Kenia Lopez Posada
Harrisonburg,VA
Summary
Experienced HR professional specializing in talent acquisition and strategic recruitment. Proficient in data analysis and collaboration, leading to improved operational outcomes and compliance. Recognized for establishing strong relationships and implementing effective employee engagement initiatives. Focused on promoting a positive workplace environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Recruitment Specialist
Cargill
Dayton, Virginia
10.2025 - Current
- Adapted swiftly to organizational changes, providing clear communication and guidance during uncertainty.
- Interpreted operational data to identify trends, enhancing planning and strategic discussions.
- Evaluated financial impacts of decisions, recommending improvements aligned with business objectives.
- Collaborated across departments to assess business needs and deliver effective solutions.
- Built strong relationships with internal partners by identifying risks and benefits of proposed actions.
- Contributed to project execution by anticipating obstacles and ensuring timely task completion.
- Assessed future scenarios to improve processes and enhance operational outcomes.
Safety & Human Resources Generalist
The Plant Company of Virginia, LLC
Stuarts Draft, USA
10.2024 - Current
- Acted as strategic liaison, fostering a collaborative culture between employees and management.
- Engaged on production floor to strengthen team ties and understand dynamics firsthand.
- Facilitated bilingual orientation sessions, ensuring thorough onboarding in English and Spanish.
- Led safety team, prioritizing proactive initiatives and regulatory compliance for a safe environment.
- Investigated incidents, identifying causes and implementing preventative solutions for workers' compensation.
- Attended job fairs, enhancing employer branding and talent acquisition through representation.
- Maintained organized HR records, ensuring compliance with regulatory documentation and file systems.
- Coordinated HR initiatives like open enrollment and policy implementation to meet organizational needs.
Human Resources Generalist
Cabinetworks Group
Culpeper, USA
04.2023 - 10.2024
- Screened applications to identify qualified candidates.
- Scheduled interviews and prepared interview questions along with selection materials.
- Assisted in interview processes by conducting and attending interviews with stakeholders.
- Processed payroll-related changes, including tax adjustments, loans, and bonuses.
- Resolved issues related to payroll procedures and policies.
- Provided payroll support to team members and addressed employee queries.
- Reconciled payroll data for over 300 employees each reporting period.
- Created essential HR documents such as contracts, evaluation forms, and policy regulations.
Welcome Center Registrar and Assessor
Harrisonburg City Public Schools
Harrisonburg, USA
06.2021 - 04.2023
- Coordinate updates and modifications to the student information system related to registration, advisement, academic records, and course entry.
- Create, maintain, and distribute student records in accordance with the School Operations process and deadlines.
- Provide troubleshooting and solution in a timely manner to routine customer issues, requests, and problems, referring more complex issues to Senior Registrars.
- Communicates, both orally and in writing, with staff, parents, the public, outside agencies, and students, to provide accurate information in a manner that supports effective decision making.
- Ensured Newcomer families and students received adequate resources and supported families that met the McKinney Vento criteria.
- Communicated with local health clinics to ensure students received the required vaccinations and health exams prior to starting school.
- Provided linguistic resources to new families in the United States to fill language gaps.
- Assessed English Language Learners to determine their English proficiency levels (WIDA) to determine newcomer placement and ESL support needed.
Welcome Center Receptionist
Harrisonburg City Public Schools
Harrisonburg, USA
09.2017 - 06.2021
- Greeted and assisted students, staff, parents and visitors.
- Scheduled and coordinated meetings and appointments.
- Coordinated communication between the office and faculty, students, parents and outside organization.
- Assessed students to identify their English level proficiency (WIDA).
- Served as a liaison between division and site personnel, parents, students, and community members.
- Operated a variety of office equipment such as computers, printer, fax machine and arranged for repair of equipment as needed.
- Compiled data from a variety of sources for the purpose of complying with financial, legal and/or administrative requirements.
- Responded to inquiries from a variety of internal and external parties by phone, letter and/or in person for the purpose of providing information.
Spanish Medical Interpreter
Sentara Rockingham Memorial Hospital
Rockingham, USA
03.2017 - 12.2020
- Facilitated communication between patients and the provider and medical staff.
- Ensured complete understanding between patients and providers.
- Participated in continued training to stay informed of any new medical information and to strengthen interpreting skills.
- Performed roles of an interpreter (conduit, clarifier, cultural broker) to break language barriers.
- Possessed knowledge and professional skills to interpret accurately and effectively.
- Maintained ethical professional appearance and conduct.
Education
Associate Degree -
Blue Ridge Community College
Weyers Cave, VA01.2026
High School diploma -
Harrisonburg High School
Harrisonburg, VA06.2021
Skills
- Manufacturing and operations
- SharePoint and Microsoft Office
- Human resources management
- Time and team management
- Property leasing and management
- Recruitment and selection strategies
- Data analysis and analytics
- HR compliance and sourcing
- Employee orientation and retention
- Workers' compensation expertise
- Conflict resolution skills
- Accounting and budgeting
- Organizational skills and process improvement
- Communication and collaboration software
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Talent acquisition and management
- Database management systems (eg, PeopleSoft, Oracle)
- Executive administrative support
Certification
- Certified Notary Public
- Certified Compensation Professional
- Certified Employee Benefit Specialist
Timeline
Production Recruitment Specialist
Cargill
10.2025 - Current
Safety & Human Resources Generalist
The Plant Company of Virginia, LLC
10.2024 - Current
Human Resources Generalist
Cabinetworks Group
04.2023 - 10.2024
Welcome Center Registrar and Assessor
Harrisonburg City Public Schools
06.2021 - 04.2023
Welcome Center Receptionist
Harrisonburg City Public Schools
09.2017 - 06.2021
Spanish Medical Interpreter
Sentara Rockingham Memorial Hospital
03.2017 - 12.2020
Associate Degree -
Blue Ridge Community College
High School diploma -
Harrisonburg High School