Estelle Espinoza
Redding,CA
Summary
Human Resources Generalist trained in both large corporate and small non-profit settings. Maintains clear lines of communication between HR staff, employees and management. Experienced in recruitment and benefit administration. Adept at managing a wide range of employee relations issues.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Generalist
Shasta Community Health Center
07.2009 - 07.2014
- Primarily responsible for the recruitment of clinical and non-clinical positions.
- Conducts interviews, testing, background checks and references.
- Negotiates job offers and extends offers.
- Performs and coordinates new hire orientation and training.
- Responsible for the data entry of new hire information, employee updates/changes and reports in HRIS ADP system.
- Works closely with Center Managers regarding employee issues including investigations, corrective actions and terminations.
- Acts as HR Director when Director absent.
- Supervises Human Resources Assistant.
Human Resources Benefits Specialist
Northstar Senior Living
Redding, CA
02.2004 - 10.2008
- Developed and managed a $2 million benefits program for a large assisted living management corporation.
- Responsibilities included managing medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401k plans.
- Duties ranged from providing benefit training to managers and employees, coordinating and performing open enrollment, complying with state and federal rules/mandates, processed on line enrollments, changes and COBRA information.
- Negotiated with insurance brokers during renewal process.
- Developed and implemented new hire orientation.
- Processed new hire paperwork, entered information and employee updates/changes in HRIS ADP system.
- Provided administrative support to VP and Director of Human Resources.
- Supervised Human Resources Assistant.
- Developed and implemented health and wellness programs.
- Coordinated various work related social functions including holiday parties and other employee events.
Human Resources Assistant/Recruiter
Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital
Santa Rosa, CA
10.1997 - 03.2000
- Responsible for pre-screening all applicants, clinical and non-clinical.
- Conducted interviews, negotiated salaries and extended job offers.
- Developed and conducted new hire orientation.
- Assisted the Human Resources Director with employee issues.
Human Resources Assistant/Medical Receptionist/Workers Compensation Analyst
Northbay Medical Center
Fairfield, CA
12.1988 - 06.1993
- Processed employment applications, posted employment openings and scheduled interviews for managers.
- Assisted employees with HR issues and provided support to the HR team and Director.
- Responsible for front office duties of a busy Industrial Health Clinic.
- Registered patients, scheduled referrals, communicated with insurance companies and assisted with general questions and billing issues.
- Processed and tracked workers compensation claims and monitored modified work program.
- Developed and implemented ergonomic program which resulted in a marked reduction of work related injuries.
- Developed and implemented employee health and wellness programs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Pursuing BS in Business Management
Chico, CABusiness Certificate Received -
Business Administration
Skills
- Employee recruitment
- Compensation and benefits
- New employee orientations
- FMLA comprehension
- MS Office proficient
- Knowledgeable in all HR Systems
Affiliations
North State SHRM
Timeline
Human Resources Generalist
Shasta Community Health Center
07.2009 - 07.2014
Human Resources Benefits Specialist
Northstar Senior Living
02.2004 - 10.2008
Human Resources Assistant/Recruiter
Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital
10.1997 - 03.2000
Human Resources Assistant/Medical Receptionist/Workers Compensation Analyst
Northbay Medical Center
12.1988 - 06.1993
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Pursuing BS in Business Management
Business Certificate Received -
Business Administration
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