Accomplished HR Director bringing 20 years' experience in human resources leadership and organizational development. Persuasive communicator and decisive team manager.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Manager
Tucson Unified School District
Tucson, AZ
10.2021 - Current
Managed office inventory and placed new supply orders.
Monitored sports and activities payments due from students
Maintained impeccable office organization to support efficiency, professionalism and performance objectives.
Managed recruiting and hiring.
Maintained and monitored school budget.
Maintained reports for principal. Title one, ESSER, staffing ratios.
Maintained reports for ADE.
Managed attendance tech and managed reports.
Administered payroll and maintained proper documentation of employee issues.
Used judgment and initiative in handling confidential matters and requests.
Human Resources Director
Sapphire of Tucson Nursing and Rehab
Tucson, AZ
11.2014 - 10.2021
Complied with local, state and federal laws and established organizational standards.
Answered employee questions regarding health benefits and 401k options.
Brainstormed with other human resource personnel to determine ways to recruit top talent.
Assured benefits program was administered properly sustain compliance with employee insurance guidelines.
Supervised onboarding process for newly hired employees, including distribution of all paperwork.
Worked with department managers to assess needs.
Handled employee conflicts efficiently while following all company procedures.
Administered workers' compensation program covering injured employees.
Notified all employees immediately when policies/procedures were updated or changed.
Developed organizational filing systems for correspondence, communications, records and reports.
Facilitated new hire onboarding by scheduling training initiatives, resolving issues and processing paperwork.
Payroll Coordinator
Villa Campana Rehabilitation
Tucson, AZ
10.2007 - 11.2014
Handled the upkeep and day-to-day management of the Kronos company timekeeping system.
Completed account reconciliations, deposits and expense tracking.
Generated relevant paperwork and payroll reports.
Calculated overtime, vacation sick hours and other categories of time.
Entered corrected records into Kronos and added additional adjustments as required.
Managed files and payroll for over 200 employees.
Managed payroll for over 200 hourly and salaried employees.
Kept operations in compliance with requirements by applying knowledge of applicable regulations, legal statutes and tax code information.
Prepared physical checks for employees and check stubs for those receiving direct deposits of funds.
Accurately processed data, validation and transmission for weekly, semi-monthly and sales payrolls.
Managed accounts payable.
Stayed current on multi-state and local tax laws and made sure any changes were immediately noted.
Processed rehires, transfers, terminations, garnishments and withholdings.
Improved accuracy of payroll journal entries by developing and implementing payroll reconciliation tool.
Worked quickly and efficiently, with minimal oversight, to accomplish assigned duties.
Monitored vacation accrual.
Onboarded new employees in time reporting and payroll systems.
Managed payroll and time and attendance systems.
Store Manager
Walgreens
Tucson, AZ
10.1997 - 10.2007
Translated marketing information into strategic plans for establishment.
Restocked inventory upon shipment arrival and checked merchandise into SAP system to maintain accurate records.
Resolved customer problems by investigating issues, answering questions and building rapport.
Assisted negotiation with vendors and suppliers.
Collaborated with Human Resources to recruit and develop management training program for Store Managers and cultivated top performers.
Managed inventory tracking and physical inventory counts to minimize loss.
Oversaw inventory management through cycle counts, audits and shrinkage control.
Oversaw annual store budget while working closely with corporate and financial departments on reporting and payroll.
Interviewed, hired, supervised and trained employees and instituted mentoring program to develop skills, leadership and employee excellence.
Worked closely with District Managers to formulate and build store brand and strategy.
Exceeded team goals and resolved issues by sharing and implementing customer service initiatives.
Contributed to merchandising ideas at team sales meetings to increase sales.
Met budget targets by controlling expenses and eliminating wasteful behaviors.
Conducted staff evaluations and determined promotions and realignments or reductions in workforce.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sahuaro
Tucson, AZ
06.1983
Associate of Arts - Fashion Merchandising And Marketing
Plaza Three
Tucson, AZ
10.1985
Skills
Staff compensation
Exit interviews
Leadership development
Recruitment and hiring
Background checks
Proficient in Word, XCEL, Kronos, ADP, SAP, HDSI, Simply Work
Employee engagement
Human resources operations
Payroll administration
Personnel information systems
Safety and affirmative action
Compensation and benefits administration
Local, state and federal regulations
Compliance
Employment record verification
Onboarding
Records management
Records maintenance
Performance evaluation
Team Building
Employee Development
Performance Tracking and Evaluation
Timeline
Office Manager
Tucson Unified School District
10.2021 - Current
Human Resources Director
Sapphire of Tucson Nursing and Rehab
11.2014 - 10.2021
Payroll Coordinator
Villa Campana Rehabilitation
10.2007 - 11.2014
Store Manager
Walgreens
10.1997 - 10.2007
High School Diploma -
Sahuaro
Associate of Arts - Fashion Merchandising And Marketing
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