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Gabriela Rodriguez

Gabriela Rodriguez

Harlingen,TX

Summary

Dedicated HR professional with strong grasp of employment laws, compliance issues and benefits plans. Successfully introduces process improvements and staff-development initiatives to drive corporate goal attainment.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Human Resource Generalist

RENU, Inc.
06.2023 - Current
  • Maintained up-to-date records of employee information in HRIS system ensuring accurate reporting and data-driven decision making.
  • Provided guidance to managers and employees on talent management, payroll, FMLA and benefits.
  • Assisted with Benefits Partner/Broker Transitions.
  • Collaborated with payroll to complete and upload pay data and worked with managers to support proper wage and hour compliance.
  • Served as a liaison between employees and management, addressing concerns or questions to promote open communication and maintain trust.
  • Conducted thorough investigations into workplace complaints, maintaining confidentiality and professionalism throughout the process.
  • Coached managers through employee engagement, documentation, discipline and performance improvement plans.
  • Analyzed and reported on employee turnover rates to determine root causes and make recommendations for improvement.
  • Executed redesign of organizational structures to enhance team and leadership effectiveness through operational analysis, needs assessments and process mapping.
  • Facilitated criminal background check process for new hires.
  • Co-created new hire onboarding processes.
  • Co-created benefits compensation packages and presentations.
  • Assisted with HR software transition from programs such as Assessteam, Zenefits, Quickbooks to Workday.

Human Resource Director & Project Coordinator

Grahamson, Inc.
01.2021 - 08.2023
  • Contracted Position
  • Oversaw and developed company website/portfolio.
  • Created scheduling and job timelines with six different labor crews.
  • Lead Director for Payroll Transition/Software Development.
  • Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
  • Strengthened internal controls by reviewing existing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.
  • Secured key partnerships that contributed to the company''s overall growth strategy and market reach.
  • Evaluated employee performance objectively using established metrics, leading to fair compensation adjustments based on meritocracy principles..
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Launched staff engagement, gender diversity and cultural programs in addition to robust reporting tool that increased operational quality.
  • Managed risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize potential issues during project execution.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing quality materials at competitive prices for efficient use of resources.
  • Co-created the company's first ever benefits package.
  • Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene on any OSHA violations.

Human Resource Recruiter & Property Manager

Campus Life & Style
02.2022 - 01.2023
  • Contracted Position- Onboarded to assist with the sale/transition/renovation of the Property The Leonard.
  • Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
  • Co-created a marketing department that specialized in recruitment & property reputation.
  • Lead Human Resource Team Member for Payroll Software Transition from hard copy time sheet to Paycom.
  • Restructured property's job profiles & titles.
  • Created engaging job postings that accurately reflected position requirements while showcasing company culture.
  • Worked with Corporate Accounting for variance report, income vs. statement
    budget, yearly budget, and month to month charges with a high focus on labor costs.

Property Manager/Property Specialist/Corporate Support

Peak Made Real Estate
08.2014 - 02.2022
  • Provided Property Specialist/Corporate support in forms of recruitment, reputation management, payroll processing, budget management, and restructuring job profiles for over 120 properties located in over 20 states.
  • Conducted regular property/site inspections, identifying areas for improvement and proactively addressing potential safety hazards.
  • Offboarded team members when a property was acquired and transitioned them to new property or provided recruitment support to other companies.
  • Negotiated new offer letters, benefits packages, and relocation bonuses.
  • Managed budgetary constraints to maximize profitability while maintaining high-quality living environments for residents and comfortable work environments for employees.
  • Reduced turnover from a 87% average to 38% average.
  • Coordinated with legal counsel to resolve employee complaints tied to previous property owners.
  • Established strong relationships with local authorities, ensuring prompt attention to code violations or other regulatory matters affecting the property's operations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - General Rehabliation & Human Resources

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX
12.2018

Skills

  • Employee Onboarding
  • Benefits Administration
  • HR Policies Implementation
  • HRIS Systems
  • Compensation and benefits- Main partnerships with Empower Retirement, Aetna, United Health Care, & Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Processing Child Support Claims
  • IRS Processes & Claims
  • SHRM Member
  • Experience working with HR Software such as Paycom, Paylocity, Workday, Zenefits, Trinet, iCIMS, TurnKey, JazzHR, etc
  • Strong MS Platform Skills (Word, Excel, & Powerpoint)

Accomplishments

  • Co-created formal quarterly and yearly performance review programs for company wide use.
  • Negotiated salary offers and sign-on bonuses annually at the exempt, non-exempt level, contracted, and corporate level.
  • Developed comprehensive recruiting strategies.
  • Assisted in co-creating and implementing employee assistance programs that lead to decreased employee turnover rates.
  • Assisted with Mergers & Acquisitions leading to large amounts of team members onboarding/offboarding.
  • Practiced and enforced HR policies in over 20 states including Texas.

Affiliations

  • SHRM Member
  • Sumaritan Purse Volunteer For Disaster Relief

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Human Resource Generalist

RENU, Inc.
06.2023 - Current

Human Resource Recruiter & Property Manager

Campus Life & Style
02.2022 - 01.2023

Human Resource Director & Project Coordinator

Grahamson, Inc.
01.2021 - 08.2023

Property Manager/Property Specialist/Corporate Support

Peak Made Real Estate
08.2014 - 02.2022

Bachelor of Science - General Rehabliation & Human Resources

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

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