Andrea Gonzales-Jarrett
Aubrey,Texas
Summary
Proactive and results-driven HR professional with over5 years of experience in recruitment, employee relations, and training. Skilled in developing HR strategies to attract, retain, and develop top talent.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Onboarding Manager
Little Elm ISD
Little Elm, TX
10.2021 - Current
- Organized and scheduled all New Employee Orientation and Onboarding for all new employees from senior level to auxiliary level
- Assisted in the editing and formatting Job Descriptions and then posted in a applicant tracking system
- Created district personnel accounts for all new employees
- Provide technological support for HRIS System
- Maintained and analyzed metrics from department social media accounts
- Developed and lead social media campaigns for recruiting events as well as vacant positions and employment engagement/appreciation initiatives
- Process new hires of an organization with over 1000 employees
- Data entry into HRIS
- Assist with responding to unemployment benefit requests from Texas Workforce Commission
- Processing service records and employment verification
- Records management and retention of highly confidential information
- Maintained accurate records of employee data and documentation throughout the onboarding process, adhering to company policies and legal requirements.
- Put together employee files and collected required digital or physical information to meet requirements.
- TalentED Information management software - Create electronic forms and workflow documents, activate new hires in software, contracts and Letter of Reasonable Assurances and campus support as needed
- Monitor/Maintain DPS fingerprinting website
- Maintain multiple Google and Excel spreadsheets
- Audit preparation/File verification/Lead Audit point of contact
- Project manager for digitization of HR records
- Compile pertinent data as needed when preparing various reports such as employee retention and recruitment rates
- Assist with activities to ensure high quality staffing and retention of personnel
- Provided support and assist in the implementation of legally sound and effective human resource programs, policies, and practices
- Maintain confidentiality of information
- Developed systems to track new hire progress and evaluate onboarding effectiveness
- Provided ongoing support to new employees, ensuring successful transition into company culture
Center Director
The Sunshine House
Frisco, TX
07.2018 - 10.2021
- Approved and processed employee time-cards as well as PTO/Leave requests
- Processed and verified I9s
- Led and assisted in investigations and created growth plans for employees as needed
- Organized camps including but not limited to scheduling and staffing field trips, and managing curriculum, budget, and cost control
- Planned and marketed promotional events to increase enrollment
- Implemented brain based curriculum and Creative Curriculum in order to provide a developmentally appropriate play and classroom environments
- Performed administrative duties, including financial feasibility accounting, budget, and cost control, enrollment and tours; maintained staff and child files, state licensing maintenance, and regulation/policy compliance
- Supervised and mentored 20+ staff, including 1 assistant manager, and 100 children ranging 6 weeks to 12 years old
- Maintained accurate accounting of the center tuition daily/weekly and generated reports according to company guidelines
- Built strong and lasting relationships with parents, staff, and administration
- Recruiting, hiring, and supervising staff i.e
- Administrators, teachers, and support staff
- Provide staff opportunities to obtain professional development and training
- Maintained state training requirements
- Ensured the health and safety of children, parents, and staff
- Marketed the program in the community and worked with local childcare organizations and local community officials
- Adhered to The Sunshine House health and safety procedures
- Evaluated staff performance regularly through observations, providing actionable feedback that led to professional growth.
- Organized special events such as open houses or workshops to showcase center achievements while engaging parents in their children's education.
- Achieved accreditation requirements by ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Managed center budget for optimal resource allocation and financial stability.
- Recruited and developed solid team of professionals to care for up to 152 children each day.
- Managed monthly budget for labor, supplies and building costs.
- Implemented professional development programs resulting in increased employee satisfaction and productivity
- Managed recruitment process, including sourcing top talent and conducting interviews for diverse roles
Child Care Assistant Director
The Sunshine House
Little Elm, TX
12.2014 - 07.2018
- Led classroom instruction and developed curriculum for diverse group of students
- Coordinated staff schedules and implemented team-building activities to improve communication
- Managed parent communication and conducted regular meetings to discuss student progress
- Assisted with administrative tasks, such as budget management and enrollment tracking
- Conducted recruitment efforts, pre-screened candidates, and managed applicant tracking system
- Provided HR support and guidance on policies, procedures, and employee relations issues
- Assisted in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of new employees to maintain adequate staffing levels.
- Scheduled staff shifts to ensure compliance within labor budgets and state ratios.
- Coached new employees, ensuring smooth onboarding process and quicker integration into role as early child care educator
Lead Childcare Teacher
Sunshine House
Little Elm, TX
08.2011 - 12.2014
- Fostered a positive learning atmosphere within the classroom by promoting respect for diversity among students through culturally responsive teaching methods.
- Managed classroom resources effectively to ensure adequate supplies were available for all planned activities without exceeding budget constraints.
- Established strong relationships with parents through open lines of communication, regular updates, and informative parent-teacher conferences.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between activities by using songs, visual cues, and verbal reminders to keep children engaged while minimizing disruptions.
- Developed age-appropriate lesson plans that integrated play-based learning opportunities for cognitive, social-emotional, physical, and creative development.
- Supported diverse learning needs by differentiating instruction for each child based on their individual strengths and challenges.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of North Texas
12-2014
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Skills
- Strong knowledge of HR programs and systems to digitize personnel records
- Onboarding
- Highly Proficient in Google suite
- Performance Management
- Detail Oriented
- Recruitment
- Employee relations
- Performance management
- HRIS systems
- Training and development
- Compliance
- HR policies and procedures
LANGUAGES
French — Advanced
— Diploma in Advanced French
Timeline
Onboarding Manager
Little Elm ISD
10.2021 - Current
Center Director
The Sunshine House
07.2018 - 10.2021
Child Care Assistant Director
The Sunshine House
12.2014 - 07.2018
Lead Childcare Teacher
Sunshine House
08.2011 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of North Texas