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Maria Padilla

Chicago,IL

Summary

Dynamic Senior Onboarding Specialist at Help At Home Health Care, skilled in regulatory compliance and employee training. Successfully developed innovative onboarding programs, enhancing new hire integration and retention. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with teams, streamline processes, and maintain accurate data management, ensuring a seamless transition for new employees.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Onboarding Specialist

Help At Home Health Care
Chicago, IL
01.2025 - Current
  • Conducted orientation sessions for new hires to familiarize with company policies.
  • Assisted in completing onboarding paperwork and verifying documentation accuracy.
  • Coordinated training schedules for new employees to ensure timely integration.
  • Developed onboarding materials to enhance the training experience for new staff.
  • Collaborated with team leaders to identify training needs and resources required.
  • Maintained accurate records of onboarding progress and employee information.
  • Provided support during the onboarding process to address employee inquiries promptly.
  • Facilitated feedback sessions to gather insights on the onboarding experience improvement.
  • Oversaw necessary onboarding activities, addressing questions to speed up process.
  • Provided support in developing training materials for new employees.
  • Tracked completion of new hire paperwork and ensured accuracy of information provided by employees.
  • Coordinated with various departments to ensure smooth transition into the organization.
  • Maintained accurate records of all new hire documentation in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Developed and implemented onboarding plans for new hires.
  • Identified areas for improvement within the current onboarding program.
  • Organized and maintained confidential records for office employee files, health records and protected information.
  • Created orientation checklist and reviewed with new hires.
  • Maintained applicant profiles and information in applicant tracking system.
  • Assisted in creating employee handbooks, job descriptions, and other documents related to onboarding processes.
  • Conducted orientation sessions to introduce company policies and procedures.
  • Worked closely with human resources department to ensure compliance with company policies regarding hiring practices.
  • Assessed new hires for compliance with company, state and federal requirements.
  • Aided communication between candidate and hiring manager, reaching out to candidates directly.
  • Facilitated communication between managers and new employees throughout the onboarding process.
  • Motivated and inspired employees to achieve goals and meet business objectives.
  • Provided guidance on benefits enrollment and payroll setup.
  • Planned and presented training and mentoring to new team members.
  • Created a system for tracking performance metrics during onboarding process.
  • Conducted end-to-end process monitoring from candidate introduction to exit interviews for accuracy and regulatory compliance.
  • Customized onboarding plans to meet the specific needs of different departments.
  • Promoted a positive company culture from the first day of employment to increase retention.
  • Advised department managers on best practices for integrating new team members.
  • Monitored new employee progress and provided feedback to improve onboarding effectiveness.
  • Implemented mentorship programs linking new hires with experienced employees for support.
  • Assisted in developing policies and procedures related to employee onboarding and retention.
  • Created engaging content for onboarding presentations and materials.
  • Hired employees and processed hiring-related paperwork.
  • Selected qualified job applicants or referred to managers to make hiring recommendations.
  • Interviewed job applicants to obtain information on work history, education or job skills.

Recruiting Lead

Help At Home Health Care
Chicago, IL
03.2023 - 12.2024
  • Led full-cycle recruitment processes for diverse positions across multiple departments.
  • Developed and implemented innovative sourcing strategies to attract top talent.
  • Collaborated with hiring managers to define job requirements and candidate profiles.
  • Conducted interviews and assessments to evaluate candidate qualifications and fit.
  • Facilitated onboarding processes, ensuring smooth transitions for new hires.
  • Managed applicant tracking system to streamline recruitment workflows and communication.
  • Trained junior recruiters on best practices in candidate engagement and selection.
  • Analyzed recruitment metrics to identify trends and improve hiring strategies.
  • Developed and implemented recruiting strategies to attract qualified candidates.
  • Provided guidance to hiring managers on interviewing techniques and selection criteria.
  • Coordinated new hire orientation programs to ensure successful onboarding experience.
  • Developed a comprehensive tracking system for applications received, positions filled and open positions.
  • Identified resources for passive candidate recruitment including social media outlets and professional networks.
  • Reviewed resumes, conducted phone screens, and coordinated in-person interviews with hiring teams.
  • Partnered with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and develop job descriptions.
  • Created detailed reports on recruitment activities, applicant flow data, interview feedback.
  • Managed the entire recruiting process from sourcing through onboarding new hires.
  • Conducted job interviews, evaluated applicants, and recommended hiring decisions.
  • Ensured compliance with all federal and state laws related to the recruitment process.
  • Maintained an up-to-date knowledge of recruitment trends and best practices.
  • Attended career fairs and events for networking purposes and maintained relationships with college placement offices.
  • Explained job duties, compensation and benefits to potential candidates.
  • Reviewed employment applications, candidate backgrounds, skills, compensation needs and other qualifications.
  • Monitored applicant tracking system actions to support hiring deadlines and streamline candidate experiences.
  • Facilitated job application processes for qualified candidates.
  • Trained and mentored newer recruiters in successful strategies for interviewing and qualifying candidates.

Team Lead

Help at Home
Chicago, IL
01.2020 - 03.2023
  • Led daily team meetings to discuss operational goals and progress.
  • Trained new staff on company policies and best practices.
  • Coordinated schedules to ensure adequate coverage for client services.
  • Monitored service delivery to maintain high-quality standards.
  • Implemented feedback systems to enhance team communication and morale.
  • Resolved client concerns by facilitating effective communication between parties.
  • Provided leadership and guidance to team members, ensuring that tasks were completed on time and to a high standard.
  • Trained new staff in relevant processes and procedures.
  • Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
  • Resolved escalated customer complaints or queries promptly and efficiently.
  • Monitored team progress and enforced deadlines.
  • Assisted the manager in setting achievable goals for the team while monitoring progress towards them.
  • Motivated staff through positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Conducted performance appraisals for team members, providing feedback and identifying areas of improvement.

Education

High School Diploma -

Orr High School
Chicago, IL
06-2004

Skills

  • Onboarding process
  • Employee training
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Applicant tracking
  • Data management
  • Orientation facilitation
  • Team collaboration
  • Training development
  • Resource coordination
  • Software knowledge
  • Complaint handling
  • Self motivation
  • Excellent communication
  • Report preparation
  • Microsoft office
  • Multitasking
  • Time management
  • Customer relationship management

Affiliations

  • Spend time with Family

Languages

Spanish
Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior Onboarding Specialist

Help At Home Health Care
01.2025 - Current

Recruiting Lead

Help At Home Health Care
03.2023 - 12.2024

Team Lead

Help at Home
01.2020 - 03.2023

High School Diploma -

Orr High School

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