Nina Alvarado
Forney,TX
Summary
Dynamic HR professional with extensive experience in people operations, excelling in benefits management and employee relations. Proven track record in full-cycle onboarding and performance management, fostering a culture of engagement and compliance. Adept at coaching managers and resolving conflicts, driving organizational success through strategic HR initiatives.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Human Resources Manager
D.R. Horton
11.2023 - Current
- Oversee new hire onboarding process, encompassing offer letters, background checks, and scheduling
- Guide managers in policy adherence, performance evaluation, and corrective actions.
- Conduct investigations and support employment decisions in collaboration with leadership.
- Maintain documentation for counseling and corrective actions.
- Facilitated communication between management and employees to address workplace concerns.
- Resolve employee questions concerning HR policies and benefits.
- Serve as a liaison with Corporate HR on workers’ compensation and LOA matters.
Human Resources Administrator / Executive Assistant
DSI Systems Inc.
02.2015 - 11.2023
- Facilitate comprehensive onboarding process encompassing offer letters, background checks, E-Verify, and non-competes.
- Facilitate benefits administration, encompassing enrollment, COBRA, life insurance, LOA processing, and workers’ compensation claims.
- Processed payroll changes, performance reviews, and tenure-based rewards.
- Handled employee inquiries regarding policies, benefits, and workplace issues promptly.
- Coach managers on interviewing, hiring, performance management, and compliance.
- Oversee employee relations by conducting write-ups, implementing performance improvement plans, managing terminations, and resolving conflicts.
- Conduct exit interviews, and manage unemployment claims processes.
- Assist in HR policy development and department objectives.
- Member of the Diversity & Inclusion Committee and the Women’s Leadership Council.
- Managed employee records and maintained database accuracy for HR operations.
- Deliver executive assistance to CEO, which includes drafting communication memos, organizing travel logistics, managing expenses, and executing notary tasks.
- Administer corporate travel and vendor contracts, coordinating charity and client events.
- Built and developed lasting relationships with employees, peers, upper management and outside vendors.
National Sales Coordinator
DSI Systems Inc.
11.2013 - 02.2015
- Supported the Senior Director and partner managers by coordinating communication and reports.
- Facilitated meetings, capturing action items, and distributing summaries to necessary staff.
- Managed documentation for new account setups and system access for new hires.
- Coordinated provision of necessary attire and branded marketing materials for the initial launch and quarterly.
- Maintained contract documentation for easy access and reference by team members.
Vault Room Teller
Comerica Bank
01.2013 - 11.2013
- Processed mailed payments, vault transactions, and managed currency inventory for COB counts.
- Handled high-volume data entry with accuracy and confidentiality.
- Adhered to bank policies and procedures regarding safety, security, privacy and confidentiality regulations.
- Performed daily reconciliation of vault funds and reported any irregularities to management.
- Trained new tellers on operational procedures and safety measures.
- Counted cash and bagged or filled cassette trays for ATMs or business customers, prepared cash for delivery routes and reported cash discrepancies.
Lead Teller
Comerica Bank
09.2011 - 01.2013
- Delivered customer service, managed transactions, and influenced financial product use.
- Performed audits and supported compliance with currency and policy procedures.
- Ensured compliance with banking regulations and internal policies.
- Trained new tellers on customer service and transaction processes.
- Managed and balanced the cash vault, and balanced the cash drawers at the end of shifts.
- Resolved customer inquiries and provided solutions efficiently.
- Identified potential fraud risks or suspicious activities within the branch's financial accounts.
Education
Diploma -
Sunset High School
Dallas, TX05-2006
Skills
- Benefits management
- Employee relations
- Performance management
- COBRA administration
- FMLA administration
- Workers compensation
- Full-cycle onboarding
- E-Verify compliance
- Termination processes
- ADP Workforce Now proficiency
- HRIS systems
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Applicant tracking system (ATS) management
- Manager coaching
- Conflict resolution
- Diversity and inclusion initiatives
- Employee engagement
- Employee recognition
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant Human Resources Manager
D.R. Horton
11.2023 - Current
Human Resources Administrator / Executive Assistant
DSI Systems Inc.
02.2015 - 11.2023
National Sales Coordinator
DSI Systems Inc.
11.2013 - 02.2015
Vault Room Teller
Comerica Bank
01.2013 - 11.2013
Lead Teller
Comerica Bank
09.2011 - 01.2013
Diploma -
Sunset High School
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