Joseph Luzuriaga
Bridgeport
Summary
HR professional with robust experience in talent acquisition, employee relations, and performance management. Known for fostering collaborative team environments and driving organizational success. Skilled in conflict resolution, compliance, and developing effective HR strategies. Adaptable and dependable, ready to support changing organizational needs.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Generalist
Interstate and Lakeland Lumber
Greenwich, Connecticut
12.2021 - Current
- Ensured compliance with labor laws, reducing legal risks through regular policy reviews and updates.
- Reviewed and screened applicant resumes to identify qualified candidates.
- Administered payroll accurately, ensuring timely payment processing while minimizing errors in calculations or deductions.
- Assisted employees with inquiries regarding their paychecks, deductions, and other related issues, providing clear and concise communication.
- Performed calculations in overtime, vacation, and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
- Uploaded time records into computer system and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions.
- Coordinated pre-employment screenings, background checks, and documentation requirements to expedite hiring timelines and reduce potential delays in bringing talent onboard.
Human Resource Specialist
St. Joseph's Center - Nursing Home
Trumbull, CT
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Review and processed payroll-related actions to drive data accuracy and comply with company policy and federal and state regulations
- Correct payroll transactions by reimbursing employees and issuing Cash cards
- Managed job postings, candidate sourcing, phone screenings and create an effective and strong pipeline
- Submit monthly, quarterly and weekly reports to Director of Nursing to track mandatory requirements
- Manage and in charge of scheduling over 180+ LPNS, RNS & CNA on weekly schedules, input incentives, sick and holiday time
- Handle the day to day HR operations such as updating employee records, benefit enrollments and maintaining HRIS
Human Resource Recruiter
Avant Business Services/ Cornucopia Logistics
New York, NY
08.2019 - 08.2021
- Oversee and manage on-boarding processes and programs to successfully integrate new, transfer and promoted employees
- Collaborate with the Operations Team to develop and integrate workforce planning, analysis and solutions
- Organized and led staff orientation programs and training to promote collaboration
- Maximize team knowledge and productivity by training, monitoring and directing employees in application of best practices and regulatory protocols
- Complete projects on time and under budget while resolving complex issues for senior leaders
Human Resources Generalist
The Halal Guys Corporate
New York, NY
08.2019 - 01.2020
- Maintain HR database, generate daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly reports
- Coordinate employee development program, including training sessions and career growth initiatives
- Manage the end to end recruitment process, from job posting to onboarding new hires
- Ensure employees adhere to the labor laws and company polices, conducting audits and staying updated with managers on regular changes
- Act as a liaison between employees and management, addressing concerns and foresting positive work environment
Student Success Coordinator - Hybrid
iTutor.com
New York, NY
01.2018 - 04.2019
- Prioritize students by type of instruction the school administrators have assigned them (Homebound, Credit Recovery, Test Prep & Extra help)
- Conducting video orientations with school administrators, teachers, parents, and students on the iTutor platform
- Providing confidential student information to iTutor's certified teachers regarding IEPs and 504 plans
- Communicate student progress to school administrators, principals and family members through weekly, monthly and quarterly progress reports and report cards
- Track student attendance to ensure students fulfilling the hours required by the school district
- Conduct tech checks with schools, parents, students, and teachers to ensure that their equipment is compatible with the iTutor platform and LMS
Human Resource Assistant
Search Masters
Manhattan, NY
09.2017 - 05.2018
- Provide administrative support to a team of five executive recruiters filing permanent placements in Accounting, Tax and Audit with screening and reviewing resume responses
- Prepare preliminary screening documents, job description, and interview questions
- Create, edit and post job requisitions on Monster, LinkedIn, Indeed and Craigslist
- Execute searches for passive candidates on various employment related search engines and resume databases
- Cold calling
- Following up with new employees
Campus Recruiter
Berkeley College
White Plains, NY
02.2016 - 07.2017
- Develop strong connections with campus organizations, students and work with the university career centers to attract top talent
- Outsource applicants by social media, cold calling, referrals and website interactions
- Manage multiple campus recruitment events, in person and over the phone screenings
- Review campus rules, regulations and prerequisites
- Effective in time management and efficiency when screening candidates
- Follow up with students after a 6 month period for any follow up questions
Human Resource Assistant
Sheltering Arms
New York, NY
05.2016 - 10.2016
- Conduct reference and background checks for potential hires
- Follow up with applicants to inform them of the status of their applications
- Interview qualified candidates in person or over the to obtain in depth information on work history, training, education, and experience
- Select qualified job applicants after phone screening and refer them to hiring managers for a second round interview
- Schedule and conduct new employee orientations
- Review benefits with new employees
Education
Bachelors in Business Administration - Business Administration
Berkeley College
New York, NY05-2016
Skills
- HR policies and procedures
- Onboarding and orientation
- Benefits administration
- Talent acquisition
- Payroll administration
- Background checks
- Recruitment
- Confidential document control
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
HR Generalist
Interstate and Lakeland Lumber
12.2021 - Current
Human Resource Specialist
St. Joseph's Center - Nursing Home
09.2021 - 12.2021
Human Resource Recruiter
Avant Business Services/ Cornucopia Logistics
08.2019 - 08.2021
Human Resources Generalist
The Halal Guys Corporate
08.2019 - 01.2020
Student Success Coordinator - Hybrid
iTutor.com
01.2018 - 04.2019
Human Resource Assistant
Search Masters
09.2017 - 05.2018
Human Resource Assistant
Sheltering Arms
05.2016 - 10.2016
Campus Recruiter
Berkeley College
02.2016 - 07.2017
Bachelors in Business Administration - Business Administration
Berkeley College