Highly motivated and results-driven HR professional with 14 years of experience in the field. A proven track record of effectively managing all aspects of human resources, from recruitment and talent acquisition to employee development and retention. Adept at implementing HR strategies that align with organizational goals and drive business success. Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships at all levels of an organization. Committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace culture while ensuring compliance with all relevant employment laws and regulations and seeking an opportunity to leverage my expertise to contribute to the growth and success of a forward-thinking organization in the HR field.
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Marilyn Medina
Little Elm,TX
Summary
Overview
19
years of professional experience
Work History
TGI FRIDAYS RESTAURANTSCarrollton
HR Coordinator
03.2011 - 09.2015
Job overview
- Conducted new employee onboarding and provided ongoing orientation training.
- Developed training materials to educate managers on effective interviewing techniques, resulting in better hiring decisions.
- Reviewed human resources paperwork for accuracy and completeness.
- Oversee maintenance of employee benefits files maintained the group benefits database and updated employee payroll records
- Planned Health and Wellness Fair with fifteen vendors
- Reduced benefits costs by 15% annually through meticulous record-keeping and ensuring the company did not pay for benefits for which employees were ineligible.
- Managed FMLA requests and ADA accommodations, maintaining compliance with federal guidelines while supporting employee wellbeing.
- Coordinated and administered employee health insurance and retirement plans.
- Provided ongoing coaching to managers regarding best practices in employee relations, resulting in stronger leadership skills across the organization.
7-ELEVEN
SOURCING RECRUITER / TEAM LEAD
06.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Understanding and mapping the requirements to the profiles through job portals, coordination with vendors, job fairs, and social networking
- Closing and administrative components involved in full-cycle recruiting, working on the applicant tracking system
- Develop solid relationships internally with corporate leaders as well as with HR business partners
- Assign and delegate requirements to other recruiters with proper follow-up posting requirements on various job portals
- Leading a high-performing team
- Trained new team members on best practices in sourcing and recruiting, ensuring consistency across the organization.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to understand job requirements and expectations.
- Developed recruiting strategies to identify qualified candidates and build a network.
- Assisted with the onboarding and orientation of new hires to expedite the acclimatization process.
- Partnered closely with hiring managers to establish clear expectations and deliver results that aligned with organizational goals.
- Developed a strong employer brand presence through social media campaigns and company website updates, attracting top talent.
- Conducted reference checks, background screening, and other pre-employment checks to verify information on the applicant's resume.
CALIBER HOME LOANS
Talent Acquisition Specialist
10.2020 - 05.2021
Job overview
- Coordinated appropriate candidate pre-employment background checks and extended approved offer letters to conduct or disposition candidates in the onboarding process
- Entered sales offer into the compensation offer Request System (CORS), in accordance with company and federal policy and guidelines
- Effectively communicate onboarding procedures, details, and status to candidates, recruiters, and hiring managers
- Collect completed I-9s and process them via verification.
- Processed employee data in ADP and made recommended changes to HRIS, Payroll, and Benefits
- Participated in special projects as assigned by the Talent Acquisition Manager or AVP of Talent Acquisition.
BRP
COORDINATOR & RECRUITER
03.2019 - 04.2020
Job overview
- Supported the recruitment manager in including sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding (Benefit training) for North America and LATAM team
- Developed and implemented effective recruitment and onboarding strategies for new hires.
- Coordinated attendance at career fairs, job fairs, professional conferences, and educational conferences
- To ensure a positive onboarding experience
- Assisted with tracking independent contractors, agreements, and invoices.
- Improved employee retention by developing and implementing comprehensive onboarding programs.
- Improved retention rates by establishing strong relationships with new hires during their onboarding period.
- Partnered with departmental managers to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations.
- Developed strong relationships with hiring managers across various departments, ensuring a seamless transition for new employees into their respective teams.
- Completed required criminal, credit, or drug tests for new hires.
- Created smooth onboarding processes to help new hires adjust to company policies, procedures, and processes.
- Contributed to the development of annual budgets by providing accurate and timely vendor cost estimates.
