Maria Camila Lopez
Tinton Falls,NJ
Summary
Experienced and dynamic Human Resources leader with a record of driving profitability through sustainable management of all HR operations. Notable expertise in team development, continuous improvement and compliance training,talent acquisition, and cultivating brand culture through strategic HR management . Highly adept in the preparation of business modernization and restructuring, while maintaining team engagement. Especially passionate in the areas of continued learning, candidate experience, performance management, recruitment, and on-boarding.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Manager
Damascus Bakeries
Newark, NJ
11.2022 - Current
- Collaborate with Corporate Human Resources Manager to plan and execute Human Resources strategy across 3 plants to drive company business and innovation goals.
- Secure compliance of federal, state, and SQF regulations through consistent and intentional collaboration across departments and company locations.
- Manage payroll for 320+ temporary, hourly, and salaried employees including calculation of overtime, vacation, sick hours, travel expense reimbursements, and other categories of compensation using Kronos and ADP Workforce Now.
- Serve as business partner and resources across all departments and levels, largely focused on recruitment, succession planning, and internal people management.
- Managed full cycle recruitment process including requisition creation, ATS management, pre-screening/interviewing,on-boarding, and orientation. Personal efforts resulted in 60+ hourly/direct labor new hires with 90 day+ retention.
- Managed and supported delivery of progressive discipline according to best practices. Introduced performance management record-keeping system.
- Translated all HR and company-wide policies, documents, bulletins, etc... from English to Spanish.
- Introduced and managed career pathing for hourly employees. Created a "career road map" strategy and visual aids for all positions.
- Created a strategic and compliant analog and digital filing system to safely store 6 years of employee records.
- Introduced and and managed employee engagement initiatives, such as town hall meetings, company newsletter, suggestion boxes, safety hero, and employee of the month awards. Planned and executed company Christmas party and holiday all-staff events.
- Led and managed performance evaluation process and executed wage adjustments accordingly.
- Managed and executed performance incentive program week to week. Calculated and awarded quarterly bonuses using ADP Workforce Now.
- Assess gaps in policy to restructure or create new policies, support leadership in policy roll-out, training, and continued compliance
- Liaised with staff and management in analysis and resolution of issues, grievances and conflicts.
On-boarding Specialist
Smart Marketing (CONTRACT)
Red Bank , NJ
04.2022 - 11.2022
- Handled full cycle recruitment process including job posting, sourcing, interviews, offer letter creation, as well as proper onboarding. Specializing in sourcing photographers, videographers, graphic designers, and social media managers.
- Created and nurtured partnerships with local universities and community colleges to source interns and graduates for potential employment.
- Planned and led training programs on staff development to enhance employee knowledge, engagement, satisfaction, and performance.
- Identified operational challenges throughout the employee and client on-boarding journey to create SOPs.
- Managed electronic timekeeping systems or manually collected and reviewed timesheets.
- Designed and implemented social media strategy and shoot plan templates to maximize monthly client meetings/photo shoots to align with business goals and minimize shoot lengths and payroll expenses.
Recruiting Specialist
Luxottica Group
Monmouth County, NJ
09.2020 - 03.2022
- Evaluated staffing gaps based on business needs and PTD business trends to network, recruit and, and hire accordingly. Increased staffing levels by 33%. Impacted regional staff retention metrics by being the only market without employee turnover within 18 months.
- Handled full cycle recruitment process including job posting, ATS management, interviews, coordinating with
hiring managers, offer letter creation, as well as proper onboarding. - Lead performance management efforts resulting in the career development of bottom performers who later
transitioned into store leadership roles. - Delivered engaging and impactful virtual and on-site training of Luxottica Retail curriculum for assigned scope and area. Assessed and provided feedback on training and content needs based on data collection during
classroom sessions and assisted with the development and implementation of training strategy, initiatives, and
curriculum for Luxottica Retail. - Developed individualized team and business PIPs to improve overall business
KPIs. Achieved a 67% lift in conversion over LY.
Human Resources – Executive Team Leader
Target Corporation
Manahawkin, NJ
06.2019 - 09.2020
- Managed all functions necessary to staff, retain and develop a team of 200+ employees to achieve engagement initiatives, succession planning, L&D compliance metrics, and profitability year-over-year.
- Personal efforts were cited as the driving force behind a strong employee-retention, improving turnover by 22% in an industry where high turnover is the norm.
- Revamped application process, job descriptions, interview and onboarding processes to improve candidate experience.
- Lead the annual performance review process for all employees.
- Handled full cycle recruitment process including job posting, ATS management, interviews, coordinating with hiring managers, offer letter creation, as well as proper onboarding/orientation for a mixture of 30+ evergreen and seasonal requisitions.
- Specialized in talent acquisition; recovering staffing opportunities and increasing workforce by 15% during the onset of COVID-19.
Market Manager
Luxottica Group-Sunglass Hut
Monmouth & Ocean County , NJ
04.2016 - 05.2019
- Administered strategic sales and brand compliance training to 60+ associates for multi-unit locations.
- Managed full cycle recruitment process including requisition creation, ATS management, pre-screening/interviewing,on-boarding, and orientation.
- Acted as "Region Captain" to aid in transition from outdated ATS/HRIS to new software.
- Partnered with regional sales trainer to create and deliver L&D content for 60+ employees while ensuring completion rates above 90%.
- Achieved a 20% increase in conversion, 35% increase in host sales penetration, and positives sales comp for multi-unit locations across brand's business segments.
- oversaw employee performance management, including the development of action plans and Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs).
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Rutgers University
12.2023
Skills
HRIS – Workday (Proficient)
ERP Systems – SAP (Proficient)
Payroll – Kronos & ADP Workforce Now
Other – Canva, Alchemy, Microsoft Office
Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
Safe Quality Foods (SQF)
Training & Continuous Learning
Employee & Labor Relations
Recruiting & Onboarding
DEI Initiatives
Engagement – Strategy & Campaigning
Payroll & Budgetary Planning
Timeline
HR Manager
Damascus Bakeries
11.2022 - Current
On-boarding Specialist
Smart Marketing (CONTRACT)
04.2022 - 11.2022
Recruiting Specialist
Luxottica Group
09.2020 - 03.2022
Human Resources – Executive Team Leader
Target Corporation
06.2019 - 09.2020
Market Manager
Luxottica Group-Sunglass Hut
04.2016 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Rutgers University
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