Successful human resource candidate with expertise in employee recruitment, training and payroll management. Adept at building and maintaining positive relationships with employees and management. Strong organizational skills and committed to adhering to relevant laws and regulations.
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ILEANA CRUZ
Cocoa,FL
Summary
Overview
16
years of professional experience
1
Certification
1
Language
Work History
Arnott Inc.
Bilingual H. R. Specialist
04.2022 - 08.2023
Job overview
- Created and maintained employee files
- Assisted with new hire's on-boarding and was the backup for conducting orientations and tours
- Input new hire information in all data basis programs to include all E-Verify and FL
- State website
- Performed Verifications of employments for clearances and/or for financial institutions
- Made new badges and fobs for all employees
- Provided necessary information to Marketing and Security, for identity purposes, for all employees
- Did all the settings for the texting software website, for benefits and employee incentives
- I was the main point of contact for all employees, especially the Spanish-speaking population
- Translated for Supervisors and Managers during meetings and /or interviews
- Hired and terminated employees in the system
- Maintained bulletin boards with new job postings and announcements of all sort
- Ordered office supplies, safety gear and cleaning supplies
- Reported injuries to W.Compensation and forwarded information to HR Generalist for OSHA Logs
- Maintained I-9 Form and FMLA files in order
- Made changes for benefits, pay rates, titles, departments and statuses when needed
- Organized luncheons and placed orders for food and refreshments for the Executives and visitors
- Provided reports as needed.
Vitas Healthcare
H.R. Specialist
02.2018 - 03.2022
Job overview
- Created and maintained employee files
- Assisted with new hire's on-boarding and was the backup for conducting orientations and tours
- Input new hire information in all data basis programs to include all E-Verify and FL
- State website
- Performed Verifications of employments for clearances and/or for financial institutions
- Made new badges and fobs for all employees
- Provided necessary information to Marketing and Security, for identity purposes, for all employees
- Did all the settings for the texting software website, for benefits and employee incentives
- I was the main point of contact for all employees, especially the Spanish-speaking population
- Translated for Supervisors and Managers during meetings and /or interviews
- Hired and terminated employees in the system
- Maintained bulletin boards with new job postings and announcements of all sort
- Ordered office supplies, safety gear and cleaning supplies
- Reported injuries to W.Compensation and forwarded information to HR Generalist for OSHA Logs
- Maintained I-9 Form and FMLA files in order
- Made changes for benefits, pay rates, titles, departments and statuses when needed
- Organized luncheons and placed orders for food and refreshments for the Executives and visitors
- Provided reports as needed.
Eastern Florida State College
HR Specialist II-Benefits
08.2007 - 06.2017
Job overview
- Oriented new hire employees, coordinated their benefits with insurance carriers and 3rd party companies
- Created and maintained benefit files and entered data to all insurance websites for enrollment
- Coordinated Open Enrollment and Health Fairs assisting employees with information and online resources
- Managed and administered retiree accounts and COBRA policies
- Traveled occasionally to other locations to assist employees with information and online enrollment
- Informed employees of the HIPPA, FMLA, Worker's Compensation, COBRA, ERISA and OCA Compliance and enforced all as required by law and Company policy
- Maintained effective communication with Payroll Dept
- To assure accuracy within employee's benefit accounts.
- Reduced turnover rates by conducting thorough exit interviews and addressing employees'' concerns.
Education
Eastern Florida State CollegeCocoa, FL
No Degree from Working On My AA
University Overview
Brevard Community CollegeCocoa, FL
No Degree from Secretarial Vocational Certification
05.1995
University Overview
Luis Muños Marin High SchoolYauco, PR
High School Diploma
05.1982
University Overview
Skills
- Bilingual (fluent, Spanish)
- Experience with Job Board sourcing
- Knowledge of EEO Laws, Davis Bacon Certified Payroll Compliance
- Strong computer skills, Microsoft Office, Applications, Ellusion Banner, Kronos/UKG, and HR System and internet
- Vast knowledge of EEO, HIPPA, FMLA, Worker's Compensation, COBRA, ERISA, OCA Compliance and Davis Bacon Certified Payroll Compliance
- Ability to pay attention to details and perform at a high-level accuracy
- Able to work with others, and adapt within any work conditions
- New Hire Orientation and Employee Relations Confidentiality
- Able to communicate professionally, both Verbally and written
- Work independently with minimal direction or supervision
Certification
* Vocational Secretarial Certification
1995/Brevard Community College
* Certified Collector LDOT Technician
Alcohol & Substance Abuse Prevention Program
2001/Cocoa, FL.
* University of South Florida Training Center
2007/OTI 511 Occupational Safety and Health
Standards for General Industry Certification
* National Center for Construction Education and
Research.
Core Curricula Instructor Certification
Specialty Craft Instructor Certification
* Dale Carnegie Training
Certificate of Achievement
2007/Cocoa, FL.
*
I love to read and enjoy writing poetry.
I love to read and enjoy writing poetry.
I like to read all kinds of books. It relaxes me and stimulates my imagination. Writing poetry is my way of putting beautiful thoughts, ideas and feelings in to words. i like to keep journals for my children and grandchildren to remind them of moments lived.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Availability
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteHybridImportant To Me
Company CultureWork-life balanceHealthcare benefits401k matchPaid time off4-day work weekStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingTeam Building / Company RetreatsFlexible work hoursSoftware
Microsoft, Windows, Access, People Soft, Kronos, Banner, Outlook, Notes, etc
Interests
Family, writing, reading, crafts, nature, gardening and poetry
Timeline
Bilingual H. R. Specialist
Arnott Inc.
04.2022 - 08.2023
H.R. Specialist
Vitas Healthcare
02.2018 - 03.2022
HR Specialist II-Benefits
Eastern Florida State College
08.2007 - 06.2017
Eastern Florida State College
No Degree from Working On My AA
Brevard Community College
No Degree from Secretarial Vocational Certification
Luis Muños Marin High School
High School Diploma
* Vocational Secretarial Certification
1995/Brevard Community College
* Certified Collector LDOT Technician
Alcohol & Substance Abuse Prevention Program
2001/Cocoa, FL.
* University of South Florida Training Center
2007/OTI 511 Occupational Safety and Health
Standards for General Industry Certification
* National Center for Construction Education and
Research.
Core Curricula Instructor Certification
Specialty Craft Instructor Certification
* Dale Carnegie Training
Certificate of Achievement
2007/Cocoa, FL.
*
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