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CECILIA BONAR
Frostburg,MD
Summary
Strategic Human Resources Director with a Master's in Human Resource Management and extensive experience in full-cycle recruitment and employee lifecycle operations. Partners with leadership to enhance hiring strategies, develop scalable HR processes, and optimize candidate and employee experiences. Expertise in HRIS systems, workforce planning, and data-driven HR operations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Human Resources
Seniors Fix
Frostburg, MD
01.2025 - Current
- Partner with leadership on workforce planning and hiring strategy to support staffing priorities and organizational growth
- Lead full-cycle recruitment for clinical and operational roles, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and hiring aligned with organizational needs
- Managed end-to-end HR operations, enhancing onboarding, offboarding, performance management, and HRIS administration (ADP Workforce Now, CareSmartz 360)
- Oversee employee relations and workplace concerns, ensuring consistent, fair, and compliant resolution of issues
- Developed and implemented HR policies and procedures to align with organizational goals and ensure compliance
- Manage employee performance review process ensuring consistency, documentation accuracy, and fairness
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws including HIPAA, OSHA, and COMAR requirements
- Support candidate and employee experience through structured communication and consistent HR execution in a startup environment
- Facilitated employee training programs that supported skill development and improved overall performance
Assistant to the Director
Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD
01.2024 - 04.2025
- Coordinated logistics, communications, and stakeholder engagement to optimize program operations across multiple initiatives
- Collaborated with internal teams, students, and community partners to plan and execute professional development programs and events
- Managed financial and operational data for grant-funded and community-based initiatives using Workday and PeopleSoft, including budgeting, salary projections, and reporting
- Led workshops and community engagement initiatives to advance workforce development and stimulate local economic growth
- Facilitated business valuations and supported small business development projects to strengthen regional economic initiatives
- Maintained strict confidentiality while handling sensitive financial and program-related data
HR Associate Intern
Digital Factory
Chicago, Illinois
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Maintained accurate candidate records in BambooHR, enabling efficient tracking throughout recruitment processes.
- Sourced candidates through social media platforms, increasing recruitment outreach and engagement.
HR Assistant / Data Analyst Support Intern
Williams Consulting
Catonsville, Maryland
03.2021 - 05.2022
- Assisted with HR reporting and data analysis to enhance understanding of benefits and compensation.
- Identified trends to inform process improvements in HR functions.
- Supported onboarding through documentation and preparation of new hires.
- Conducted background and reference checks to ensure compliance and support hiring decisions.
Education
Master of Science - Human Resource Management
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN04-2024
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Arts, Minor in Human Resource Management
Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD12-2021
Skills
- Talent Acquisition (sourcing, screening, hiring)
- Workforce Planning & Succession Planning
- Employee Lifecycle Management
- Performance Management Systems
- HRIS Systems & Reporting (including payroll support)
- HR Compliance & Policy Development
- Data Analysis & HR Metrics
- Conflict Resolution & Employee Relations
- Background Checks & Hiring Verification
- Training & Employee Development Programs
Certification
OSHA 10, 06/01/26
Timeline
Director of Human Resources
Seniors Fix
01.2025 - Current
HR Associate Intern
Digital Factory
01.2024 - 03.2024
Assistant to the Director
Frostburg State University
01.2024 - 04.2025
HR Assistant / Data Analyst Support Intern
Williams Consulting
03.2021 - 05.2022
Master of Science - Human Resource Management
Capella University
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Arts, Minor in Human Resource Management
Frostburg State University