Sara Rojo
Schuyler,NE
Summary
Employee Relations Specialist successful at coaching managers on employee relations techniques, legal statutes and motivational strategies to build long-lasting and productive relationships. Encouraging, well-spoken and motivational leader with significant expertise in program leadership, process optimization and benchmarking. Proactive, performance-oriented and dedicated to facilitating cross-functional collaboration that strengthens business at all levels.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Employee Relations Specialist
Cargill
Columbus, NE
02.2021 - Current
- Supported managers during disciplinary action meetings by providing guidance on legal implications of decisions made.
- Advised leadership and personnel on driving HR policies, union negotiations and business strategy implementation.
- Worked with business leaders to evaluate and optimize human resources policies.
- Maintained compliance with state and federal employment laws and regulations.
- Scheduled meetings with employees to address concerns and grievances.
- Addressed harassment allegations, work complaints or other employee concerns.
Recruitment Specialist
Cargill
Schuyler, NE
10.2019 - 02.2021
- Attended career fairs and recruiting events to promote employer brand awareness and generate interest among potential candidates.
- Conducted initial phone screenings with prospective candidates.
- Advised management on organizing, preparing or implementing recruiting programs.
- Maintained detailed records of recruiting activities such as interviewing notes, offer letters.
- Scheduled in-person interviews for management review.
- Interpreted and explained human resources policies, procedures or regulations.
- Contacted all job applicants to inform them of their application status.
- Organized onboarding sessions for new hires by coordinating orientation materials and training schedules.
Recruitment Associate
Cargill
Columbus, NE
05.2019 - 10.2019
- Collaborated with Human Resources team to ensure compliance with employment regulations.
- Contacted all job applicants to inform them of their application status.
- Advised hiring managers on best practices for interviewing and selection process.
- Analyzed employment-related data and prepared reports.
- Coordinated background checks on finalist candidates prior to extending offers.
- Scheduled new employee orientations.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Hiring and Recruiting Manager/HR Assistant
Nor-Am
Schuyler, NE
06.2016 - 05.2019
- Advised management on trends in the industry that could affect future hiring needs.
- Scheduled random drug testing for employees to diminish regularity risks.
- Organized pre-employment assessments such as aptitude tests or background checks when necessary.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws related to recruitment practices.
- Aligned HR policies with federal and local regulations.
- Managed compensation, insurance and vacation days within employee benefits programs.
- Developed employee orientation and training programs for new hires.
- Assisted in employee recruitment, hiring and interview processes.
- Participated in career fairs and conferences in order to promote employer brand awareness.
- Managed employee referral program initiatives to increase candidate pipeline.
- Handled employee discipline and termination to address policy infractions.
- Processed, verified and maintained personnel-related documentation.
- Processed onboarding paperwork for new hires and rehires.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
Bellevue University
Bellevue, NE11-2022
Skills
- Labor Relations
- Employee Relations
- Investigations
- Compliance
- Audits
- Internal Communications
- Background Checks
- Policy Interpretation
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Employee Relations Specialist
Cargill
02.2021 - Current
Recruitment Specialist
Cargill
10.2019 - 02.2021
Recruitment Associate
Cargill
05.2019 - 10.2019
Hiring and Recruiting Manager/HR Assistant
Nor-Am
06.2016 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
Bellevue University
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