Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Maria Soto

Garden Grove,CA

Summary

Insightful Human Resources Coordinator assists HR team with staffing, record-keeping, employee benefits and other HR-related duties. Plans and organizes work to achieve goals and targeted results with minimal supervision. Continually develops knowledge and gains subject matter expertise in assigned HR discipline related to work activities and projects assigned.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

HR C

AMETEK-IntelliPower
03.2021 - Current
  • Maintained human resources information system and kept employee files up to date and accurate.
  • Conducted new employee onboarding and provided ongoing orientation training.
  • Supported HR functions with emphasis on record keeping, data entry, and general HR tasks.
  • Completed background and reference checks to facilitate hiring and onboarding of employees.
  • Completed employee employment verifications and unemployment paperwork prior to hire or termination.
  • Coordinated onboarding processes, providing new hires with a smooth transition into the company culture.
  • Maintained accurate records of employee information using up-to-date human resource databases.
  • Managed benefits administration, ensuring timely enrollment and accurate recordkeeping.
  • Established solid relationships between departments by providing well-rounded support across various teams.
  • Managed payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and compliance with state and federal regulations.
  • Improved employee onboarding experience, creating welcoming environment for new hires.

Administration Assistant

KW International
01.2015 - 05.2020
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing timely and professional responses to inquiries via phone, email, or in-person visits.
  • Facilitated employee onboarding experience by coordinating orientation sessions and completing necessary paperwork efficiently.
  • Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
  • Assisted human resources department with personnel payroll.
  • Managed travel arrangements for senior executives by securing flights and making hotel reservations.
  • Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders.
  • Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
  • Opened and properly distributed incoming mail.
  • Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.
  • Assisted the paralegal department with customer complains

Recepecionist 2007/ Office Assistant 2010

California Childrens Academy
06.2007 - 11.2014
  • Supported 22 Childcare facilities by providing daily needs such as office supplies maintenance needs in facility.
  • Provided professional and courteous front desk support.
  • Handled incoming phone calls, and visitor inquiries as well as distributed incoming/ outgoing mail.
  • Maintained confidentiality in handling sensitive information while performing administrative tasks.
  • Office supply inventory management, reducing unnecessary expenditures by regularly auditing and ordering supplies.

Teacher Assistant

Murchison Elementary School
04.1995 - 07.2004
  • Served as a positive role model for students, demonstrating professionalism, empathy, and enthusiasm in all interactions.
  • Aided in the preparation of instructional materials, ensuring resources were readily available for each lesson.
  • Supervised students during lunch breaks, recess, field trips, and other school-related events, maintaining a positive atmosphere conducive to learning.
  • Assisted lead teacher in managing classroom behavior, ensuring a safe and supportive learning environment for all students.
  • Fostered a positive learning environment by modeling enthusiasm, empathy, and respect for all members of the school community.
  • Collaborated with fellow educators to share best practices, resources, and ideas for continuous improvement in teaching methodologies.
  • Facilitated small-group instruction sessions.
  • Contributed to the development of curriculum materials, aligning content with state standards and educational objectives.
  • Prepared supplementary lesson materials such as visuals aids, hands-on manipulatives, or interactive games that enhanced student understanding of complex concepts.
  • Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.


Education

GED -

Abraham Lincoln High/ East Occupational Center
Los Angeles, CA
01-1990

Skills

  • Accurate Recordkeeping
  • Ensures Data Privacy
  • Employee Engagement Strategies
  • Microsoft office and docusign
  • New employee orientations
  • Benefits administration
  • Customer relations
  • Payroll processing
  • ADP
  • FLUENT IN Spanish
  • People-oriented
  • Exit interviews and processes

Timeline

HR C

AMETEK-IntelliPower
03.2021 - Current

Administration Assistant

KW International
01.2015 - 05.2020

Recepecionist 2007/ Office Assistant 2010

California Childrens Academy
06.2007 - 11.2014

Teacher Assistant

Murchison Elementary School
04.1995 - 07.2004

GED -

Abraham Lincoln High/ East Occupational Center
Maria Soto