Melissa Ojeda
New Caney
Summary
HR Specialist with 3+ years of human resources experience and nearly 10 years of experience working in the K-12 environment. Serves as the main point of contact for employees on matters ranging from start dates to account issues. Processes resignations, transfers, and employee information changes, and oversees staffing through position control management, staffing sheet audits, and reporting. Coordinates new hire meetings and supports onboarding. Brings a background in technology, with experience working across systems and supporting employees. Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Specialist
New Caney Independent School District
New Caney, TX
07.2022 - Current
- Served as primary point of contact for employees, supporting onboarding, system access, and HR documentation
- Facilitated new hire orientation, guiding employees through policies, benefits, and onboarding requirements
- Completed and managed I-9 verification and audit tracking, ensuring compliance with federal requirements
- Maintained and tracked Position Control Numbers (PCNs) to support staffing analysis and workforce reporting
- Provided user support for HR systems, resolving login issues, assisting with ticket submissions, and troubleshooting account access to minimizing disruptions
- Utilized Active Directory for account management, including password resets and user updates
- Processed employee information changes, ensuring accuracy and timely updates in HR systems
- Managed employee separation processes, including processing resignations and updating records
- Supported employee relations matters, coordinating documentation and maintaining confidentiality
- Coordinated team building and employee engagement initiatives
- Supported district initiatives including job fairs, substitute onboarding, and benefits enrollment
- Partnered with the Technology Department to streamline onboarding workflows
Secretary to Director of Technology
Sheldon Independent School District
Houston, TX
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Processed high-volume purchase orders, requisitions, and invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance
- Maintained a tracking system for purchase orders and invoices, improving visibility of outstanding items
- Followed up with vendors on delayed orders and missing items, ensuring timely resolution
- Identified and resolved invoice discrepancies, preventing billing errors
- Tracked departmental budget activity and expenditures
- Partnered with Inventory Specialist to support asset tracking and inventory accuracy
- Assisted with inventory audits and reconciliation processes
- Coordinated with vendors to obtain and compare quotes
- Maintained documentation for purchasing, inventory, and financial records
- Provided helpdesk support and tracked tickets through Incident IQ
- Imaged and configured computers; supported device deployment
- Utilized Active Directory for user account support
Secretary to the Coordinator of Assessment/Child Find
Goose Creek CISD
Baytown, TX
07.2019 - 07.2021
- Coordinated evaluations, appointments, and communication with families, outside contractors, and internal teams
- Maintained confidential student records and documentation, ensuring compliance with special education regulations
- Supported and maintained audit processes related to special education compliance, ensuring documentation accuracy and adherence to compliance timelines
- Coordinated with outside contractors and service providers to support scheduling and documentation
- Supported hiring, onboarding, and scheduling processes, preparing professional correspondence and reports
- Managed high-volume communication and documentation, maintaining organization and accuracy
Attendance Assistant
Goose Creek CISD
Baytown, TX
01.2017 - 07.2019
- Maintained and audited attendance records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with district policies
- Coordinated communication between staff, families, and administrators to resolve discrepancies
- Supported recordkeeping and reporting processes for accurate student data
Education
High School Diploma -
Goose Creek Memorial High School
Baytown, TX05-2015
Skills
- Employee Onboarding & HR Support
- Position Control (PCN) & Staffing Audits
- HR Compliance & Employee Data Management
- Workforce Reporting
- Vendor Communication & Purchase Orders
- Inventory Tracking
- Employee Support & Issue Resolution
- Incident IQ
- Laserfische Forms & Repository
- Frontline ERP
- Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Gmail)
- Microsoft Office (Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Canva
Systems
Languages
Fluent in English and Spanish
Timeline
Human Resources Specialist
New Caney Independent School District
07.2022 - Current
Secretary to Director of Technology
Sheldon Independent School District
07.2021 - 07.2022
Secretary to the Coordinator of Assessment/Child Find
Goose Creek CISD
07.2019 - 07.2021
Attendance Assistant
Goose Creek CISD
01.2017 - 07.2019
High School Diploma -
Goose Creek Memorial High School
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- USCIS Form I-9 and employment eligibility verification training
- Equifax HR systems training