Maria Preciado
Winchester,CA
Summary
Human Resources Assistant with a proven track record at Macy's Department Store, enhancing onboarding processes and improving employee retention through effective relationship building. Skilled in payroll processing and maintaining confidentiality, I excel in fostering a positive work environment while ensuring compliance with HR policies.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Assistant
Macys Department Store
- Supported onboarding, orientation, and new-hire paperwork for store associates.
- Updated employee records in HRIS while maintaining confidentiality and data accuracy.
- Coordinated interview scheduling and communicated candidate updates with hiring managers.
- Processed payroll changes, attendance corrections, and status updates for associates.
- Prepared HR documents, filing systems, and compliance records for audits.
- Assisted with benefits enrollment questions and resolved routine employee inquiries.
- Tracked leave requests, accommodations, and timekeeping discrepancies for timely follow-up.
- Collaborated with management to support staffing needs and employee relations tasks.
- Efficiently managed personnel files, maintaining confidentiality while keeping records up-to-date and organized.
- Filed paperwork, sorted, and delivered mail and maintained office organization.
- Conducted new hire orientation to verify completion of appropriate paperwork, recording information on human resources database.
- Answered and redirected incoming phone calls for office.
- Monitored employee attendance and performance to verify punctuality and absences, addressing issues in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Supported talent acquisition efforts by screening resumes, scheduling interviews, and performing reference checks for prospective candidates.
- Organized new employee orientation schedules for new hires.
- Supported HR Manager in strategic planning sessions focused on organizational development and growth.
- Enhanced onboarding experience for new hires by creating comprehensive orientation materials and training programs.
- Screened applicant resumes and coordinated both phone and in-person interviews.
- Created and completed personnel action forms for hires, terminations, title changes and terminations.
- Processed employee termination paperwork at direction of supervisory staff.
- Developed strong relationships with employees through consistent communication and support, leading to increased retention rates.
- Delivered friendly assistance with new hires throughout interviewing and hiring process.
- Maintained compliance with federal and state labor laws by conducting regular audits of HR practices and documentation.
- Coordinated employee training programs to promote professional development and skill enhancement.
- Facilitated open lines of communication between management and staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Collaborated with department managers on workforce planning strategies to identify staffing needs within their teams accurately.
- Converted employee status from temporary to permanent.
- Conducted exit interviews with terminated employees.
- Checked references for potential candidates.
- Set up orientations and initial training for new employees.
- Participated in recruitment and selection process for new hires.
- Scheduled and coordinated interviews between hiring managers and potential candidates.
- Provided HR policy guidance and interpretation to employees and management, ensuring consistent application.
- Managed confidential employee records, safeguarding personal and professional information.
- Conducted exit interviews, gathering insights to improve retention and employee satisfaction.
Child Nutrition
Temecula Unified School District
Temecula, CA
08.2023 - 09.2026
- Mentored new staff members on best practices for child nutrition management within a school setting.
- Prepares School Lunches and Serves Lunch to students.
- Inventory
Education
No Degree - Cultural Anthropology
Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CAHigh School Diploma -
Baldwin Park High School
Baldwin Park, CA06-1996
Skills
- Administrative skills
- Office administration
- Payroll processing
- Maintaining files
- Employee relations
- Human resources support
- Onboarding coordination
- Employee onboarding
- New hire orientation
- Recruitment
- HR policies compliance
- Mail handling
- Employee engagement
- Personnel records maintenance
- Data entry
- Interpersonal communication
- Relationship building
- Confidentiality
Timeline
Child Nutrition
Temecula Unified School District
08.2023 - 09.2026
Human Resources Assistant
Macys Department Store
No Degree - Cultural Anthropology
Pasadena City College
High School Diploma -
Baldwin Park High School