Alex Estrella
Union City,NJ
Summary
Responsible HR Assistant with strong knowledge of office administration and common human resources operations. In-depth understanding of customer service, data entry and file management. Highly skilled in reviewing policies and suggesting actionable improvements aligned with industry best practices. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resources Assistant
The R.D Barbershop
08.2021 - 03.2024
- Assisted with compensation analysis efforts using market data comparison tools.
- Filed paperwork, sorted, and delivered mail and maintained office organization.
- Answered and redirected incoming phone calls for office.
- Screened applicant resumes and coordinated both phone and in-person interviews.
- Monitored employee attendance and performance to verify punctuality and absences, addressing issues in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Created and completed personnel action forms for hires, terminations, title changes and terminations.
- Coordinated employee training programs to improve productivity and performance.
- Processed employee termination paperwork at direction of supervisory staff.
- Set up orientations and initial training for new employees.
- Updated and maintained employee attendance records.
- Created job descriptions on boards for vacant jobs.
- Conducted exit interviews with terminated employees.
- Participated in job fairs to recruit new talent.
Human Resource Specialist
United States Army
02.2017 - 07.2021
- Facilitated smooth onboarding processes for new hires, leading to faster integration into the workplace culture.
- Implemented employee recognition programs, fostering a positive work environment and increased retention rates.
- Conducted routine HR audits to ensure data accuracy in personnel files, payroll records, and benefit enrollments.
- Assisted employees in resolving conflicts through mediation services, leading to improved working relationships among team members.
- Maintained personnel records and statistical data to establish accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Managed payroll processing and benefits to compensate employees for service rendered.
- Partnered with senior leadership to establish and develop corporate and HR policies and procedures.
- Developed and implemented onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.
- Created and delivered HR training sessions to staff, managers and executives.
Education
Associate of Arts - General Education
Fayeteville Tech
Fayetteville, NC12.2021
Skills
- Human resources administration
- Employee Relations
- Communication Management
- Benefits Administration
- Assessing performance
- Administrative Support
- Payroll Administration
- Workforce Planning
- Administrative Skills
- Recruitment Management
- Payroll Processing
- Word Processing
- Team Collaboration
- Multitasking
- Attention to Detail
- Decision-Making
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- 42A Certification
- Paratrooper Certification
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Human Resources Assistant
The R.D Barbershop
08.2021 - 03.2024
Human Resource Specialist
United States Army
02.2017 - 07.2021
Associate of Arts - General Education
Fayeteville Tech