Vitalina Dominguez
Auburn
Summary
Analytical and detail-oriented Human Resources professional with over 10 years’ experience specializing in compensation administration, job evaluation, and HR data auditing. Proven track record in determining salary placement, ensuring compliance with policies and government regulations, and partnering with managers to design and implement effective compensation solutions. Skilled in process documentation, workflow optimization, and HRIS enhancements. Strong proficiency with HRIS systems, advanced Excel, and data analytics tools. Bilingual in Russian and Ukrainian.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HR Specialist / Data Auditor
Auburn School District
04.2018 - Current
- Determine salary and compensation for classified and certificated staff based on salary schedules, negotiated agreements, market data, and district policies.
- Conduct job evaluations, assess employee qualifications, and verify certifications to ensure compliance with Washington State regulations.
- Partner with managers, HR team, and union representatives to advise on compensation decisions, staffing levels, and policy interpretation.
- Maintain and audit employee records to ensure accuracy and compliance; lead data clean-up projects for state-mandated S275 reporting.
- Administer HRIS processes in Qmlativ and Skyward; supported migration to new systems by creating process documentation, developing test cases, and training end users.
- Monitor staffing allocations, enrollment-based staffing needs, and grant-funded positions.
- Support process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy in HR operations.
HR Compensation and Records Specialist
Kent School District
08.2016 - 04.2018
- Administered compensation placement for new hires and current employees in compliance with salary schedules, agreements, and district policies.
- Conducted verification of experience, maintained HR records, and advised on salary determinations.
- Partnered with union representatives and district leadership to interpret and apply negotiated agreements.
- Prepared and validated compensation data for state reporting.
HR Assistant (Temporary)
Kent School District
01.2016 - 08.2016
- Supported HR operations, including records maintenance, job postings, and candidate processing.
Personnel/Substitute Services Secretary
Longview School District
09.2011 - 12.2015
- Determined compensation for coaches and classified employees; prepared and processed contracts in accordance with salary schedules and agreements.
- Managed recruiting, onboarding, and daily placement of substitute employees.
- Coordinated background checks, testing, and compliance requirements for employment.
- Advised administrators and staff on policy application and job requirements.
- Developed and maintained HR processes and process documentation to improve accuracy and efficiency.
Education
Master’s Degree - Data Analytics
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT04-2025
Bachelor’s Degree - Mathematics
Indiana University, East
Richmond, IN05-2017
Skills
- Compensation Analysis & Administration
- Salary Placement & Job Evaluation
- Market Data Analysis & Benchmarking
- HRIS Systems (Qmlativ, Skyward, WESPaC, survey tools)
- Process Improvement, Workflow Optimization & Documentation
- Compliance with Federal, State, and Local Pay Regulations
- Collective Bargaining & Union Contract Interpretation
- Advanced Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP, Formulas)
- Data Visualization (Tableau) & Analytics (SQL, R, Python)
- Stakeholder Consulting & Advisory Support
- Strong willingness to learn and quickly master new skills and processes to ensure high-quality and accurate job performance
- HRIS Systems: Qmlativ, Skyward, WESPaC, AppliTrack, TalentEd, Informed K-12, Educational Data System, survey tools
- Data & Analytics Tools: Excel, Tableau, SQL, R, Python
- Productivity Tools: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat
Certification
HR Generalist Certificate, Green River College - April 2018
Timeline
HR Specialist / Data Auditor
Auburn School District
04.2018 - Current
HR Compensation and Records Specialist
Kent School District
08.2016 - 04.2018
HR Assistant (Temporary)
Kent School District
01.2016 - 08.2016
Personnel/Substitute Services Secretary
Longview School District
09.2011 - 12.2015
Master’s Degree - Data Analytics
Western Governors University
Bachelor’s Degree - Mathematics
Indiana University, East
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