STEPHANIE HERNANDEZ
Stanwood,WA
Summary
HR professional with track record of optimizing employee relations and refining recruitment processes. Known for strong team collaboration and achieving organizational goals, adaptable to evolving business needs. Skilled in conflict resolution and policy enforcement, with high standard for results.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Administrator
Sakuma Bros
06.2023 - Current
- Maintained personnel records and statistical data to establish accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Fielded employee inquiries related to insurance, pension plan, vacation, sick leave, and employee assistance.
- 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.
- Administered employee benefits programs and assisted with open enrollment.
- Created and delivered HR training sessions to staff, managers and executives.
- Monitored employee attendance and performance, addressing issues in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Handled on-boarding process for newly hired employees, which included distribution of all paperwork.
- Managed employee data and privacy to keep employee data confidential per organizational privacy policies.
- Assisted in the development of workplace policies that effectively addressed issues such as harassment prevention, equal opportunity employment, and workplace safety.
- Enhanced employee relations by implementing effective communication strategies and conflict resolution techniques.
Safety Coordinator
Sakuma Bros
02.2024 - Current
- Recognized, documented, and advised on removal of hazards.
- Provided ongoing support and resources to supervisors in managing safety performance within their departments, fostering a culture of accountability among leadership.
- Conducted regular site inspections, identifying potential hazards and ensuring prompt resolution.
- Led emergency response drills, ensuring staff readiness for various emergencies including fires, chemical spills, and medical crises.
- Investigated accidents and hazardous incidents to determine cause and made recommendations for corrective action.
- Evaluated incident reports, determining root causes and implementing preventive measures to avoid recurrence.
- Conducted investigations into incidents and reported on findings.
- Coached employees, managers, and executives on effective safety policies.
- Managed worker''s compensation claims process, expediting cases and minimizing costs associated with work-related injuries.
- Coordinated with HR to develop a robust return-to-work program for employees who had been out on injury leave, ensuring a smooth and safe reintegration into their roles.
Accounting Intern
Sakuma Bros
11.2024 - 04.2025
- Learn all functions of the accounting department, engaging directly with the department’s 7+ full-time managers and specialists to gain comprehensive understanding of operations.
- Generate process flow mappings to document the various functions within the accounting department.
- Draft detailed documentation outlining the department’s processes and the support provided to the operations teams.
- Assist with the monthly financial close process via, journal entries, reconciliations, and various reporting duties.
- Gained hands-on experience with various accounting software programs such as Microsoft Dynamics, enhancing overall efficiency in daily tasks.
Receptionist
America's Best Contact and Eyeglasses
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
- Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.
- Assisted with onboarding new clients and securing paperwork completion.
- Compiled information from files and research to satisfy information requests.
- Balanced employee availability, customer schedules, and maximum load levels when scheduling appointments.
- Maintained confidentiality of information regarding clients and company.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
Business Analyst Intern
Darigold
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Performed independent analysis of exporting and importing and modeled resulting data.
- Gathered and documented requirements for projects.
- Analyzed market, technology, and industry to keep current on trends.
- Reviewed product utilization processes and developed optimization strategies.
- Assisted data team with analysis of client's business operations to uncover areas of improvement and implement solutions to address future growth and requirements.
Education
MBA - International Business
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WAMaster of Professional Accounting -
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WABachelor of Arts - International Business
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WABachelor of Arts - Spanish
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WAAssociate of Science - Business
Skagit Valley College
Mount Vernon, WA06.2021
High School Diploma - undefined
Stanwood High School
Stanwood, WA06.2021
Skills
- Time Management
- Communication Skills
- Willingness to learn
- Human Resources Management
- Recruitment Planning
- Employee relations
- Skilled in Microsoft Dynamics
- Microsoft Excel expertise
- Data entry
- Workers' compensation
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Boeing Case Competition
Attended a Boeing case to help solve a real-world problem that was affecting Boeing and to be able to generate new ideas to gain new knowledge about different markets in the world.
Timeline
Accounting Intern
Sakuma Bros
11.2024 - 04.2025
Safety Coordinator
Sakuma Bros
02.2024 - Current
Human Resources Administrator
Sakuma Bros
06.2023 - Current
Business Analyst Intern
Darigold
01.2023 - 03.2023
Receptionist
America's Best Contact and Eyeglasses
08.2022 - 06.2023
Associate of Science - Business
Skagit Valley College
High School Diploma - undefined
Stanwood High School
MBA - International Business
Eastern Washington University
Master of Professional Accounting -
Eastern Washington University
Bachelor of Arts - International Business
Western Washington University
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
Western Washington University
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