Yashira Cabrera, SHRM-CP
Goodyear,AZ
Summary
Dynamic Human Resources Business Partner with a proven track record at Refresco Beverages, enhancing employee engagement through innovative retention strategies. Skilled in coaching leadership and managing complex employee relations, I successfully reduced turnover rates by 24% while fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace culture. Bilingual in English and Spanish, I excel in workforce planning, training and policy implementation.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Business Partner
Refresco Beverages
03.2024 - Current
- Coached managers on effective employee relations strategies to address workplace conflicts proactively.
- Facilitated workshops on leadership development for plant-level leaders.
- Managed complex employee relations issues to promote a healthy workplace culture.
- Identified HR training needs and conducted training for employees and leadership while recommending approaches to effect continual improvements in business objectives, productivity, and within company to reach business goals.
- Managed full cycle of recruiting, hiring, and onboarding new employees.
- Resolved understaffing issues, disputes, employee terminations, and disciplinary procedures.
- Championed diversity and inclusion initiatives, cultivating a welcoming organizational culture for all employees.
- Facilitated effective communication between management and staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Facilitated team-building activities and initiatives, improving collaboration and engagement.
- Enhanced employee engagement by implementing innovative HR programs and initiatives.
- Developed and delivered special events for company employees.
- Reduced employee turnover rates by 24.42% with targeted retention strategies and support systems. Analyzed turnover data to identify trends and develop strategies for improving employee retention.
- Oversaw payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and timely disbursement of salaries.
- Led mediation sessions to resolve conflicts, promoting harmonious work environment.
- Coordinated with department heads to identify staffing needs, ensuring optimal workforce allocation.
- Collaborated with external recruitment agencies to fill specialized positions efficiently.
- Launched employee recognition programs that increased engagement and motivation across departments.
- Implemented Safety Action Team to focus on improving our plant's safety and reducing the risk of injuries.
Human Resources Manager
SanMar Corp.
01.2021 - 03.2024
- Lead human resources department for a distribution center with 300+ team members, and an HR team of 4 members. Successfully increased headcount by 50%.
- Responsible for employee relations, employee engagement, leaves administration, workers compensation management, and all other areas within human resources.
- Work as a partner to General Manager and other leadership members to ensure policies and procedures are being followed while fostering an all-inclusive and diverse work environment.
- Handled sensitive employee and company information with highest level of confidentiality and discretion. Created job postings, tracked applicants and maintained applicant database. Identified, screened and interviewed potential employees.
- Directed HR programs, policies and processes to improve operational efficiency.
- Evaluated current HR processes and recommended changes when necessary to improve efficiency. Created SOPs and training resources to drive accuracy, learning and productivity.
- Encouraged open communications, promoting positive and pro-employee work environment.
- Facilitated communication between management and staff by conducting regular meetings to discuss concerns or suggestions.
- Assisted in the development of performance management systems including goal setting, performance reviews, corrective action plans and disciplinary procedures.
- Provided HR consultation services to leadership and department heads.
- Reviewed job descriptions regularly to ensure accuracy of duties assigned to each position.
- Compiled reports to provide management with accurate information and comply with policies and procedures. Ensured compliance with federal, state and local employment laws.
- Investigated employee relations matters through interviews with involved parties to ensure a fair resolution. Developed hiring and recruitment policies to drive transparent and fair hiring process for selecting candidates on basis of merit and relevance with job.
- Achieved desired work environment and performance by proactively advising and guiding employees on best practices and overseeing HR training.
- Managed full-cycle human resource operational activities to maximize HR employee performance.
Human Resources Generalist
SanMar Corp.
11.2017 - 01.2021
- Provided support to human resources department in all functions.
- Main responsibilities included benefits administration, full-cycle recruiting, worker's compensation management, OSHA log and reporting, and weekly payroll processing.
- Established multiple committees within distribution center, including Safety Committee, Diversity and Inclusion Committee, and Events Committee to drive a safe and engaged work environment.
- Coordinated employee benefits including health insurance plans, 401k savings plan, vacation and sick leave policies and other programs.
- Conducted new hire orientation sessions and onboarding activities to ensure successful transition into the organization.
- Performed data entry of employee information in HRIS system for accurate record keeping. Processed salary changes stemming from merit increases, promotions, bonuses and pay adjustments.
Human Resources Specialist
Four Peaks Landscape Management, Inc
10.2015 - 11.2017
- Functioned as sole human resources contact with responsibilities including but not limited to payroll, full cycle recruiting, OSHA log and benefits administration for an organization of 400+ team members.
- Advised management on legal compliance related to employee relations matters such as FMLA, ADA, EEO. Coordinated benefits administration activities such as enrollments, changes, terminations and transfers.
- Performed audits of payroll records to ensure accuracy of employee information.
- Ensured compliance with all federal and state labor laws regarding wages and hours worked.
Human Resources /Accounting Administrator
Crestline Hotels and Resorts
06.2010 - 10.2015
- Responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable and departmental budgets.
- Responsible for Full-Cycle recruiting and onboarding. Benefits administration and full cycle payroll through ADP.
Education
BSBA: Management & Finance - Minor in Accounting
University of Puerto Rico
05-2010
Skills
- Bilingual: English, Spanish
- Retention strategies
- Employee relations
- Policy implementation
- Coaching leadership
- Recruitment strategies
- Workforce planning
- Benefits administration
- Payroll management
- Work culture enhancement
- Employee engagement
- Labor law compliance
- Onboarding, training, and development
Timeline
Human Resources Business Partner
Refresco Beverages
03.2024 - Current
Human Resources Manager
SanMar Corp.
01.2021 - 03.2024
Human Resources Generalist
SanMar Corp.
11.2017 - 01.2021
Human Resources Specialist
Four Peaks Landscape Management, Inc
10.2015 - 11.2017
Human Resources /Accounting Administrator
Crestline Hotels and Resorts
06.2010 - 10.2015
BSBA: Management & Finance - Minor in Accounting
University of Puerto Rico
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