Daniel Zuniga
Chicago,IL
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
HR Coordinator
Voco/Holiday Inn Chicago Downtown
01.2026 - Current
- Completed bi-weekly payroll processes
- Worked closely with administrative team to resolve employee relation disputes
- Interpreted Local Union 1 & Local Union 134 CBAs to resolve employee and organizational challenges
- Assisted with compiling information for union arbitration meetings & executive meetings
- Served as the point of contact for the HR department at the hotel
- Maintained information within UKG for the hotel
- Direct involvement with hotel culture & assisted with employee recognition efforts
- Maintained the ATS for the hotel across all departments
- Coordinated onboarding activities such as orientation, paperwork completion, and new hire training.
HR Generalist
Children's Specialized ABA
09.2024 - 01.2026
- Handled FMLA, General Leaves, and ADA Accomodations
- Handled benefit administration: new hire enrollments, special enrollment windows, and payroll deductions
- Conducted bi-weekly payroll processes
- Completed special projects to implement Paylocity HRIS for the company
- Assisted with revamping the referral program at the organization alongside talent acquisition
- Completed and provided COBRA information for terminated employees
- Provided Payroll with assistance for time off policies, bonus and reimbursement reports
HR Regional Coordinator
Blue Balloon ABA
03.2023 - 09.2024
- Demonstrated consistent adherence to a 2-day deadline by promptly completing I9 documentation and ensuring compliance for new employees
- Oversaw the completion of fingerprinting for new employees and successfully maintained organized CJIS result folders
- Assisted with the recruitment process by posting job openings, scheduling interviews, and verifying candidate qualifications
- Prepared and submitted bi-weekly payroll reports for new employees, ensuring accurate setup of direct deposit and tax deductions
- Participated in meetings with directors from multiple states to provide guidance on procedures every two weeks
- Provided and oversaw new hire compliance trainings
HR Assistant
Christian Community Health Center
04.2021 - 12.2021
- Led new employee orientation on a weekly basis, explaining company personnel policies, benefits, and procedures
- Maintained accurate candidate profile in Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
- Completed full cycle recruiting including sourcing, screening, selecting, extending offers, pre-employment screening, and onboarding
- Processed employee status changes in ADP including wage changes and terminations
Education
Bachelor of Science - Management, Human Resources Concentration
National Louis University
IL05-2024
Associate of Arts - Business Management
Harold Washington College
IL05-2021
Timeline
HR Coordinator
Voco/Holiday Inn Chicago Downtown
01.2026 - Current
HR Generalist
Children's Specialized ABA
09.2024 - 01.2026
HR Regional Coordinator
Blue Balloon ABA
03.2023 - 09.2024
HR Assistant
Christian Community Health Center
04.2021 - 12.2021
Associate of Arts - Business Management
Harold Washington College
Bachelor of Science - Management, Human Resources Concentration
National Louis University