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Lisa Riera

North Bergen,NJ

Summary

Dynamic HR professional with extensive experience as a trusted business partner, driving organizational growth and success. Expertise in employee relations, performance management, and compensation, complemented by proficiency in Bamboo, Workday, ADP, ATS System (Jobvite), HRIS, and Microsoft Office Suite. Committed to fostering a collaborative work culture and implementing strategies for continuous improvement.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Human Resources Generalist - Senior Associate, Operations

Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors
New York, NY
06.2022 - Current
  • Enhanced HR systems such as SafeGuard Global, Global Expansion, Workday, and ADP WorkForceNow through effective change management initiatives.
  • Managed SafeGuard International Reports analysis to support audits, regular reporting, and ad hoc needs.
  • Review existing operations within the HR Department and implement processes to generate new ideas and ensure continuous improvements are delivered
  • Managed onboarding and offboarding activities for Sponsored Projects domestically and internationally.
  • Conduct exit interviews to assess potential areas for continuous improvement.
  • Assisted the HRBP in Employee Relations, conducting investigations into claims of harassment, discrimination, or other misconduct
  • Handled creation of reports and oversight of LMS to ensure compliance with sexual harassment and workplace respect training.
  • Consult and provide guidance to Sponsored Projects across the US and internationally on HR policies, procedures, and best practices

Human Resources Generalist

Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors
New York, NY
08.2021 - 06.2022
  • Ensured effective HR services through updated insights on client operations, organizational structure, staffing changes, culture, and potential human resources challenges.
  • Work across functions including regulatory compliance, performance management, recruiting, compensation, benefits administration, and HR reporting
  • Support new hire enrollment, orientation, and onboarding processes for US and International employees
  • Support and coordinate employee appreciation/recognition programs
  • Lead HR onboarding for new hires on a biweekly schedule
  • Run HR sessions with employees to discuss HR initiatives and procedures

Human Resources Generalist

Valley Medical and Wellness
Burnsville, MN
12.2020 - 06.2021
  • Leverages HR expertise to ensure the continued success of the company through an unstable economic environment
  • Facilitates communication with employees due to the Covid-19 pandemic; performs contract tracing and teams with the Minnesota Department of Health to meet objectives
  • Standardizes operations by assisting management with the development and enforcement of company policies and procedures
  • Builds strong teams by spearheading the full recruitment cycle for 4 clinics throughout Minnesota
  • Promotes process proficiency by creating and distributing templates for a range of daily functions to include: annual performance reviews, reference check, phone screening, phone interviews and satisfaction surveys
  • Met the career needs of aspiring phlebotomist by developing and implementing a Phlebotomy Competency Evaluation form

Human Resources Administrator / Junior Generalist

National Debt Relief
New York, NY
09.2017 - 10.2020
  • Demonstrated skill throughout tenure and was charged with taking on various business aspects to ensure the achievement of goals daily
  • Aligned all functions and documents with local, state and federal laws
  • Additional duties consisted of managing HR inboxes, tracking disciplinary documents, updating the handbook and streamlining all phases of the onboarding process; administered pre-employment process, conducted background checks, ensured that I-9s were completed and generating ad-hoc reports
  • Promptly addressed and resolved issues surrounding conflict with employees; served as the primary point of contact
  • Improved work performance and employee confidence by delivering intensive training to new HR Administrators and Interns
  • Diligently validated the working status of all immigrant employees to secure employment
  • Optimized operations by developing a time clock policy for all non-exempt employees

Human Resources Recruiter

National Debt Relief
New York, NY
11.2015 - 09.2017
  • Established positive relationships with hiring managers to gain an in-depth understanding of organizational needs
  • Managed the onboarding of staff while creating an excellent experience for candidates throughout the hiring and recruiting process; interviewed and closed candidates
  • Achieved an 86% retention rate in 2016 after hiring 107 employees

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Sociology

Montclair State University
05-2015

Skills

  • Organizational Management
  • Full Talent Acquisition
  • Recruiting
  • Administrative Support
  • Employee Training
  • Performance Tracking
  • People Management
  • Policy & Procedures Development
  • Human Resources Management
  • Customer Service Driven
  • Client Relationship Management

Timeline

Human Resources Generalist - Senior Associate, Operations

Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors
06.2022 - Current

Human Resources Generalist

Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors
08.2021 - 06.2022

Human Resources Generalist

Valley Medical and Wellness
12.2020 - 06.2021

Human Resources Administrator / Junior Generalist

National Debt Relief
09.2017 - 10.2020

Human Resources Recruiter

National Debt Relief
11.2015 - 09.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Sociology

Montclair State University

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