Paulina Paz
YUMA,AZ
Summary
Driven and decisive Human Resources Professional offering 15+ years of experience managing human resources teams to deliver compliance, personnel communication and workforce programs. Flexible and focused with expertise in recruitment and retention, mediation, staff training and development and complex problem resolution. Develops and implements HR strategies and initiatives aligned with overall business strategy.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Employee Relations Analyst
Yuma County of Arizona
Yuma, AZ
08.2020 - Current
- Guided managers and supervisors on resolving discipline issues and employee grievances.
- Facilitated regular meetings to discuss and develop plans to positively influence workplace relationships.
- Provided advice and guidance to leadership and non-management personnel in resolving work-related problems.
- Mediated conflict and employment issues to avoid litigation.
- Investigated, arbitrated and resolved employee complaints and issues.
- Conducted exit interviews, quickly completing necessary employment termination paperwork.
- Facilitated new hire orientations, processed transfers and managed employee separations.
- Liaised with staff and management in analysis and resolution of issues, grievances and conflicts.
- Organized special company and team-building events to increase employee collaboration, trust and communication.
- Supported quarterly performance assessments to increase employee retention and performance improvement.
- Conferred with management to develop or implement personnel policies or procedures.
- Participated in unemployment hearings to ensure proper handling of individual cases.
- Developed and implemented personnel guidelines and procedures to update personnel policy manual.
- Developed employee orientation and training programs for new hires.
- Scheduled meetings with employees to address concerns and grievances.
- Handled employee discipline and termination to address policy infractions.
- Conducted employee performance reviews and implemented corrective actions to increase productivity.
- Aligned HR policies with federal and local regulations.
- Prepared presentations to company executives regarding employee performance and retention trends.
- Reported on workplace health and safety compliance to superiors.
- Streamlined internal processes for handling employee complaints, expediting resolutions and increasing efficiency
- Managed sensitive personnel issues discreetly while adhering closely to confidentiality guidelines outlined in company policies or legal requirements
Human Resources Specialist
Sunset Health
Yuma, AZ
03.2016 - 08.2020
- Maintained human resources records by processing applications and resumes.
- Conducted background checks and orientation, coordinating new employee onboarding process.
- Established and maintained trusted relationships around organization to optimize business and employee experience.
- Identified opportunities to improve HR programs and proposed solutions to increase efficiencies.
- Assisted with recruitment initiatives by interviewing and talent sourcing.
- Assisted candidates with application processes by answering questions about application, performing background checks, providing I-9 forms and handling drug screening paperwork.
- Analyzed job descriptions and determined recruitment plan, timeline and advertising efforts to fill positions.
- Developed incentives to drive employee retention and improve work culture.
- Researched and analyzed recruitment data to provide detailed statistical reports.
- Consulted with internal clients to evaluate labor trends and competitor talent insights for pointed candidate selection.
Human Resources Representative
Shaw Industries
Yuma, AZ
11.2008 - 03.2016
- Safeguarded human resource information, maintaining employee confidence and protecting operations.
- Provided essential support to address individual HR needs of employees.
- Conducted background checks and orientation, coordinating new employee onboarding process.
- Assisted candidates with application processes by answering questions about application, performing background checks, providing I-9 forms and handling drug screening paperwork.
Education
Professional Human Resources Certification - Human Resources
Human Resources Certificate Institute
Phoenix, AZ11.2019
High School Diploma -
Kofa High School
Yuma, AZ05.2002
Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Administering Disciplinary Procedures
- Regulatory Compliance
- Policy Improvement Recommendations
- Employee Development
- Advising Department Managers
- Hiring and On-boarding
- Employee Relations Oversight
- Policies Implementation
- Human Resources Operations
- Human Resources Best Practices
- Unemployment Claims
- Training and Development
- Fluent in Spanish
Timeline
Employee Relations Analyst
Yuma County of Arizona
08.2020 - Current
Human Resources Specialist
Sunset Health
03.2016 - 08.2020
Human Resources Representative
Shaw Industries
11.2008 - 03.2016
Professional Human Resources Certification - Human Resources
Human Resources Certificate Institute
High School Diploma -
Kofa High School
Similar Profiles
Aidan PetersonAidan Peterson
CNA Student at Arizona Western College Yuma ArizonaCNA Student at Arizona Western College Yuma Arizona
Amanda JohnsonAmanda Johnson
Adjunct Professor at Arizona Western College Yuma ArizonaAdjunct Professor at Arizona Western College Yuma Arizona
Martha BaileyMartha Bailey
Adjunct Professor of Healthcare Programs at Arizona Western College Yuma ArizonaAdjunct Professor of Healthcare Programs at Arizona Western College Yuma Arizona
Mark EscalantiMark Escalanti
Security Guard at Indian Health ServicesSecurity Guard at Indian Health Services
Daniel MillerDaniel Miller
Sleep Professional / Sales Associate at Sleep NumberSleep Professional / Sales Associate at Sleep Number