BRENDA LEE TIRADO
Lauderhill,FL
Summary
Accomplished Sr Human Resources Professional offering 16 years of comprehensive experience developing HR functions, cultivating positive work environment and collaborating with all levels of management. Expertise in planning and managing employee and labor relations and developing and communicating company-wide policies and procedures. Goal-oriented and personable professional committed to improving talent acquisition and increasing organizational effectiveness.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Benefits, Compensation & Compliance Administrator
Amerijet International Inc
Miami, FL
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Designed, evaluated and modified benefits policies to keep programs current, competitive and in compliance with legal requirements
- Oversaw procurement, selection, negotiation and contracting process for third-party vendors and managed service agreements
- Directed and controlled 401K, medical, dental and vision benefit packages
- Researched most current job trends and made recommendations to Senior Leaders regarding salary compensation
- Led strategic planning and development of benefit plan design and budget in partnership with finance and legal teams
- Developed company cost information for new plans and made recommendations to management concerning cost-sharing between company and associates
- Guided strategies resulting in increased employee engagement and enrollments for US employees (2021-Q4), Puerto Rico employees (2022-Q1), and Voluntary Life Term benefits (2022-Q2)
- Organized positions by factors such as salary and status to develop effective categories and operational strategies
- Collaborated with HR Business Partners to help develop compensation packages and maintain pay equity levels
- Fulfilled reporting requirements of Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), 5500 filings, EEO-1, Vets4212, Labor Statistics and Affirmative Action Plan
- Oversaw bi-weekly benefits payroll deductions for 8 locations with more than 950 employees
- Maintained current knowledge of industry regulations and legislation to amend policies and promote compliance.
HR Business
People, Amerijet International, Inc
Miami, FL
04.2021 - 09.2021
- Lead HR transformation and optimization strategies to upskill HR competencies of 9 HR specialists.
- Assisted C-suite executives and managers with challenging decisions related to employees by presenting HR data analytics about performance, hiring, turnover and employee experience.
- Developed strategies that align company culture, standards of conduct, and employee engagement with organizational goals
- Delivered targeted advice on issues such as applicable employment regulations, compensation strategies and internal systems to help companies update antiquated or ineffective approaches
- Collaborated with cross-functional departments to integrate, manage, and maintain HR Cloud, ADP, and OrgChart Now functions with accounting and IT systems to deliver business intelligence related to human capital
- Promoted positive employee relations & performance via employee communications, employee engagement activities, and enhancement of Human Resources services
- Maintained company compliance with local, state and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards
- Tracked and reported metrics to identify trends and establish goals to meet business needs
- Provided guidance and consultation to executives, senior leaders, and department managers to identify talent management strategies to meet short and long-term business needs
- Resolved complex and confidential issues by conducting thorough investigations and partnering with key stakeholders to determine best course of action.
- Synthesized current business intelligence data to produce reports and polished presentations, highlighting findings and recommending changes
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner
Amerijet International Inc
Miami, FL
07.2017 - 04.2021
- Directed full-cycle recruitment activities and onboarded over 400 new hires for all business functions including Executive level positions
- Aligned department with Compliance, Corporate Security, Flight Ops, and IT to improve collaboration and streamline pre-employment and onboarding process for new hires
- Created talent acquisition strategies to build director-level pipeline, integrating employee branding plans and fostering relationships with relevant organizations to attract top talent
- Transitioned employment application processes from manual to electronic by implementing and building efficiencies within Paycom and ADP Application Tracking System (ATS); improving applicant experience and responses to job postings
- Implemented employment branding and recruitment campaigns through LinkedIn, Career Builder, Indeed, BroadBean, Paycom, and ADP career websites to attract industry experienced talent
- Worked collaboratively with managers to develop job descriptions and postings for open positions
- Evaluated resumes, interviewed and presented qualified candidates to hiring managers and solicited feedback to refine recruiting strategy
- Analyzed recruiting metrics to share reports and recommendations with stakeholders
- Forecasted expected personnel demands and developed forward-thinking approaches to achieve objectives
- Prepared and updated job description records for all employees across company
- Gathered information about each position and related occupation with employee interviews, field observations and industry research
- Directed job fairs to bring in local talent for long term and seasonal positions.
- Organized and led staff orientation programs and training to promote collaboration.
- Assisted with employee engagement events or activities.
People Operations Manager
Davis Bancorp, Inc
Fort Lauderdale, FL
01.2005 - 01.2017
- Headed HR operations: employee relations, recruitment, hiring, onboarding, benefits, compensation, payroll and training of employees in Chicago, Tampa, Orlando, and Fort Lauderdale regions
- Monitored over 50 employees' day-to-day activities and made plans to rectify operational setbacks.
- Served instrumental role in organizational transformation and implementation of performance standards
- Developed talent development strategies and Standard Operating Procedures to lead change management activities and increased performance.
- Developed and optimized organizational systems to boost efficiency and keep operations scalable and agile for changing demands
- Administered DOT/DOL compliance paperwork, reporting, and safety policies in alignment with state and federal regulatory laws
- Recommended, initiated and finalized HR actions regarding faculty and staff position management, compensation, and employment postings, hiring proposals and new hire onboarding.
- Managed employee disputes by employing conflict resolution techniques.
- Implemented standardized programs and policies, driving smooth operations, employee retention and engagement.
- Reviewed business goals to recommend new HR approaches, policies and procedures for continual improvements focused on meeting business objectives and enhancing productivity.
Education
BBA - Human Resources Management
Florida International University
Miami, FL05.2020
Skills
- HR Strategy
- HR Transformation and Optimization
- Human Capital Management Systems
- Compensation and Benefits Administration
- Human Resources Compliance Procedures
- Contracts Negotiation & Administration
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Analyzing and Modifying Compensation
- Onboarding, Training and Development
- Employee Engagement Strategies
- Budget Administration
- Forecasting Employment Needs
Timeline
Benefits, Compensation & Compliance Administrator
Amerijet International Inc
09.2021 - 04.2022
HR Business
People, Amerijet International, Inc
04.2021 - 09.2021
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner
Amerijet International Inc
07.2017 - 04.2021
People Operations Manager
Davis Bancorp, Inc
01.2005 - 01.2017
BBA - Human Resources Management
Florida International University
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