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Faith Carrillo

Seaside Highlands ,CA

Summary

Human Resources Director/Payroll Manager for both California and Hawaii offering 26 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

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Human Resources Director/Payroll Manager

The Fish Hopper Monterey Ca. and Kona Hawaii
Monterey, CA
05.2022 - Current
  • Knowledge of both California and Hawaii State Labor Laws.
  • EEOC Reporting
  • 401K Census
  • 1095C Reporting
  • Workers Compensation
  • Developed and implemented HR policies to support organizational goals.
  • Managed recruitment process, including job postings and candidate selection.
  • Facilitated employee training programs to enhance skills and knowledge.
  • Oversaw employee relations, addressing concerns and resolving conflicts.
  • Maintained compliance with labor laws and company regulations.
  • Coordinated performance appraisal processes for staff evaluations.
  • Counseled managers on disciplinary actions when necessary.
  • Investigated incidents of workplace harassment or discrimination complaints.
  • Managed employee benefits programs, such as health insurance, retirement plans, and vacation time. Conducted open enrollment.
  • Identified ways to reduce turnover through improved hiring practices.
  • Drafted job descriptions and prepared job postings for open positions.
  • Monitored employee attendance records to ensure adherence to company policies.
  • Organized onboarding processes for new hires, including orientation sessions and paperwork completion.
  • Completed month-end and year-end closings, kept records audit-ready and monitored timely recording of accounting transactions.
  • Negotiated contracts with payroll service providers, ensuring cost-effective solutions for the organization.
  • Led the transition to new payroll software, including system selection, data migration, and training for payroll staff.
  • Managed daily restaurant operations, ensuring efficient service and high standards.
  • Coordinated scheduling to optimize staff coverage during peak hours.
  • Scheduled staff shifts and monitored labor costs.
  • Motivated staff through acknowledgment of hard work, achievements and instilling accountability while leading by example.
  • Monitored and trained service team members on suggestive selling practices and continuous sales growth of beverage, appetizer, add-on and desserts.
  • Performed accurate monthly inventories of supplies and equipment, including food, beverage, glassware and utensils.
  • Ensured compliance with health, safety and sanitation standards.
  • Trained workers in food preparation, money handling, and cleaning roles to facilitate restaurant operations.

Human Resources Director/Payroll Manager

L.A. Hearne Company
King City , CA
12.2015 - 05.2022
  • Supervised onboarding process for newly hired employees, including distribution of all paperwork.
  • Handled employee conflicts efficiently while following all company procedures.
  • Worked with department managers to assess needs.
  • Conducted exit interviews and recorded employee feedback for use in retention strategy development.
  • Notified all employees immediately when policies/procedures were updated or changed.
  • Assured benefits program was administered properly sustain compliance with employee insurance guidelines.
  • Complied with local, state and federal laws and established organizational standards.
  • Developed user-friendly employee handbook for easier updating and maintenance.
  • Developed hiring and recruitment policies to drive transparent and fair hiring process for selecting candidates on basis of merit and relevance with job.
  • Union negotiation and contracts
  • Administered workers' compensation program covering injured employees.
  • Created and implemented incentive program for hiring and retaining of employees.
  • Devised training programs for new and existing employees.
  • Brainstormed with other human resource personnel to determine ways to recruit top talent.
  • Created succession plans and promotion paths for staff to boost passion for reaching goals and objectives of organization.
  • Answered employee questions regarding health benefits and 401k options.
  • Created compensation and benefits structures to align with market conditions and budget demands.
  • Conducted training for managers and supervisors in conflict resolution and employee management skills.
  • Supervised employee hiring, selection and disciplining procedures.
  • Implemented procedures to improve occupational health and safety.
  • Facilitated professional development and certification activities for staff.
  • Assigned tasks and evaluated employee performance.
  • Maintained knowledge of regulatory changes, new trends and employment laws.
  • Monitored organizational compliance with federal, state and local policies and regulations.
  • Oversaw issuance of compensation, benefits and leave.
  • Generated relevant paperwork and payroll reports.
  • Calculated overtime, vacation sick hours and other categories of time.
  • Onboarded new employees in time reporting and payroll systems.
  • Managed payroll for temporary, hourly, and salaried employees.
  • Processed rehires, transfers, terminations, garnishments and withholdings.
  • Produced and filed payroll reports every Semi-Monthly
  • Assisted with audits by preparing accounts and providing information.
  • Followed IRS guidelines and state regulations when submitting payroll taxes.
  • Updated and reconciled retirement, tax and health care accounts.
  • Improved accuracy of payroll journal entries by developing and implementing payroll reconciliation tool.
  • Prepared physical checks for employees and check stubs for those receiving direct deposits of funds.
  • Corrected payroll transactions by voiding checks and issuing stop payment orders.
  • Calculated and applied wage garnishments.
  • Examined hazardous incidents and accidents to uncover causes and provided corrective actions.
  • Orchestrated and led occupational safety trend and current hazards analyses.
  • Provided assistance to internal or external auditors in compliance reviews.
  • Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.
  • Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles.
  • Evaluated store performance by receiving, analyzing and incorporating feedback from store inspections to implement action plans for improvements.
  • Managed shifts in absence of store manager to deliver excellent customer service while promoting sales.
  • Delivered level of service to customers in effort to build upon relationships for future clients.
  • Coordinated ordering, receiving merchandise, pricing and stocking to maintain appropriate product levels on shelves.

Human Resources, Payroll, Accounting

Account Temps
Monterey, CA
04.2012 - 12.2015

Please refer to current experience.

Payroll Administrator/Benefits Specialist

Mee Memorial Hospital
King City, CA
12.2006 - 04.2012

Refer to current payroll and benefit duties.

Human Resources/Payroll Administrator

Comgro Inc.
Salinas, CA
12.2000 - 12.2006

Refer to current payroll and benefit duties.

Education

Diploma/Alumni Speaker - Business Administration

Central Coast College
Salinas, CA
12.2020

Skills

Certified to train Supervisors and employees on Harassment

Licensed Insurance Agent from the State of CA

Updated on current Covid-19 regulations

Current on FMLA, SDI, PFL, PDL, CFRA

Experienced with Payroll Quarterlies, W2, and 1095C reports

Current on Wage an Hour (Wage Order 7, 9, 14)

Updated on Clearinghouse procedures

Current on DOT regulations for employee files

EEOC experienced

TPO member since 2004

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Experienced in Payroll, WC, Human Resources and Safety for over 20 years

RBS Certification

Food Handlers Certification

Workplace Violence Prevention Certificate

MCHA Member

Restaurant Association Group

One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025

Additional Information

Comgro, Famous, ADP, Agvantage, Agvance, Meditech, Kronos, Tsheets, Maitr'd, SmartTab, Schedulefly, Shiftnotes, Anthem, Humana, Equitable, Mango, Ward, Ca Reporting Data Portal, Labor Bureau.

Implemented ADP to Paychex

Implemented Agvantage to Agvance

Implemented Agvance to Paycor

Implemented Maitr'd to SmartTab

Timeline

Human Resources Director/Payroll Manager

The Fish Hopper Monterey Ca. and Kona Hawaii
05.2022 - Current

Human Resources Director/Payroll Manager

L.A. Hearne Company
12.2015 - 05.2022

Human Resources, Payroll, Accounting

Account Temps
04.2012 - 12.2015

Payroll Administrator/Benefits Specialist

Mee Memorial Hospital
12.2006 - 04.2012

Human Resources/Payroll Administrator

Comgro Inc.
12.2000 - 12.2006

Diploma/Alumni Speaker - Business Administration

Central Coast College
Faith Carrillo