Diana Recio
McKinney,TX
Summary
With a proven track record at Davidson Hospitality, I spearheaded HR strategies boosting employee engagement by 15%. Fluent in Spanish, my expertise spans talent acquisition to compliance, underpinned by strong leadership and HR software proficiency. I excel in transforming HR operations to align with corporate visions, significantly enhancing workforce productivity and satisfaction.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Human Resources
Davidson Hospitality
Fort Worth, TX
04.2023 - 02.2025
- Developed and implemented HR strategies that align with corporate goals, resulting in a 15% increase in employee engagement.
- Translated Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure accessibility for Spanish-speaking employees
- Partnered with senior leadership to drive organizational change and growth, promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
- Led talent management and succession planning efforts, successfully promoting 10% of high-potential employees to leadership roles.
- Scheduled random drug testing for employees to diminish regularity risks.
- Developed and implemented human resources policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Researched industry trends to inform compensation and performance strategies.
- Analyzed employee data to identify trends and potential areas of improvement.
- Created staff teams based on employee strengths and made adjustments to promote overall productivity.
- Identified ways to reduce turnover through improved hiring practices.
- Developed employee orientation and training programs for new hires.
- Organized onboarding processes for new hires, including orientation sessions and paperwork completion.
- Managed compensation, insurance and vacation days within employee benefits programs.
- Responded to employee inquiries regarding payroll and timekeeping.
- Reviewed and verified employee timesheets for accuracy and completeness.
- Managed employee benefit programs such as health insurance, 401K plans.
- Reconciled payroll discrepancies by reviewing time sheets, production charts and wage tables.
- Prepared and balanced end-of-period reports and reconciled payroll issues.
- Audited timecards for accuracy and completion prior to submitting them for processing.
- Developed and distributed communications materials to educate employees about their benefits and any changes.
- Developed and maintained benefits policies and procedures manuals.
- Responded timely to inquiries from internal staff or external vendors regarding benefit issues.
- Managed and maintained employee benefits programs including health insurance, retirement plans, and wellness programs.
- Oversaw enrollment of new employees and company-wide yearly enrollment period.
Director of Human Resources
Aimbridge Hospitality
Dallas, TX
02.2021 - 04.2023
- Translated Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), fostering clarity and consistency in HR operations.
- Managed departmental operations and provided training on policies and procedures.
- Conducted classification studies and developed compensation proposals.
- Scheduled random drug testing for employees to diminish regularity risks.
- Analyzed employee data to identify trends and potential areas of improvement.
- Drafted job descriptions and prepared job postings for open positions.
- Managed timekeeping and payroll functions for employees.
- Managed payroll processing and benefits administration activities.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
Sr. Area Director of Human Resources
TCG Group Holdings/First Financial Group of Americ
Austin/Houston, TX
01.2014 - 02.2021
- Translated benefit books into Spanish to provide accessible materials for employees.
- Monitored compliance with federal, state, and local laws, recommending best practices.
- Conducted training and implemented benefit programs to enhance employee satisfaction.
- Structured HR consulting services to support clients during organizational developments and changes.
- Enforced compliance regulations throughout the organization while ensuring adherence to industry standards.
- Conducted internal audits to verify compliance and standardization of processes across facilities.
- Prepared reports based on documented inventory use and labor hours.
- Assisted with the development of annual budgets for all benefit programs.
- Administered employee insurance, pension and savings plans, working with insurance brokers and plan carriers.
- Performed cost analyses of various plan options when making recommendations about changes or additions.
- Collaborated with executive team members on major decisions regarding company-wide initiatives.
- Hired, trained, and mentored staff members to maximize productivity.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to achieve company objectives.
- Provided oversight of all departments in order to ensure smooth operation of daily activities.
- Maintained relationships with key stakeholders by attending meetings and responding promptly to inquiries or requests for information.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
University of North Texas
Denton, TXSkills
Languages: - Fluent in Spanish
Human Resources Skills:
- Recruitment and Talent Acquisition
- Employee Relations
- Training and Development
- Compensation and Benefits
- Performance Management
- Compliance with Labor Laws
- HR Policy Development
- Employee Engagement and Retention
- HR Analytics and Reporting
- Budget Management
- Succession Planning
- Conflict Resolution
- Employer Branding
- Onboarding Programs
- Interviewing techniques
- Retention strategies
- HR software proficiency
- Onboarding process
- HR policy development
Core Skills:
- Communication skills
- Leadership skills
- Employee engagement
- Conflict resolution
- Employee relations
- Organizational skills
- Performance management
- Talent acquisition
- Compliance
- Succession planning
- Training and development
- Data analysis
Interpersonal skills Computer Proficiencies:
- Adobe: Photoshop
Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Custom Programs and Databases: UltiPro, HRsmart, Kronos, ICIMS, Dimensions, Paycor
Efficenter, Adams Keegan, WorkDay Records management,UKG
Accomplishments
- Director of Human Resources of the Year (2023) Awarded for exceptional contributions to the hospitality industry in the city of Fort Worth.
Education and Training
other
Timeline
Director of Human Resources
Davidson Hospitality
04.2023 - 02.2025
Director of Human Resources
Aimbridge Hospitality
02.2021 - 04.2023
Sr. Area Director of Human Resources
TCG Group Holdings/First Financial Group of Americ
01.2014 - 02.2021
Some College (No Degree) -
University of North Texas
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