Miguel Azarcon
Human Resources Generalist
Fresno,CA
Summary
A results-driven and HR tech-savvy professional with comprehensive knowledge in strategic talent acquisition, benefits administration, HR compliance, and employment laws and regulations. Highly proficient in leveraging HRIS/HRMS systems to streamline processes, enhance efficiency, and utilize HR metrics. Recognized for exceptional attention to detail, strong teamwork skills, and the ability to maintain positive relationships with employees and management.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Human Resources Generalist
Inland Star Distribution Centers (Corporate)
4 2022 - Current
- Manages day-to-day operations of human resources department, including administration of HR policies, legal compliance, benefits administration, employee engagement, hiring, termination, and coaching leaders on employee write-ups and best practices for a workforce of over 80 employees.
- Leads and manages recruitment by utilizing applicant tracking system and various social media platforms to post job advertisements, ensuring broad and targeted reach. Implements modern position management practices to attract and hire best talent.
- Oversees employee discipline, provides coaching, and manages terminations in accordance with company policy, ensuring strict legal compliance and mitigating potential lawsuits. Responsibilities include advising operational leaders, conducting thorough investigations, maintaining detailed documentation, communicating effectively, and adhering to all relevant labor laws and regulations.
- Prepares and submits annual reports of pay, demographics, and other workforce data to Civil Rights Department (CRD), including EEO-1 and California Pay Data Reporting.
- Manages leave administration process from initial notice to return-to-work, ensuring compliance with FMLA and CFRA rules. Responsibilities include completing required paperwork, determining eligibility, designating qualifying leave, requesting medical certification, and tracking continuous and intermittent leave.
- Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, along with recommended best practices.
- Attends HR seminars and events, such as SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) meetings and IWLA (International Warehouse Logistics Association) HR Summit, to stay informed about emerging trends, innovations, and best practices in field of human resources.
Test Center Administrator
Pearson Professional Center
12.2019 - 03.2022
- Ensured that all test administration was carried out in compliance with relevant university and higher education policies, regulations, guidelines, and standards.
- Supervised and monitored administration of tests by proctors; ensured that test instructions were accurate and that appropriate testing environments were maintained.
- Monitored test security, enforced rules, and maintained confidentiality of test results.
Grocery Manager
Island Pacific Supermarket
03.2016 - 12.2017
- Kept team operations in strict compliance with workplace standards and food safety requirements to maintain optimal health protection.
- Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Human Resource Management Concentration
California State University, Stanislaus
Turlock, CA 07.2024 - 12.2025
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
California State University
Fresno, CA 08.2021 - 05.2023
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Clovis Community College
Fresno, CA 01.2019 - 05.2021
Skills
Talent Acquisition
Timeline
Master of Business Administration - Human Resource Management Concentration
California State University, Stanislaus
07.2024 - 12.2025
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
California State University
08.2021 - 05.2023
Test Center Administrator
Pearson Professional Center
12.2019 - 03.2022
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Clovis Community College
01.2019 - 05.2021
Grocery Manager
Island Pacific Supermarket
03.2016 - 12.2017
Human Resources Generalist
Inland Star Distribution Centers (Corporate)
4 2022 - Current
Membership
- SHRM - up-to-date information with emerging workplace issues, HR trends, and analysis each business day. Access tools and insights on state and federal compliance updates.
- CalChamber - access to valuable resources and guidance such as employment laws and regulations in California, legal forms, checklists, and tool wizards to enhance efficiency and support businesses effectively.
- IWLA - networking with warehouse industry leaders and HR professionals, with access to industry reports, research, and publications, ensures staying informed about market trends and regulatory updates.
Volunteer Hours
- Every Neighborhood Partnership is a non-profit organization where I volunteered for 15 hours. I worked as a Literacy Mentor, giving one-on-one and group reading and writing sessions to elementary students in the Fresno Unified School District. These classes cover shapes, colors, ABCs, sight words, and high-frequency words. As a literacy mentor, I was also trained and prepared to work with children to meet their unique needs.
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