VINE OIL AND GAS
HR GENERALIST
01.2018 - 05.2018
Job overview
- Provided diverse support throughout Vine’s benefits enrollment process by overseeing, reviewing, and recommending benefit plan options for Vine, including COBRA, health, dental, vision, disability, HAS, and retirement
- Managed the annual enrollment process with the benefits administrator, leading the implementation of new benefits and provider
- Developed and implemented onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.
- Developed and maintained a good relationship with universities, employment agencies, and other recruitment resources
- Employment and compliance to regulatory concerns and reporting; employee orientation, development, and training
- Completed any payroll and benefit-related mailings, e.g., child support.
- Reviewed existing policies and procedures to make recommendations for enhancing work productivity, recruitment, hiring processes, and talent management.
- Administered payroll accurately, ensuring timely payment processing while minimizing errors in calculations or deductions. (ADP Workforce Now)
- Prepared detailed reports on key HR metrics for senior leadership's review, facilitating informed decision-making related to human resources operations strategy adjustments.
MAIN EVENT ENTERTAINMENT
HR Contractor
01.2016 - 12.2017
Job overview
- Ensured compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory agencies through meticulous record-keeping and reporting.
- Devised and monitored safety performance metrics to assess and improve safety performance.
- Implemented a proactive approach to hazard identification by regularly evaluating work processes and equipment for potential risks.
- Coordinated with external vendors to ensure proper maintenance and calibration of safety equipment, such as fire extinguishers and gas detectors.
- Managed leave administration process, including FMLA requests, ensuring proper documentation and communication with employees.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local regulations by staying up-to-date on changing laws regarding wage garnishments.
NORDSTROM
Assistant Buyer
01.2005 - 05.2010
Job overview
- Executed improved strategy and systems by managing over 250 open purchase orders, encompassing 350–450 discreet parts
- Established relationships with vendors to support access to the latest product information and pricing.
- Communicated with suppliers to negotiate the best pricing on apparel and accessories.
- Analyzed sales and inventory data to determine purchasing needs and reorder points.
- Evaluated product quality and vendor performance to maintain quality standards.
- Maintained accurate purchase order records, ensuring timely delivery of goods and smooth communication with vendors.
Education
Texas Woman’s UniversityDenton, TX
Master of Business Administration from HR - Women in Leadership
12.2022
University Overview
Texas Woman’s UniversityDenton, TX
Bachelor of Science from Fashion Merchandising
12.2005
University Overview
Minor: Marketing
Skills
- Microsoft
- Vendor Development
- Management
- Trend Analysis
- Employee Relations
- Onboarding
- Target Marketing
- Negotiating
- Issue Resolution
- Coaching
- HRIS
- Relationship Building
- Bilingual – Spanish
- Global Business
- Leadership Strategy
Order Management And Reporting
Order Management And Reporting
- Record Manage System (RMS)
- Retek Data Warehouse (RDW)
- Initial Purchase Order (IPO)
- Taleo
- Workday
- Betterteam (sourcing)
- ICIMS
Professional Association Certificate
Professional Association Certificate
- Prospanica and ALPFA, Inc (Association of Latino Professionals for America)
- Southlake Focus Group, August 2023
- ES Job Placement Specialist and ES Job Skills Training
Human Resource Software
Human Resource Software
- Databank
- Mark View
- Plus Relocation
- Peoplesoft
- Kenexa IBM / BHI
- Service Now
- Vista
- Figtree
- Oracle
- Principles (401K)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
SOURCING RECRUITER / TEAM LEAD
7-ELEVEN
06.2021 - Current
Talent Acquisition Specialist
CALIBER HOME LOANS
10.2020 - 05.2021
COORDINATOR & RECRUITER
BRP
03.2019 - 04.2020
HR GENERALIST
VINE OIL AND GAS
01.2018 - 05.2018
HR Contractor
MAIN EVENT ENTERTAINMENT
01.2016 - 12.2017
HR Coordinator
TGI FRIDAYS RESTAURANTS
03.2011 - 09.2015
Assistant Buyer
NORDSTROM
01.2005 - 05.2010
Texas Woman’s University
Master of Business Administration from HR - Women in Leadership
Texas Woman’s University
Bachelor of Science from Fashion Merchandising