Proven leader in Human Resources, adept at enhancing employee relations and legal compliance across diverse environments, including Taylor Farms Tennessee Inc. Expert in payroll and benefits administration, I spearheaded initiatives that significantly improved operational efficiency and team collaboration. My strategic approach to recruitment and leadership development has consistently fostered positive workplace cultures and streamlined HR operations.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Manager
Taylor Farms Tennessee Inc.
02.2015 - Current
Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires, bolstering employee job position knowledge and skillset.
Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations and diminished financial discrepancies through expert program management.
Organized and led staff orientation programs and training to promote collaboration.
Motivated employees through special events, incentive programs, and constructive feedback.
Monitored and handled employee claims involving performance-based and harassment incidents.
Evaluated employee onboarding programs and presented strategic improvement recommendations to upper management.
Motivated employees through special events and incentive programs.
Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires bolstering position knowledge and skillset.
Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations, minimizing financial discrepancies through detailed program management.
Enhanced team workflows and employee job satisfaction by coordinating communication between managers and employees.
Collaborated with legal and compliance teams to review paperwork, obtain feedback, and procure available information for new training processes.
Utilized compliance tools, corrective actions and identification of deficiencies to mitigate audit risks.
Fostered positive work environment through comprehensive employee relations program.
Instructed senior leaders on appropriate employee corrective steps.
Updated training processes by reviewing existing documentation, leveraging feedback from associates and working with legal and compliance teams.
Worked with managers to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.
Facilitated successful policy implementation and enforcement to maintain legal and operational compliance.
Criminal and Law Investigator
Velez and Cruz Law Office
05.2012 - 12.2014
Documented findings and prepared detailed reports.
Conducted thorough face-to-face interviews with employers, families, neighbors, friends, and suspects, and documented investigative findings.
Conducted interviews with witnesses and clients.
Carefully documented statements, observations, and evidentiary materials.
Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with investigations.
Collaborated with federal agencies on investigations.
Prepared case reports from allegations, transcripts of interviews and physical evidence.
Interviewed and interrogated suspects.
Collected information pertaining to criminal proceedings and performed investigations to resolve cases.
Identified witnesses and collected statements to gather information and pursue remedies for violations of legal standards.
Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
Obtained and verified evidence by interviewing, observing, and conducting surveillance of suspects and records.
Consulted and cooperated with legal staff to verify timely and efficient investigation completion.
Human Resources Generalist
McDonald's Management Company
02.2006 - 05.2012
Updated key human resource metrics on turnover and terminations using reporting tools on HRMS database.
Facilitated criminal background check process for new hires.
Understood, interpreted and mediated human resources inquiries to support administration of human resources policies, procedures and programs.
Processed unemployment claims and acted as company representative at unemployment hearings.
Coached managers through employee engagement, documentation, discipline and performance improvement plans.
Implemented and supervised orientation procedures for new hires.
Conducted confidential investigations of discrimination, harassment and workplace violence.
Collaborated with payroll to complete and upload pay data and worked with managers to support proper wage and hour compliance.
Conducted career fairs, screened resumes and interviewed applicants to build candidate pipelines and enhance company culture.
Provided guidance to managers and employees on talent management, payroll, FMLA and benefits.
Handled new-hire orientation and basic recruiting tasks for best-in-class talent identification.
Explained and administered medical insurance, disability and flexible spending accounts.
Improved operational processes resulting in productivity increase in HR department.
Liaised with HR and payroll to coordinate and manage employee leaves of absence.
Developed and built internal and external relationships with project teams, department managers and consultant teams to improve delivery of HR services.
Planned, monitored and appraised employee work results by training managers to coach and discipline employees.
Generated and analyzed reports to monitor employee engagement and attrition trends.
Administered employee benefits programs and assisted with open enrollment.
Partnered with departmental managers to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations.
Improved office efficiency by effectively managing internal communications and correspondence.
Developed and monitored employee recognition programs.
Developed and implemented onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.
Advocated for staff members, helping to identify and resolve conflicts.
Created and delivered HR training sessions to staff, managers and executives.
Coordinated implementation of people-related services, policies and programs through departmental staff.
Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
Completed human resource operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees.
Collaborated with managers to identify and address employee relations issues.
Assisted with writing job postings and job descriptions for boards.
Improved organizational filing systems for confidential employee records, resulting in improved accessibility and efficiency.
Education
Associate of Science - Criminal Science And Investigation
Remington College
Nashville, TN
05.2013
Skills
Staff Management
Employee Onboarding
Employee Relations
Payroll Administration
Benefits Administration
Recruitment
Legal Compliance
Leadership Development
New Employee Orientation
Employment law
Compensation and benefits
Human Resources Operations
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Software
UKG Pro
Multiple Timekeeping Software
Certification
Six Sigma Belt Certification
First Responder Certification
Leadership Program
Timeline
Human Resources Manager
Taylor Farms Tennessee Inc.
02.2015 - Current
Criminal and Law Investigator
Velez and Cruz Law Office
05.2012 - 12.2014
Human Resources Generalist
McDonald's Management Company
02.2006 - 05.2012
Associate of Science - Criminal Science And Investigation
Remington College
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