Candice R. Hernandez

Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.

• QPR Trainer – Question, Persuade, Refer
• Human Intervention Motivation Study Administrator (Aviation)
• Designated Employer Representative (DER)

• Management experience of managing more than15+ employees at any given time
• Career Succession Planning
• Developed and maintained retention program
• Develop and maintain department budget which includes benchmarking and forecasting
• Plan for and bid on capital projects to enhance the operation of assigned areas and/or the company
• DOT & Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Compliance
• Full cycle recruiting while utilizing multiple platforms, including permanent and temporary positions
• Utilizing social media for recruiting advertisements and company communication
• Extensive Employee Relations (coach, counsel, discipline employees as needed)
• Created and managed Employee Engagement Activities for300+ employees
• Implement and Maintain company health and welfare benefit programs
• Experience developing, implementing and tracking employee performance reviews
• Knowledge of multi-state payroll and employment laws to ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws
• Experience with processing multiple payroll cycles while utilizing payroll and HRIS software
• Continuously develop organizational strategies as they relate to employment, technology, and operational issues to ensure company viability, profitability, and productivity.
• Develop and implement new employee policies and procedures in relation to human resources and payroll to ensure company and legal compliance
• Conduct and oversee all internal investigations, but not limited to harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, theft, and safety.
• Experience and maintain compliance with ADA, ADEA, Affirmative Action Plan, Civil Rights Act, FEHA, FMLA, CFRA, FLSA, ACA and HWA, etc.
• Manage workers’ comp administration and coordination with applicable laws to ensure that we are compliant with ERISA, COBRA, HIPPA and leave of absence statutes.
• Training and Development experience
• Develop and manage employee rewards and incentives programs while working with various managers to ensure continuous visibility on the latest trends that appealed to employees.
• Oversee the community relations and donation efforts ensuring donations are made fairly and equitably.
• Oversee company statistical reporting including annual EEO-1 report, residency statistics, turnover statistics, etc.
• Audits accuracy of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions.
• Develop strong relationships with internal and external customers
• Experience attending EDD and Labor Board hearings
• Partner with outside auditors by providing records and documentation to as requested
• Develop and enhance various systems and process controls.
• Prepares financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information trends.
• Reviews and tests union contribution calculations.
• Experience reviewing and processing W-2
• Partner with various union groups to ensure company compliance while working towards common goal