Astrid Yolanda Colón

• Evaluate accuracy of established internal Human Resources systems;
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of Human Resources reports and invoices;
• Develop, implement, and interpret organizational policies and procedures;
• Responsible for successful administration hiring (orientation and onboarding) and termination (Investigation, Final Incidents, and Exit Notices) processes for assigned areas;
• Manage recruitment process, including advertisement/online postings, staffing agencies, job fairs for targeted audiences that best meet hard-to-fill roles and goals identified in annual Affirmative Action Plans;
• Assist staff members and managers with associate development and performance management to include coordination of training, promotions, demotions, performance improvement plans, etc.;
• Ensure efficiency, accuracy, and reporting of Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) data entry; Expand opportunities to further enhance HRIS use and capabilities;
• Communicate with employees/managers about compensation and salary administration;
• Assist in ongoing evaluation of benefits to maximize value and enrollment for employees and the company;
• Ensure documentation and recordkeeping of staff attendance, including disciplinary action;
• Interview and manage assigned team member, interns, or volunteers;
• Work closely with business partners to support practices that impact human capital within GIUMSC and our other divisions
• Complete other responsibilities as requested.

• Manage escalated COVID matters including diagnosed cases ensuring appropriate actions are taken regarding cleaning, contact tracing, communication, etc.
• Collaborate with Medical Affairs and Legal Counsel to ensure compliance with Medical/CDC guidelines and initiate risk avoidance
• Advise leadership on corrective measures to deter abuse of Leave Program and how to identify “Frequent Flyers”
• Identify and recommend policy and process improvements, including acknowledgement of high performing case managers
• Conduct weekly audits to identify errors in case type reporting and health status
• Counsel and provide partnership to employees and all levels of management on COVID-related matters in alignment with Medtronic practices, policies, and local labor legislation.
• Manage escalated COVID matters including diagnosed cases ensuring appropriate actions are taken regarding cleaning, contact tracing, communication, etc.
• Collaborate with Medical Affairs and Legal Counsel to ensure compliance with Medical/CDC/ OSHA / WHO guidelines and initiate risk avoidance
• Manage team of 5 direct reports
• Analyzed protected health information sharing for public health emergencies.
• Trained 38 employees on Covid Procedure.
• Fostered positive employee relationships through communication, training and development coaching.
• Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
• Monitored team progress and enforced deadlines.

• Delivered high level of service to clients to extend relationship and encourage further projects.
• Developed relationships with potential clients to gain momentum for account development opportunities.
• Planned and implemented business development activities internationally.
• Kept project teams on-task with proactive control of budgets, schedules and scopes.
• Write functional Design specifications for new integrations/ file feeds.
• Hired, trained and managed employees and conducted performance evaluations.
• Accountable for successful implementation on new integrations.
• Delivered consistent and quality mentoring, training and onboarding for teams of contractors and staff members.
• Reviewed network policies and infrastructure to evaluate sub-optimal areas and develop solutions.
• Devised implementation plans and performed cost-benefit and ROI analyses.
• Leveraged cultural background knowledge to understand idiomatic meanings of specific expressions.
• Proofread translations to identify and correct punctuation, grammatical and translation errors.
• Translated client documents between languages.
• Worked with clients to establish translation requirements and scope.
• Delivered translation services to clients.
• Reviewed and analyzed briefing materials before translations.
• Translated important departmental materials.
• Developed understanding of specialized translation concepts by consulting subject matter experts.
• Duplicated original document style and flow.
• Reviewed and updated translations to conform to contemporary trends and developments.
• Verified document translation consistency using translation memory software.
• Sat in on meetings to provide members with oral translations of conversations and information.
• Provided appropriate contextual information to increase clients understanding of translations.
• Verified accuracy by double-checking translations of technical terms and terminology.
• Tested web application compatibility and performance to recommend cross-browser compatibility improvements to web development team.
• Documented defects and software problems using Service Now and Workday.
• Collaborate with Internal IT developers and Third-party Vendor Technical team on Development for new benefits integrations between HRIS and third-party vendor applications.
• Designed and updated test cases to complete consistent manual tests.
• Worked with off-site teams to complete timely tests and facilitate smooth product releases.
• Read and interpreted client requirements and design specifications to gain full understanding of each software program.
• Produced test scripts for new automated software testing rounds.
• Updated software documentation and user guides to align with current features and comply with best-practice standards.
• Checked software programs for usability, functionality and design issues.
• Communicated with developers and software engineers regarding non-compliance in existing code with updates to compilers and evolving standards of best practice in C#, Java and Python.
• Performed additional tests on server loads and database queries.

· Created Employee Handbook

· Completed the COLA for 2020

· Recruit and hire and train new employees

· Handle training records and updated employee files

· Lead and execute Business case intake process for new Benefits and Payroll Systems Integrations with HRIS.

· Kept databases updated

· Approved and complete all employee time on iSolved payroll system

· Create and present reports for senior managers

· Updated all customer profiles and general message board.

· Developed process and systems that support the Human Resources functions

· Maintain up-to-date knowledge of compliance requirements

· Managed all human resource documentation, including new hire letters, employee contracts and corporate policies and procedures.

· Regularly updated HR databases to reflect employee information, changes in benefits and other details.

· Supervised onboarding process for newly hired employees, including distribution of all paperwork.

· Handled employee conflicts efficiently while following all company procedures.

· Completed reports and employment forms.

· Coordinate and oversee all office activities

· Ensure adherence to relevant company procedures and policies

· Oversee the members of the administrative team and coordinate their activities

· Recruit and hire new employees

· Handle phone calls and all related correspondence

· Provide assistance with different budgeting and bookkeeping activities

· Keep databases in check and update them regularly

· Control the office supplies state and make sure it is in accordance with office needs

· Approve and complete all employee time on SCIES payroll system

· Create and present reports for senior managers

· Coordinate and participate in office space planning, maintenance, and renovations when necessary

· Trained all new employees on the Legacy system

· Managed 4 direct employees

· Trained coworkers on Workday.

· Responsible for associate relations including pre-employment screening, on-boarding, orientation, general inquiries, training requests, immigration coordination, FMLA, timekeeping, ethics investigations, performance improvement and departure process.

· Coached leadership on talent management topics such as requisitions, compensation, recruiting.

· Developed Independent Contractor retention program.

· Liaison between the drivers and management and helps to resolve any issues.

· Maintained contact with the sales and operations departments to stay alert as to the needs of the company for new drivers.

· Completed all reports and attends all meetings related to assigned duties.

· Identified staff vacancies and recruited, interviewed, and selected applicants.

· Provided onsite training.

· Working with outside vendors, including ATS, Staffing Agencies, Background and Drug Screen, and Job Boards Oversaw daily office operations for staff for 9 locations.

· Assigned to New York and New Jersey Region.

· Hired and trained staff personnel for all locations.

· Wrote systematic procedures for all employees to follow company manual.

· Served as liaison between home office and location managers.

· Investigated and prepared incident reports.

· Performed inventory checks and ensured all site locations were sufficiently provided to achieve sales and operating objectives.

· Prepared and distributed payroll for staff for 9 locations.

· Approved and complete all employee time on Workday system