María R Orozco

Work History

Human Resources Manager

California Dairies, Inc.

01.2023 - Current

Collaborate with the local Plant Management team to help achieve the location's goals, budget, and plans
Provide support, advice, counsel, and guidance to line management and employees
Identify legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting HR functions, ensuring policies, procedures, and reporting are compliant
Oversee the recruitment process, including interviews, testing, selection, and background checks, to ensure timely and efficient filling of vacant positions
Plan and conduct new employee orientations to foster a positive attitude and understanding of California Dairies, Inc
(CDI), its goals, and its policies and procedures
Maintain records of benefit plan participation (e.g., insurance and retirement plans) and personnel actions (e.g., hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews, terminations) for government reporting, including Federal Contractor AA/EEO requirements
Coordinate training for management in areas such as communication, team building, interviewing, hiring, terminations, promotions, performance reviews, safety, diversity, discrimination, and sexual harassment
Work closely with the VP of Employee and Labor Relations to advise management on resolving employee relations issues
Ensure regular presence on the plant floor to be accessible to employees and build morale
Recommend practices to establish a positive employer-employee relationship and promote high employee morale at each plant/location
Administer FMLA/CFRA, PFL, SDI, and other leaves and benefits, providing necessary paperwork, documentation, and coordination
Foster an environment that maintains union avoidance in non-union facilities through education, communication, and proactive problem-solving
Manage labor relations, including maintaining amicable relationships with local unions and negotiating collective bargaining agreements
Act as the company chair in union grievance boards of adjustment, where applicable
Represent CDI at HR-related hearings and investigations
Assist in developing company policies and procedures and participate in the CDI Policy Committee
Assist in updating employee handbooks as needed
Conduct ongoing union educational training for all non-union personnel
Coordinate reporting, tracking, and management of Workers’ Compensation claims for the plant, participating in claims reviews as necessary
Develop and/or update job descriptions for all jobs at the location
Managed employee relations issues professionally, resolving conflicts efficiently while maintaining confidentiality at all times.

Human Resource Manager

The Almond Company

09.2016 - 11.2022

Oversee payroll functions and ensure safe work practices and policies are followed
Plan, organize, and implement organizational programs in compliance with labor laws and regulations
Provide training and motivational skills to management for effective leadership
Act as a liaison between employer and employees
Explain and interpret laws related to organizational operations and HR functions
Authorize and manage leave of absences, ensuring compliance with labor laws
Handle recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees
Conduct new hire orientations and exit interviews
Analyze and modify compensation and benefit policies to establish competitive programs and ensure compliance
Analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solutions and solve problems
Administer and manage self-insured workers' compensation claims
Provide information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates through various channels (telephone, written form, email, in person)
Provide day-to-day leadership, directing and managing employee performance
Advise managers on updates and implementation of policies and procedures
Advise on legal or regulatory compliance matters
Develop HR department policies, procedures, forms, and organizational charts
Represent the organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations
Report mandatory labor employment information to appropriate agencies annually
Manage and update employee records
Investigate employee complaints
Develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships
Assist with performance reviews
Design and update job analyses and descriptions based on changes

Payroll Specialist/Human Resources

The Neil Jones Food Co - Tomatek

06.2014 - 09.2016

Managed payroll and time and attendance systems
Accurately processed data, validation and transmission for weekly, semi-monthly and sales payrolls
Enforced established payroll-related policies, procedures and regulations and adherence to company and governmental policies
Responded to employee inquiries regarding payroll and timekeeping
On boarded new employees in the time reporting and payroll systems
Processed rehires, transfers, terminations, garnishments and withholdings
Reviewed, investigated and corrected errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents and reports
Monitored vacation accrual
Processed terminations
Worked quickly and efficiently, with minimal oversight, to accomplish assigned duties
Prepared and maintained support documentation

Paralegal Assistant

Durflinger, Oliver Law Firm

12.2010 - 05.2013

Transcribed all official court records during civil trial court proceedings
Organized and executed an extensive court calendar with up to 10 cases daily
Prepared for trial by organizing case exhibits and evidence
Accurately entered client data into a company-based software program
Managed the trial calendar, judicial calendar and master calendar
Organized client calendars, prepared mailings and handled high call volumes
Researched documents and publications for details that would establish evidence
Arranged all correspondence on behalf of the attorney
Prepared clients for appointments and interviews
Submitted letter briefs to the office of the attorney general under the supervision of attorneys seeking authority to withhold public documents

Ship's Servicemen

United States Navy

09.2005 - 09.2009

Received and implemented combat orders and directed deployment of personnel in offensive, defensive and retrograde operations
Determined elevation and grid azimuths with maps and map overlays
Patrolled areas and allowed restricted area access for authorized personnel
Worked closely with tenant commands, the naval station and ship security officers
Maintained complete accountability during redeployment of all sensitive items and communication equipment
Completed multiple fire prevention safety training
Logged and filed classified documents

Summary

Overview

Work History

Human Resources Manager

Human Resource Manager

Payroll Specialist/Human Resources

Paralegal Assistant

Ship's Servicemen

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

Skills

Certification

Languages

Timeline

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