Catalina Nunez
San Diego,CA
Summary
Devoted and detail-oriented Human Resources professional with over 9 years' experience. Excelling at planning, multitasking, completing tasks successfully and in a timely manner. Recognized for performance excellence and contributing to success within the Human Resources department. Being in the industry for over 9 years has given me the knowledge to think fast on my feet when dealing with difficult situations, work well under pressure and be counted on to make decisions in the absence of management. The roles with the previous employer opened a path of opportunity for growth in different areas within HR and can proudly state expectations exceeded in every area. Currently pursuing to be PHR certified and believe my experience allows me to be a good candidate for this position. Thank you for taking the time to review my resume and look forward to speaking with the hiring team.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
LOA/ FMLA Specialist
La Maestra Health Centers
05.2021 - 11.2023
- In the 2 years with La Maestra Health Centers I wore many hats. One of my first roles was HR Generalist, where I assisted with new hire paperwork, company orientations, onboarding, interviewing candidates and exit interviews. Conducting I9 audits, reference checks and drafting offer letters. Assisted the recruiting director with job posting placements on company website and various recruiting sites. Participated in job fairs and other recruiting events to source potential candidates. Within a few months was promoted to training & development/employee relations specialist and worked closely with the director of workforce compliance to enforce company policies, procedures and assisted in developing trainings for departments. Coached the leadership team on effectively completing corrective actions, and annual performance evaluations. Facilitated dispute resolution meetings between employees and management and advising management on legal requirements related to hiring practices, break & meal periods, overtime pay, and background checks. As an FMLA/ LOA administrator I oversaw leave of absence, workers compensation, open enrollment, health insurance and 401k plans. Developed procedures for administering leave of absence requests and ensuring the organization was in compliance with state and federal laws. Conducted trainings on workplace safety protocols and sexual harassment prevention. Identifying areas for improvement as well as reviewing monthly premium invoices from carriers to ensure accuracy and implemented a repayment plan for current employees who owed benefit premiums resulting in over 16k in back pay by employees.
Human Resources Representative
SeaWorld San Diego
06.2015 - 10.2020
- In my 5-year career at Sea World, I started as a seasonal HR assistant and was promoted to full-time HR representative within a year. As an HR assistant my main responsibilities were supporting the HR team in their daily needs, filing, redirecting inbound calls, record keeping, entering data, and assisting with minor work permits. As an HR representative my duties were more in depth and was able to update the process for new hire paperwork, onboarding, and company training. Creating and updating job descriptions for all positions within the company, completing employment verifications, unemployment claims and worked closely with corporate while conducting I9 audits. Oversaw minor work permits and worked with school districts to ensure all employees under the age of 18 were in full compliance as stated by law. Prepared employee files for the legal team for court subpoenas and assisted with employee relations when needed.
Facility Manager
A Place To Call Home
09.2006 - 11.2011
- As a facility manager my duties consisted of marketing and meeting with potential clients. Working with hospitals and fellow home care facilities to find clients their ideal residence. Interviewing and assisting with placement of new residents, enforcing facility policies, Problem solving between residents, and managing overall yearly budgeting and forecasting. Planned and coordinated the maintenance of facility equipment and systems. Conducted regular inspections of facilities to ensure safe working conditions. Ensured compliance with applicable building codes, ordinances, laws, rules, regulations, and standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Garfield High School
San Diego, United States06.1999
Skills
Onboarding
Employee Relations
HRIS
Leave of Absence
Workers Compensation
Benefits
Record Keeping
Training & development
Recruitment
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
LOA/ FMLA Specialist
La Maestra Health Centers
05.2021 - 11.2023
Human Resources Representative
SeaWorld San Diego
06.2015 - 10.2020
Facility Manager
A Place To Call Home
09.2006 - 11.2011
High School Diploma -
Garfield High School
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