Saira Zurita
HR Manager
Fargo,ND
Summary
Talented HR Manager with almost a decade experience in planning and coordinating Human Resources department operations and programs. Versatile professional with background managing areas such as company policy development, employee relations, HRIS, hiring procedures. Proudly maximized employee retention through first-class training and compensation management.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Human Resources Business Partner
Marvin
Fargo, ND
04.2025 - Current
- Conducted exit interviews with employees leaving company to gauge areas of success and opportunities for improvement.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop integrated solutions for business challenges.
- Enhanced employee engagement by implementing innovative HR programs and initiatives.
- Developed meaningful metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of HR policies and procedures.
- Evaluated employee performance fairly, providing constructive feedback for professional growth.
- Coached managers on effective employee relations strategies to address workplace conflicts proactively.
- Managed complex employee relations issues to promote a healthy workplace culture.
- Ensured legal compliance in all HR practices, preventing potential lawsuits and fines.
- Facilitated effective communication between management and staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Oversee 5 Marvin Facilities in Fargo and West Fargo, ND.
HR Generalist
J & D Produce, Inc
Edinburg, TX
07.2024 - Current
- Administered payroll accurately, ensuring timely payment processing while minimizing errors in calculations or deductions.
- Reviewed existing policies and procedures to make recommendations for enhancing work productivity, recruitment, hiring processes, and talent management.
- Reviewed and screened applicant resumes to identify qualified candidates.
- Conducted thorough job analyses to create accurate job descriptions for various roles within organization.
- Ensured compliance with labor laws, reducing legal risks through regular policy reviews and updates.
- Planned and managed recruitment activities for new hires using strategic personnel, staffing, and position management practices.
- Improved employee retention by implementing effective onboarding and training programs.
- Managed benefits administration, ensuring accurate enrollment and timely processing of claims.
- Streamlined HR processes for increased efficiency and reduced administrative workload.
- Supported company growth by leading successful recruitment and hiring campaigns.
- Served as a trusted advisor to employees at all levels of the organization regarding career development, workplace policies, and conflict resolution.
- Liaised between management and employees to deliver conflict resolution, alleviate problems, and interpret compensation and benefits policies.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve organizational objectives through strategic HR planning.
- Prepared detailed reports on key HR metrics for senior leadership''s review, facilitating informed decision-making related to human resources operations strategy adjustments.
- Coached managers on effective performance management techniques, fostering a culture of continuous improvement among staff members.
- Optimized workforce planning by analyzing staffing needs and making data-driven recommendations for hiring or reorganization efforts.
- Enhanced workplace culture by promoting diversity, inclusion, and open communication initiatives.
- Monitored employee attendance and performance, addressing issues in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Maintained personnel records and statistical data to establish accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Conducted performance reviews and provided feedback to managers on employee performance.
- Advocated for staff members, helping to identify and resolve conflicts.
- Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
- Generated and analyzed reports to monitor employee engagement and attrition trends.
- Improved office efficiency by effectively managing internal communications and correspondence.
- Improved organizational filing systems for confidential employee records, resulting in improved accessibility and efficiency.
- Developed and implemented onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.
- Created and delivered HR training sessions to staff, managers and executives.
HR Manager
Maple Leaf Farms, Inc.
7 2022 - 3 2023
- HRIS SME (Kronos, UKG, Dimensions, UltiPro)
- Enhanced team workflows and employee job satisfaction by coordinating communication between managers and employees.
- Organized and led staff orientation programs and training to promote collaboration.
- Ensured legal compliance with labor laws by conducting regular audits and updating policies as necessary.
- Reduced process gaps while supervising employees to achieve optimal productivity.
- Led decision-making and implementation of HR policies, procedures, programs and functions.
- Implemented performance reviews and motivational strategies to elevate HR team results.
- Enhanced employee retention by implementing effective onboarding and training programs.
- Maintained human resources regulatory compliance with local, state and federal laws.
- Promoted a culture of continuous learning through the coordination of professional development opportunities and workshops for employees at all levels within the organization.
- Motivated employees through special events and incentive programs.
- Guided leaders and employees on company policies, programs, benefits and salary administration.
- Processed employee claims involving performance issues and harassment.
- Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands.
- Fostered positive work environment through comprehensive employee relations program.
- Developed focused training programs, leadership pipeline and succession plans.
- Reviewed business goals to recommend new HR approaches, policies and procedures for continual improvements focused on meeting business objectives and enhancing productivity.
- Used technologically relevant digital systems to manage payroll and benefits programs.
- Advised executives on best practices for employee growth and productivity goals, consistently helping companies improve retention.
- Established clear succession plans to ensure leadership continuity during periods of transition or growth.
- Developed comprehensive process for new hires and reviewed new hire productivity, optimizing onboarding effectiveness.
