Valerie Duncan-Barraza
HR Generalist
Tahlequah,OK
Summary
Strategic HR Generalist offering 15 years of progressive managerial experience. Skilled in driving smooth implementation of HR policies, procedures, regulations and systems. Passionate about optimizing staff performance, allocation, motivation and cost efficiency. Dedicated and driven with history of success in establishing top-performing global HR platforms.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Generalist
SFC Global Supply Chain, Inc.
Stilwell, OK
08.2007 - Current
- Implemented and supervised orientation procedures for new hires.
- Provided guidance to managers and employees on talent management, payroll, FMLA, and benefits.
- Facilitated criminal background check process for new hires.
- Met with staff to resolve difficult situations related to performance and conflict management.
- Liaised with HR and payroll to coordinate and manage employee leaves of absence.
- Coached managers through employee engagement, documentation, discipline and performance improvement plans.
- Developed and enforced company policy and procedures relating to human resources activity.
- Trained managers and supervisors on Kronos, performance management, reasonable suspicion and Union Free workplace on a yearly basis.
Placement Specialist/On-Site Manager
Two Hawk Employment Services
Stilwell, OK
03.2005 - 08.2007
- Trained new team members in policies and procedures and offered insight into best ways to manage job tasks and duties.
- Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
- Evaluated strengths and weaknesses of candidates through effective screening processes.
- Observed strict procedures in accordance to the client's expectations.
- Responsible for managing 350-400 temporary employees with direct supervision over 3 onsite shift facilitators.
- Responsible for payroll and electronic time management through time management workplace software.
- Developing new NEO processes to better meet client's expectations.
- Tracked employees' attendance and performance management.
Education
Certificate in Business And Computer Technology -
Indian Capital Technology Center
Tahlequah, OK05.2020
Skills
- Human Resources Management Systems
- Employment Recordkeeping
- Policy and Procedure Writing
- Employee Orientation
- Employee Hiring
- Networking and Partnership Development
- Performance Appraisal
- Termination Documentation
- Candidate Searching
- Employment Data Tracking
- Harassment Investigation
- Transfer Coordination
- Industry-Specific HR Regulations
- Applicant Qualification
- Procedures Compliance
- Policy Interpretation
- Leave of Absence Transitions
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Human Resources Generalist
SFC Global Supply Chain, Inc.
08.2007 - Current
Placement Specialist/On-Site Manager
Two Hawk Employment Services
03.2005 - 08.2007
Certificate in Business And Computer Technology -
Indian Capital Technology Center
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