Sharisma Ubierna
Jackson,NJ
Summary
MBA-trained HR professional with over 5 years of experience in full-cycle recruiting and HR operations. Developed and optimized HR policies and onboarding procedures, enhancing operational consistency and employee engagement across diverse teams. Bilingual in English and Spanish, facilitating effective communication in multicultural environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resource Coordinator
Royal Community Support
Lakewood, NJ
09.2023 - Current
- Enhanced HR policies, onboarding procedures, and employee lifecycle processes to improve organizational effectiveness.
- Coordinated with Compliance, Legal, HR, and Workers Compensation teams to develop structured policies, documentation standards, and training programs that ensured operational consistency.
- Facilitated retention and engagement initiatives for 355 employees and 300 families through case management, communication strategies, and process consistency.
Human Resource Assistant
Royal Community Support
Lakewood, NJ
08.2021 - 09.2023
- Led full-cycle recruiting initiatives, sourcing and selecting candidates across departments, aligning talent acquisition with organizational goals to enhance departmental effectiveness.
- Built and maintained proactive talent pipelines, reducing time-to-fill and improving candidate quality for high-volume operations.
- Managed background checks and employment verifications while ensuring accurate, audit-ready personnel records to comply with HR policies and regulatory standards.
Paralegal
Toms Law Firm
Freehold, NJ
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Conducted in-depth research on federal and state employment laws (FMLA, ADA/ADAAA, and state-specific leave requirements) to ensure compliance and mitigate risks in HR processes and candidate interactions.
- Drafted, reviewed, and maintained audit-ready documentation for leave determinations, accommodations, and complex employee matters, ensuring regulatory compliance and documentation integrity.
- Applied research findings and case analysis to enhance HR policies and workflows, streamlining processes and elevating employee experience.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Human Resource Management
William Paterson University
Wayne, NJ05-2024
Bachelor of Science - Human Resource Management & Labor & Employment Relations
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ05-2022
A.A.S - Paralegal Studies
Brookdale Community College
Lincroft, NJ05-2020
Skills
- Microsoft Office applications HRIS management Candidate screening Employee lifecycle Data analysis
- HRIS management
- Regulatory compliance
- Policy development
- Talent acquisition
- Performance management
- Data analysis
- Microsoft Office applications
- Conflict resolution
VOLUNTEER WORK
Diocese of New Jersey, ECS Co-Chair New Jersey, New Jersey, 2021-02, 2022-05, Directed program development and outreach for the ECS initiative across the Diocese, expanding community engagement and participation., Coordinated fundraising events, grant-making processes, and advocacy training programs, achieving measurable impact on community needs., Collaborated with volunteers, leaders, and external partners to ensure successful program execution and strategic alignment with organizational goals.
Timeline
Human Resource Coordinator
Royal Community Support
09.2023 - Current
Human Resource Assistant
Royal Community Support
08.2021 - 09.2023
Paralegal
Toms Law Firm
08.2020 - 06.2021
Master of Business Administration - Human Resource Management
William Paterson University
Bachelor of Science - Human Resource Management & Labor & Employment Relations
Rutgers University
A.A.S - Paralegal Studies
Brookdale Community College