Melanie Alvarez
Summary
Results-oriented and highly skilled Human Resources Generalist with extensive experience managing diverse HR functions and providing comprehensive administrative support to executive teams. Proven expertise in full-cycle recruiting, onboarding processes, HR policy development, and employee relations. Adept at ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations while conducting thorough investigations and offering guidance on employee-related issues.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resources Administrator
SOMOS Community Care / SOMOS Innovation
05.2017 - 10.2023
- Managed complex benefits administration tasks, ensuring timely enrollment and accurate record-keeping for all employees.
- Maintained accurate employee records through diligent documentation of personal information, job history, performance evaluations, and other relevant data.
- Established strong relationships with external partners including recruiters, educational institutions, and industry associations to expand organizational reach in talent acquisition efforts.
- Managed employee leaves of absence, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and maintaining clear communication channels between employees and management.
- Handled on-boarding process for newly hired employees, which included distribution of all paperwork.
- Prepared new hire letters, employee contracts, and corporate policies.
- Streamlined HR efficiencies, coordinated new hire orientations and provided onboarding and training for new employees.
Executive Assistant to Chief Business Development Officer
SOMOS Community Care / SOMOS Innovation
05.2017 - 01.2020
- Managed projects that measured and tracked monthly division results and other project management processes.
- Enhanced productivity by organizing travel arrangements and coordinating accommodations for executives.
- Streamlined executive communication by managing emails, phone calls, and scheduling appointments.
Executive Assistant (Temp)
Advocate Community Providers / SOMOS Community Care
03.2017 - 05.2017
- Streamlined executive communication by managing emails, phone calls, and scheduling appointments.
- Enhanced productivity by organizing travel arrangements and coordinating accommodations for executives.
Executive Assistant
Winston Staffing Services
10.2016 - 05.2017
- Temporary Executive Assistant position transitioned to the permanent position.
- Enhanced productivity by organizing travel arrangements and coordinating accommodations for executives.
Executive Assistant (Temp)
Mount Sinai Queens
10.2016 - 02.2017
- Supported the chief medical officer in managing key meetings and minutes.
- Responsible for all administrative responsibilities, including payroll and other projects that run the office operations.
Executive Assistant / Office Manager
North Eastern Cleaning
11.2015 - 10.2016
- Implemented and managed QuickBooks online processes, streamlining and generating invoices for the business.
- Organized the office expenses for generating monthly account payables and receivables.
- Scheduled contracted client jobs, ensuring customer service was seamless.
Clerkship Coordinator
Icahn School of Medicine
12.2013 - 11.2015
- Scheduled and administered orientations, clerkship rotations, and scheduled conferences for medical students' 3-month rotations.
- Proctored USMLE quarterly Board exams and graded staff evaluations.
- Enhanced program effectiveness by designing and implementing comprehensive education plans tailored to individual student needs.
- Streamlined administrative processes for improved efficiency, allowing more time for curriculum development and student support.
Human Resources Assistant (Temp)
Winston Staffing Services
05.2013 - 12.2013
- Liaison between HR and LA Office managing employment verifications and benefits.
- Managed the attorneys' group coverage and entered hours into the Ceridian system (payroll).
- Assisted in payroll processing to ensure timely delivery of paychecks to all employees.
- Supported the team's ad-hoc day-to-day projects to assist the Human Resources Office Manager.
Executive Assistant
Lower East Side Harm Reduction Center
03.2010 - 11.2012
- Supported Executive director, managed Accounts Payable, Payroll, and requisition of supplies.
- Managed all new hire onboarding processes, including interviews, enrollments of benefits, and managing personnel records.
- Streamlined office operations by implementing efficient administrative processes and organizational systems.
- Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts and securing cost-effective services for the organization.
Education
Information Processing
Berkeley College
New York, NYHealth Administration
CUNY School of Professional Studies
New York06.2026
Skills
- Communication
- Organizational
- Problem-Solving
- Interpersonal
- Time Management
- Adaptability
- Attention to Detail
- Team Collaboration
- Recruitment and Onboarding
- HR Policies and Procedures
- Administrative
- Project Management
- Data Management
- Software Proficiency
- Customer Service
- Event Coordination
- Proctoring and Grading
- Liaison and Coordination
Accomplishments
SOMOS Exemplary Service Award 2019
Certification
New York Notary Public
Timeline
Human Resources Administrator
SOMOS Community Care / SOMOS Innovation
05.2017 - 10.2023
Executive Assistant to Chief Business Development Officer
SOMOS Community Care / SOMOS Innovation
05.2017 - 01.2020
Executive Assistant (Temp)
Advocate Community Providers / SOMOS Community Care
03.2017 - 05.2017
Executive Assistant
Winston Staffing Services
10.2016 - 05.2017
Executive Assistant (Temp)
Mount Sinai Queens
10.2016 - 02.2017
Executive Assistant / Office Manager
North Eastern Cleaning
11.2015 - 10.2016
Clerkship Coordinator
Icahn School of Medicine
12.2013 - 11.2015
Human Resources Assistant (Temp)
Winston Staffing Services
05.2013 - 12.2013
Executive Assistant
Lower East Side Harm Reduction Center
03.2010 - 11.2012
Information Processing
Berkeley College
Health Administration
CUNY School of Professional Studies
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