Maria Angeles Barajas
Summary
Personable Bilingual HR Administrator with strong organizational and communication skills equipped for impactful contributions. Reliable and adaptable to evolving organizational needs. Proven to optimize HR processes to ensure seamless operations. Strong background in employee relations, HR policy implementation, employee training and recruitment processes such as talent acquisition, background check management, on-boarding, off-boarding, recordkeeping, payroll and timekeeping, benefit administration and employee engagement. Skilled in dealing with multiple levels of authority and diverse workforce. Focused on team collaboration and delivering results to align with company mission statement.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Administrator
ATEX, Inc.
08.2021 - Current
- Post job openings, source candidates, screen resumes, conduct and facilitate interviews, attend job fairs and assist production managers with hiring decisions.
- Facilitate the process for on-boarding of new employees including paperwork, background and drug screenings, introductions, orientation and initial training.
- Address employee concerns, mediating conflicts, and managing performance issues by coordinating performance review process during the 90-day performance trial period.
- Deliver company policy training programs for employees including onboarding and for ongoing professional development on a monthly basis.
- Coordinate CPR Training as needed for company's first responders and manage first aide inventory requirements as needed on an ongoing basis.
- Implement safety training for all new hires as well as working closely with compliance safety vendor to maintain safety training guidelines for all employees on a monthly basis.
- Coordinate employee uniform purchase orders and inventory management on an ongoing basis.
- Maintain accurate employee files, documentation and data management as well as update HR database with new employee information, changes in benefits, and other details.
- Process payroll in conjunction with office manager and accounting manager ensuring accurate timekeeping and pay calculations.
- Assist with separation and termination documents, benefit de-activation and notification to all employees as needed.
- Act as on ongoing backup to accounting manager for purchase order processing, accounts receivable, invoice processing, credit card reconciliation, office supply management and accounts payable notification.
- Act as a backup to Sales Administrator for processing production paperwork by working closely with Lab & Quality Assurance department as well as production managers.
- Assist in month-end process with Sales Statistics Reports or any other tasks as needed.
- Assist employees with benefits enrollment, ensuring accuracy of information and timely processing of forms as well as coordinate 401K Retirement meetings as needed.
- Serve as a knowledgeable resource for all staff members regarding company policies, procedures, benefits, and other HR-related matters.
- Coordinate employee events and recognition programs to promote a positive work culture and strengthen team relationships.
- Advocate for staff members, helping to identify and resolve conflicts with a high level of sensitivity and confidentiality.
- Maintain company engaged with the community by participating in Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce HR Council monthly meetings.
Inside Service Sales Representative (English/Spanish)
ECOM America, Ltd.
03.2015 - 08.2021
- Nurture and expand relationships with multiple accounts through proactive support and customer service
- Primary customer contact for RMA's, quotes, purchase orders, warranty orders, service reminders, rentals and training quotes
- Maintain complete knowledge of all company products and services, target industries, competitors, as well as staying informed on governmental regulations pertaining to core product offering
- Assist with training presentations, scheduling and coordination
- Enhanced and developed management process and tracking system for all part warranty replacements
HR-Personnel Coordinator (English/Spanish)
Maxim Healthcare Services
08.2009 - 03.2015
- Key contributor for all hiring and exit processes of all personnel including I-9 verification, reference check, professional license verification, pre-employment screening and testing, sex offender, etc
- Managed external worker accounts within company's online learning portal
- Scheduled and facilitated ongoing new hire orientation as directed by Recruiters and/or Hiring Manager
- Managed applicant and all employee personnel and payroll profile data: account creation, orientation pay, submitted employee payroll status, set up direct deposit, healthcare and benefits, termination notices and made badges, etc
- Generated Worker Requirements Report on a weekly basis to validate workers' eligibility for assignment and to maintain 100% compliance per federal, company and state funded program requirements
- Direct client interaction via phone and during home visits (English/Spanish)
- Selected as mentor to train newly hired Personnel Coordinator at various locations and chosen to participate in the Personnel Coordinator Think Tank at Corporate Headquarters (2014)
Tax Analyst (English/Spanish) Seasonal
H&R Block
11.2008 - 04.2020
- Accumulated vast experience in tax preparation and tax law
- Subject matter expert with multi-cultural and multi-lingual customer base related to tax preparation while promoting additional or alternative products, services and financial solutions
- High degree of autonomy and responsibility in managing the Gainesville Pearl Nix Tax Branch
Administrative Assistant II
GTECH Corporation
07.2006 - 06.2008
- Building Excellence Award – 2008
Int. Service Coordinator/ Executive Assistant to Sr. VP of Sales/ Coordinator- Int. Special Markets
Swarovski North America, Ltd.
05.1995 - 08.2002
Education
Tax Analyst Certificate -
Tax Training School at H&R Block
Gainesville, GA12.2019
Accounting Certificate -
Community College of Rhode Island
Warwick, RI05.2007
Certified Graduate - Secretarial
Katherine Gibbs School
Providence, RI12.1991
Skills
- Bilingual
- Business acumen
- Effective Communication
- Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite
- HR Management Tools
- Effective Team Collaborator
- Prioritization and Multi-Tasking
- High quality results
- Ethical Business Practices
- Critical thinking capacity
- Interpersonal communication skills
- Teamwork orientation
- Continuous learning attitude
- Research and documentation
- Professional communication
- Workplace safety
- Training and mentoring
- Employee Relations Coordination
Additional Information
Additional experience information and references available upon request.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
HR Administrator
ATEX, Inc.
08.2021 - Current
Inside Service Sales Representative (English/Spanish)
ECOM America, Ltd.
03.2015 - 08.2021
HR-Personnel Coordinator (English/Spanish)
Maxim Healthcare Services
08.2009 - 03.2015
Tax Analyst (English/Spanish) Seasonal
H&R Block
11.2008 - 04.2020
Administrative Assistant II
GTECH Corporation
07.2006 - 06.2008
Int. Service Coordinator/ Executive Assistant to Sr. VP of Sales/ Coordinator- Int. Special Markets
Swarovski North America, Ltd.
05.1995 - 08.2002
Accounting Certificate -
Community College of Rhode Island
Certified Graduate - Secretarial
Katherine Gibbs School
Tax Analyst Certificate -
Tax Training School at H&R Block
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