety forms or other forms needed in Spanish
- Help translate for Spanish speaking employees when needed
- Participate in Element Team 8 & 9
On-site Manager
Doherty Staffing Solutions
03.2015 - 01.2017
- Support Service Manager and Area Director to ensure that financial goals and objectives are met or exceeded while ensuring full compliance on all Doherty policies and procedures
- Manage 1 employee (Site Recruiter)
- Interview, hire and place the most qualified temporary employees
- Identify temporary employees through recruiting and screening activities to create an inventory sufficient to meet current and future client demands
- Ensure all paperwork conforms to company policies as it pertains to Doherty compliance practices
- Coordinate and schedule pre-employment drug testing, background checks and physicals as required by the client
- Fill and service client orders and communicate information on open orders to appropriate departments and management
- Conduct orientations and, if applicable, provide check-in support for temporary employees
- Complete timekeeping, wage deductions and payroll process of temporary employees for reporting to the Doherty Payroll Department
- Facilitate performance evaluations and exit interviews on the temporary staff; coach and discipline as appropriate
- Provide necessary and requested data/reports to client in a timely manner
- Monitor and communicate temporary employee legal issues, including illegal harassments, suspensions and non-business like conduct /behavior to DSS Headquarters and CCS manager
- Complete injury report and conduct accident investigations
- Complete daily and/or weekly safety audits
- Communicate appropriately to the Safety Department and CCS manager
- Attend networking events and periodic training sessions
- Work on projects to lower turnover for client
Production Worker/Operator
Ferrara Candy Co.
05.2014 - 03.2015
- Responsible for proper packaging of all finished goods
- Inspect materials, products, and containers at each step of the packaging process
- Operate packaging equipment, including troubleshooting and making adjustments in accordance with established work standards
- Diagnose and resolve mechanical issues with equipment at the entry maintenance mechanical level
- Conduct LOTO procedures
- Basic hand tool knowledge
Education
High School Diploma -
Gardena High School
Gardena05-2010
Skills
- HR policies and procedures
- Onboarding process
- HRIS systems
- HR analytics
- Employee relations
- Exit interviews
- Policy enforcement
- Benefits administration
- Orientation programs
Certification
- SHRM Essentials of Human Resources, SHRM - 2-8-2024
- TPC Simulations Administrator, TPC Training - 12-14-2023
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
HR Rep
Michael Foods
11.2022 - Current
Receiving and Associate Planner
Michael Foods
01.2022 - 11.2022
Site Recruiter
Michael Foods INC.
01.2017 - 01.2022
On-site Manager
Doherty Staffing Solutions
03.2015 - 01.2017
Production Worker/Operator
Ferrara Candy Co.
05.2014 - 03.2015
- SHRM Essentials of Human Resources, SHRM - 2-8-2024
- TPC Simulations Administrator, TPC Training - 12-14-2023
High School Diploma -
Gardena High School
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