Miriam Colunga
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Human Resource professional with 3 years of comprehensive experience in managing aspects of the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, benefits administration, wellness and engagement. Demonstrating strong organizational skills and proficiency in HR systems to ensure smooth operations and a positive employee experience. Excellent written and verbal skills in both English and Spanish.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HR Coordinator
Methodist Healthcare Ministries
10.2022 - 12.2024
- Created and maintained team member accounts in Human Resources Information System (HRIS) and kept employee files up-to-date and accurate.
- Managed and Administered life cycle of team member from new hire, to changes to separations.
- Ensured swift resolutions on new hire questions and issues.
- Maintained I-9 compliance for new hires, re-certifications and workflows.
- Collaborated with IT&S to update the Education Reimbursement Form, consolidated process from two forms to one.
- Collaborated with Infrastructure Analyst to update Position Request Form and provided instruction to all leaders.
- Completed background and reference checks to facilitate the hiring and onboarding of employees.
- Led and participated in continuous improvement initiatives to ensure services were effectively delivered.
- Participated in multiple systems platform updates and collaborated with other departments across the organization to ensure that systems were completed timely and accurately.
- Collaborated with benefits administration, including enrollments, changes, leave of absence, and terminations. Processes required documents through payroll and insurance providers to ensure accurate record-keeping and proper deductions.
- Supported the coordination of the SA Worx program lifecycle.
- Designed, planned and implemented Health Promotion Campaigns of the MHM Be Well Program, including lunch and learns, Wellness Challenges, biometric screenings, health assessment screenings, and fruit/vegetable initiatives.
- Planned, scheduled, and hosted Wellness events such as health fairs, blood drives, and fruit/vegetable initiatives.
- Tracked and kept records, statistics, and program results of the MHM Be Well Program activity participation and success.
- Coordinated and Facilitated employee well-being-related activities that promoted health through exercise, nutrition, mindfulness, and other lifestyle choices.
- Coached and led the Corporate Cup.
- Led and facilitated Intramural Sports.
- Coached and led the Wellness Champion Program.
- Led and Facilitated 401k 1 on 1's.
- Facilitated off-cycle onboarding when needed.
Accountant II
Methodist Healthcare Ministries
10.2019 - 10.2022
- Providing Excellent Customer Service to all departments while analyzing budgets
- Coached and influenced directors on their spending habits when reviewing their budgets on a monthly basis.
- Approval of all requisitions and Purchase orders
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Ensure the accuracy of entries to the general ledger and balance sheet
Sr. Federal Grants Accountant
Methodist Healthcare Ministries (MHM)
04.2018 - 10.2019
- Managing all post award functions, approvals and reconciliations for: The Social Innovation Grant through Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS)
- Coordinating with the Program Officer as well as the Capacity Building Team to process monthly Financials
- Review, analyze, balance, and reconcile expenses and revenues within the general ledger and other related reports
- Prepare journal entries and month-end closing activities on a timely basis
- Verify the allowability of costs and process monthly grant reimbursement requests
- Assist with time and effort reporting, ensuring it is complete and in compliance with applicable regulations
- Assist with preparation of budgets for grant and contract proposals, renewals, and periodic reports in accordance with MHM and federal guidelines
Sr. Research Award Coordinator
College of Engineering Research Service Center, The University of Texas at San Antonio
09.2012 - 03.2018
- Coaching and training other service centers in post award functions, assisting Engineering faculty members closely in administering research grants properly, including setting up accounts, stipends, expense monitoring, reconciling and other daily functions
- Coordinating with the Office of Sponsored Program Administration, Grants and Contracts Financial Services and other UTSA offices as necessary
- Serving as acting liaison between all Research Service Centers: assisting in the Director of Engineering Research Service Center’s absence with daily approvals and functions
- Hire and supervise work-study students and graduate assistants
- Currently graduated from an8 week Supervisory Series
Education
Master of Science - Accounting
University of the Incarnate Word
San Antonio, TX01.2010
Masters of Business Administration - General Business
University of the Incarnate Word
San Antonio, TX01.2006
Bachelor of Business Administration - General Business/Management
University of the Incarnate Word
San Antonio, TX01.2002
Skills
- Smartsheet
- Employee retention
- Networking and relationship-building
- Influencing and persuasion
- Employee engagement
- ADP
- Superb interpersonal skills
- People-oriented
- Exceptional communicator
- Onboarding and orientation
- Professionalism and integrity
- Confidentiality and discretion
Accomplishments
Ambassador Academy 2020-2021
Ignite Committee 2022-2023.
Safety Rep in 2019.
Continuous Improvement Certificate- Examiner Training-2023-2024,
TAPE Examiner 2023.
Ambassador Alumni Committee 2024.
Certification
SHRM-CP (STARTING JAN 2025)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
HR Coordinator
Methodist Healthcare Ministries
10.2022 - 12.2024
Accountant II
Methodist Healthcare Ministries
10.2019 - 10.2022
Sr. Federal Grants Accountant
Methodist Healthcare Ministries (MHM)
04.2018 - 10.2019
Sr. Research Award Coordinator
College of Engineering Research Service Center, The University of Texas at San Antonio
09.2012 - 03.2018
Masters of Business Administration - General Business
University of the Incarnate Word
Bachelor of Business Administration - General Business/Management
University of the Incarnate Word
SHRM-CP (STARTING JAN 2025)
Master of Science - Accounting
University of the Incarnate Word
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