CHRISTINA LARA
Casa Grande,AZ
Summary
Dynamic HR Manager with over 25 years of experience in driving employee engagement and conflict resolution. Skilled in developing HR policies that enhance organizational culture and ensure labor law compliance. Ready to leverage expertise in training development to foster a positive workplace environment.
Overview
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27
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Manager
Gila River Sand And Gravel
Sacaton, Arizona
03.2012 - Current
- Managed recruitment processes, successfully attracting top talent for Sand & Gravel industry projects.
- Developed and implemented HR policies aligned with company values to enhance organizational culture.
- Conducted performance evaluations, facilitating employee development and supporting career growth initiatives.
- Investigated employee relations matters through interviews, ensuring fair resolutions and fostering a positive workplace environment.
- Provided guidance on labor law compliance issues such as FMLA, ADA, Title VII.
- Administered employee benefits while ensuring accurate record maintenance in HR systems.
- Organized orientation sessions for new hires and provided them with onboarding information.
- Compiled reports to provide management with accurate information and comply with policies and procedures.
- Handled sensitive employee and company information with utmost confidentiality and discretion.
Payroll Manager
Sargent Aerospace & Defense Inc.
Marana, Arizona
04.2011 - 02.2012
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and laws.
- Managed the processing of new hires and terminations in the payroll system.
- Collaborated with finance to reconcile payroll accounts monthly and quarterly.
- Onboarded new employees in time reporting and payroll systems.
- Maintained detailed records of all wage calculations and deductions.
- Performed quality checks on final payrolls prior to their transmission or distribution.
- Resolved discrepancies between payroll records and timekeeping systems.
- Processed requests from employees related to direct deposit enrollment or address changes.
Human Resources Manager
Univision Radio
Phoenix, Arizona
05.2004 - 03.2008
- Administered employee benefits and maintained accurate records in HR systems.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and laws.
- Addressed employee inquiries regarding pay discrepancies and benefits promptly.
- Onboarded new employees in time reporting and payroll systems.
- Verified accuracy of employee hours worked, pay rate changes, deductions, bonuses, and other payroll data.
- Coordinated child support deductions and distributed wage assignments.
- Managed financial reporting and analysis for effective decision-making.
- Managed payroll processing activities for multiple entities including tax filings.
Payroll Manager
Mobile Mini
Tempe, Arizona
03.1999 - 03.2003
- Managed payroll processing for over 2300 employees accurately and efficiently.
- Collaborated with finance to reconcile payroll accounts monthly and quarterly.
- Addressed employee inquiries regarding pay discrepancies and benefits promptly.
- Onboarded new employees in time reporting and payroll systems.
- Verified accuracy of employee hours worked, pay rate changes, deductions, bonuses, and other payroll data.
- Assisted with audits by preparing accounts and providing information.
- Enforced payroll-related policies, procedures, and regulations to adhere to changing company and governmental standards.
Education
MBA - Accounting And Finance And HR Management
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ10-2010
Ph.D. - Organizational Management
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ08-2026
Skills
- Recruitment strategies
- HR policy development
- Labor law compliance
- Performance evaluation
- Training management
- Benefits administration
- Payroll management
- Compensation management
- Grievance resolution
- Conflict resolution
- Employee engagement
- Performance assessment
- HR operations
- Training development
- Claims management
- Employee loyalty
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Human Resources Manager
Gila River Sand And Gravel
03.2012 - Current
Payroll Manager
Sargent Aerospace & Defense Inc.
04.2011 - 02.2012
Human Resources Manager
Univision Radio
05.2004 - 03.2008
Payroll Manager
Mobile Mini
03.1999 - 03.2003
MBA - Accounting And Finance And HR Management
University of Phoenix
Ph.D. - Organizational Management
University of Phoenix