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Edith Lemus

Forest Park,GA

Summary

Motivated highly professional bilingual individual. With the ability to go into multi different jobs and perform well. Well-organized Human Resources Coordinator bringing 4+ years of superior performance in fast-paced HR environments. Communicative and decisive with focus on improving and retaining quality in HR benefits, administration, payroll and recruiting. Administrative support to Food industry productions Manager with 10+ years of experience at USDA and FDA regulated facilities and solid Quality Assurance background. Proven ability to reduce costs and increase revenue while working at a safe environment ensuring the highest quality product.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

HR Generalist- Recruiting, Payroll and Benefits

Fresh Express
04.2021 - Current
  • Maintaining payroll information by collating, calculating and entering data
  • Updating payroll records by entering any changes to employee information or benefits such as job title changes, exemptions and saving deductions
  • Preparing reports that include summaries of earnings, tax deductions, leave, compassionate leave and non-taxable wages
  • Calculating payroll liabilities by determining employee taxes, including federal and state income and social security tax, and calculating employer’s payments for social security, unemployment and worker’s compensation
  • Resolving payroll discrepancies and answering any employee payroll queries
  • Maintaining all payroll operations according to company policies and procedures
  • Processing and issuing W-2 forms to employees.
  • Streamlined payroll processes by implementing efficient software solutions and automating manual tasks.
  • Improved employee retention by implementing effective onboarding and training programs.
  • Streamlined HR processes for increased efficiency and reduced administrative workload.
  • Supported company growth by leading successful recruitment and hiring campaigns.
  • Managed benefits administration, ensuring accurate enrollment and timely processing of claims.
  • Optimized workforce planning by analyzing staffing needs and making data-driven recommendations for hiring or reorganization efforts.
  • Administered payroll accurately, ensuring timely payment processing while minimizing errors in calculations or deductions.
  • Fielded employee inquiries related to insurance, pension plan, vacation, sick leave and employee assistance.
  • Planned and managed recruitment activities for new hires using strategic personnel, staffing, and position management practices.
  • Managed payroll processing and benefits to compensate employees for service rendered.
  • Administered employee benefits programs and assisted with open enrollment.
  • Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
  • Assisted with writing job postings and job descriptions for boards.
  • Developed and monitored employee recognition programs.

Production Manager

Renaissance Food Group
10.2017 - 04.2021
  • Responsible for production of 18,000 – 21,000 pounds of fruit per day
  • Overseeing and managing the daily processing of product and machinery involved in the day to day production
  • Managed a team of 60+ employees in produce to ensure maximum productivity
  • Enforced food safety policies and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) at all times
  • Submit daily reports to upper management of performance for the day, fill rate and progress
  • Increased pounds per man hour from 25 to 49 improving labor cost per pound from .45 cents to .55 cents in a year
  • Controlled food and labor cost improving yields from 33% to 39%, equivalent to $15K per week in raw material savings.
  • Enhanced production efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing lean manufacturing techniques.
  • Reduced waste and material costs by optimizing resource allocation and inventory management.

Quality Assurance Technician

Fresh Sense
02.2013 - 10.2017
  • Ensure compliance with food safety and quality requirements
  • Performing finished good sampling and inspection verifying compliance with customer specification and Quality Assurance SOP’s and food safety policies
  • Collect and submit samples for microbiology testing (E.coli, Listeria spp
  • And Salmonella spp.)
  • Ensure non-conforming product occurrences are properly logged and addressed
  • Conducted Pre-operations Inspection Activities (ATP, swabs) conduct daily GMP audits on the production lines and calibration of all equipment (thermometer, pH meter, Nature Seal).

Quality Assurance Technician

Fresh Point
06.2010 - 02.2013
  • Follow and adheres to all monitoring and inspection QA procedures, including monitoring of GMP’s, calibration equipment, Pre-operational inspection activities, etc
  • Complete and Maintain required document control program
  • Perform finished product and packaging inspections
  • Assist QA Manager and Production Manager when requested executing QA and Operations programs as mandated by Standard Operating procedures (SOP’s)
  • Collect and coordinate product and samples to be sent to external lab for microbial testing.

Education

High School Diploma -

Forest Park High School
Forest Park, GA
05.2005

Skills

  • Candidate Sourcing
  • Employment Recordkeeping
  • Confidential Document Control
  • Benefits Administration
  • Wages and salary
  • Compensation and benefits
  • In-Person and Telephone Interviewing
  • Time Tracking and Payroll Administration
  • Personnel Recruitment
  • Employee Onboarding
  • Recruitment planning
  • Recruiting
  • Drug Testing
  • Recruitment Strategies
  • Employee Hiring
  • Payroll Administration
  • Human Resources Management Systems
  • Pre-Employment Screening
  • Recruitment and selection
  • HR policies and procedures
  • Candidate Searching
  • Job Analysis
  • New Hire Orientation
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Termination Documentation
  • Human Resources Support
  • Employee Counseling
  • Background Checks
  • New Hire Onboarding

Timeline

HR Generalist- Recruiting, Payroll and Benefits

Fresh Express
04.2021 - Current

Production Manager

Renaissance Food Group
10.2017 - 04.2021

Quality Assurance Technician

Fresh Sense
02.2013 - 10.2017

Quality Assurance Technician

Fresh Point
06.2010 - 02.2013

High School Diploma -

Forest Park High School

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