Priscila Pimentel
Surprise,AZ
Summary
Dynamic Human Resources Specialist with extensive experience at the City of Avondale, excelling in employee onboarding and compliance. Bilingual in Spanish, I leverage advanced HRIS proficiency to enhance data accuracy and foster a positive workplace culture. Proven ability to improve retention through effective communication and public speaking skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Specialist
City Of Avondale
Avondale, AZ
11.2023 - Current
- Manage employee onboarding, offboarding, and job changes, ensuring compliance with City policies and regulations.
- Develops and maintains employee records in Human Resources Information Systems, including but not limited to NeoGov and ADP enhancing data accuracy and accessibility. Advanced in these HRIS systems.
- Assist in recruitment efforts by reviewing applications, sending notices, assisting with interview sheets, reviewing job descriptions, participating in interview panels and Tribunals for Public Safety departments.
- Presented Onboarding and Recruitment material for supervisors across various City departments at AviLead.
- Conduct routine HR audits to ensure data accuracy in personnel and I9 files.
- Assists with public record requests, retention and destruction records, legal name changes, and pre-employment processing, among other things.
- Support Benefits and Payroll with data entry, employee changes and personnel action forms.
- Assist employees and residents to address questions while fostering a positive workplace culture.
Human Resources Specialist
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office
Phoenix, AZ
09.2022 - 11.2023
- Assisted with new employee orientation, Workday onboarding, and job changes.
- Conducted exit interviews, gathering feedback to improve employee retention and organizational culture.
- Communicated with various divisions, employees, and the public to disseminate information.
- Maintained organized personnel records and filed confidential information.
Automotive Biller
Peoria Ford
Peoria, AZ
11.2021 - 09.2022
- Collaborated with sales team to verify transaction details, ensuring seamless billing processes and refunds for customers.
- Managed pay-off accounts between banks and the dealership in a timely manner.
- Reviewed account schedules for accuracy.
HR / Payroll Assistant
Peoria Ford
Peoria, AZ
05.2021 - 11.2021
- Educated employees, on policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Maintained employee records within ADP and training systems.
- Assisted in resolving payroll discrepancies, providing timely solutions to employee inquiries.
- Collaborated with HR Manager to verify new hire information and update payroll systems accordingly.
- Conducted new employee orientations including drug screens.
- Performed general maintenance and assisted with help desk tickets.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communication
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ05-2021
Associate of Arts -
Maricopa Community Colleges, Glendale Community College
Glendale, Arizona, AZ05-2019
High School Diploma -
Valley Vista High School
Surprise, AZ05-2017
Skills
- Customer relations
- Public Speaking
- Bilingual - Spanish
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Employee onboarding
- HR software and HRIS advanced proficiency including but not limited to: ADP, NeoGov, SafePersonnel, and TeamDynamix
Affiliations
Iglesia Del Valle (Valley Church)
- Youth/Young Adult Leader - 8 years
- Choir Member - 14 years
- Board Member - 3 years
Responsibilities include but are not limited to attend monthly meetings with the church board to make general and financial decisions, coordinating lesson plans and youth/young adult events, and I am an administrator for our social media.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Human Resources Specialist
City Of Avondale
11.2023 - Current
Human Resources Specialist
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office
09.2022 - 11.2023
Automotive Biller
Peoria Ford
11.2021 - 09.2022
HR / Payroll Assistant
Peoria Ford
05.2021 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Science - Communication
Northern Arizona University
Associate of Arts -
Maricopa Community Colleges, Glendale Community College
High School Diploma -
Valley Vista High School