Suleima Ruiz
Dole Fresh Vegetables
New Carlisle,OH
1
Language
8
Years of experience
Human Resources Generalist, with outstanding multitasking and communication abilities in both Spanish and English. Goal-oriented professional with over 3 years of comprehensive experience. Office management expertise with comprehensive background in managing diverse HR functions. Known for fostering teamwork and adapting to dynamic workplace needs with strong communication and problem-solving skills. Experienced with talent acquisition, employee relations, compliance management, and FMLA claims. Utilizes effective communication and organizational skills to support HR operations. Knowledge of HR best practices ensures seamless integration and implementation of HR policies and programs. Experienced in managing and guiding employees, scheduling interviews, and administering employment benefits. Essential facilitator of key operational details relevant to company onboarding and exit procedures and assisting employees with smooth transitions. Strong worth ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Work History
HR Generalist
2 Years 5 Months- Conducted training sessions on HR policies, ensuring compliance and increasing staff awareness of regulations.
- Conducted employee onboarding process, orientations, and exit interviews.
- Trained HR team members, providing guidance on best practices in human resources management and processes.
- Ensured compliance with labor laws, reducing legal risks through regular policy reviews and updates.
- Managed benefits administration, ensuring accurate enrollment and timely processing of claims.
- Enhanced workplace culture by promoting diversity, inclusion, and open communication initiatives.
- Fielded employee inquiries related to insurance, pension plan, vacation, sick leave and employee assistance.
- Managed FMLA claims processing, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and company policies.
- Developed relationships with medical providers, expediting requests for necessary documentation related to FMLA claims.
- Analyzed FMLA claims and documentation to determine eligibility and benefit entitlements for employees.
- Maintained strict confidentiality when dealing with sensitive personal information pertaining to employee health conditions or family circumstances.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced operational efficiency in claims handling.
- Assisted candidates with application processes by answering questions about application, providing I-9 forms and handling drug screening paperwork.
- Established and maintained trusted relationships around organization to optimize business and employee experience.
- Provided essential support to address individual HR needs of employees.
- Conducted audits of claims to ensure accuracy and adherence to legal requirements.
- Analyzed data to identify discrepancies and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Developed internal audit to assess operational efficiency and risk management practices.
- Facilitated onboarding processes, ensuring new hires acclimated effectively to company culture and procedures.
- Provided ongoing support to new hires, addressing questions and concerns to foster a positive transition into the workplace.
HR Generalist/Recruiter
3 Months- Compiled reports related to hiring, termination, promotions, absences, turnover rates.
- Managed recruitment processes, including job postings and interviews.
- Conducted employee onboarding process, orientations, and exit interviews.
- Provided guidance to managers on employee relations issues.
- Monitored company compliance with labor regulations at all levels.
- Assisted with recruitment initiatives by interviewing and talent sourcing.
- Maintained human resources records by processing applications and resumes.
- Conducted interviews with potential candidates, evaluated their qualifications and made hiring decisions.
- Coordinated onboarding process for new hires, including orientation and benefits enrollment.
- Collaborated with department managers to identify recruitment needs and develop job postings.
- Reviewed resumes and applications to determine which candidates met the position criteria.
- Assisted in creating a positive candidate experience by providing timely updates throughout the recruitment process.
- Consulted with hiring teams on effective interviewing techniques when selecting candidates.
- Assisted in developing training programs for new hires as part of the onboarding process.
- Explained job duties, compensation and benefits to potential candidates.
- Reviewed employment applications, candidate backgrounds, skills, compensation needs and other qualifications.
- Facilitated job application processes for qualified candidates.
- Provided hiring status updates to HR and managers for comprehensive oversight.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with hiring managers and HR business partners.
HR Recruitment Executive-WFH
3 Years 6 Months- Developed and maintained relationships with hiring managers to ensure staffing needs are met.
- Researched, identified, and recruited potential candidates through job postings, career fairs, social media platforms, and employee referrals.
- Conducted phone screens for prospective candidates to evaluate qualifications.
- Coordinated on-site interviews with hiring managers and provided feedback to candidates regarding interview performance.
- Assisted in new hire onboarding process by coordinating background checks and drug screenings.
- Provided guidance to hiring managers on best practices for interviewing and selection processes.
- Managed the full cycle recruiting process from sourcing qualified candidates to making offers of employment.
- Maintained an updated database of resumes from potential candidates for future openings.
- Worked closely with HR team members to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations related to employment law.
- Collaborated with department heads on succession planning initiatives related to staffing needs.
- Ensured timely follow up communication is sent out after each stage of the recruitment process.
- Updated employee records for hiring, terminations, transfers and promotions.
Spanish Interpreter
2 Years 3 Months- Translated documents from English to Spanish and vice versa with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Conducted client interviews in Spanish to ensure a thorough understanding of their needs.
- Facilitated communication between Spanish speaking individuals and English speaking organizations.
- Performed simultaneous translation during conferences and meetings held in both languages.
- Interpreted phone conversations between people who spoke different languages fluently.
- Advocated on behalf of clients in need of language assistance services.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to ensure accurate interpretation of medical terminology.
- Provided guidance on cultural differences when communicating with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Supplied thorough, accurate and ethical interpreter services for individuals with limited English speaking skills.
- Reviewed and translated documents, forms and technical materials in both English and Spanish.
- Served as resource for staff on language assistance matters, utilizing telephonic and video interpreting equipment.
- Upheld original emotion, tone, context and content of original messages.
- Maintained confidentiality of data during interpreting sessions due to sensitive nature of discussions.
- Interpreted conference calls and other workplace communications in real-time.
- Assisted with customer support services, e-mail and inbound calling for organizations.
Education
Certified Interpreter - Workforce Development Medical Interpretation
Associate of Science - Associates in Applied Science
Skills
FMLA Claim Specialist
FMLA Regulations
Employee Retention
Personnel Engagement
Benefits Administration
Pre-Employment Screening
Staff Management
Training Development
Talent Management
Candidate Sourcing
Personnel Recruitment
HR Services
Customer Relations
Talent Acquisition
Confidential Document Control
Employee Relations
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
HR Generalist
Dole Fresh Vegetables
03.2024 - CurrentRead More
HR Generalist/Recruiter
FirstDiversity
12.2023 - 03.2024Read More
HR Recruitment Executive-WFH
IGenius Global
05.2019 - 11.2022Read More
Spanish Interpreter
Global To Local
03.2018 - 06.2020Read More
Miami Jacobs Career College
Associate of Science from Associates in Applied Science
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Cincinnati State Technical And Community College
Certified Interpreter from Workforce Development Medical Interpretation
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