- Streamlined HR processes for increased efficiency with the use of HRIS systems.
- Facilitated successful policy implementation and enforcement to maintain legal and operational compliance.
- Instructed senior leaders on appropriate employee corrective steps.
- Managed employee relations, investigating and resolving conflicts to maintain a positive work environment.
- Advised decision-makers on complex and confidential matters ranging from performance management to employee relations issues.
- Updated training processes by reviewing existing documentation, leveraging feedback from associates and working with legal and compliance teams.
- Facilitated organizational change through effective communication and collaboration with senior management.
- Liaised between multiple business divisions to improve communications.
- Created vision and goals for HR team and motivated staff to achieve excellence in customer support and core HR processes.
- Conducted internal investigations related to harassment claims and other workplace conflicts, providing resolutions that preserved the integrity of the company''s values.
- Coordinated technical training and personal development classes for staff members.
- Supervised and mentored direct reports and developed talented HR teams.
- Recommended, initiated and finalized HR actions regarding faculty and staff position management, compensation and employment postings, hiring proposals and new hire onboarding.
- Distributed employee engagement surveys to identify areas of improvement.
- Worked with managers to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
HR Generalist
Maple Leaf Farms, Inc.
10.2018 - 07.2022
- Managed and completed I-9 and E-Verify processes and audits.
- Designed professional development opportunities that aligned with individual career goals as well as overall business objectives.
- Served as a trusted advisor to employees at all levels of the organization regarding career development, workplace policies, and conflict resolution.
- Developed and monitored employee recognition programs.
- Reduced employee turnover with proactive conflict resolution and performance management strategies.
- Partnered with departmental managers to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations.
- Improved organizational filing systems for confidential employee records, resulting in improved accessibility and efficiency.
- Reviewed and screened applicant resumes to identify qualified candidates.
- Partnered with senior leadership to establish and develop corporate and HR policies and procedures.
- Developed and coordinated employee training programs to improve productivity and performance.
- Advocated for staff members, helping to identify and resolve conflicts.
- Optimized workforce planning by analyzing staffing needs and making data-driven recommendations for hiring or reorganization efforts.
- Evaluated employee performance fairly using standardized metrics to foster a merit-based work environment.
- Generated and analyzed reports to monitor employee engagement and attrition trends.
- Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
- Performed budget analysis to control expenditures and predict future budget needs.
- Improved employee retention by implementing effective onboarding and training programs.
- Maintained personnel records and statistical data to establish accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Planned and managed recruitment activities for new hires using strategic personnel, staffing, and position management practices.
- Prepared detailed reports on key HR metrics for senior leadership''s review, facilitating informed decision-making related to human resources operations strategy adjustments.
- Liaised between management and employees to deliver conflict resolution, alleviate problems, and interpret compensation and benefits policies.
- Briefed job applicants regarding responsibilities, benefits and schedules to provide information regarding job specifications and logistics.
- Monitored employee attendance and performance, addressing issues in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Resolved employee complaints and grievances successfully through mediation and collaboration.
- Assisted with writing job postings and job descriptions for boards.
- Collaborated with managers to identify and address employee relations issues.
- Supported company growth by leading successful recruitment and hiring campaigns.
- Analyzed and reported on employee turnover rates to determine root causes and make recommendations for improvement.
- Facilitated change management initiatives, effectively communicating expectations to employees during transitions.
- Fielded employee inquiries related to insurance, pension plan, vacation, sick leave and employee assistance.
- Reviewed existing policies and procedures to make recommendations for enhancing work productivity, recruitment, hiring processes, and talent management.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with external vendors, insurance providers and benefits administrators to establish trust and rapport.
- Developed and implemented onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.
- Created and delivered HR training sessions to staff, managers and executives.
- Planned, monitored and appraised employee work results by training managers to coach and discipline employees.
- Oversaw and managed hiring process and assisted human resources.
- Administered employee benefits programs and assisted with open enrollment.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve organizational objectives through strategic HR planning.
- Developed customized training programs to enhance employee skills and boost productivity levels.
- Improved office efficiency by effectively managing internal communications and correspondence.
- Implemented succession planning strategies to identify high-potential employees for future leadership roles.
- Streamlined HR processes for increased efficiency and reduced administrative workload.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Sr. HR Assistant
Maple Leaf Farms, Inc.
08.2017 - 10.2018
- Completed all VOE's including unemployment claims.
- Reviewed and screened applicant resumes to identify qualified candidates.
- Stayed up-to-date on industry trends and best practices by attending workshops, conferences, and webinars.
- Developed and coordinated employee training programs to improve productivity and performance.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with external vendors, insurance providers and benefits administrators to establish trust and rapport.
- Scheduled and coordinated interviews between hiring managers and potential candidates.
