Yalitza Montalvo

Bilingual Human Resource & Safety Supervisor

Weaber, Inc.

01.2013 - Current

Oversee the administration of Human Resource programs including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, leaves, disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, occupational health, safety training, workers comp cases, development & retention for 500 + employees
Overseeing, direct, and conduct day-to-day operations of all HR related functions (e.g., benefits, hiring/transfers, terminations, payroll, associate relations programs) by executing and refining recruiting and staffing initiatives; monitoring the completion of training curricula; and addressing employment-related concerns for applicants, associates, and managers
Assisted with the development and implementation of human resources policies and procedures, projects and reports as needed
Assist with day-to-day operations of the HR department, including document preparation, data entry, and record keeping
Coordinated pre-employment activities, such as conducting verifying employment references & drug screens
Collaborate with hiring managers and HR team members to ensure a smooth and positive onboarding experience for new hires
Supervising and/or managing associates and leaders in area of responsibility by giving direction, monitoring performance, and providing feedback; identifying training and development needs and providing opportunities for learning and growth; teaching, supporting, and modeling
Worked with staffing agencies & conducted their payroll
Conduct employment investigations as needed, maintaining documentation, and providing recommended action steps
Provide guidance to management regarding employee performance concerns, corrective action, and conflict management issues
Maintaining confidential physical and digital files for employees
Gather & analyze data with useful HR Headcount, absenteeism, and turnover rate
Oversee management of claims for workers compensation and return to work programs
Send employees to doctors and enter claims
Supervising EHS – making sure everyone wears proper PPE
Assisting in work related injuries
Excellent Safety Trainer
Lead safety committee.
Trained company employees in safety procedures and provided in-depth documentation for review.
Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to promote workplace safety.
Inspected facilities for adherence to fire, hazard, and safety guidelines.
Established strong relationships with local first responders, facilitating collaboration during emergency situations or drills within the facility.
Reduced incident rates through the implementation of comprehensive safety training programs for employees.
Conducted regular safety inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and prevent accidents and injuries.
Led safety committee meetings, fostering open communication among team members regarding workplace concerns and improvement opportunities.
Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
Recognized, documented, and advised on removal of hazards.
Mentored and managed team of safety specialists and enforced safety protocols among associates.
Instructed employees on OSHA standards.