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Alexandria Barajas

Yorkville,IL

Summary

Resourceful and results-oriented Human Resources professional with 5+ years of experience in full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, HRIS administration, and employee relations. Adept at driving HR initiatives that support organizational growth, compliance, and workforce engagement. Strong communicator with a passion for cultivating positive workplace culture and streamlining HR operations.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Human Resources Coordinator

Timken Aurora Bearing
05.2023 - Current
  • Lead recruitment efforts for hourly positions: create job postings, screen applicants, conduct interviews, and extend offers
  • Administered background checks, E-Verify, and pre-employment screenings with 100% compliance, ensuring all hires met company and regulatory standards
  • Conduct comprehensive new hire orientations to ensure smooth onboarding and policy alignment
  • Build partnerships with community organizations to strengthen recruitment pipelines
  • Coordinate the full-time and contingent payroll process, manage the timekeeping portal, and perform attendance audits for a workforce of 250+ employees helping to resolve discrepancies and maintain 97% payroll accuracy

Lead Service Coordinator

Specialty Mat Service
12.2019 - 03.2023
  • Managed customer accounts and service coordination; addressed service issues to ensure client satisfaction
  • Supervised 10 route representatives, tracked hours/vehicle use, and resolved operational concerns
  • Supported HR and leadership with recruitment: sourced candidates, conducted interviews, and trained new hires
  • Handled monthly invoicing, collections, and resolved A/R issues
  • Generated reports and collaborated cross-functionally to meet client expectations.

Consumer Support Specialist

The Assembly Authority
04.2019 - 12.2019
  • Acted as liaison between customers and 100+ contractors nationally to manage service scheduling and completion
  • Quoted commercial and residential services while maintaining key client accounts
  • Addressed service challenges using critical thinking and customer-first problem solving
  • Optimized logistics by coordinating with third-party transportation providers.

Recruiting/Administrative Specialist

Malone Workforce Solutions
09.2018 - 03.2019
  • Recruited and screened candidates for placements across 12 client accounts; scheduled and conducted branch interviews to match talent with specific workforce needs
  • Facilitated new hire onboarding including E-Verify, drug screening, and background checks
  • Distributed onboarding materials and conducted client-specific orientations
  • Resolved concerns from contingent workers and clients to promote retention and performance.

Education

Associate - Applied Science, Human Resources Management

Waubonsee Community College
Sugar Grove, IL
12.2020

Certificate in Management -

Waubonsee Community College
Sugar Grove, IL
12.2020

Skills

  • Full-Cycle Recruitment & Onboarding
  • HRIS Systems: SAP SuccessFactors, Kronos, UKG
  • Policy Implementation & Compliance
  • Employee Relations & Coaching
  • Payroll Coordination & Attendance Audits
  • Community Engagement & Workforce Development
  • Project & Time Management

Certification

OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Safety and Health Training/ March 2025

Completed through Safety Fitz LLC; official OSHA cardholder
AS9100 D Internal Auditor Certification/ April 2025
Exemplar Global Accredited – Includes ISO 9001:2015 Competency | Issued by Omnex

Timeline

Human Resources Coordinator

Timken Aurora Bearing
05.2023 - Current

Lead Service Coordinator

Specialty Mat Service
12.2019 - 03.2023

Consumer Support Specialist

The Assembly Authority
04.2019 - 12.2019

Recruiting/Administrative Specialist

Malone Workforce Solutions
09.2018 - 03.2019

Associate - Applied Science, Human Resources Management

Waubonsee Community College

Certificate in Management -

Waubonsee Community College

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