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Yolanda Hernandez

Santa Maria,CA

Summary

Resourceful Human Resources Manager offers employee relations and business management expertise paired with first-rate communication and problem-solving abilities. Strategic and well-rounded professional seasoned in managing and overseeing various aspects of HR. Commended for building trusting relationships within organization to support business needs.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Human Resources Manager

Wicks Roofing and Solar
Nipomo, CA
05.2022 - Current
  • Responsible for hiring, transferring, leaves of absences, onboarding and terminations
  • Administer the annual benefits open enrollment process
  • Review and make recommendations for compensation for new hires
  • Administer benefit plans including enrollments, changes, and terminations
  • Answer employee questions regarding benefit plans and acts as a liaison between employees and insurance providers and brokers
  • Interpret and administer all leave of absence requests in accordance with the applicable federal and state employment laws (FMLA, ADA, Pregnancy Discrimination, etc)
  • Assist with employee relations issues and interpret and explain HR policies and procedures as necessary
  • Handles workers compensation
  • Assist with the development of policies and procedures to promote efficiencies within the department.

Human Resources Manager

Unifeye Vision Partners (Pacific Eye Surgeons)
San Luis Obispo, CA
11.2021 - 05.2022
  • Responsible for hiring, transferring, leaves of absences, onboarding and terminations
  • Administer the annual benefits open enrollment process
  • Review and make recommendations for compensation for new hires
  • Administer benefit plans including enrollments, changes, and terminations
  • Answer employee questions regarding benefit plans and acts as a liaison between employees and insurance providers and brokers
  • Interpret and administer all leave of absence requests in accordance with the applicable federal and state employment laws (FMLA, ADA, Pregnancy Discrimination, etc)
  • Assist with employee relations issues and interpret and explain HR policies and procedures as necessary
  • Handles workers compensation
  • Assist in reviewing payroll prior to processing to ensure accuracy of all HRIS data entry, including but not limited to, new hires, employment information changes, rate changes, deductions, garnishments, and terminations
  • This includes running various reports after payroll has been processed and assisting with various year-end payroll items
  • Assist with the development of policies and procedures to promote efficiencies within the department.

Human Resources Manager

Central Coast Agriculture
Buellton, CA
03.2018 - 09.2020
  • Lead and directed the routine functions of the Human Resources Department
  • Responsibilities included hiring and interviewing staff, administered pay and benefits program and leaves of absence (FMLA, CFRA, PDL, etc.)
  • Implemented and enforced Human Resources policies and procedures
  • Oversaw the daily workflow of the department
  • Handled discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy
  • Managed the talent acquisition process, which included the recruitment, interviewing and hiring of qualified job applicants
  • Oversaw employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations
  • Assisted with Security, Safety and Worker’s Compensation functions.

Human Resources Generalist

Community Health Centers of the Central Coast
Santa Maria, CA
04.2015 - 03.2018
  • Trained new management on policies and procedures
  • Assisted managers with employee relations, verbal and written
  • Administered the Tuition Assistance and Referral program
  • Handled all transfer requests
  • Set up applicant tracking in Paylocity and over 800 employees in MedTrainer, was responsible for the daily employee maintenance
  • Coordinated the hiring process, including but not limited to conducting screening, pre-employment background checks, drug screening, negotiating salary offers, issuing offer letters and other internal communications
  • Conducted new hire orientation for regular employees, temporary and externs
  • Assisted in the training and development of the human resources team
  • Processed terminations, leave of absence requests and worker’s compensation
  • Member of the Environmental Care Committee and of various employee recognition planning committees.

Branch Manager

United Staffing Associates
Santa Maria, CA
11.2011 - 03.2015
  • Administration of all HR duties, overall daily business and collection operations
  • Responsible for budget, income and expense reports, payroll, accounts payable and receivables
  • Precisely followed all steps of the hiring process including ensuring completion of new hire paperwork
  • Responsible for hiring, training, and guiding a team of recruiters (managed a staff of six)
  • Recruited, screened and interviewed candidates from entry level to professional
  • Maintained and audited personnel files and Form I-9’s
  • Represented the company at local job fairs, Ambassador for the Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce.

Human Resource Manager

Radisson Hotel
Santa Maria, CA
08.2006 - 04.2011
  • Conducted all Human Resources functions to include recruiting, hiring practices, benefit coordination, leave of absence management, terminations and worker’s compensation
  • Utilized Paychex to process semi-monthly payroll for 100 employees, to include banquet and restaurant employees
  • Led the Safety Department meetings, conducted monthly audits and investigations as needed
  • Assisted employees with personal development and career planning through the corporate certificate program
  • Developed new processes and tools that streamlined and organized HR processes
  • Corporate trainer for Radisson “Yes I Can!” and “Responsible Business” programs
  • Conducted monthly all staff and employee recognition meetings.

Human Resources Director

Lily’s Green Garden
Nipomo, CA
09.2020
  • Responsible for implementing and enforcing policies and procedures
  • Ensure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations
  • Responsible for hiring, transferring, leaves of absences, onboarding and terminations
  • Handle all employee relations including disciplinary actions and investigations
  • Maintain employee records in personnel and confidential files
  • Responsible for the completion of the ACA and EEO-1 Reporting
  • Completed the COVID Pandemic Plan
  • Conduct personnel file and Form I-9 audits to ensure compliance
  • Conduct Harassment training for all supervisory and non-supervisory staff
  • Administer benefit and 401(k) Plans
  • Set up Forklift training.

Education

Business Courses -

California Polytechnic State University

Associates in Business Administration -

Allan Hancock College

Human Resources Certificate -

Allan Hancock College

Skills

  • Recruitment
  • Labor Relations
  • Employee Retention
  • Employee Handbook Development
  • Benefits Administration
  • Performance Assessment
  • Corrective Action Planning
  • Organizational Development
  • Legal Compliance
  • Employee Relations
  • Onboarding and Orientation

Affiliations

  • Member - Santa Maria Human Resources Association
  • Member - Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM)
  • Member - Professional in Human Resources Association (PIHRA)
  • Santa Maria Elks Member

Highlights Skills

  • Strong team leadership collaboration
  • Employee Relations & Diversity
  • Conflict Management
  • Recruiting expertise, sourcing, on boarding specialist
  • HR Policy, Process & Systems Design
  • Staff Coaching & Mentoring
  • HR Best Practices
  • Exceptional organizational and time management skills
  • Networking and building key relationships
  • Full cycle recruitment
  • Business management
  • Problem solving

Professional Title

Human Resources Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Human Resources Manager

Wicks Roofing and Solar
05.2022 - Current

Human Resources Manager

Unifeye Vision Partners (Pacific Eye Surgeons)
11.2021 - 05.2022

Human Resources Director

Lily’s Green Garden
09.2020

Human Resources Manager

Central Coast Agriculture
03.2018 - 09.2020

Human Resources Generalist

Community Health Centers of the Central Coast
04.2015 - 03.2018

Branch Manager

United Staffing Associates
11.2011 - 03.2015

Human Resource Manager

Radisson Hotel
08.2006 - 04.2011

Business Courses -

California Polytechnic State University

Associates in Business Administration -

Allan Hancock College

Human Resources Certificate -

Allan Hancock College

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