Lidia Buell
Yuba City,CA
Summary
Dynamic Human Resources Generalist with a demonstrated history of enhancing departmental efficiencies through strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills. Recognized for the ability to quickly learn and apply new concepts, contributing effectively in both collaborative and independent settings. Expertise includes employee relations, performance management, and strategic planning. Career aspirations focus on driving organizational success through innovative HR initiatives.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personnel Specialist II
Yuba City Unified School District
Yuba City, CA
08.2024 - 01.2025
- Monitored employee attendance records ensuring accuracy of timekeeping systems utilized by the organization.
- Developed and implemented recruitment strategies to identify qualified personnel.
- Ensured all documents related to personnel transactions were properly filed according to established protocols.
- Advised management on best practices for managing personnel in compliance with federal labor laws.
- Tracked employee absences, managed salary deductions, and handled disability and catastrophic leave processes.
- Operated Live Scan equipment to fingerprint candidates and employees as needed.
- Coordinated work and communications across all work sites.
- Addressed complaints and implemented appropriate solutions to ensure satisfactory resolutions.
- Operated a variety of office machines, ensuring smooth daily operations.
- Exercised judgment in explaining policies to ensure clarity and compliance.
- Managed all classified employee operations within the district, ensuring efficient use of the substitute calling system.
- Conducted applicant interviews and screenings as assigned.
Human Resources Specialist
Colusa County office of Education
Colusa, CA
04.2022 - 08.2024
- Coordinated benefits administration activities such as enrollments, changes, terminations and transfers.
- Verified, posted, and monitored sick leave and vacation usage, ensuring accurate calculations and adherence to established procedures.
- Developed compensation plans including salary surveys, job evaluations, bonus plans.
- Conducted exit interviews with departing employees to identify areas of improvement in the organization.
- Compiled, monitored, and completed various personnel data and information reports, ensuring compliance with employment verification, requirements, and mandatory training.
- Provided technical guidance and direction to administrative and clerical staff for the operation and maintenance of the resources data system.
- Resolved HR issues by providing effective support to management and leadership teams.
- Assisted with monthly payroll guidelines and resolved payment issues.
- Assisted in the advertisement of job openings and prepared job announcements.
- Prepared and distributed various reports, correspondence, memos, surveys, letters, and forms, ensuring accuracy and professionalism.
- Prepared confidential correspondence and collected data for negotiations and collective bargaining agreements, ensuring strict confidentiality of employee information.
- Provided technical guidance and direction to administrative and clerical staff for the operation and maintenance of the resources data system.
- Approved reservations for both large and small conference rooms.
- Translated written and oral communications from English to Spanish to support effective communication.
- Coordinated, implemented, and monitored employment-related skills assessment testing for the County Office.
- Operated a variety of office equipment including computers, copiers, calculators, and typewriters to support HR functions.
- Served as back-up Receptionist, managing telephone calls, messages, and visitor inquiries. sorting, and distribution of incoming mail, ensuring seamless office operations.
Office Manager
Sunrise Kiwi Packing
Gridley
09.2020 - 04.2022
- Monitored inventory levels and placed orders when needed.
- Developed effective communication strategies between departments within the organization.
- Managed front desk operations including greeting visitors, answering questions or directing them to appropriate personnel.
- Assisted in recruiting, onboarding and training new employees.
- Performed general bookkeeping duties such as reconciling bank statements and creating journal entries.
- Maintained filing system for records, correspondence and other documents.
- Processed payroll accurately ensuring all employees were paid on time.
- Answered phone calls, responded to emails, routed mail and coordinated courier services.
- Supervised staff members, organized schedules and delegated tasks.
- Managed office inventory and placed new supply orders.
- Interpreted and communicated work procedures and company policies to staff.
- Implemented and maintained company protocols to facilitate smooth daily activities.
- Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
- Implemented quality control measures to uphold company standards.
- Compiled detailed reports for vendors and growers.
- Reviewed and verified employment documentation for accuracy and compliance.
Bilingual Instructional Aide
Live Oak Middle School
Live Oak, CA
08.2017 - 09.2022
- Organized instructional materials for teachers and created documents for use in the classroom.
- Conducted assessments of students' proficiency levels in both languages.
- Assisted teachers with lesson plans and curriculum development, utilizing a bilingual approach.
- Facilitated communication between school personnel, parents and guardians, and community members who are non-English speakers.
- Created an environment that was conducive to learning by establishing positive relationships with students who were bilingual and ESL learners.
- Provided support to students and staff in the classroom environment by translating between English and Spanish.
- Participated in parent-teacher conferences, IEP meetings, district meetings, and other school events related to language services.
- Supported classroom instruction by providing individual or small group assistance for bilingual learners.
- Translated oral and written communications from English to Spanish, as well as from Spanish to English.
- Met with parents and instructors to discuss student progress and behavioral or learning issues.
- Communicated with other teachers and parents about bilingual students needs.
- Delivered instruction individually or in small groups with support from instructor.
- Supervised students during breaks and off-campus extracurricular activities.
Bilingual Office Assistant
Law Office of Richard A. Whitaker
Fairfield, CA
05.2013 - 07.2016
- Managed court submissions efficiently, ensuring timely and accurate documentation.
- Prepared federal forms for appeals with attention to detail.
- Translated legal documents for Spanish-speaking clientele, ensuring accuracy and clarity.
- Answered phone calls, greeted clients, and facilitated document submissions to the Social Security administration office.
- Coordinated meetings between attorneys and clients.
- Proofread all correspondence before sending it out to clients or other parties involved in the case.
- Assisted lawyers in drafting various legal documents such as contracts, briefs, memorandums of understanding.
- Organized legal documents in company filing systems and databases.
- Processed closing documents and transactional documents for legal review.
Education
GED -
Yuba College
Marysville, CA06-2001
Skills
- Training and development
- Candidate sourcing
- HR policies' implementation
- Recruitment and selection
- Labor law compliance
- Recruitment
- Analytical skills
- Multitasking
- Interpersonal skills
- Problem-solving
- Maintain employment records
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Certification
- Microsoft/ Excel certification
- Bilingual English-Spanish (Interpreter) Certified
Timeline
Personnel Specialist II
Yuba City Unified School District
08.2024 - 01.2025
Human Resources Specialist
Colusa County office of Education
04.2022 - 08.2024
Office Manager
Sunrise Kiwi Packing
09.2020 - 04.2022
Bilingual Instructional Aide
Live Oak Middle School
08.2017 - 09.2022
Bilingual Office Assistant
Law Office of Richard A. Whitaker
05.2013 - 07.2016
- Microsoft/ Excel certification
- Bilingual English-Spanish (Interpreter) Certified
GED -
Yuba College
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