CAROLINA BANDA
The Woodlands,Texas
Summary
Dynamic and forwarding-thinking recruitment specialist offering 7+years of experience, overseeing acquisition of great candidates. Experience in all aspects of the HR responsibilities: benefits, event planning, payroll, workers comp and labor law. Flexible and organized ready to face staffing challenges head-on.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
HR/Personnel Specialist- Recruiter Assistant
Conroe ISD -Operations Department
01.2019 - Current
- Monitors new applicants on District’s Winocular System on daily basis.
- Responsible for the recruiting of three Departments: Custodial, Maintenance and Grounds.
- Reviews applications, contact prospects and schedule interviews.
- Assists the Custodial Coordinators and Supervisors during interviews.
- Conducts New Hire orientation for all Maintenance Employees.
- Assists in the planning and coordination of the Annual Department’s Job Fair.
- Verifies references for possible candidates.
- Print badges for all new and current employees.
- Ensures all Maintenance new hires forms are signed, dated, and filed electronically.
- Assists employees with questions about Payroll, Benefits, Workers Comp.
- Initiates and complete the hiring process.
- Communicates effectively with other departments withing the District.
- Conducts the Handbook Review for new employees in Custodial and Maintenance, making sure they signed all forms required.
- Answers busy phone lines.
- Initiate Vacancies for Maintenance, Custodial and Grounds.
- Process paperwork for Resignations and Terminations.
- Translates various documents from English to Spanish.
- Assists in the Payroll Process for the Custodial Department when needed.
- Assists on the coordination of Employee’s Annual Meeting.
- Updates the position control database.
- Enter new hires to different databases.
- Maintain great work relationships with coworkers, colleagues, directors and coordinators.
- Maintains professional and effective communication with all Coordinators.
- Ability to communicate effectively with other Departments within the district.
Human Resources Department-Administrative Assistant – Talent Acquisition
Spring ISD
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Manages daily HR functions supporting the Directors, Coordinators and other HR Specialists.
- Answers busy phone lines.
- Arranges and administers New Hire documentation.
- Schedules new employees for Orientation.
- Assists the HR coordinator during New Hire Orientation Sessions.
- Answers questions regarding the application, new hire process and job descriptions.
- Assists the Business Partners and Salary Specialist with the on boarding process.
- Oversees applications and assist applicants with the Applitrack system.
- Monitors and replies the Personnel email.
- Participates in the recruiting and wellness events.
- Composes letters to employees regarding personal information.
- Inputs employee’s data, such as transfer and position change codes on E Finance.
- Prepares and send to the Attorney General the monthly New Hire Reports.
- Interacts with other departments such as payroll, compensation, benefits.
- Administers forms related to FMLA, name change, workers com, to employees.
- Assists employees with translation when needed. (English-Spanish)
- Maintains confidentiality of information.
- Crossed trained in different areas of the HR Department such as recruiting, compensation, benefits, and employee relations.
- Distributes all incoming mail.
- Provides exceptional customer service.
HR Clerk-Recruiting Department
The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Supported day-to-day operations of the HR department.
- Prepared and coordinated employment-related documents.
- Supported recruitment efforts through social media and job boards.
- Maintained employees’ records.
- Scheduled interviews.
- Assisted HR Directors on coordination of training programs.
- Participated in preparation of Job Fairs.
F&B-Shift Lead/Front Desk Agent
The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center
01.2007 - 01.2010
Flight Attendant
Mesa Airlines-United Express/America West Express
01.2005 - 01.2007
Flight Attendant
Aviacsa Airlines
01.2003 - 01.2005
Education
General Studies
Lone Star College/SHSU
Business Administration-Human Resources
ITECH SLP-Foreign College
San Luis, MEXSkills
- HR policies implementation
- Team building
- Recruitment and selection
- Training development
Accomplishments
- Employee of the Year 2015- The Woodlands Resort and Conference Center
- Employee of the Quarter 2009- Eckert Intermediate School Aldine ISD
- Conroe ISD-Maintenance & Custodial -Employee Appreciation 2022-2023 (letter from Directors)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
HR/Personnel Specialist- Recruiter Assistant
Conroe ISD -Operations Department
01.2019 - Current
Human Resources Department-Administrative Assistant – Talent Acquisition
Spring ISD
01.2018 - 01.2019
HR Clerk-Recruiting Department
The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center
01.2013 - 01.2015
F&B-Shift Lead/Front Desk Agent
The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center
01.2007 - 01.2010
Flight Attendant
Mesa Airlines-United Express/America West Express
01.2005 - 01.2007
Flight Attendant
Aviacsa Airlines
01.2003 - 01.2005
General Studies
Lone Star College/SHSU
Business Administration-Human Resources
ITECH SLP-Foreign College
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