JOANA MONTALVO RUIZ
Broadlands,VA
Summary
Well-organized Human Resources professional bringing 5 years of superior performance in fast-paced HR environments. Communicative and decisive with focus on improving and retaining quality in HR administration, payroll and recruiting.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Generalist
Comstock Companies
Reston, Virginia
06.2024 - Current
Human Resources Consultant & Onboarding Specialist
Northern Virginia Community College
03.2021 - 06.2024
- Serve as subject matter expert in recruitment and selection processes to ensure compliance with federal, state, DHRM, VCCS, and NOVA policies and procedures regarding recruitment and retention
- Partner with hiring managers to develop accurate job descriptions (EWPs) and job requisitions (NOVs) to successfully attract and hire key talent for current and future organizational needs
- Administer job postings and hires in applicant tracking system (PeopleAdmin)
- Assist managers with writing competency-based interview questions
- Assist with screening and sourcing of applications and serve on interview panels/search committees, as needed
- Conduct ongoing assessments of processes to identify areas in need of improvement; ensure data integrity and assume special projects, as assigned by HR Director
- Conduct pre-employment background checks and I9 verifications through E-Verify
- Ensure quality services in all aspects of recruitment and retention
- Guide managers in utilizing workforce planning strategies to attract and retain high caliber talent
- Interpret, apply, and clearly communicate organizational policies, goals, and objectives
- Launch new hires and transfers in SilkRoad/Avature and ensure successful on-boarding of hires
- Evaluated employee onboarding programs and presented strategic improvement recommendations to upper management.
- Provide guidance and assistance to college administrators regarding full hiring process including successful interview methods and techniques
- Review recruitment and selection documentation to ensure equitable, fair, and compliant hiring practices.
- Partnered with leaders on HR and business functions using consultative approach to proactively identify and address issues and concerns.
- Wrote, developed and delivered successful presentations and facilitated training to individuals and groups.
Human Resources Assistant
Northern Virginia Community College
01.2020 - 03.2021
- Advised and guided division administrators on process and status of adjunct recruitments
- Conducted pre-employment background checks and I-9 employment verifications
- Processed and reviewed actions through PeopleAdmin such as supervisor and budget code updates for Data Operations team
- Reviewed all necessary paperwork for accuracy and launched new hires through SilkRoad/Avature and ImageNow on-boarding systems
- Served as main point of contact for divisions and data operations team for processing of on-boarding paperwork for adjuncts, student hires, and federal work study employees.
- Assisted with new hire orientation to verify completion of appropriate paperwork, recording information on human resources database.
Administrative Assistant
MP Builders Group Advanced Insulation
05.2018 - 11.2019
- Conducted background screenings and employment verifications for new employees and/or contractors
- In charge of recordkeeping: pay stubs, invoices, personnel files, company records
- Maintained polite and professional communication via phone, email, and mail as well as translated paperwork from Spanish to English
- Performed office tasks including photocopying, faxing, filing reports and presentations
- Used computers to generate client reports and conducted research on client lists.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA08.2019
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Northern Virginia Community College
Woodbridge, VA08.2016
Skills
- Bilingual: Spanish
- Knowledgeable in HR-related systems such as HRIS, HCM, SIS, PeopleAdmin, ImageNow, SilkRoad, Avature, ATS, SmarterTrack, E-Verify, RecordPros, and Applicant Insight
- Knowledgeable of HR practices, VCCS policies, USCIS, and DHRM regulations
- Recruitment and Selection
- Background Checks and I-9 Verifications
- Project Collaboration and Management
- Onboarding
- Records Maintenance and Management
- Microsoft Office and Google Applications
- Relationship Building
- Remote Conferencing and Communication
- Organizational and Task Prioritization Skills
Timeline
HR Generalist
Comstock Companies
06.2024 - Current
Human Resources Consultant & Onboarding Specialist
Northern Virginia Community College
03.2021 - 06.2024
Human Resources Assistant
Northern Virginia Community College
01.2020 - 03.2021
Administrative Assistant
MP Builders Group Advanced Insulation
05.2018 - 11.2019
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
George Mason University
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Northern Virginia Community College