Ana Paula Freitas
Salida,CA
Summary
At Eckert Cold Storage Co., spearheaded HR initiatives, significantly enhancing payroll accuracy and employee satisfaction. My adept management of legal compliance and conflict resolution, coupled with my proficiency in HR software, underscored my commitment to fostering a positive work environment and optimizing workforce efficiency.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HR Manager
Eckert Cold Storage Co.
07.1996 - Current
- Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations and diminished financial discrepancies through expert program management.
- Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
- Managed employee disputes by employing conflict resolution techniques.
- Managed employee relations, investigating and resolving conflicts to maintain a positive work environment.
- Oversaw payroll functions, ensuring accuracy while maintaining strict confidentiality standards for sensitive employee information.
- Conducted internal investigations related to harassment claims and other workplace conflicts, providing resolutions that preserved the integrity of the company''s values.
- Guided leaders and employees on company policies, programs, benefits and salary administration.
- Implemented performance management systems, providing constructive feedback and coaching opportunities for employees.
- Ensured legal compliance with labor laws by conducting regular audits and updating policies as necessary.
- Discovered and resolved complex employee issues that affected management and business decisions.
- Instructed senior leaders on appropriate employee corrective steps.
- Collaborated with legal and compliance teams to review paperwork, obtain feedback, and procure available information for new training processes.
- Monitored and handled employee claims involving performance-based and harassment incidents.
- Motivated employees through special events, incentive programs, and constructive feedback.
- Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires, bolstering employee job position knowledge and skillset.
- Oversaw legal compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations in addition to compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Developed comprehensive training programs, empowering employees to reach their full potential within the organization.
- Promoted a culture of continuous learning through the coordination of professional development opportunities and workshops for employees at all levels within the organization.
- Organized and led staff orientation programs and training to promote collaboration.
- Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations, minimizing financial discrepancies through detailed program management.
- Used technologically relevant digital systems to manage payroll and benefits programs.
- Devised hiring and recruitment policies for 500-employee company.
- Maintained accurate HR records in compliance with applicable laws, ensuring efficient data retrieval when required.
- Optimized payroll processing procedures for accuracy and timeliness using advanced software solutions.
- Coordinated company-wide training programs to enhance workforce skills and promote professional growth.
- Led negotiations for employee benefits packages, securing cost-effective solutions while maintaining high-quality offerings.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ripon High School
Ripon CA06.1994
Skills
- HR policies and procedures
- Payroll Administration
- HR software proficiency
- Performance Management
- Company policies
- Labor Relations
- Workers' compensation
- Benefits Administration
- Compensation management
- Staffing and recruitment
Certification
- Connexions Management Training Kent Hansen Consultanting Group 2022
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
HR Manager
Eckert Cold Storage Co.
07.1996 - Current
- Connexions Management Training Kent Hansen Consultanting Group 2022
High School Diploma -
Ripon High School
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