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Karen Ascencio

Karen Ascencio

Escondido,CA

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Passionate and eager to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

HR / Payroll Administrator

Sedona Staffing Services
05.2023 - Current
  • Process and run payroll for 100+ employees including internal staff.
  • Conduct audits to ensure accuracy of timesheets and breaks.
  • Track sick leave balances for all employees including internal PTO hours.
  • Maintain accurate records of employee attendance, counsel associates on attendance.
  • Perform administrative tasks such as filing, copying, scanning and running reports.
  • Provide support to recruiters regarding new hire onboarding.
  • Respond to questions from employees regarding their paychecks via email or phone calls in a timely manner.
  • Answer and conduct inbound and outbound phone calls to assist employees and clients.
  • Process and submit Workers Comp and Unemployment reports to our corporate office.
  • Assist with Accounts Receivable.
  • Schedule Workplace Violence and Harassment Training for internal and external associates as well as keep accurate training records and logs.
  • Audit E-verify, Criminal Background checks and Drug screens for new associates.
  • Conduct background checks for potential candidates.
  • Respond to internal inquiries regarding HR policies, procedures, payroll.
  • Distribute paychecks every Friday.
  • Be informed of new laws to ensure that the business is
  • Maintain team organized and focused to meet company goals.

Sr. Recruiter

Express Employment Professionals
11.2020 - 03.2023
  • Operated and maintained applicant tracking via social media, and job boards such as ZipRecruiter, Craigslist, Indeed and Express Pros website.
  • Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
  • Followed up with applicants sourced and adequately scheduled them into our office for an interview.
  • Onboarded new applicants, guided them and completed their onboarding. This included data entry for W2 forms, and running their E-Verify to confirm authorization.
  • Completed resumes and presented them to clients everyday to secure an interview for desired positions.
  • Conducted reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume.
  • Assisted with writing job postings and job descriptions for boards.
  • Trained and guided new front desk staff and new recruiters to succeed in the company and meet company goals.

Server

Courtyard By Marriott Carlsbad
05.2018 - 03.2020
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Utilized communication practices with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in timely manner.
  • Processed orders and sent to kitchen employees for preparation.
  • Maintained clean and organized dining areas.
  • Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.

Education

High School Diploma -

Oceanside High School
Oceanside, CA
06.2019

Skills

  • Payroll Processing
  • Benefits Administration
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Workers Comp & Unemployment Administration
  • Excellent Customer Service
  • Microsoft Office
  • Attention to Detail
  • Data Entry
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Effective Communication
  • Organizational Skills
  • Time Management

Certification

  • Front Office Coordinator Certification
  • Inside Sales Certification
  • Outside Sales Certification
  • Marketing and Communications Certification

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

HR / Payroll Administrator

Sedona Staffing Services
05.2023 - Current

Sr. Recruiter

Express Employment Professionals
11.2020 - 03.2023

Server

Courtyard By Marriott Carlsbad
05.2018 - 03.2020

High School Diploma -

Oceanside High School

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