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Carolina Cwalina

Southington,CT

Summary

Human Resource professional specializing in recruitment, benefits, and employee lifecycle management. Proven expertise in compliance and HR operations, supported by a background in psychology and business. Strong communication and organizational skills drive effective HR strategies and enhance workforce engagement.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

HR Coordinator

CW Resources
New Britain, Connecticut
05.2025 - Current
  • Coordinated recruitment processes to attract top talent for various positions.
  • Managed employee onboarding procedures to ensure smooth transitions for new hires.
  • Maintained employee records using HR management software for accuracy and accessibility.
  • Generated monthly reports regarding employee absences and tardiness.
  • Prepared reports related to attendance tracking, disciplinary actions taken, terminations or any other relevant topics.
  • Answered questions from staff regarding benefits packages, vacation time or other HR-related matters.
  • Reviewed applications for completeness and accuracy prior to forwarding them to hiring managers.
  • Managed communication between employees, HR, and management regarding leave policies.
  • Coordinated leave of absence requests for diverse employee populations.
  • Reviewed and processed medical documentation for compliance with company standards.
  • Provided guidance on leave-related questions to employees and supervisors.

HR Intern

Cw Resources
New Britain, Connecticut
02.2025 - 05.2025
  • Ensured accuracy in promotions, transfers, and role updates by processing employee status change forms.
    Prepared documentation and tracked return-to-work dates for managing leave of absence requests.
    Conducted termination lifecycle tasks, including exit paperwork and HRIS record updates.
    Maintained organized personnel files while adhering to confidentiality and company policies.
    Streamlined documentation processes by coordinating with HR staff for improved efficiency.

Admin Internship

The Language and Behavior Center
10.2024 - 05.2025
  • Oversaw logging and verification of staff hours for accurate payroll processing.
  • Checked Medicaid eligibility for clients to ensure compliance with regulations.
  • Reviewed client documents for currency and accuracy, maintaining up-to-date records.

Assistant Manager

Frisbie’s Dairy Barn
01.2023 - 03.2025
  • Managed daily operations and supervised a team of 10+ employees.
  • Analyzed sales data to optimize product offerings and improve customer satisfaction.
  • Implemented a new scooping system to get products to customers faster.
  • Trained new staff and supervisors.
  • Completed a full inventory of the store.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychological Science, Business

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT
05.2025

Skills

  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Communication
  • Organization
  • HRIS System
  • Recruitment strategies
  • Benefits administration
  • HR metrics and analytics
  • HR policies and procedures
  • Management

Languages

  • English, Native
  • Polish, Proficient

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

HR Coordinator

CW Resources
05.2025 - Current

HR Intern

Cw Resources
02.2025 - 05.2025

Admin Internship

The Language and Behavior Center
10.2024 - 05.2025

Assistant Manager

Frisbie’s Dairy Barn
01.2023 - 03.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Psychological Science, Business

Central Connecticut State University