Kelly Sandoval
Director of Human Resources
Zumbrota,MN
Summary
Experienced and self-motivated Bilingual Human Resources Executive. Recruit and retain a diverse workforce to meet the needs of the organization. Human Resources Executive with 7 years of experience in corporate environments. Strong background in hiring, training and dismissal processes. Strong organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills to connect effectively with various levels of employees.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Area Director of Human Resources
Kahler Hospitality Group
06.2022 - Current
- The Human Resources Director is responsible for ensuring the efficient administration and management of the Human Resource functions supporting the Area Director with the following: recruiting, training, wage/benefit administration, compliance with statutory requirements and the execution of employee relation activities, in order to provide each department with the personnel, guidance, and support necessary to achieve their customer service and business objectives
Bilingual Human Resources Manager
CONCAST INC
08.2020 - 06.2022
- Lead & Direct routine functions of HR including hiring and interviewing all candidates
- Envisioning and implemented hiring process of workers from Mexico TN VISA
- Manage all day-to-day HR responsibilities, including onboarding, off boarding, performance
- Management, benefits, 401k, weekly time cards
- Serve as a liaison between Management and Employees
- Implement new policies and write new employee handbook
- Employee Relations: Training & Development of leadership and all employees
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Whitehall Specialties Inc
09.2017 - 02.2019
- Decreased turnaround time for new hires and improve process efficiencies
- Increased Employee Retention and Onboarding by 34%
- Implemented New Onboarding Process
- Reduced Use of Staffing agencies from 3 to 1
- Translated into Spanish important onboarding policies and safety training
Bilingual Field Recruiter
Ashley Furniture Industries Inc
12.2016 - 09.2017
- High volume recruitment for a large manufacturer
- Assisted the Diversity Recruiter in Complying with all Corporate Policies
- Translated Interviews with Candidates with Minimal English Skills
Education
Bachelor's degree - Relations, Spanish and International studies, International Relations
INTERAMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO
Skills
- Customer service/customer relations
- Business Management & Leadership Skills
- Train & Coach Hiring Managers
- Compensation & Benefits
- Training and development
- Effective communication skills
- Strong Conflict Management Skills
- Workplace Culture Development Skills
- Multi-tasking & time management skills
- Adherence to company privacy and confidentiality policies
- Knowledge of unemployment laws and maintain compliance with EEO laws
- Employee coaching and mentoring
- Facilitated job fairs and events to represent the company
- Processed unemployment claims
- E-verify, I-9, and schedule drug screen for all new hires
- Provide HR advice and counsel managers, supervisors and employees
- Oversee compensation, terminations,
- 401K, and employee benefits, FMLA, STD leave of absence
- HRIS Systems: ADP Payroll Service and ADP time and attendance systems/ Microsoft Great Plains & NOVA
- ICIMS/ Paradox: Manage applicant tracking system
- Discuss with plant managers, supervisors, top executives about hiring goals and accomplishments
- Performance Management: adjust merit increase employees, salaried employees and managed contract renewals and promotions
- Wrote executive job descriptions and qualifications
- Resolve conflict: Addressed employee harassment allegations, work complaints, and concerns
- Policy and Procedure Writing
- Employee Presentations
- Recruitment Strategies
- Payroll and Benefits Administration
- HR Support
- Administering Disciplinary Procedures
- Leave of Absence Transitions
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Workers' Compensation Oversight
- Policy Improvement Recommendations
- Employee Timesheet Processing
- Maintain Employment Records
- Recruiting and Hiring Oversight
- Grievance Resolution
- Onboarding/ Orienting New Employees
- Training Development
- Improving Organizational Standards
- Exit Interviews and Processes
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Area Director of Human Resources
Kahler Hospitality Group
06.2022 - Current
Bilingual Human Resources Manager
CONCAST INC
08.2020 - 06.2022
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Whitehall Specialties Inc
09.2017 - 02.2019
Bilingual Field Recruiter
Ashley Furniture Industries Inc
12.2016 - 09.2017
Bachelor's degree - Relations, Spanish and International studies, International Relations
INTERAMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO
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