Hector Franco
Safety Specialist
Stockton,CA
Summary
Multitasking and bilingual Occupational Safety Specialist with 10 years of experience in delivering exceptional customer service, optimizing payroll systems, and managing records. Expertise in risk assessments, workforce planning, and compiling incident reports. Seeking for an Administrative Support employment opportunity.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Occupational Safety Specialist
Adept HR
Brea, CA
01.2023 - 02.2024
- Prepared detailed reports on findings from investigations into reported safety violations or concerns. Successfully maintained accurate and effective administrative support by conducting safety walk throughs at various client locations, preparing up to 5 daily reports, conducting safety trainings, developing safety programs, managing training logs for over 200 employees, and updating over 100 incident reports. These efforts optimized administrative processes and resulted in 70% decrease in accidents."
- Responded promptly to employee inquiries regarding health and safety issues and concerns.
- Prepared detailed reports on findings from investigations into reported safety violations or concerns.
- Maintained accurate records related to occupational health and safety including incident reports, training logs, inspection results.
- Performed risk assessments of existing processes or new projects to determine potential hazards or risks associated with operations.
- Provided training on safe work practices for employees at all levels within organization.
- Conducted safety inspections of work areas and equipment to identify potential hazards and non-compliance with safety regulations.
- Participated in job hazard analyses in order to assess potential risks associated with specific tasks being performed by employees.
- Investigated accidents and incidents to identify root causes and develop corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Analyzed accident data collected from incident reports to identify trends or patterns related to workplace injuries or illnesses.
- Developed hazard communication programs designed to inform workers about chemical hazards present in their work environment.
- Conducted safety training or education programs to demonstrate use of safety equipment.
- Inspected or evaluated workplace environments, equipment or practices to verify compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
- Determined root causes of accidents via in-depth investigations and identified potential prevention strategies to mitigate future risk.
- Conducted Forklift certificate classes.
- Developed, implemented, and maintained safety policies, procedures, and standards in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Occupational Safety Specialist
Horizon Personnel Services
Hayward, CA
01.2019 - 12.2022
- Prepared detailed reports on findings from investigations into reported safety violations or concerns.
- Maintained accurate records related to occupational health and safety including incident reports, training logs, inspection results.
- Investigated accidents and incidents to identify root causes and develop corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Inspected or evaluated workplace environments, equipment or practices to verify compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
- Determined root causes of accidents via in-depth investigations and identified potential prevention strategies to mitigate future risk.
- Recommended methods to reduce ongoing hazards with improved methods, processes and materials.
- Conducted Forklift certificate classes for over 100 employees.
- Conducted safety inspections of work areas and equipment to identify potential hazards and non-compliance with safety regulations.
- Conducted Forklift certificate classes for over 100 employees annually.
Senior Recruiter
Horizon Personnel Services
Hayward, CA
01.2017 - 12.2018
- Successfully handled payroll inquiries by overseeing employee relations, delivering exceptional customer service, and addressing inquiries about 500 paychecks & payroll, enhancing overall employee experience.
- Onboarded new employees in time reporting and payroll systems.
- Managed full cycle of recruitment process from sourcing to onboarding new employees.
- Tracked progress of applicants through various stages of recruitment process.
- Created job postings on corporate website and other online platforms for maximum visibility.
- Researched innovative ways to identify talent across different industries.
- Conducted in-depth interviews with potential hires to assess experience, skills, and knowledge.
- Utilized social media networks to attract passive candidates.
- Analyzed applicant data such as resumes, test scores, references, background checks.
- Participated in career fairs and other recruiting events.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws related to employment practices.
- Developed and implemented recruitment strategies to attract qualified candidates for open positions.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting deadlines consistently.
- Reviewed timesheets for accuracy and completeness prior to processing payroll.
- Performed manual calculations for retroactive pay adjustments or special payments as required.
- Researched and resolved employee payroll questions and issues via email, phone and in person.
- Solved complex problems related to payroll processing quickly and efficiently.
- Collaborated with employees and supervisors to immediately resolve discrepancies in timesheets.
- Provided timely customer service support to employees regarding questions about their paychecks or other payroll issues.
On-Site Manager
Horizon Personnel Services
Hayward, CA
06.2014 - 04.2017
- Partnered with hiring managers to support recruiting and hiring activities.
- Sourced, qualified and conducted screening interviews with job candidates.
- Hired employees and processed hiring-related paperwork.
- Maintained accurate records of employee time cards and attendance records.
- Onboarded new employees in time reporting and payroll systems.
- Completed accident reports and delivered to Risk Management.
- Conduct On-site Safety Daily inspections.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Confirmation of Staff Daily Schedule.
Education
High School Diploma -
Newark Memorial High School
Skills
- Multitasking
- Analytical Thinking
- Risk Assessment
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Excellent Communication
- Workforce Planning
- Computer Skills
- Research
- Bilingual in Spanish
- CORE COMPETENCIES
Office Management, Customer Service, Workforce Planning, Meeting/Appointment Scheduling, Administrative Support, Documentation Preparation, Friendly - TECHNICAL SKILLS
Microsoft Office Suite
Certification
- 30-hour General Industry Safety and Health. (University of California, San Diego)
- CPR Certified.
- Forklift train the trainer certified.
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Occupational Safety Specialist
Adept HR
01.2023 - 02.2024
Occupational Safety Specialist
Horizon Personnel Services
01.2019 - 12.2022
Senior Recruiter
Horizon Personnel Services
01.2017 - 12.2018
On-Site Manager
Horizon Personnel Services
06.2014 - 04.2017
High School Diploma -
Newark Memorial High School
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