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Emel Hernandez-Herbst

Orlando,FL

Summary

Human Resources Professional offering 10 years of experience and development of high-performing teams through recruitment, training, organizational development and evaluation of performance. Strong record of accomplishment working with senior managers to build organization to meet performance goals. Strong background in directing hiring practices, designing pay structures, developing employee policies, managing employee payroll and benefits and working with executive team to develop talent acquisition and retention goals.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

HR Business Partner

Hire Professionals, Inc. (Contracted 1099)
Orlando, FL
01.2023 - 01.2025
  • Assisted in the recruitment process by screening resumes, scheduling interviews, conducting background checks.
  • Created job descriptions for open positions based on business needs and requirements.
  • Developed and implemented a comprehensive onboarding program for new hires.
  • Conducted performance reviews, managed employee relations issues, and provided guidance on policies and procedures.

HUMAN RESOURCES - RECRUITING MANAGER

Acorn Stairlifts, Inc.
Orlando, FL
01.2017 - 06.2022
  • Managed employees information and data departments to ensure optimal productivity and report on its performance.
  • Achieved desired work environment and performance by proactively advising and supervising five employees on best practices and overseeing HR training.
  • Formulated corrective action plan through analysis of management feedback and consultation with employee.
  • Improved operational efficiencies by creating filing systems to maintain confidential employee documents and reports.
  • Created compensation and benefits structures to align with market conditions and budget demands.
  • Reduced HR budget by developing new processes and improving workflow.
  • Mitigated audit risk by optimizing compliance tools, identifying deficiencies and implementing corrective actions.
  • Managed top talent identification processes by interviewing candidates and executing all HR steps, including onboarding, orientation and benefits.
  • Initiated employee evaluation process and recommended policy changes to help staff progress toward desired readiness goals.
  • Complied with local, state and federal laws and established organizational standards.
  • Identified staff vacancies and recruited, interviewed and selected best applicants.
  • Launched innovative incentive program to achieve low turnover rate in highly competitive market.
  • Supervised and guided personnel to eliminate downtime and boost productivity.
  • Maintained 100% protocol and procedural accuracy through HRIS management tools.
  • Executed strong negotiation skills to see both sides and worked to reach agreements to satisfy both parties.
  • Developed hiring and recruitment policies to drive transparent and fair hiring process for selecting candidates on basis of merit and relevance with job.
  • Created succession plans and promotion paths for staff to boost passion for reaching goals and objectives of organization.
  • Reduced accidents in workplace by implementing safety policies and procedures.
  • Raised productivity and lowered absenteeism by setting clear expectations and rewarding good attendance.
  • Scheduled random drug testing for employees to diminish regularity risks.

CORPORATE RECRUITER

Acorn Stairlifts, Inc.
Orlando, FL
02.2016 - 01.2017
  • Performed all recurring HR processes such as recruiting, hiring, onboarding, training, payroll, benefits.
  • Prepared employees for assignments by establishing and conducting orientation and training programs.
  • Processing pre-employment paperwork i.e. CORI's, licensure, educational background
  • Preparing all new hire files and maintain files in such a manner as to facilitate secure storage and the prompt retrieval of department information.
  • Preparing offer letters, transfer letters, rejection letters and ensure completion of new hire paperwork.
  • Coordinate with department managers to forecast future hiring needs.
  • Optimized processes by training employees to apply industry best practices and observe all protocols.
  • Evaluated staff performance and made recommendations for training improvement.
  • Supported executive decision-making by reporting on metrics and recommending actionable improvements.
  • Maintained employee benefits programs and informed employees of benefits by studying and assessing benefit needs and trends.

EMPLOYMENT ADVISOR

Universal Technical Institute, UTI
Orlando, FL
04.2009 - 12.2014
  • Place graduates with employment according to their field of study nationwide.

HUMAN RESOURCES COORDINATOR

IKEA Home Furniture
Orlando, FL
01.2007 - 08.2008
  • Staffed the built up, grand opening and retail employees to operate IKEA.

Education

Human Resources Specialist Certificate (PHR) - Business Administration

Valencia College
Orlando, FL
2016

Skills

  • Staffing and recruiting professional
  • Leadership development
  • Human resources operations
  • Training development
  • Recruitment and hiring
  • Operational improvement
  • Process improvement
  • Team management
  • Staff compensation
  • Payroll administration
  • Benefits programs
  • Employee relations
  • Business operations
  • Compliance
  • Personnel information systems
  • Employee handbook development
  • MS Office
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Fluent in Spanish

Languages

Fluent in Spanish

Timeline

HR Business Partner

Hire Professionals, Inc. (Contracted 1099)
01.2023 - 01.2025

HUMAN RESOURCES - RECRUITING MANAGER

Acorn Stairlifts, Inc.
01.2017 - 06.2022

CORPORATE RECRUITER

Acorn Stairlifts, Inc.
02.2016 - 01.2017

EMPLOYMENT ADVISOR

Universal Technical Institute, UTI
04.2009 - 12.2014

HUMAN RESOURCES COORDINATOR

IKEA Home Furniture
01.2007 - 08.2008

Human Resources Specialist Certificate (PHR) - Business Administration

Valencia College

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