Dana Farra
Summary
Detail-oriented administrative professional with experience supporting employee onboarding, HR administration, compliance, and workforce operations in a fast-paced healthcare environment. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, improve processes, and collaborate across departments to deliver exceptional employee support while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, and organizational efficiency.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
People Operations & Onboarding Partner
ACES ABA
01.2025 - 06.2026
- Manage high-volume onboarding and pre-employment processes for 50+ new hires monthly, ensuring completion of employment documentation, credentialing, and compliance requirements.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for new hires, providing guidance on onboarding, company policies, benefits inquiries, payroll procedures, and timekeeping across nationwide operations.
- Collaborate with HR, Talent Acquisition, and Operations leadership to streamline onboarding processes, improve the new hire experience, and ensure timely completion of employment requirements.
- Utilize Paycom HRIS and internal systems to maintain employee records, track onboarding progress, and ensure data accuracy.
Lead Administrative Coordinator
ACES ABA
01.2022 - 01.2025
- Promoted from Administrative Assistant within months based on pertormance, taking ownership of training administration for a multi-program healthcare facility delivering autism services.
- Process employee documentation, I-9 verification, onboarding paperwork, and compliance-related records in accordance with company policies.
- Assisted employees with timekeeping questions and timecard corrections through CentralReach, ensuring accurate workforce records.
- Acted as a liaison between employees, supervisors, and operational leadership to resolve administrative and onboarding-related issues within a multi-site healthcare organization.
Community Assistant
UCI Campus Village
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Delivered front-facing administrative support in a fast-paced campus housing environment, managing check-ins, documentation, scheduling, and coordination between residents and university departments.
- Mediated resident concerns with professionalism, maintained strict confidentiality, and supported a diverse student population with empathy and discretion.
- Maintained accurate housing records and ensured operational procedures were followed consistently across all resident interactions.
Legal Assistant
Law Offices of Sofian Solomon Dawood
06.2018 - 07.2020
- Organized case files, tracked deadlines, and prepared legal documents for attorneys, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery of all materials.
- Acted as primary client contact, handling correspondence, phone calls, and appointment coordination while maintaining confidentiality of sensitive case information.
- Prepared documents, managed records, coordinated billing, and scheduled appointments, ensuring compliance in legal environment.
Education
M.S. - Management
Gies College of Business
07-2025
B.A. - Psychological Sciences
University of California
06-2022
A.A. - Social Sciences
Clovis Community College
05-2020
Skills
- Employee Onboarding
- People Operations
- Employee Records Management
- Employee Relations Support
- Data Management
- Process Improvement
- HRIS Systems (Paycom)
- CentralReach
- Microsoft Office 365
- Document Management
- HR Compliance
Timeline
People Operations & Onboarding Partner
ACES ABA
01.2025 - 06.2026
Lead Administrative Coordinator
ACES ABA
01.2022 - 01.2025
Community Assistant
UCI Campus Village
09.2021 - 01.2022
Legal Assistant
Law Offices of Sofian Solomon Dawood
06.2018 - 07.2020
M.S. - Management
Gies College of Business
B.A. - Psychological Sciences
University of California
A.A. - Social Sciences
Clovis Community College