ELIZABETH VELEZ
Derby
Summary
Extensive corporate management experience with proven ability to manage with consistent results; experienced in leading teams and projects, utilizing strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills; proven ability to consistently exceed goals; energetic, detail oriented and results driven professional with excellent communication and interpersonal talent to effectively interact with individuals at all levels.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Human Resources and Payroll Specialist
Notre Dame Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Norwalk, United States
08.2024 - Current
- General overview of Benefits with each new hire, Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, STD, LTD 403B, educational programs
- Responsible for implementing policy and procedures
- Responsible for yearly open enrollment Medical, Dental and Vision
- Acted as information resource for staff and provided direction and guidance
- Responsible for making sure all employees’ deductions are set up for deduction in the ADP system for proper deduction
- Paychex and ADP Systems
- Ensure governance of HR Policies, provide training on HR policies
- Follow and implement compensation structure as directed by the owner and benefits for Human Resources practices changes
- Maintaining the Workers' Compensation Review all Workers' Compensation paperwork
- Employee relations
- Provides the highest level of customer service; and demonstrate integrity, credibility and confidentiality in all areas of the job
- Conduct interviews as needed for Nursing, Dietary, Admin, etc.
- Exit interviews with departing employees
- Coordinate with managers to post job opportunity
- Provide benefits assistance
- Conduct new hire orientations (process includes preparation for new hire – package, schedule coordination with manager)
- Provide support for administrative tasks including orientation packet Preparation, copying and filing, as required
- Process all worker comp billing in a timely manner for payment
- Provide direction, guidance, support and management as needed
- Criminal Background Check, Registry research
- FMLA & WC Accommodations and Leaves
- Complete yearly OSHA 300, OSHA 300A report
- Report all 1st report injuries to the insurance company unless advised by the owner
- EEO
- Payroll: Paychex’s system, ADP WorkForce
- Attend ongoing training onsite/off site
- Attend unemployment hearing for appeal
- Responsible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short Term disability and any a and all benefits for employees are paid on time
- Submit yearly 5500 report to the IRS, and maintain all records in order to process 5500
- Responsible for maintaining all personnel file
- Responsible Form I-9 is used for verifying the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States
- Prepare yearly for IRS Form ACA 1095, After the Affordable Care Act was signed into law
- It's filed each year with the IRS to report information regarding the healthcare coverage provided to insurance recipients
Human Resource Director
Stevens Ford Lincoln of Milford
Milford, United States
07.2017 - Current
- General overview of Benefits with each new hire, Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, STD, LTD 401K, educational programs
- Responsible for implementing policy and procedures
- Responsible for yearly open enrollment Medical, Dental and Vision
- Acted as information resource for staff and provided direction and guidance
- Responsible for making sure all employees’ deductions are set up for deduction in the Paychex’s system for proper deduction
- Ensure governance of HR Policies, provide training on HR policies
- Follow and implement compensation structure as directed by the owner and benefit for Human Resources practices changes
- Maintaining the Workers' Compensation Review all Workers' Compensation paperwork
- Employee relations
- Provides the highest level of customer service; and demonstrate integrity, credibility and confidentiality in all areas of the job
- Conduct interviews as needed for each department
- Responsible for follow up on new hire Drug Test with Concentra
- Exit interviews with departing employees
- Coordinate with managers to post job opportunity
- Provide benefits assistance
- Conduct new hire orientations (process includes preparation for new hire – package, schedule coordination with manager)
- Provide support for administrative tasks including orientation packet Preparation, copying and filing, as required
- Process all worker comp billing in a timely manner for payment
- Provide direction, guidance, support and management as needed
- Criminal Background Check, Registry research
- FMLA & WC Accommodations and Leaves
- Complete yearly OSHA 300, OSHA 300A report
- Report all 1st report injuries to the insurance company unless advised by the owner
- EEO
- Payroll: Paychex’s system
- Attend ongoing training onsite/off site
- Conducted Human Resources functions for Stevens Ford including payroll (Paychex and ADP Payroll) and benefits administration as needed
- Attend unemployment hearing for appeal
- Responsible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short Term disability and any a and all benefits for employees are paid on time
- Submit yearly 5500 report to the IRS, and maintain all records in order to process 5500
- Responsible for maintaining all personnel file
- Responsible Form I-9 is used for verifying the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States
- Prepare yearly for IRS Form ACA 1095, After the Affordable Care Act was signed into law
- It's filed each year with the IRS to report information regarding the healthcare coverage provided to insurance recipients
- Part time as of 8/2024
Branch Manager
Hertz Corporation
Fairfield, United States
09.2014 - 01.2017
- Human Resources Service’s
- Interview potential new hires
- Scheduling
- Payroll commissions
- Generate and qualify leads
- Develop and maintain a customer database
- Develop and maintain sales and promotional materials
- Make sales calls to new and existing clients
- Negotiate with clients (With Owners Approval)
- Respond to sales inquiries and concerns by phone, electronically or in person
- Monitor and report on sales activities and follow up for management
- Meet with insured and non-insured renters to reserve rental cars
- Review and prepare contracts
- Train manager trainees on all aspects of the car rental business and insurance replacement
Property Manager
BUDGET SELF STORAGE INC
Bridgeport, United States
07.2003 - 09.2014
- Human Resources Service’s
- Interview potential new hires
- Scheduling
- Responsible for creating and modifying weekly schedules
- Responsible for evaluating employees
- Supervising and coordinating building maintenance and work orders
- Advertising
- Communicating regularly with the property owner on the status of the property
- Meet with prospective tenants to show properties, explain terms of occupancy, and provide information about local areas
- Direct collection of monthly assessments, rental fees, and deposits and payment of insurance premiums, mortgage, taxes, and incurred operating expenses
- Investigate complaints, disturbances and violations and resolve problems following management rules and regulations
Assistant Manager
SPECTRUM SELF STORAGE
Bridgeport, United States
11.2002 - 02.2003
- Meet with prospective tenants to show properties, explain terms of occupancy, and provide information about local areas
- Act as liaisons between on-site managers or tenants and owners
- Purchase building and maintenance supplies, equipment, or furniture
- Review rents to ensure that they are in line with rental markets
Education
M.B.A -
Ashford University
06.2009
Bachelors - Business
Ashford University
06.2007
Associates - E-commerce
Gibbs College
06.2006
High School Diploma -
Notre Dame
06.1999
Skills
- Adaptability
- Negotiation skills
- Goal driven
- Compliance management
- Records management
- Human resources administration
- HR analytics
- Benefits administration
- Talent acquisition
- Performance evaluation
- Employee relations
- Payroll management
- Background checks
- Diversity and inclusion
- Organizational development
- Records maintenance
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Director of Human Resources and Payroll Specialist
Notre Dame Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
08.2024 - Current
Human Resource Director
Stevens Ford Lincoln of Milford
07.2017 - Current
Branch Manager
Hertz Corporation
09.2014 - 01.2017
Property Manager
BUDGET SELF STORAGE INC
07.2003 - 09.2014
Assistant Manager
SPECTRUM SELF STORAGE
11.2002 - 02.2003
Bachelors - Business
Ashford University
Associates - E-commerce
Gibbs College
M.B.A -
Ashford University
High School Diploma -
Notre Dame