Sandra Zelaya
Glendale,USA
Summary
Human Resources professional with a completed Master’s in Corporate Communications and a proven record of success in recruitment, onboarding, and HR operations. Currently serving as Assistant HR Manager at Valhalla MSO, leading full-cycle hiring processes for domestic and international talent. Adept at integrating AI tools to streamline workflows, ensure compliance, and enhance the candidate experience. Passionate about corporate interpersonal dynamics, organizational development, and fostering team culture. Recognized for initiative, problem-solving, and operational leadership in fast-paced environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant HR Manager
Valhalla MSO
Queens, NY
05.2025 - Current
- Lead full-cycle recruitment for W-2 employees and international contractors.
- Manage onboarding/offboarding workflows, ensuring compliance with I-9, W-9, and E-Verify processes.
- Conduct interviews (virtual and in-person) and manage offer letters, contracts, and terminations.
- Oversee international payroll via Deel, Wise, and Veem.
- Coordinate weekly virtual meetings and facilitate mid-year performance reviews.
- Maintain employee records, monitor compliance, and step in as acting HR Manager as needed.
- Utilize AI tools to: match candidates to job descriptions, draft outreach, research salary data, track interviews, and generate onboarding documentation.
Recruitment Coordinator
Valhalla Holdings
Queens, NY
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Managed end-to-end recruitment across multiple departments, including global sourcing partnerships.
- Drafted contracts and processed onboarding/offboarding for W-2 employees and contractors.
- Conducted virtual and in-person interviews and prepared documentation for new hires.
- Maintained recruiting pipelines and job postings through platforms such as Indeed.
- Used AI for market analysis and compliance research across states and countries.
HR Coordinator
Valhalla Medics
Queens, NY
02.2023 - 08.2024
- Supported the HR Manager in daily functions, scheduling, and calendar operations.
- Ran payroll for international contractors and assisted with onboarding logistics.
- Scheduled interviews and handled internal HR documentation.
Sales Associate
Trek Bicycles
Queens, NY
12.2020 - 03.2022
- Delivered top-tier customer service and managed high-volume sales.
- Maintained inventory and organized sales floor displays.
- Recorded orders and tracked stock via internal systems.
Social Media & Production Intern
BRIDGE Artists
New York, NY
02.2020 - 04.2020
- Supported photo and video shoot production logistics.
- Drafted Instagram campaign proposals and performed brand research.
- Handled filing, office support, and data entry for the creative team.
Activity Specialist
P.S. 106 (Catholic Charities)
Brooklyn, NY
03.2018 - 02.2020
- Created and implemented educational and recreational lesson plans.
- Ran the student film club, filming and editing short projects for school showcases.
- Maintained monthly progress reports and coordinated classroom activities.
Bookkeeper
Bari Restaurant & Pizzeria Equipment
New York, NY
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Managed invoices, mailed checks, and handled vendor correspondence.
- Answered calls, handled filing, and ensured smooth office operations.
Education
Master of Arts - Corporate Communications
CUNY Baruch College
New York, NY06.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Corporate Communications
CUNY Baruch College
New York, NY06.2020
Communications Studies -
Saint Francis College
Brooklyn, NY05.2016
Skills
- Full-cycle Recruitment
- AI-powered Candidate Evaluation and Sourcing
- Onboarding & Offboarding Workflows
- HR Documentation & Compliance
- Payroll Administration
- Employee Engagement
- Conflict Resolution
- HR SOP Development
- Workflow Automation
- Interview Note Organization
- Hiring Stage Tracking
- Contract Validation
- Policy Compliance Research
- Social Media Strategy
- Brand Marketing
- Event Coordination
- Team Meeting Coordination
- Video Editing
- DSLR Photography
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Google Workspace
- Tech-Savvy
- Highly Adaptable
- Detail-Oriented
Timeline
Assistant HR Manager
Valhalla MSO
05.2025 - Current
Recruitment Coordinator
Valhalla Holdings
08.2024 - 05.2025
HR Coordinator
Valhalla Medics
02.2023 - 08.2024
Sales Associate
Trek Bicycles
12.2020 - 03.2022
Social Media & Production Intern
BRIDGE Artists
02.2020 - 04.2020
Activity Specialist
P.S. 106 (Catholic Charities)
03.2018 - 02.2020
Bookkeeper
Bari Restaurant & Pizzeria Equipment
05.2017 - 08.2017
Master of Arts - Corporate Communications
CUNY Baruch College
Bachelor of Arts - Corporate Communications
CUNY Baruch College
Communications Studies -
Saint Francis College
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