Erika Varela
Fennimore,WI
Summary
Human resources manager offering several years of management 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
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resources Manager
Sielaff Corporation
Mineral Point , WI
10/31/22 - Current
- Dramatically improved employee retention by decreasing turnover rates from 77% to 24% during the first year
- Established and executed a highly successful safety initiative, significantly decreasing lost time events and accomplishing two back-to-back years without any incidents
- Implemented comprehensive development plan for skill enhancement within organization
- Developed action plans based on survey results to address areas of improvement
- Played a key role in the mentorship and enhancement of the management team, enabling them to achieve the most success in two decades.
- Enhanced Sielaff Corporation's work environment through the creation of job descriptions and salary analysis
- Contributed to the optimization of payroll procedures for a staff exceeding 100 employees, guaranteeing full compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Successful contribution to optimizing payroll analysis by identifying cost-saving opportunities, which ultimately led to a 10% decrease in overall expenses.
- Partnered with supervisors and leaders to optimize disciplinary actions, promotions, and job transfers.
- Conducted analysis of employee benefits and proposed suitable plans to company leadership.
- Monitors federal and state regulations to guarantee adherence to Human Resources requirements.
Human Resources Assistant
State of Wisconsin
Madison, WI
11.2021 - 10.2022
- Assisted other agencies in digitizing COBRA processes and reducing paper usage by 75%
- Supported compliance with State and Federal laws for internal and external agencies in the State of Wisconsin
- Coordinated with department managers to identify staffing needs, resulting in a 15% increase in department efficiency
- Trained and supported the Project Team in providing HRIS assistance to external agencies.
- Ensured the successful completion of onboarding for new hires
- Streamlined interview scheduling and organization for state agencies
- Successfully managed multiple agency recruitments concurrently
Quality Manager/Human Resources Specialist
Carr Valley Cheese
Fennimore , WI
09.2020 - 11.2021
- Oversees all SQF and USDA audits, resulting in company scores improving to 94%
- Revamped processes to enhance efficiency by 25%
- Successfully interviewed, hired, and orientated new employees resulting in a remarkable 75% reduction in turnover rates.
- Implemented new sanitation and quality procedures across multiple facilities, effectively reducing contamination risks.
- Facilitated organizational performance evaluations.
- Ensuring effective training for both new and current employees
- Facilitated Alchemy-based safety training across all company facilities leading to a decrease in workplace injuries.
- Initiated plans to motivate workers, driving them towards achieving work goals.
- Investigates and responds to all employee complaints.
- Conducted monthly inventory counts and monitored material movements within the facility
- Established operational protocols to meet OSHA standards
Production Supervisor
Foremost Farms USA
Lancaster, WI
07.2018 - 09.2021
- Streamlined sanitation process by developing new documentation methods to minimize risk of contamination
- Supported the resolution of employee grievances through active involvement in union procedures.
- Prepares, maintains, and submits all paperwork for auditors efficiently
- Ensured precise tracking of time reporting and payroll utilizing KRONOS
- Ensured compliance with relevant company policies and procedures, including those outlined by the OSHA
- Achieved proficiency in the utilization of SAP, EPL, and Oracle R12 production programs
- Conducts yearly employee performance evaluations
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Human Resources Management
University of Arizona
ArizonaSkills
- Benefits Administration
- Recruitment
- Employee Handbook Development
- Legal Compliance
- Training and Mentoring
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Succession Planning
- Leadership Development
Certification
- The Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD)
- Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD)
- Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)
- First Aid/CPR Certification
- Sanitation Food Safety Certification
- Pasteurization Certification
Accomplishments
- University of Arizona Honors College
- Alpha Sigma Lambda Honors Society
- Golden Key Honors Society
Timeline
Human Resources Assistant
State of Wisconsin
11.2021 - 10.2022
Quality Manager/Human Resources Specialist
Carr Valley Cheese
09.2020 - 11.2021
Production Supervisor
Foremost Farms USA
07.2018 - 09.2021
Human Resources Manager
Sielaff Corporation
10/31/22 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Human Resources Management
University of Arizona
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