Natalie Garcia
Miami
Summary
HR emerging leader with 3+ years of experience supporting leaders within multi-state, 70-750+ employee organizations across employee relations, performance management, talent acquisition, and HR operations. SHRM-CP certified with strong HRIS, compliance, and workforce analytics expertise.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HR Generalist
Spearmint Energy
Miami
05.2025 - Current
- Partnered with executive leadership, including the CEO, on employee engagement, performance management, and internal communications.
- Led end-to-end implementation of a company-wide performance review system, aligning feedback, goal-setting, and development planning.
- Designed and launched career path frameworks to support employee growth, retention, and internal mobility.
- Supported employee relations matters, exit interviews, and confidential investigations in compliance with company policy.
- Managed full-cycle offboarding and conducted PTO audits within HRIS systems.
- Supported high-volume recruiting efforts, screening and interviewing 2,000+ candidates.
HR Specialist
USI Insurance Services
Fort Lauderdale
05.2023 - 05.2025
- Supported HR operations for a 750-employee, multi-state workforce across onboarding, compliance, and employee lifecycle processes.
- Onboarded 150+ employees nationally, ensuring compliance with I-9, onboarding documentation, and internal procedures.
- Utilized UKG HRIS to process hires, terminations, compensation changes, and reporting.
- Produced workforce and BI reports to support leadership decision-making.
- Coordinated employee engagement initiatives, including recognition programs and volunteer events.
- Maintained audit-ready employee files and supported compliance initiatives.
HR Intern
Cemex
Tampa
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Supported talent acquisition through candidate screenings, interview scheduling, and hiring manager coordination.
- Assisted the HR Business Partner with employee relations investigations, including interviews and documentation.
- Completed HR administrative and payroll-related tasks while gaining exposure to HRBP decision-making.
Education
B.A. - Psychology
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL05.2023
Skills
- Employee Relations & Investigations
- Performance Management
- Talent acquisition and recruiting
- HR Operations & Compliance
- Employee engagement
- HRIS: UKG, Emplova, SuccessFactors
- Workforce & BI Reporting
- HR Metrics & Data Analysis
- Executive Presence Communication
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Confidentiality & Discretion
- Change Management Support
Certification
- SHRM-CP, ACTIVE, 12/01/27
- SHRM-CP
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
HR Generalist
Spearmint Energy
05.2025 - Current
HR Specialist
USI Insurance Services
05.2023 - 05.2025
HR Intern
Cemex
08.2022 - 05.2023
B.A. - Psychology
University of South Florida