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L. Elena Macha, SPHR

Needville,TX

Summary

Dedicated HR professional with over 20 years of experience managing a broad range of human resources functions while serving as an on-site specialist. Supports, guides, and manages cross-functional team members while implementing best practices within the HR team. Skilled in fostering a legally-compliant workplace and developing strong internal and external relationships, and successfully introduces process improvements and staff-development initiatives to drive corporate goal attainment.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Human Resources Generalist

Thyssenkrupp Nucera Inc. USA
04.2023 - Current
  • Collaborate with local and global executive management to align human resources strategies with organizational objectives
  • Streamline HR processes for improved efficiency
  • Payroll processing, ensuring accurate compensation for all staff members on time each pay period
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of labor laws and regulations to ensure company-wide compliance with industry standards
  • Enhanced company culture by organizing team-building activities, promoting open communication, and providing ongoing support to managers and employees
  • Develop meaningful metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of HR policies and procedures
  • Identify training needs for employees and leadership while recommending approaches to effect continual improvements in business objectives, productivity, and within company to reach business goals
  • Partner with global HR colleagues to develop and execute Global Mobility Policy
  • Manage complex employee relations issues to promote a healthy workplace culture
  • Create and implement regional policies
  • Implement onboarding plan ensuring alignment with global standards

Human Resources Generalist

Quiddity Engineering, LLC
08.2002 - 04.2023


  • First point of contact for employee grievance reporting
  • Conducted confidential investigations of discrimination, harassment, and workplace violence
  • Subject matter expert in the areas of employee engagement, formal documentation, discipline and performance improvement plans (PIPs) while remaining within all legal and regulatory guidelines
  • Ensured all employee personnel changes are within compliance of the Fair Labor Standards Act and within the scope of company policy
  • Developed and enforced company policy and procedure relating to labor law, employee relations issues, and disciplinary action
  • Coached and educated management throughout organization on appropriate guidelines for maintaining legally-compliant workplace
  • Delivered strategic workforce planning, benefits administration, labor relations, and reporting systems
  • Collaborated with payroll to complete and upload pay data and worked with managers to support proper FLSA compliance
  • Assisted in improving operational processes resulting in productivity increase in HR department
  • Tracked and reported Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) of 600+ employees for Executive Leadership Team (ELT)
  • Supported design and implementation of career pathing for multiple job families
  • Executed and served as contact for termination process including actual termination, exit interviews, preparing and processing legal severance agreements, and maintaining all documentation pertaining to exit
  • Processed unemployment claims and served as company representative during appeals process
  • Reviewed criminal background check process for new hires
  • Implemented, conducted, and supervised orientation procedures for new hires
  • Assisted in administering medical insurance, disability, health spending accounts, and flexible spending accounts
  • Collaborated with insurance carriers to ensure feeds are correct and to resolve issues

Skills

  • Employee Relations Management
  • New Hire Orientation
  • Grievance Investigations
  • Employment Law
  • HR Policy and Procedures
  • HRIS Implementation and Administration
  • In-depth knowledge of HR Compliance
  • Termination procedures
  • Performance Management
  • FMLA & STD Tracking and Administration
  • Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
  • Compensation and Benefits
  • Change Implementation
  • Benefits Implementation and Administration
  • Organizational Development
  • Payroll Administration
  • Cross-cultural/International Communication
  • Strategic HR Planning
  • Global Mobility
  • Training Management
  • People Empowerment

Affiliations

  • Society of Human Resource Management
  • HR Houston

Additional Information

HR Houston Gulf Coast Symposium Committee Member 2019

HR Houston Cares Committee Member 2020


Systems experience in:

  • Microsoft 365
  • HRIS: UKG, Paycom, Paycor,
  • Background screening systems: Accurate Ace, iCims, Workable
  • ATS: iCims, JazzHR, Workable
  • Deltek Vision
  • E-Verify
  • DISA


Professional references available upon request

Timeline

Senior Human Resources Generalist

Thyssenkrupp Nucera Inc. USA
04.2023 - Current

Human Resources Generalist

Quiddity Engineering, LLC
08.2002 - 04.2023

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