Julia Granado

• As a vital member of the Student Life Human Resources team, I am responsible for the handling of HR administrative and operational needs of the office.
• I ensure smooth day-to-day HR operations and supports the office in various areas; ultimately contributing to positive employee experiences and the overall success of the team.
• As the Human Resources Assistant, I supported core human resources functions, processed personnel transactions, and serves as the first point of contact for HR assistance in the Division of Student Life.
• Some responsibilities included customer service, benefits & payroll support, complete and process personnel transactions and appointment processing, maintain employee records and HR documentation in accordance with university policies and procedures, assisted with recruitment, onboarding, offboarding, training, and employee engagement initiatives, event planning, and office administration.
• Effectively prioritizing multiple matters of high importance, while having oversight of general office operations.
• Accurate information regarding employee data and transactions is essential to enable senior management staff to make informed resource management decisions and workforce planning.
• Responsible for organizing and coordinating events each quarter, securing space, ordering catering, producing and distributing invites, coordinating speakers and contributing staff for their part of the event. Taking photos of the event and submitting them to the University Marketing team for publications.
• Responsible for onboarding new student employees for New Student Welcome, over 175 new employees, including I9 processing, document verification, and organizing category 1 information for processing prior to kick off, provided 30 days to complete all entries while also tending to other day to day activities.
• Creating and organizing a multitude of Meeting Agendas for the Director of HR in preparation to these meetings. Collecting information and organizing it for smooth meeting flow.
• Ownership and responsibility of maintaining multiple HRIS and ATS for all new hires and onboarded employees, as well as a Leave Tracking System, and Accommodation Request Tracking.

• University at Buffalo, Vice President Student Life Human Resources HR Assistant/Staff Assistant from May 2025-September 2025: Assisted with onboarding new hires, reviewing job descriptions, offer letters, and entering records into an online database.
• Worked alongside HR Director to achieve goal of onboarding newly hired Students for the Welcome Weekend (over 120 records and personnel paperwork).
• Workforce Planning, Event planning, Scheduling appointments for Onboarding, participating in search committees to select new hires.
• US Sugar/ASR from January-March 2025: in the Human Resources Department assisting the newly hired HR Manager while transitioning into the new role.
• Provided guidance for employees with FMLA paperwork, address changes, payroll adjustments, while also undertaking the responsibility of transferring all paper files to the online database OnBase for all employees.

Responsible for employee hiring and training, wage and salary administration, and compliance with State and Federal laws and company policy and procedures at the facility level.

• Responsibilities included: Interpreted personnel policy and procedures regarding recruitment and selection of personnel, training, discipline and discharge; to management and employees.
• Logs and completes CHRC and necessary pre check information for all applicants and new hires, as applicable by the NYS Department of Health guidelines.
• Works with managers and supervisors to determine training needs, and ensures proper orientation and training programs for both the facility and the department staff are completed in a timely manner.
• Interviews and screens prospective employees, provides information to applicants regarding employee benefits and personnel policies and procedures.
• Maintains and updates Applicant Tracking System, reporting back to Corporate H.R regarding new job listings, removal of job listings, and updates to job listings.
• Updates Vacancy Reports on a weekly basis to maintain an accurate record of open positions in the facility.
• Completes payroll on a weekly basis.
• Reviews and updates payroll using exception logs provided by all departments.
• Advises managers about proper disciplinary procedures and assists them with disciplining and counseling employees when appropriate.
• Provided guidance and coordinating Open Enrollment and Benefits information for staff.
• Collaborated with Union counterparts to promote a positive and conductive relationship between Union staff and Management.

• Responsible for leading all aspects of the branch including managing daily operations, building and leading the internal team, and driving business growth through client relationships and sales.
• Key duties include recruiting and training staff, ensuring compliance and quality service, managing budgets, and developing strategies to meet branch performance goals.
• Key responsibilities included: Leadership and team management: Recruit, interview, and hire new personnel.
• Provide ongoing training, mentoring, and professional development to the team.
• Foster a positive team environment and guide staff to achieve goals.
• Operations management: Oversee the daily operations of the branch to ensure efficiency and quality.
• Manage branch budgets and expenses.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant policies and regulations.
• Analyze trends in client satisfaction and complaints to implement improvements.
• Business development and client relations: Maintain and expand relationships with new and existing clients.
• Develop and implement strategies to achieve sales targets and increase revenue.
• Promote services and coordinate educational activities to grow the business.
• Performance and strategy: Analyze data and market trends to optimize branch performance.
• Develop and implement strategic plans to achieve branch objectives.
• Ensure the branch consistently meets or exceeds established performance metrics.
• As Branch Manager, single handedly earned the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organization Certification (JCAHO) for the Buffalo branch, which, in conjunction with 2 other branches selected, achieved the accreditation for the entire ATC organization.

• Recruited and screened candidates, matched them to open positions based on their skills and client needs, and managed the employment process from interview to onboarding.
• Key duties involved developing recruiting sources, conducting interviews, verifying references, and ensuring client satisfaction through quality service and employee placement.
• Key responsibilities: Recruitment and talent acquisition: Source, screen, and interview candidates to build a talent pool.
• Candidate evaluation: Administer skills assessments, evaluate abilities, and verify professional qualifications, references, and employment history.
• Placement and matching: Assign qualified and available associates to client companies, ensuring a good fit for both the employee and employer.
• Client relations: Take job orders from clients, serve as a point of contact for inquiries, and follow up to ensure client satisfaction.
• Onboarding and orientation: Complete necessary paperwork and conduct orientations for new hires on company policies and procedures.
• Administrative tasks: Maintain accurate employee records, manage the intake process, and assist with HR functions as needed.

• Searched, observed and monitored female prisoners and ensured their personal safety was always maintained while in custody.
• Escorted prisoners to County Jail and turned over to Niagara County Sheriffs.
• Escorted prisoners to and from Court hearings/Arraignments.

• E5. Honorable discharge.
• Prepared and provided nutritious meals for active-duty sailors.
• Followed recipes as required.
• Provided housing for active-duty service members.
• Maintained safe and secure accommodation.
• Managed the barracks for US Marines and US Navy service members.
• Maintained accurate records of each individual occupying housing on multiple bases.
• Received multiple awards and commendations for outstanding service.