Maria Ochoa
Dodge City,KS
Summary
Highly skilled Area HR Manager with significant experience in managing and coordinating all human resource functions within multi-location organizations. Demonstrated ability to develop strategic HR policies, ensure regulatory compliance, and foster positive employee relations. Possess strong leadership skills, adept at talent acquisition and retention, as well as workforce planning that positively impacts business outcomes.
Proactive professional accomplished in hiring, developing, and motivating employees. Successful at building rapport at all levels and resolving issues smoothly.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.
Overview
2014
2014
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Area HR Manager
QSI Sanitation
Dodge City, ks
09.2025 - Current
- Managed employee onboarding and orientation processes for new hires.
- Assisted in developing and implementing HR policies and procedures.
- Facilitated training sessions on compliance and workplace safety standards.
- Supported recruitment efforts by screening resumes and scheduling interviews.
- Coordinated employee benefits enrollment and answered related inquiries.
- Maintained accurate employee records within the HR information system.
- Collaborated with management to address employee relations issues effectively.
- Conducted recruitment activities such as job postings, interviews, background checks and reference verifications.
- Ensured effective communication between management and employees through various channels like emails, newsletters.
- Provided advice and guidance to management on disciplinary actions and grievances.
- Assessed employee performance, identified training needs and organized training programs.
- Evaluated job positions and updated job descriptions accordingly.
- Coordinated onboarding activities for new hires, including orientation sessions and training programs.
- Maintained records related to employee information such as attendance, leaves.
- Monitored compliance with labor laws and internal regulations.
- Developed, implemented and monitored HR policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure a smooth functioning of day-to-day operations.
- Developed employee orientation and training programs for new hires.
Education
Dodge City High School
Dodge City, ksSome College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Care And Education
Dodge City Community College
Dodge City, ksSkills
- Employee onboarding
- HR policy development
- Compliance training
- Recruitment coordination
- Employee relations
- Team collaboration
- Communication strategies
- Training facilitation
- Onboarding processes
- Coaching and mentoring
- Employee communication
- Training development
- HR guidance
- HR policies and procedures
- Recruitment and hiring
- Orientation preparation
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Area HR Manager
QSI Sanitation
09.2025 - Current
Dodge City High School
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Care And Education
Dodge City Community College