Dina S. Rivera
Modesto,CA
Summary
Bringing over 21 years of comprehensive experience in managing HR programs and initiatives, this retired Human Resources professional has a personal journey enriched by adopting a child with special needs. Recognized as a subject matter expert in benefits administration, employee relations, performance management, onboarding, organizational development, policy implementation, recruitment, affirmative action, and employment law compliance. A strong leader with exceptional problem-solving and conflict resolution skills, consistently sought after as a trusted adviser. Committed to fostering inclusive workplaces and driving organizational success through strategic HR practices.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Human Resources Generalist
Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits LLC
05.2002 - 10.2016
- Provided human resource generalist guidance to managers and employees including talent management, payroll, FMLA, benefits, workers compensation, 401-K and OSHA compliance.
- Provided advice to leaders, managers, consultants, and employees on the implementation of HR policies and procedures, collective bargaining and union agreements.
- Acted as liaison between employees and insurance carriers to resolve problems and clarify benefits.
- Conducted thorough investigations of employee activities to identify and target operational and behavioral discrepancies.
- Conducted employment verification and investigations.
- Educated and advised employees on group health plans, voluntary benefits, and 401(k) retirement plans.
- Managed the employee offer process with 50% at the exempt level.
- Worked cooperatively with four collective bargaining union representatives and management to establish accurate job position descriptions, classifications, pay grades and compensation.
- Entered and maintained benefit information on SAP for 1200 employees.
- Ensured that vendors received timely enrollment information, changes, and terminations.
- Updated key human resource metrics, including turnover and terminations, using reporting tools on the SAP database.
- Collected information on areas such as Affirmative Action Plans, applicant tracking and analyzed trends in order to assist with making policy decisions.
- Managed the employee onboarding process.
- Participated in a comprehensive Drug and Alcohol training for 600 staff members.
- Retained DOT information on truck drivers, reported all DOT accidents to the corporate officers.
- Participated in special training courses such as yearly sexual harassment seminars.
Senior Human Resources Generalist
Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits LLC
05.2002 - 10.2016
- Provided human resource generalist guidance to managers and employees including talent management, payroll, FMLA, benefits, workers compensation, 401-K and OSHA compliance.
- Provided advice to leaders, managers, consultants, and employees on the implementation of HR policies and procedures, collective bargaining and union agreements.
- Acted as liaison between employees and insurance carriers to resolve problems and clarify benefits.
- Conducted thorough investigations of employee activities to identify and target operational and behavioral discrepancies.
- Conducted employment verification and investigations.
- Educated and advised employees on group health plans, voluntary benefits, and 401(k) retirement plans.
- Managed the employee offer process with 50% at the exempt level.
- Worked cooperatively with four collective bargaining union representatives and management to establish accurate job position descriptions, classifications, pay grades and compensation.
- Entered and maintained benefit information on SAP for 1200 employees.
- Ensured that vendors received timely enrollment information, changes, and terminations.
- Updated key human resource metrics, including turnover and terminations, using reporting tools on the SAP database.
- Collected information on areas such as Affirmative Action Plans, applicant tracking and analyzed trends in order to assist with making policy decisions.
- Managed the employee onboarding process.
- Participated in a comprehensive Drug and Alcohol training for 600 staff members.
- Retained DOT information on truck drivers, reported all DOT accidents to the corporate officers.
- Participated in special training courses such as yearly sexual harassment seminars.
Payroll Coordinator
Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits LLC
11.1995 - 05.2002
- Reconciled accounts such as retirement, tax contributions, and health care benefits.
- Performed calculations in payroll categories such as overtime, vacation and sick hours.
- Provided subject matter expertise to management and employees regarding payroll issues.
- Produced documentation and reports regarding payroll activities.
- Prepared accounts for regular union audits and assisted with the process.
- Applied knowledge of regulations, employment law and tax code to keep operations in compliance.
- Performed administrative tasks such as recordkeeping, writing correspondence and gathering materials.
- Researched topics and completed due diligence to resolve issues in a timely manner.
- Contacted employees to collect outstanding payments Cobra benefits via one-time or negotiated installment methods.
- Collected and arranged information and entered details into a computer database.
- Prepared governmental reports in compliance with strict standards.
- Provided extensive clerical and administrative support to department staff.
Payroll Coordinator
Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits LLC
11.1995 - 05.2002
- Reconciled accounts such as retirement, tax contributions, and health care benefits.
- Performed calculations in payroll categories such as overtime, vacation and sick hours.
- Provided subject matter expertise to management and employees regarding payroll issues.
- Produced documentation and reports regarding payroll activities.
- Prepared accounts for regular union audits and assisted with the process.
- Applied knowledge of regulations, employment law and tax code to keep operations in compliance.
- Performed administrative tasks such as recordkeeping, writing correspondence and gathering materials.
- Researched topics and completed due diligence to resolve issues in a timely manner.
- Contacted employees to collect outstanding payments Cobra benefits via one-time or negotiated installment methods.
- Collected and arranged information and entered details into a computer database.
- Prepared governmental reports in compliance with strict standards.
- Provided extensive clerical and administrative support to department staff.
Education
High School Diploma -
Balboa High School
San Francisco, CANo Degree - Loved Base Education For Adoptive Families.
Leap Wraparound
Modesto, CASkills
- Materials preparation
- Extremely organized
- User interface understanding
- Document scanning
- Report writing
- Self-motivated
- Strong verbal communication
- Proficient in Excel, SAP, Microsoft Word, Adobe
- Knowledgeable with Driver Maintenance Organization software
- HR policies and procedures
- Exit interviews
- Background checks
- Benefits administration
- Employee relations
Certification
- The California Workers’ Comp Update 2014
- Develop and Deliver Powerful Employee Orientation Programs
Affiliations
LEAF 🍁 wraparound Services, love base education for adopted families
Additional Information
- The educational path led to the Adoptive Families' LEAF Wraparound program, gaining a deeper understanding of trauma-responsive parenting and how to create a healing environment for adoptive children."
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Human Resources Generalist
Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits LLC
05.2002 - 10.2016
Senior Human Resources Generalist
Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits LLC
05.2002 - 10.2016
Payroll Coordinator
Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits LLC
11.1995 - 05.2002
Payroll Coordinator
Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits LLC
11.1995 - 05.2002
High School Diploma -
Balboa High School
No Degree - Loved Base Education For Adoptive Families.
Leap Wraparound
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