Vanessa Alvarado
Houston,TX
Summary
Dynamic HR Generalist with proven success at EverZinc in enhancing employee relations and streamlining recruitment processes. Skilled in HRIS management and talent acquisition, I excel in fostering a positive workplace culture while implementing effective training programs. Bilingual communicator dedicated to supporting employee development and compliance with labor regulations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HR Generalist
EverZinc
Houston, TX
01.2022 - Current
- Managed employee relations and resolved workplace conflicts effectively.
- Coordinated recruitment processes and maintained applicant tracking systems.
- Conducted onboarding sessions for new hires and facilitated training programs.
- Implemented performance management processes and supported employee development plans.
- Assisted in payroll processing and verifying timekeeping records.
- Collaborated with management to address staffing needs and workforce planning.
- Maintained accurate records of personnel data in the HRIS system.
- Compiled reports related to hiring, termination, promotions, absences, turnover rates.
- Conducted employee onboarding process, orientations, and exit interviews.
- Responded to inquiries from employees regarding benefits packages.
- Organized staff events such as team building activities, holiday parties.
- Managed recruitment processes, including job postings and interviews.
- Provided guidance to managers on employee relations issues.
- Reviewed job descriptions and updated them as needed according to changing business needs.
- Developed training programs for new hires and existing employees.
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders to ensure effective communication between departments.
- Assessed training needs based on performance evaluations or feedback from managers.
- Drafted and implemented HR policies in accordance with applicable laws.
- Monitored company compliance with labor regulations at all levels.
- Investigated complaints of discrimination or harassment within the workplace.
- Provided essential support to address individual HR needs of employees.
- Analyzed job descriptions and determined recruitment plan, timeline and advertising efforts to fill positions.
- Conducted background checks and orientation, coordinating new employee onboarding process.
- Partnered with senior HR team to communicate company standards and policies.
- Assisted candidates with application processes by answering questions about application, performing background checks, providing I-9 forms and handling drug screening paperwork.
HR Assistant
Merchants Metals
Houston, TX
06.2020 - 01.2022
- Provided administrative support for HR projects and initiatives.
- Managed recruitment processes, including posting job ads, screening applications, and coordinating interviews.
- Responded to internal and external HR-related inquiries or requests.
- Coordinated employee onboarding processes for new hires in a manufacturing environment.
- Managed employee records and maintained confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Assisted in payroll preparation and verified employee timecards for accuracy.
- Supported recruitment efforts by scheduling interviews and communicating with candidates.
- Organized company events to promote team building and enhance workplace culture.
- Maintained HR databases and updated personnel files as necessary for compliance purposes.
Registrar Clerk
ALDINE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Houston, TX
12.2012 - 06.2020
- In charge of enrolling and withdrawing students from school, have to keep up with all student records, update any new information on student, make sure all records are kept confidential. Request any missing information from students file when auditing them, scan in weekly enrollees to student services, help out in the front office when short staffed. Backup bookkeeper and nurse. Handle a multi line telephone and transfer any incoming telephone calls. Help admin with any translation on documents or in person.
Branch Manager
Texas Car Title & Payday Loan Svcs
05.2009 - 09.2011
- Started off as a customer service representative but eventually moved up to branch manager, In charge of opening branch on a timely manner, made sure all morning reports were done and faxed over before deadline, made sure all logs were up to date and made sure they're were no discrepancies, made sure all three rounds of collection calls were done everyday, verified that all loans were done appropriately and all paperwork as well as contract were all signed, refinanced customers loans, made intraday deposits, went marketing one hour a day, closed register and made sure money balanced at the end of the day, closed branch and made final deposit.
Education
High School Diploma - Customer Service
Marque Learning Center
Houston, TX11.2005
Skills
- Office management
- HRIS
- Talent acquisition
- Supervising experience
- Multi-line Phone Systems
- Administrative experience
- Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Workers' compensation
- Windows
- Marketing
- Workers' Compensation
- Payroll
- Microsoft Excel
- Human Resources
- Word
- Interviewing
- Training
- Receptionist
- SharePoint
- Microsoft Outlook
- Front desk
- Cash handling
- Manufacturing
- Training & development
- Employee orientation
- Bilingual
- Employee Orientation
- Clerical experience
- Office Management
- Bookkeeping (1 year)
- Clerical
- Communication skills
- Human resources
- Employee relations
- Paylocity
- Event Planning
- Word Processing
- FMLA
- Recruiting
- Management
- Office Administration
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Spanish
- Cash register
- HR sourcing
- Workers' compensation law
- Customer service
- Typing
- Onboarding processes
- HRIS management
- Team building
- Data analysis
- Attendance management
- Exit interviews
- Onboarding and orientation
- Employee engagement
Certification
Professional In Human Resources
Languages
Spanish - Fluent
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
HR Generalist
EverZinc
01.2022 - Current
HR Assistant
Merchants Metals
06.2020 - 01.2022
Registrar Clerk
ALDINE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
12.2012 - 06.2020
Branch Manager
Texas Car Title & Payday Loan Svcs
05.2009 - 09.2011
High School Diploma - Customer Service
Marque Learning Center
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