IRMA SANCHEZ
Rochester,NY
Summary
Strategic Human Resources leader with progressive experience leading HR operations across manufacturing, higher education, healthcare, hospitality, and legal organizations. Expertise in talent acquisition, employee relations, compliance, payroll, benefits administration, organizational development, and performance management.
Trusted business partner recognized for developing HR strategies that improve operational effectiveness, strengthen workplace culture, mitigate organizational risk, and support business growth. Skilled at coaching leaders, resolving complex employee relations matters, implementing compliant HR practices, and driving employee engagement.
Bilingual: English & Spanish
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Manager
Cirona Labs
Rochester, USA
01.2025 - Current
- Serve as the senior HR partner supporting organizational growth by leading all Human Resources functions for a rapidly expanding manufacturing company.
- Lead the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, payroll, benefits, compliance, and offboarding.
- Partner directly with executive leadership to align workforce strategies with business objectives.
- Recruit and hire exempt and non-exempt employees across multiple business functions.
- Advise managers on employee relations, investigations, corrective action, conflict resolution, and performance improvement.
- Oversee payroll administration, employee benefits, Open Enrollment, Workers' Compensation, leave administration, and 401(k) coordination.
- Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and best practices that strengthen compliance and operational consistency.
- Ensure compliance with employment laws while maintaining required employee training, certifications, and regulatory documentation.
- Foster a positive workplace culture through leadership coaching, employee engagement, and talent development initiatives.
- Rapidly expanding manufacturing company.
Parking Enforcement & Operations Manager
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, USA
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Provided operational leadership for one of the university's largest service departments while managing staff, customer service, and daily operations.
- Led daily departmental operations while supervising employee performance, scheduling, and workforce planning.
- Coached employees and conducted performance evaluations to support continuous improvement.
- Coordinated operational support for university events and campus initiatives.
- Investigated and resolved customer concerns with professionalism and sound judgment.
- Improved departmental efficiency through effective leadership and staff development.
Senior Staff Specialist
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, USA
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Supported executive leadership within the Center for Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution.
- Managed confidential Title IX, conduct, and administrative processes requiring exceptional discretion.
- Supervised student employees, including recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, payroll, and training.
- Managed departmental budgets, Oracle reporting, procurement, and operational planning.
- Served as a trusted representative on the Student Behavioral Consultation Team.
- Coordinated complex administrative operations supporting university leadership.
Human Resources Generalist
Companion Care of Rochester
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Supported all Human Resources functions within a healthcare environment.
- Managed recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, and compliance.
- Assisted managers with performance management, investigations, employee concerns, and leave administration.
- Ensured compliance with employment laws and HR best practices while supporting employee engagement initiatives.
Marketing Manager
M.S. Elite Standards Inc.
Paralegal
Parisi & Bellavia Attorneys at Law
Document Management Specialist
Davidson Fink LLP
Executive Assistant
Ramada Plaza Hotel
Education
Master of Science (M.S.) - Professional Studies, Human Resources
Rochester Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Applied Arts & Sciences, Psychology
Rochester Institute of Technology
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) - Paralegal Studies
Skills
- Human Resources Leadership
- HR Business Partnership
- Employee Relations
- Talent Acquisition
- Organizational Development
- Leadership Coaching
- Payroll Administration
- Benefits Administration
- Performance Management
- Compliance
- Workers' Compensation
- FMLA
- Investigations
- Policy Development
- Workforce Planning
- Change Management
- HRIS
- Employment Law
Technology
iSolved, ADP, Paylocity, Kronos, Oracle, Microsoft 365, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Maxient, StarRez, ParkMobile, PowerPark Flex
Personal Information
Title: Strategic Human Resources Leader | HR Business Partner | Talent Acquisition | Employee Relations
Languages
- English, Fluent
- Spanish, Fluent
Leadership And Professional Development
- Level-Up Leadership Academy – Rochester Institute of Technology
- Staff Council – Rochester Institute of Technology
- Student Conduct Advocate – Rochester Institute of Technology
- SUNY Student Conduct Institute (SCI)
- Volunteer – Ibero Action for a Better Community
Additional Professional Experience
- Marketing Manager, M.S. Elite Standards Inc.
- Paralegal, Parisi & Bellavia Attorneys at Law
- Document Management Specialist, Davidson Fink LLP
- Executive Assistant, Ramada Plaza Hotel
Timeline
Human Resources Manager
Cirona Labs
01.2025 - Current
Parking Enforcement & Operations Manager
Rochester Institute of Technology
01.2023 - 01.2025
Senior Staff Specialist
Rochester Institute of Technology
01.2021 - 01.2023
Human Resources Generalist
Companion Care of Rochester
01.2019 - 01.2020
Executive Assistant
Ramada Plaza Hotel
Document Management Specialist
Davidson Fink LLP
Paralegal
Parisi & Bellavia Attorneys at Law
Marketing Manager
M.S. Elite Standards Inc.
Master of Science (M.S.) - Professional Studies, Human Resources
Rochester Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Applied Arts & Sciences, Psychology
Rochester Institute of Technology