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Mara Alonso

Plainfield

Summary

Business-Focused HR Professional with proven success in improving operations and solving problems. Highly proficient in building lasting relationships with key decision makers, customers, and cross-functional teams to further company goals. Ready to leverage training and experience to take on new professional challenges. Bilingual in English and Spanish for effective communication with a diverse range of individuals.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Human Resources Business Partner

Amazon
10.2023 - Current
  • Worked with team of 25 salaried leaders to support 650+ warehouse associates in 24/7 business operation through PEAK events
  • Coached managers on effective employee relations strategies to address workplace conflicts proactively.
  • Partnered with senior management to align HR strategies with overall business objectives.
  • Identified HR training needs and conducted training for employees and leadership while recommending approaches to effect continual improvements in business objectives, productivity, and within company to reach business goals.
  • Investigated and liaised with legal department to respond to complaints of harassment, discrimination, employee grievances, and other sensitive issues and prepared position statements for EEOC.

Human Resources Business Partner

Tesla, Gigafactory1
08.2022 - Current
  • Supported business unit with 800+ employees by partnering with cross-functional teams such as Recruiting, ADA, EHS, Workers Comp, Legal, Payroll and Leaves & Benefits
  • Contributed to people strategies by providing analytics & insights in the areas of performance management, leadership development, attrition, training, compensation, and succession planning
  • Investigated employee relation concerns by conducting intakes and completing investigation summaries for legal team alignment
  • Provided HR advice and support to managers and staff on a wide range of strategic and operational Human Resources issues
  • Coached & built the capability of senior managers & leadership team to anticipate organizational issues
  • Conducted roundtables with production associates to develop strategic ways to improve employee experience and resolve current issues
  • Reviewed employee accommodation requests in alignment with ADA laws to provide employees reasonable accommodations and a safe return to work
  • Supported recruiting with staffing efforts by representing HR in interview panels for internal and external candidates and assisting with on-site mass hiring events

Senior Human Resource Specialist

Target Distribution Center
02.2021 - 07.2022
  • Managed onboarding of new employees, including processing I-9s, conducting orientation, and providing new hires with information on compensation, benefits, and opportunities for internal promotions
  • Analyzed employment-related data and prepared reports for business leaders and supply chain partners
  • Developed and implemented recruiting strategies to meet and anticipate peak season staffing needs
  • Maintained and updated HR documents, such as organizational charts, employee handbooks and team member resources
  • Escalated employee relation issues, such as harassment allegations and EEOC concerns to HRBPs
  • Responsible for team member payroll process; full cycle weekly payroll for800+ employees including collection auditing and tracking timecards
  • Prepared and maintained employment records related to hiring, termination, leaves, transfers, and promotions

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Rutgers University, SMLR
09.2019 - 12.2019
  • Tracked attendance and grades for 150 undergraduate students enrolled in Intro to HR Management course and generated weekly reports for professor
  • Developed teaching materials, such as syllabi, visual aids, answer keys and supplementary notes of course website
  • Mentored students during office hours and one on one meetings
  • Checked assignments, proctored exams, and provided grades according to university standards

Office Assistant

Rutgers University, CLAC
09.2015 - 05.2019
  • Assisted with the planning and organization of events hosted by the Center, including annual open house for over 1,000 students
  • Created press releases and event descriptions for organization’s website and promotional material
  • Supervised and trained incoming staff; arranged employee training by scheduling training sessions and creating training material
  • Reviewed operating practices and procedures to determine whether improvements could be made in workflow and reporting procedures

Human Resources Intern

E&S Home Care Solutions
09.2018 - 01.2019
  • Responsible for recruiting 50 new Certified Home Health Aides
  • Verified and produced payroll reports for CHHA employees; resolved concerns with hourly wages and paychecks
  • Maintained electronic records for all new hires and current employees through RoseMark system
  • Screened applicants, determined hire eligibility, and completed hiring cycle by onboarding new employees and following up with any HR compliance requirements
  • Supported efforts to optimize employee engagement to combat high-turnover and improve employee retention

Education

Masters - Human Resource Management

Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ
05.2020

Bachelors - Human Resource Management

Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ
05.2019

Skills

  • Policy implementation
  • Employee relations
  • Retention strategies
  • Coaching leadership
  • Talent management
  • Succession planning

Timeline

Human Resources Business Partner

Amazon
10.2023 - Current

Human Resources Business Partner

Tesla, Gigafactory1
08.2022 - Current

Senior Human Resource Specialist

Target Distribution Center
02.2021 - 07.2022

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Rutgers University, SMLR
09.2019 - 12.2019

Human Resources Intern

E&S Home Care Solutions
09.2018 - 01.2019

Office Assistant

Rutgers University, CLAC
09.2015 - 05.2019

Bachelors - Human Resource Management

Rutgers University

Masters - Human Resource Management

Rutgers University
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