Gabrielle Hurtado
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Experienced HR professional with strong knowledge in employment laws, compliance, and payroll. Demonstrated success in streamlining processes and implementing staff development programs to achieve corporate objectives. Committed to fostering a positive and inclusive work environment and effectively managing employee relations. Skilled at building strong relationships with employees and management to promote collaboration and productivity.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Generalist
YMCA Superior Of California
02.2025 - Current
- Served as a liaison between employees and management, addressing concerns or questions to promote open communication and maintain trust.
- Provided guidance to managers and employees on talent management, payroll, FMLA and benefits.
- Maintained up-to-date records of employee information in HRIS system ensuring accurate reporting and data-driven decisionmaking.
- Facilitated criminal background check process for new hires.
- Enhanced employee satisfaction by implementing effective communication strategies and open-door policies.
- Conducted confidential investigations of discrimination, harassment and workplace violence.
- Prepared drafts of forms, letters and agreements for legal staff use.
- Streamlined legal processes by drafting and proofreading documents, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
Human Resources Generalist
Aztec Solar
08.2024 - 03.2025
- Entered and maintained all certified payroll and labor compliance records
- Maintained human resources information system and kept employee files up to date and accurate
- Conducted new employee onboarding and provided ongoing orientation training
- Supported HR functions with emphasis on record keeping, data entry, and general HR tasks
- Reviewed human resources paperwork for accuracy and completeness
- Performed calculations in overtime, vacation, and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database
- Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing
- Resolved payroll discrepancies quickly and successfully
- Maintained strict confidentiality of all payroll information and records
- Created new hire and termination documents for payroll
- 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
- Served as a liaison between employees and management, addressing concerns or questions to promote open communication and maintain trust
Payroll Specialist
Barrett Business Services Inc
01.2023 - 07.2024
- Assisted employees with inquiries regarding their paychecks, deductions, and other related issues, providing clear and concise communication
- Provided customer service to employees regarding payroll inquiries and issues
- Performed calculations in overtime, vacation, and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database
- Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing
- Reduced payroll errors by conducting thorough audits and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner
- Created new hire and termination documents for payroll
- Uploaded time records into computer system and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions
- Maintained strict confidentiality of all payroll information and records
Human Resources Assistant/Certified Payroll Admin
Associated Concrete Pumping
07.2021 - 01.2023
- Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive employee information, ensuring compliance with all applicable data privacy regulations
- Provided expert guidance on federal, state, and local tax laws pertaining to payroll, assisting both employees and management in navigating complex regulations
- Worked closely with general contractors and sub contractors to ensure certified payroll was accurate and submitted timely
- Entering and calculating certified payroll reporting and union requirements
- Streamlined payroll processes by implementing efficient systems and reducing manual tasks, resulting in significant time savings for the HR department
- Maintained employee confidence and protected payroll operations by keeping information confidential
- Processed new hire paperwork and documents
Senior Office Assistant
Sacramento County Department of Health and Human Services
10.2019 - 07.2021
- Ensured HIPAA compliance by adhering to strict confidentiality guidelines when handling sensitive patient information
- Processed medical records requests from outside providers according to facility, state, and federal law
- Maintained confidentiality of all medical records and sensitive information to comply with HIPAA regulations
- Maintained patient confidence by keeping patient records information confidential
- Scanned medical records in digital format for easy retrieval and accessibility
- Printed and photocopied documents to provide patients with copies of medical records
- Maintained patient records systems by archiving, scanning and indexing important documents and files
- Assisted in preparation of medical records to release to other medical facilities requesting for patient history and information
Accounts Receivable Clerk
Caltronics Business Systems
01.2017 - 10.2019
- Prepared and mailed invoices to customers, processed payments, and documented account updates
- Submitted cash and check deposits and generated cash receipts to record money received
- Maintained up-to-date customer contact information, enabling effective communication regarding account status and payment inquiries
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries about their account status or billing concerns, building strong, long-lasting relationships
- Used accounting software to reconcile accounts, track income, and generate invoices
- Contributed to month-end closing procedures by preparing detailed accounts receivable aging reports for management review
- Made outbound calls to vendors and customers to discuss and resolve account needs
Education
J.D. - Law
Lincoln Law School Of Sacramento
Sacramento, CA05-2028
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Government
California State University, Sacramento
Sacramento, CA05-2023
Skills
- Employee onboarding
- Benefits administration
- HR policies implementation
- HRIS systems
- Performance improvement strategies
- Disciplinary action management
- Training development
- Dispute resolution
- Payroll processing
- Time sheet review
- Payroll administration
Timeline
Human Resources Generalist
YMCA Superior Of California
02.2025 - Current
Human Resources Generalist
Aztec Solar
08.2024 - 03.2025
Payroll Specialist
Barrett Business Services Inc
01.2023 - 07.2024
Human Resources Assistant/Certified Payroll Admin
Associated Concrete Pumping
07.2021 - 01.2023
Senior Office Assistant
Sacramento County Department of Health and Human Services
10.2019 - 07.2021
Accounts Receivable Clerk
Caltronics Business Systems
01.2017 - 10.2019
J.D. - Law
Lincoln Law School Of Sacramento
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Government
California State University, Sacramento
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