Diana Flores
Hemet,USA
Summary
HR professional with extensive experience in talent acquisition, employee relations, and compliance across diverse industries such as nonprofit, healthcare, IT, and food manufacturing. Proven ability to develop HR infrastructure, conduct audits, and implement effective policies. Expertise in leading training initiatives and advising leadership on complex HR issues. Detail-oriented and adaptable, committed to fostering compliant and efficient HR processes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HR Consultant
Self-Employed
, USA
12.2024 - Current
- Provide HR consulting services to nonprofit organizations, billing companies, and IT consulting firms, tailoring support based on organizational needs.
- Conduct full HR audits, including personnel file reviews, I-9 audits, payroll process evaluation, HRIS setup, tax alignment, onboarding workflows, and policy compliance.
- Create and update company policies, employee handbooks, safety manuals, and HR procedures to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Advise leaders on benefit plan options and assist with implementing open enrollment strategies and employee communication plans.
- Develop and deliver manager and supervisor trainings on performance documentation, coaching, workplace behavior expectations, and essential HR compliance topics.
- Support full-cycle recruiting, including job description creation, job postings, structured interview processes, and hiring best practices.
- Provide guidance on workers' compensation processes, including injury reporting, transitional duty, safety protocols, and follow-up requirements.
- Create best-practice guides for handling leave of absence scenarios, including FMLA, CFRA, ADA, PDL, PWFA, and state-specific protections.
- Conduct exit interviews, identify organizational trends, and present recommendations to improve retention and engagement.
- Train management on KPIs and HR metrics to strengthen accountability, productivity, and decision-making.
- Coach leadership teams through employee relations concerns, corrective actions, and conflict resolution.
- Assist organizations with change management planning, including rollout strategies for new policies, structural changes, and system updates.
- Develop checklists, templates, employee letters, compliance workflows, and HR toolkits to standardize processes.
- Improve reporting accuracy, and data integrity by reviewing workflows and making configuration recommendations.
HR Generalist
Rudolph Foods
Beaumont, USA
05.2024 - 06.2025
- Developed and implemented employee engagement initiatives, increasing overall employee satisfaction.
- Managed full-cycle recruitment, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding for a team of 170 employees.
- Administered benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and leave management.
- Conducted investigations into employee complaints and policy violations.
- Delivered training on sexual harassment prevention, and diversity and inclusion.
- Maintained HRIS records, and managed attendance and time-off requests.
- Collaborated with managers to develop job descriptions, and ensure compliance with labor laws.
- Managed performance review processes, and provided guidance on disciplinary actions.
- Coordinated employee recognition programs, and created HR data reports for senior leadership.
- Addressed employee relations issues and coordinated wellness initiatives.
- Managed FMLA/ADA accommodations, and led workplace safety investigations.
- Facilitated leadership development programs.
Human Resources Generalist
VCS Billing
Hemet, USA
07.2022 - 05.2024
- Developed and implemented company policies to enhance operational efficiency and compliance.
- Processed bi-weekly payroll for over 40 employees and supported billing and accounting functions.
- Assisted with new time-tracking software implementation.
- Calculated mileage reimbursements and coordinated staff engagement events.
- Managed workers' compensation cases and full-cycle hiring.
- Ensured compliance with I-9 and background check requirements.
- Administered employee benefits and facilitated open enrollment.
Payroll Specialist/HR
Bright View Landscaping Services
Riverside, USA
03.2020 - 04.2022
- Processed weekly payroll for over 200 employees across three branches.
- Managed accounts payable/receivable and conducted safety training.
- Oversaw workers' compensation claims and COVID tracking.
- Performed office administrative duties and coordinated onboarding.
- Ensured employee file compliance and handled employee separations.
Payroll/HR Specialist
Maxim Healthcare Services
San Bernardino, USA
01.2017 - 03.2020
- Processed weekly payroll and coordinated TAR hours with insurance payors.
- Supported recruitment, onboarding, and orientation for new hires.
- Managed client tracking systems while maintaining employee files efficiently.
- Provided on-call support for urgent scheduling requirements.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rancho Verde High School
Moreno Valley, CASkills
- Benefits, Compensations, & Leaves
- Accounting & Payroll
- Employee relations
- Organizational skills
- California & Multi-State Employment Law
- Training & Development
- HRIS Management
- Safety & OSHA compliance
- Talent acquisition
- Cross-functional team management
Certification
SHRM Certified Professional, 12/01/25
Additional Information
Authorized to work in the US for any employer, Bilingual: English & Spanish
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
HR Consultant
Self-Employed
12.2024 - Current
HR Generalist
Rudolph Foods
05.2024 - 06.2025
Human Resources Generalist
VCS Billing
07.2022 - 05.2024
Payroll Specialist/HR
Bright View Landscaping Services
03.2020 - 04.2022
Payroll/HR Specialist
Maxim Healthcare Services
01.2017 - 03.2020
High School Diploma -
Rancho Verde High School