Elissa Garcia
Gestamp North America
Manteca,USA
1
Certification
26
years of professional experience
Human Resources professional with 25 years of experience in employee relations, recruitment, and compliance. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs and leading people operations through compassionate, skillful and knowledgeable experience. Skilled in talent acquisition, conflict resolution, and policy implementation. Known for reliability and effective communication.
Work History
Human Resources Generalist/HRBP
2 Years 1 Month- Administration of various human resources plans and procedures for all company personnel.
- Development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures including the California employee handbook, policies and procedures manuals for safety and 5S.
- Oversee and comply with all OSHA, safety, environmental policies and ISO.
- Maintain records, establish procedures for all benefit plans including but not limited to health and welfare, group term life, payroll and time off allowance.
- Administer compensation programs, monitor performance evaluation program making necessary revisions.
- Develop department goals, objectives, and strategies.
- Oversee and maintain affirmative action program, filing of EEO-1 reports on an annual basis. Maintain records in accordance with ongoing EEO regulations.
- Conduct recruitment effort for all exempt and nonexempt personnel, interns, students, and temporary employees.
- Oversee and manage employee relations counseling, management engagement, and exit interviews.
- Assists in evaluation of reports, decisions, and results of department in relation to established goals. Recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed.
- Automotive Manufacturer
Human Resources Manager Contract Position
6 Months- Offer expert guidance on HR strategy, ensuring best practices and programs are implemented effectively across the team and organization.
- Building Relationships by fostering trust and collaboration. Open door policy to connect with employees and managers.
- Lead training sessions for branch and regional management on crucial HR topics.
- Handle employee concerns, conduct investigations, and maintain meticulous documentation.
- Compliance expert by staying updated on employment laws and regulations, ensuring compliance across all branches of the company.
- Partner with recruiters to develop and execute a successful regional recruitment strategy.
- Implement performance reviews, provide ongoing coaching, and drive employee growth.
- Support field operations with FMLA, STD, worker's compensation, and other leave processes.
- Track and analyze HR data to inform strategic decision-making.
- Women’s Soccer League
Human Resources Business Consultant
1 Year 1 Month- Managed the successful launch of the new payroll system from Gusto to Rippling. Worked directly with management staff to train employees and managers in the use of the new system. Executed and reviewed all payrolls for the company.
- Worked strategically with benefit brokers to assist the company in saving on unnecessary benefit costs. Reviewed market analysis for competitive benefit offerings for employees.
- Heavily involved in the acquisition of a much larger company. Assisted with the onboarding, payroll training, and recruitment as the company grew four times the size within a three-month period.
- HRIS Technologies
- Employee Relations
- Benefits Administration
- HR Program/Project Management
- FMLA and Los Angeles Parental Leave Administration
- Payroll Administration
- Staff Recruitment & Retention
- Orientation & On-Boarding
- Federal and State Compliance
- Updated and implemented all California compliance postings, as well as Federal. Informed management when there were new compliance standards that would affect the company and hiring practices.
- Collaborated closely with the General Counsel to implement a new 401k plan for the employees. Oversaw the implementation and education of the new 401k plan.
- Oversaw all employee leaves including Parental Leave, Pregnancy Disability Leave, CFRA and FMLA.
- Provided employees and management with additional training to keep turnover low and open a flow for better communication between employees and managers. Managed comp survey through Radford. Educated management on staffing levels as well as bringing comp up to market value across the board.
- Trained incoming People Operations staff on payroll, benefit enrollment, leaves and new HR policies for the year 2023.
- Conducted employee investigations, working closely with management on staff disciplinary structure.
- Aerospace Start Up
Human Resources Business Consultant
1 Year 10 Months- Provided customer service through phone, email, or chat delivering on-demand, timely, and valuable resolution and follow up to customers with questions on moderate to complex moderate HR compliance subjects
- Leveraged approved templates, resources, and product suite, in accordance with company guidelines, standards, and processes to ensure high-quality, consistent HR consultations and compliance.
- Utilized best practice guidance and options in multiple areas of HR compliance: employee relations, employer relations, Handbook/policies, PTO/Sick, PFL, EPLI, background checks, FLSA, LOA, etc.
- Assisted in resolution of HR related operational concerns, provides relevant information, and makes recommendations for best practice guidance
- Effectively transition and/or coordinate resolution of customer inquiries outside of scope with appropriate teams
- Utilized a Client Relationship Management systems to document, manage, and resolve open cases, while keeping customers regularly informed of status and anticipated resolution timing
- Partnered with leaders to participate on collaborative projects to develop and enhance team resources and value-add products
- Partnered with leaders to notify identified issues to customers, operations, data, etc.
- Recommended and advised management staff of best practices for employee disciplinary action and terminations. Reviewed all documents to allow for fair practices of documenting employee relations issues and warnings.
- Reviewed and revised all job descriptions for newly created positions within the start-up business area. Researched compensation and salary surveys to ensure competitive hiring practices.
- High Level Accounting and Human Resources Consulting
Human Resources Manager
2 Years 11 Months- Implemented checks and balances in payroll to capture errors that had previously been undetected. Trained payroll staff on laws and guidelines to ensure they were compliant with federal and state overtime rules.
- Oversee payroll for different divisions. Ensuring payroll works closely with accounting and all reporting is completed in a timely manner as well as paychecks are finalized in time.
- Foster a teamwork/open-door environment conducive to positive dialogue across the organization. Ensuring all employee relations issues were responded to in a timely manner with a positive outcome.
- Implement policy based on current employee handbook. Create additional policies while working closely with upper management and General Counsel to ensure we are following all local and federal guidelines. Oversee workers' compensation program into full compliance. Instituted preferred providers list and trained managers and associates on procedures to follow in case of injury. Completed annual audit for worker's comp carrier. Work closely with management staff to coordinate modified duties with current positions to reduce loss of hours during recovery.
- Fostering an excellent relationship with benefit brokers to keep benefit costs low to employees while also reducing the costs of our self-insured benefit plans. Introduce voluntary benefit plans and FSA to employees with a high enrollment turnout. Maintain billing and respond to employee questions with regards to claims issues.
- Recommend and advise management staff on best practices for terminations and employee disciplinary action. Review all documentation to allow for fair practice of documenting employee issues and warnings.
- Researched and implemented training programs such as Sexual Harassment and Reasonable Suspicion training which has lowered liability of on-the-job injuries due to injury while under intoxication.
- Revised job descriptions across all levels as well as researching compensation and salary surveys. "Shadowed" and interviewed employees to construct an accurate picture of the duties and skills required for each position.
- CA Manufacturer of Structural Steel, Bus Chasi, Hauling Trailers
Senior HR Generalist
5 Years 4 MonthsRecruiter
1 Year 11 MonthsHR Generalist
2 Years 4 MonthsHuman Resources Administrator
5 Years 11 MonthsEducation
Management Certificate Program - Human Resources
Skills
Payroll Administration
Staff Recruitment & Retention
Orientation & On-Boarding
Retirement 401k and ESOP Administration
Federal and State Compliance
Worker’s Comp and Safety
HRIS Technologies
Employee Relations
Benefits and Compensation Administration
HR Program/Project Management
CFRA/FMLA Administration
HR KPI and Performance
Certification
- SHRM-CP (Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional), 2014-Current
- PHR (Professional in Human Resources), 2013-Current
Timeline
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05.2024 - CurrentRead More
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UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA EXTENSION, SANTA CRUZ
Management Certificate Program from Human Resources
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