Araceli Rios
Humble Independent School District
Humble,TX
2
Languages
22
years of professional experience
Experienced Bilingual Human Resources professional with over 6 years in employee services, staffing, and HR operations within a large public school district. Skilled in processing personnel changes, coordinating onboarding, and ensuring compliance while maintaining confidential records. Recognized for effective communication, customer service, and fostering collaboration across departments.
Work History
Human Resources Specialist
8 Years- Serve as a resource to employees by responding to HR-related questions regarding compensation, time off, employment information, and district processes.
- Collaborate with the Payroll Department to process new-hire payroll information and employee payroll changes, research discrepancies, and respond to payroll-related questions regarding employee records and HR transactions.
- Process employee personnel actions, including hourly rate changes, position changes, stipends, back pay, and other compensation-related transactions.
- Research employee and compensation data and perform calculations to verify the accuracy of stipends, salary adjustments, and other compensation-related transactions.
- Enter, maintain, and update employee information in the Munis HR information system while ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
- Research immigration and employment eligibility documentation questions, including Employment Authorization Cards/Documents (EAC/EAD), to assist with determining appropriate documentation and employment eligibility requirements in accordance with applicable procedures.
- Coordinated new-hire orientation activities, ensuring completion of required documentation, fingerprinting, and onboarding processes to facilitate smooth integration into the organization.
- Organized and supported multiple job fairs throughout the year, enhancing candidate experience through effective prescreening and timely follow-up.
- Communicate with candidates and employees regarding inquiries, requests, documentation, and next steps in HR processes.
- Provide bilingual English/Spanish communication and translation assistance to employees and departments throughout the district.
- Supported Director of Human Resources with informal employee complaints by coordinating meetings, documenting statements, organizing relevant information, and providing translation assistance to ensure effective communication.
- Complete special projects, priority assignments, and time-sensitive requests in support of departmental and district needs.
- Collaborate with HR, Payroll, and other district departments to research and resolve employee concerns and maintain efficient personnel processes.
Administration Building Receptionist
4 Months- Served as a primary point of contact for employees, parents, visitors, and community members entering the district administration building.
- Greeted and checked in visitors, ensuring professional and courteous customer service to enhance visitor experience.
- Managed incoming calls through a multi-line phone system and routed inquiries to the appropriate departments.
- Assisted parents with inquiries and concerns about school and district matters, fostering positive community relations.
- Assisted parents with questions and concerns regarding school and district-related matters.
- Performed administrative duties including copying, filing, scanning, and document organization.
- Maintained professional and welcoming front-office environment, effectively managing multiple requests and priorities.
Teller
5 Years 2 Months- Processed banking transactions, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in deposits, withdrawals, check cashing, and foreign currency exchange.
- Processed customer banking transactions, including deposits, withdrawals, check cashing, and foreign currency exchange.
- Maintained confidentiality and accuracy while handling cash and sensitive customer financial information, reinforcing customer trust.
- Balanced transaction responsibilities with exceptional customer service, contributing to customer satisfaction in a fast-paced banking environment.
- Utilized banking software and computer systems to process daily transactions accurately and efficiently.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Human Resources Operations
Payroll administration
Payroll support
Compensation management
Employee Relations Support
Microsoft Office
Recruitment coordination
Candidate Prescreening
Interpersonal communication
HRIS / Munis
Munis HRIS experience
Records management
Confidential Records Management
Confidential handling
Data analysis
HR data management
Compensation management
Document management
Screening coordination
Bilingual: English & Spanish
Employee engagement
Records management
Project coordination
Attention to detail
Attention to detail
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Human Resources Specialist
Humble Independent School District
08.2018 - CurrentRead More
Administration Building Receptionist
Humble Independent School District
03.2018 - 07.2018Read More
Teller
Wachovia / Wells Fargo
01.2005 - 03.2010Read More
Milby High School
High School Diploma
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