Human Resources leader with progressive experience in public sector operations and private sector HR compliance. Demonstrated expertise in full-cycle recruitment, onboarding administration, I-9 processing, employment eligibility verification, disciplinary management, and regulatory adherence. Experienced in supervising staff, maintaining audit-ready documentation, and ensuring procedural integrity within structured government and unionized environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Animal Care Specialist Supervisor
Miami-Dade County Animal Services Department
11.2022 - Current
Lead end-to-end recruitment and onboarding processes including candidate interviews, selection decisions, structured orientation, and training oversight for 80+ employees across two facilities.
Co-developed standardized onboarding packets to ensure procedural consistency and compliance with County requirements.
Coordinate directly with centralized Human Resources to verify employment documentation, ensure eligibility compliance, and confirm clearance prior to activation.
Oversee probationary tracking, retraining determinations, and separation decisions when performance standards are not met.
Administer disciplinary action and terminations in alignment with Civil Service Rules and collective bargaining agreements.
Maintain personnel documentation and records to support audit readiness and defensible employment practices.
Supervise and coach staff to ensure accountability and policy adherence.
General Manager / HR Business Partner
Scenthound Miami Coastline
09.2021 - 10.2022
Directed full-cycle hiring, onboarding, payroll processing, and I-9 compliance for two locations.
Supervised 20–25 employees, providing coaching, performance management, and disciplinary oversight.
Ensured adherence to federal employment regulations and company policy.
HR Business Partner / Talent Acquisition Supervisor
TJX Companies
09.2016 - 09.2021
Led full-cycle recruitment and workforce planning for 500+ associates across multiple locations.
Maintained primary oversight of I-9 processing and employment eligibility verification, ensuring strict federal compliance and documentation integrity.
Conducted internal audits of onboarding documentation to mitigate compliance risk.
Resolved complex employee relations matters and partnered with union representatives on grievances.
Oversaw payroll administration, FMLA coordination, workers’ compensation claims, and personnel record maintenance.
Education
Business Administration - Distance Learning Program