Juliana Saenz
San Antonio
Summary
Strategic and bilingual HR professional with a robust background in payroll, recruitment, and employee relations within regulated environments, including skilled nursing and education. Proven ability to enhance HR processes, ensure 100% regulatory compliance, and support leadership in labor management and staff development. Combines operational knowledge from an Administrator in Training program with hands-on HR expertise to drive organizational efficiency and positive employee engagement.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
HR / Payroll Coordinator
Sorrento Continuing Care
San Antonio
02.2023 - Current
- Manage full-cycle payroll processing, ensuring strict adherence to federal and state labor laws.
- Oversee recruitment, from sourcing to onboarding, and facilitate annual performance evaluations.
- Serve as a primary advisor to management on employee relations, including coaching, counseling, and grievance resolution.
- Maintain confidential personnel files and HR records, achieving a 3-year record of 100% compliance with state surveys.
- Coordinate employee engagement events, orientations, and training sessions.
HR Coordinator / Administrator in Training (AIT)
Huebner Creek Health & Rehabilitation Center
San Antonio
02.2018 - 11.2022
- Provided comprehensive HR support for daily operations, including payroll, benefits administration, and record-keeping.
- Streamlined recruitment and hiring processes, contributing to improved employee retention initiatives.
- Assisted leadership with coaching, corrective actions, and conflict resolution.
- Designed and implemented employee recognition programs and the performance evaluation process.
- AIT Leadership: Gained direct experience in SNF operations, including staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and ensuring compliance with state/federal healthcare regulations.
Co-Teacher & Reading Lab Manager
IDEA Public Schools
Alamo
08.2010 - 06.2012
- Managed classroom operations and coordinated standardized testing, tracking student progress.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to support curriculum implementation and student achievement.
Education
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies - Bilingual EC-6
University of Texas-Pan American
Edinburg, TXLong Term Care Administrator Program - Completed 1,000-hour AIT
McLennan Community College
Arlington, TXSkills
- Payroll processing and compliance
- Talent acquisition and onboarding
- Employee relations and retention
- Performance management and coaching
- HRIS and records management
- Regulatory compliance
- Skilled nursing operations
- Bilingual communication (English and Spanish)
Relocation
Dallas, TX
Timeline
HR / Payroll Coordinator
Sorrento Continuing Care
02.2023 - Current
HR Coordinator / Administrator in Training (AIT)
Huebner Creek Health & Rehabilitation Center
02.2018 - 11.2022
Co-Teacher & Reading Lab Manager
IDEA Public Schools
08.2010 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies - Bilingual EC-6
University of Texas-Pan American
Long Term Care Administrator Program - Completed 1,000-hour AIT
McLennan Community College