Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
References
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Sandra Barajas

Sandra Barajas

Montebello,CA

Summary

Driven and decisive professional offering several 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

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Recruiter Coordinator

United Employment Solutions
Cudahy
01.2023 - Current
  • Coordinated recruitment processes to ensure timely candidate placement.
  • Managed candidate communications and scheduled interviews with hiring managers.
  • Collaborated with team members to improve recruitment strategies and workflows.
  • Conducted reference checks and verified employment history of candidates.
  • Coordinated onboarding processes for new hires including background checks, drug screenings.
  • Participated in industry events to network with potential candidates.
  • Provided guidance to newly hired employees during onboarding process.

Office Manager, Recruiter

Wells International Marketing Group
Santa Fe Springs
01.2021 - 12.2022
  • Maintained daily, weekly, and monthly reports to ensure accurate charge and payment entries.
  • Managed billing processes, accounts receivable, and accounts payable postings accurately.
  • Reconciled discrepancies between accounts receivable ledger and trial balance accounts promptly.
  • Analyzed contract performance related to bids, budgets, and forecasts for strategic insights.
  • Supervised office staff to uphold quality standards and adherence to procedures.
  • Collaborated with hiring managers to define job requirements and candidate profiles.
  • Identified and sourced qualified candidates through various channels including job postings, employee referrals, networking events.
  • Ensured timely responses were sent out to all applicants after their interview session.
  • Coordinated background checks on finalist candidates prior to extending offers.
  • Conducted background checks and reference checks as part of the pre-employment screening process.

Office Manager

New Zealand Pump Company/Quality Plastics Inc.
Alhambra
10.2017 - 07.2020
  • Designed and implemented staff training programs to enhance performance and customer service initiatives.
  • Discussed job performance issues with employees to identify root causes and develop resolutions.
  • Maintained accurate records of inventory, personnel, orders, supplies, and machine maintenance.
  • Monitored inventory levels and requisitioned supplies as necessary to ensure operational efficiency.
  • Reviewed production, payroll, and shipping reports to verify accuracy and evaluate performance.
  • Collaborated with engineering teams throughout concept, design, prototyping, production, and receivables collection.
  • Compiled and prepared reports, manuals, and correspondence for management and regulatory compliance.
  • Assisted recruiters in screening and reviewing candidate resumes.
  • Provided hiring status updates to HR and managers for comprehensive oversight.
  • Processed payroll for employees using industry-standard software.
  • Maintained accurate employee records and payroll documentation.
  • Reviewed payroll data for accuracy before processing payments.

Education

High School Diploma -

South Gate High School
South Gate, CA
06.2002

Skills

  • Professionalism
  • Candidate sourcing
  • Background verification
  • Onboarding processes
  • Networking skills
  • Strong work ethic
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Bilingual proficiency
  • Team collaboration
  • Leadership abilities
  • Time management skills
  • Critical thinking
  • Problem solving
  • QuickBooks expertise
  • SAP knowledge
  • Accounting office experience
  • Payroll administration
  • HR management skills
  • Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
  • Excel and Outlook expertise
  • Typing speed 50 WPM

Websites

References

Reference available upon request.

Timeline

Recruiter Coordinator

United Employment Solutions
01.2023 - Current

Office Manager, Recruiter

Wells International Marketing Group
01.2021 - 12.2022

Office Manager

New Zealand Pump Company/Quality Plastics Inc.
10.2017 - 07.2020

High School Diploma -

South Gate High School