Gabriella Martinez
Joliet,IL
Summary
Motivated human resources major with five years of experience in recruiting and onboarding candidates, in addition to three years of leadership experience. Well-versed in verifying timesheets and processing payroll. Experienced with HRIS, such as Paycor, Paycom, Paylocity, Kronos, and ADP. Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
HSE (Health, Safety and Environmental) Specialist
Bluestone Specialty Chemicals
Joliet, IL
03.2025 - Current
- Compile and submit regulatory reports, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal laws.
- Conduct incident investigations, identifying root causes, and implementing corrective actions to reduce workplace accidents.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to enhance emergency response plans, improving preparedness and response time during incidents.
- Maintain and conduct employee health and safety training programs.
- Create and maintain Safety Data Sheets, review raw materials, conduct a chemical hazards review, classification, and labeling in accordance with OSHA Hazard Communication guidelines.
- Ensure compliance with DOT regulations for hazardous materials transportation.
- Ensure safe and appropriate storage of waste and other chemicals, in compliance with standards.
- Establish and maintain safety programs and industrial hygiene duties such as, but not limited to, OSHA chemical standards, hearing conservation, air sampling, asbestos management, personal protective equipment selection (PPE), and others as required by standards and regulations.
Outbound Supervisor
Southern Glazers
Bolingbrook, IL
05.2024 - Current
- Ensured employees were loading the correct product according to the orders, to maintain good relationships with all customers, and reduce downtime.
- Verified that there was no damage to products, and that the load was secured safely to ensure there is no contamination during transport.
- Trained new team associates and ensured understanding of operations guidelines and safety standards.
- Verified that all machinery was in working condition prior to the shift, and directed maintenance to correct any issues found according to company standards and OSHA regulations.
- Coordinated with union personnel to ensure that the workload is being completed effectively, and reported any safety discrepancies.
Production Supervisor
WinCup
West Chicago
06.2022 - 05.2024
- Managed 25 to 35 team members and assisted in the production and packaging of foam cups, containers, and straws when the need arises.
- Completed daily quality, efficiency, and safety reports while establishing methods to enhance production.
- Verified that production schedules were met on time by monitoring equipment operators to ensure product standards.
- Coordinated with the maintenance department to maintain equipment and utilities in proper working condition.
- Ensure maximum use of raw materials while minimizing scrap levels to attain company standards.
- Collaborate with quality control personnel to ensure product branding meets established standards, and inspect all completed production, making necessary changes.
- Conducted job, safety, and ad-hoc training sessions for shift personnel to ensure preparedness.
- Ensuring that housekeeping standards and team practices follow company policies, as well as OSHA and FDA regulations.
- Performs annual performance evaluations of direct reports.
Human Resources Coordinator
RJW Logistics
Romeoville, IL
04.2021 - 06.2022
- Assist with the recruitment process by identifying candidates, conducting interviews, and onboarding new hires.
- Coordinated training sessions to enhance employee skill sets and compliance.
- Ensuring compliance with labor laws and regulations.
- Manage temporary workforce.
- Process weekly payroll accurately and on time for all employees.
- Assist with all internal and external HR-related inquiries.
Assistant Office Manager
Tony’s Fresh Market
Plainfield, IL
09.2015 - 04.2021
- Maintain a safe relationship with staff by recruiting, selecting, on-boarding, and training employees
- Assist in processing weekly payroll for 200+ employees
- Establish and maintain all department records and reports
- Maintain a safe relationship with employees regarding confidential information
- Create weekly employee schedules while keeping costs below budget
Education
Associate of Arts - Business
Joliet Junior College
Joliet, IL11.2025
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Incident investigation
- PowerPoint
- Excel
- Outlook
- Paycom
- ADP
- Kronos
- HRIS
- Recruitment
- Onboarding
- Payroll
- Customer service
- Training
- Performance management
Timeline
HSE (Health, Safety and Environmental) Specialist
Bluestone Specialty Chemicals
03.2025 - Current
Outbound Supervisor
Southern Glazers
05.2024 - Current
Production Supervisor
WinCup
06.2022 - 05.2024
Human Resources Coordinator
RJW Logistics
04.2021 - 06.2022
Assistant Office Manager
Tony’s Fresh Market
09.2015 - 04.2021
Associate of Arts - Business
Joliet Junior College