Conie Mendoza
Woodland Park,NJ
Summary
Dynamic HR professional, with over five years of experience, who focus on creating efficient processes that support both employees and business goals. I specialize in building positive employee relationships, ensuring workplace compliance, and safety training aligned with OSHA standards. I also bring a strong background in bookkeeping—including payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and financial reporting—which adds value to overall operations. My combined HR and financial expertise allows me to support organizational efficiency while keeping people at the center of every process.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HRO Manager
Topaz HR Advisory
07.2024 - Current
- Manage HR operations for 4–5 clients (15–250 employees), supporting payroll, onboarding/offboarding, compliance, benefits administration, and employee relations, including conducting regular I-9 audits to ensure federal compliance.
- Develop and implement HR policies and programs including performance reviews, progressive discipline, OSHA-compliant safety protocols/manuals, employee referral and recognition programs, and KPI-based incentive structures.
- Design and deliver customized safety trainings—such as forklift certification—integrated into onboarding and ongoing education to meet OSHA standards and boost workplace safety.
- Lead full-cycle recruitment across diverse industries and roles (including temp staffing), streamlining hiring processes and ensuring a consistent onboarding experience.
- Coordinate and execute employee engagement initiatives and company events to enhance morale and reinforce culture across all client sites.
- Act as strategic HR partner for offshore teams in the Dominican Republic and the Philippines, overseeing payroll processing and aligning practices with U.S. and local labor laws.
- Collaborate with leadership across departments to bridge communication gaps, particularly between office and warehouse teams, driving operational alignment and trust.
- Thrive in a startup environment by building scalable, compliant HR infrastructure from the ground up, adapting quickly to changing client needs and priorities.
HR Manager & Bookkeeper
Divi Electric
08.2020 - 06.2024
- Responsible for employee benefit administration and analysis, renewal of company benefit package
- Streamlined HR protocols for a company with 50+ FTEs, ensuring compliance with labor laws and regulations
- Oversee employee relations, PTO policies, and termination policies
- Oversee recruiting and onboarding of new field personnel.
- Proper maintenance of employee documents to ensure legal compliance (W2, I-9, etc.).
- Processing of weekly payroll.
- Full cycle accounts payable.
- Full cycle accounts receivable - AIA and QuickBooks billing and certified payroll reports to general contractors.
- Production of P/L statements and financial reports for company officers and accountant.
- Reconciliation of credit cards, payroll, and operating accounts.
Owner
Antidote Skincare
12.2020 - 12.2022
- Curated and launched an online retail skincare company.
- Led the research, development, and formulation of 2 products.
- Bookkeeping, accounts payable, sales and use tax filing, and product costing.
- Content creation, product photography and social media marketing.
Administrative Assistant
Brisar Industries
07.2019 - 03.2020
- Provided executive level support to the President and Executive Vice President of the company.
- Accounts payable: 3-way match, reconciled and processed invoices to ensure timely payments.
- Accounts receivable: assisted Bookkeeper with billing and collections of past due accounts.
Account Representative
Maria Alawi State Farm Agency
02.2018 - 07.2019
- Marketed auto, home and life insurance products as well as State Farm Bank financial products to new prospects and to existing book of business.
- Responsible for meeting personal sales goals and motivating office staff to meet team goals.
- Constructed a network of referrals with auto dealerships, mortgage lenders and existing clientele through the coordination of marketing events and B2B.
- Curated a personalized experience for clients according to their individual needs.
Assistant Office Administrator
Divi Electric
02.2017 - 07.2017
- Accounts payable- matched and reconciled 300+ invoices monthly to ensure timely payments.
- Organized and maintained a filing system.
- Preparation of contracts and change orders to send to customers.
- Maintaining inventory of office supplies and purchasing as needed.
Education
Associate of Science - Graphic Design
Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL12.2024
Skills
- HR policies and procedures
- Payroll administration
- Time management
- Decision-making
- Adaptable
- Fast-learning
- Microsoft Office & Google Suite
- HR software proficiency: Fingercheck, Trayd, ADP, Empeon
- Native fluency in Spanish
Certification
- NJ Public Notary
- Quickbooks Desktop Certified User
Timeline
HRO Manager
Topaz HR Advisory
07.2024 - Current
Owner
Antidote Skincare
12.2020 - 12.2022
HR Manager & Bookkeeper
Divi Electric
08.2020 - 06.2024
Administrative Assistant
Brisar Industries
07.2019 - 03.2020
Account Representative
Maria Alawi State Farm Agency
02.2018 - 07.2019
Assistant Office Administrator
Divi Electric
02.2017 - 07.2017
Associate of Science - Graphic Design
Full Sail University
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