MARICEL MEDINA
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude in a fast pace environment. Committed to contribute to team success and organizational growth.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Specialist
City of San Antonio - Human Resources
02.2025 - Current
- Maintained personnel records and data to establish accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Managed human resources and payroll documents for departmental staff, ensuring timely processing and accurate recordkeeping.
- Facilitated smooth onboarding processes for new hires, leading to positive integration into the workplace culture.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws through regular audit reports.
- Assist employees with leave requests in accordance with FMLA, Workers' Compensation and City of San Antonio leave of absence program guidelines in order to maintain compliance with regulations while providing necessary accommodations for staff members.
- Serves as a resource to employees and management regarding City Administrative Directives, Labor laws, City programs, and Departmental procedures.
Recruiter Specialist
Southwest Research Institute
09.2023 - 02.2025
- Company Overview: Non-Profit Research and Development
- Reviewed applications and resumes on a daily basis.
- Developed strong relationships with hiring managers, leading to more efficient communication and better understanding of their needs for open positions.
- Analyzed trends and metrics to develop solutions for their specific division areas with support from Class and Compensation and HR Leadership.
- Reported affirmative action goals and EEO legal compliance.
- Recruited at University career fair events during Fall and Spring locally and nationally to include networking events.
- Improved overall candidate experience through consistent communication, personalized support, and thorough follow-ups during the hiring process.
- Negotiated competitive salary packages with candidates, resulting in successful hires.
- Positively represented Southwest Research Institute at all times.
Employee Relations Business Partner
City of San Antonio
08.2014 - 08.2023
- Engaged and provided objective guidance with servicing departments with complex employee relation issues from grievances, EEO concerns, disciplines, and FLSA concerns.
- Consistent communication with department leadership and provided strategic recommendations supported by HR and Legal.
- Objective guidance to servicing department(s) regarding performance management concerns within the servicing department.
- Delivered relevant data-driven recommendations that informed key decision-making processes within the organization.
- Managed recruitment actions to ensure competitive recruitment goals were met.
- Provided outstanding service to all individuals, promoting effective, and lasting business relationships.
- Ensured Human Resources and Payroll transactions were accurately processed within the deadlines.
Human Resources Specialist
City of San Antonio
07.2007 - 07.2014
- Maintained personnel records and data to establish accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Managed human resources and payroll documents for departmental staff, ensuring timely processing and accurate recordkeeping.
- Facilitated smooth onboarding processes for new hires, leading to faster integration into the workplace culture.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws through regular audits and policy updates.
- Conducted routine HR audits to ensure data accuracy in recruiting actions, payroll records, and benefit enrollments.
- Assist employees with leave requests in accordance with FMLA, Workers' Compensation and City of San Antonio leave of absence program guidelines in order to maintain compliance with regulations while providing necessary accommodations for staff members.
- Served as a resource to employees and management regarding City Administrative Directives, programs, and procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Human Resources
University of the Incarnate Word
08.2014
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
San Antonio College
12.2006
Skills
- Employee Relations
- Recruiting
- Employee Onboarding
- HRIS - SAP
- Risk management
- Customer relations
- HR policies and procedures
- Recruitment strategies
- Microsoft Office Suite
Timeline
Human Resources Specialist
City of San Antonio - Human Resources
02.2025 - Current
Recruiter Specialist
Southwest Research Institute
09.2023 - 02.2025
Employee Relations Business Partner
City of San Antonio
08.2014 - 08.2023
Human Resources Specialist
City of San Antonio
07.2007 - 07.2014
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
San Antonio College
Bachelor of Arts - Human Resources
University of the Incarnate Word
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