- Monitored and analyzed employee satisfaction survey results.
- Compiled employee records from individual departments to maintain central files.
- Participated in job fairs to recruit new talent.
- Assisted in talent acquisition efforts, conducting thorough candidate screenings and interviews.
- Checked references for potential candidates.
- Set up orientations and initial training for new employees.
- Facilitated effective communication between employees and management through transparent channels.
- Helped employees register for benefits programs using online portals.
- Collaborated with HR team on various projects, fostering a cohesive work environment.
- Updated and maintained employee attendance records.
- Tracked various statistics and kept detailed records to support human resources department.
- Processed documentation for employee actions such as new hires, grievance resolutions and terminations.
- Fielded employee inquiries related to insurance, pension plan, vacation, sick leave and employee assistance.
- Responded to employee inquiries regarding benefits and other HR topics.
- Maintained personnel records and statistical data to establish accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Conducted regular audits of HR files for compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Assisted with creating employee handbooks and manuals.
- Participated in recruitment and selection process for new hires.
- Created job descriptions on boards for vacant jobs.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
Sr. Administrative Clerk
City of McAllen Fire Department
07.2014 - 03.2016
- Improved inter-departmental communication by creating a centralized database for shared documents and resources.
- Proofread and edited professional documents to fix errors.
- Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
- Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.
- Sorted, opened, and routed mail and deliveries to meet business requirements.
- Organized logistics and materials for each meeting and took detailed notes for later dissemination to key stakeholders.
- Arranged meetings and appointments and updated records to assist management.
- Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
- Continually sought methods for improving daily operations, communications with clients, recordkeeping, and data entry for increased efficiency.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
- Provided excellent customer service to both internal and external clients through prompt responses to inquiries and effective problem-solving skills.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
- Coordinated travel arrangements for staff members.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Education
High School Diploma -
PSJA High School
San Juan, TX05.2010
Skills
Investigations / Corrective Actions
SME of HRIS Kronos, Dimensions, UltiPro, UKG
Budget Management and Maintenance
Lead a team of 4 HR Generalists and Sr HR Assistants
I-9 / E-Verify Experience
Expert Clerical Skills
Travel Arrangements
Dispute Mediation
Performance Management
Multitasking
Problem-solving abilities
Adaptability and Flexibility
Microsoft Office and Docusign
Interpersonal Communication
Succession Planning
Written Communication
Union Negotiations
Employee Development
Compensation management
Time Management
Payroll Oversight
Onboarding and Orientation
Operations Management
Task Prioritization
Unemployment Claims
Exit Interviews and Processes
HR legal compliance
Employment law
HR policies and procedures
Workforce Planning
Employee Engagement Strategies
New Employee Orientation
Conflict Resolution
Employee Onboarding
Decision-Making
Online position posting
Organizational Skills
Adaptability
Compliance
Recruitment Strategies
Policy Enforcement
Data and Trends Analysis
Talent Acquisition
Employee Retention
Performance Assessment
Human Resource Management Software HRMS
Leadership Training and Development
Multitasking Abilities
Recruitment
Time management abilities
Active Listening
Analytical Thinking
Improving Organizational Standards
Labor Relations
Performance monitoring
Coaching and Mentoring
HR software proficiency
Self Motivation
Excellent Communication
Attention to Detail
Performance Management Systems
Human Resources Allocation
Program Analysis
Problem-Solving
Management Support
System Development
Teamwork and Collaboration
Professional Demeanor
Employee Recognition Programs
Confidential Document Control
Goal Setting
Effective Communication
Training development
Reliability
Employment Record Verification
Employment law compliance
Recordkeeping
Training programs
Organizational Development
Employee Handbook Development
Salary administration
Recruitment and hiring
HR processes
Staff Management
Performance Metrics
Company organization
Training and mentoring
Leadership Experience
At MLF I had many leadership roles besides leading a team of 4 very talented HR members, I also participated in the Retention and Efficiency Leadership team as the only HR representative and the HRIS SME of the entire company.
References
- Thomas Caballero, (574)253-3112
- Natalie Chapa, (956) 249-3216
Certification
SHRM - Mastering Your HR Generalist Role
Timeline
Human Resources Business Partner
Marvin
04.2025 - Current
HR Generalist
J & D Produce, Inc
07.2024 - Current
SHRM - Essentials of Human Resources
12-2019
SHRM - Mastering Your HR Generalist Role
11-2019
HR Generalist
Maple Leaf Farms, Inc.
10.2018 - 07.2022
Sr. HR Assistant
Maple Leaf Farms, Inc.
08.2017 - 10.2018
Sr. Administrative Clerk
City of McAllen Fire Department
07.2014 - 03.2016
High School Diploma -
PSJA High School
HR Manager
Maple Leaf Farms, Inc.
7 2022 - 3 2023