Maria D Nieto
Glendale,AZ
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll/Benefits Specialist
Yogurtland
04.2023 - 05.2025
- Administered employee benefits programs, including Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance.
- Led payroll compliance initiatives, ensuring adherence to federal and state regulations.
- Supervised payroll audits, ensuring accuracy and addressing any identified issues promptly.
- Calculated deductions and processed payroll for employees.
Human Resources Specialist
Digital Room
10.2021 - 11.2022
- Conducted thorough candidate screenings and interviews to ensure alignment with company culture and values.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to define job requirements and create compelling job descriptions.
- Organized job fairs and campus events to generate interest in available opportunities within the organization.
- Coordinated pre-employment screenings, background checks, and documentation requirements to expedite hiring timelines and reduce potential delays in bringing talent onboard.
- Created smooth onboarding processes to help new hires adjust to company policies, procedures and processes.
Human Resources Coordinator
The Briad Group
06.2016 - 03.2020
- Assisted in performance management processes, aligning evaluations with organizational goals.
- Maintained human resources information system and kept employee files up to date and accurate.
- Conducted new employee onboarding and provided ongoing orientation training.
- Managed benefits administration, ensuring timely enrollment and accurate recordkeeping.
- Led audits to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies.
- Mentored junior staff on audit procedures and best practices for accuracy.
HR Generalist
J & R Landscaping
03.2008 - 05.2016
- Managed employee onboarding process, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Led diversity and inclusion initiatives, fostering a culture of respect and belonging within the organization.
- Maintained HRIS data accuracy, supporting effective reporting and compliance with labor regulations.
- Administered employee benefits programs and assisted with open enrollment.
- Improved organizational filing systems for confidential employee records, resulting in improved accessibility and efficiency.
Support Specialist
United Blood Services
07.2007 - 12.2008
- Managed high volume of inbound customer inquiries efficiently and courteously.
- Managed multiple phone lines, ensuring timely responses to patient inquiries and appointment requests.
- Provided excellent customer service through attentive listening, empathetic communication, and efficient problem-solving during the scheduling process.
Education
Nursing Science
Gateway Community College
Phoenix, AZHigh School Diploma -
Vicky A Romero
Phoenix, AZ05-2008
Skills
- Adapting to change
- Employee relations
- Payroll processing
- Documentation and recordkeeping
- New hire onboarding
- Training and mentoring
- Organizational development
- Customer service
Timeline
Payroll/Benefits Specialist
Yogurtland
04.2023 - 05.2025
Human Resources Specialist
Digital Room
10.2021 - 11.2022
Human Resources Coordinator
The Briad Group
06.2016 - 03.2020
HR Generalist
J & R Landscaping
03.2008 - 05.2016
Support Specialist
United Blood Services
07.2007 - 12.2008
Nursing Science
Gateway Community College
High School Diploma -
Vicky A Romero