Chelsea Coronado
Lincoln,NE
Summary
Strategic HR professional with extensive experience building HR functions from the ground up, leading talent acquisition, shaping organizational culture, and driving compliance and employee development. Proven ability to partner with executives, implement scalable HR systems, and support high-growth environments across multiple industries. Dynamic HR professional with expertise in talent acquisition and performance management. Proven track record in policy writing and compliance management, creating HR strategies that enhance organizational effectiveness.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Director
Talent Plus
Lincoln, NE
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Built the HR function from inception, creating the employee handbook, job descriptions, policies, and core HR processes aligned with organizational goals.
- Lead all HR operations, including performance management, policy compliance, conflict resolution, annual reviews, benefits administration, and regulatory alignment.
- Implemented a company-wide learning management system to expand professional development and strengthen a culture of continuous learning.
- Manage full-cycle talent acquisition: partnering with executives to forecast needs, sourcing qualified candidates, leading interviews, overseeing pre-employment screenings, and delivering seamless onboarding experience.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership, ensuring HR strategy supports business priorities and evolving workforce needs.
Human Resources Manager
Z Modular (Division of Zekelman Industries)
Chandler, AZ
01.2020 - 03.2022
- Played a key role in bringing the new manufacturing plant from initial launch to full staffing of 250 employees through effective recruiting, onboarding, training, and culture-building initiatives.
- Managed all HR operations including payroll, benefits, time/attendance, safety and compliance, performance management, and employee relations.
- Led internal HR investigations and represented the company in all HR-related inquiries.
- Designed and launched a training program that improved skill development and contributed to reduced turnover and higher retention.
Senior Human Resources Generalist
Alliance Residential Company
Phoenix, AZ
02.2016 - 01.2020
- Oversaw benefits administration, employee relations, performance management, and companywide training and development initiatives.
- Created and rolled out HR policies and programs that strengthened engagement and organizational culture.
- Ensured consistent HR policy implementation and compliance with employment law and affirmative action requirements.
Human Resources Specialist
Republic Services
Scottsdale, AZ
07.2013 - 02.2016
- Managed corporate HR systems and standardized HR processes across multiple geographic regions.
- Maintained compliance with immigration regulations, background screening protocols, employment verifications, and unemployment claims.
- Supported leadership teams with HR strategy, workforce coordination, and process improvement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communication
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZSkills
- Policy writing
- Talent acquisition
- Performance management
- Employee training
- HR technology implementation
- Compliance management
Timeline
Human Resources Director
Talent Plus
03.2022 - 03.2023
Human Resources Manager
Z Modular (Division of Zekelman Industries)
01.2020 - 03.2022
Senior Human Resources Generalist
Alliance Residential Company
02.2016 - 01.2020
Human Resources Specialist
Republic Services
07.2013 - 02.2016
Bachelor of Science - Communication
Arizona State University