Professional Objective:

To obtain a challenging position that allows me to utilize my creativity and allow for continuous professional growth.

Summary of Qualifications:

Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and work with minimal or no supervision; keep accurate/deadline records and reports; exercise critical human relation skills; and maintain confidentiality

Education:

Bachelors of Business Administration degree Human Resources Management / Economics

Work Experience:

Human Resources Specialist I, Confidential,Hondo, Texas
Mail out Family Medical Leave (FML) notices, calculated utilized FML and kepr track of FML balance; processed Worker’s Compensation due to injuries; Processed Payroll; Documented monthly performance evaluations; Conducted New Hire Orientation; Provided guidance and counseling to employees on a variety of personnel matters; Developed and conducted training for assigned employees, managers, supervisors, and other staff; Prepared special reports; Maintained departmental files and records; Reviewed and respond to non-routine requests for information; Posted new job openings; Maintained applicant tracking system. June 2009 – April 2010

Confidential,San Antonio, Texas
Coordinated bi-weekly payroll for 400+ employees; monitored, reviewed, and edited payroll for accuracy; answered questions and resolved problems regarding payroll, leave time, and insurance, Ensured compliance and consistency of company policies, procedures and best practices; responded to employee inquires by accurately interpreting plan documents; Maintained timesheets and data entry into the SAP system; Handled unemployment claims and employment verifications; Assisted in October’s 2008 Benefits Open Enrollment. June 2008 – December 2008

Confidential,San Antonio, Texas
Project management for ensuring the staffing and budget goals for 8 vendors located at the Toyota Manufacturing Plant; Coordinated training and testing for new hires and upgrade their skills for additional assignments; Developed business through customer service calls and proactive marketing of qualified candidates; Maintained benefits enrollments; Continued sourcing, screening and interviewing of candidates; Sought out qualified candidates through database/internet; Processed payroll; Handled unemployment and worker’s compensation claims; Served as point of contact for all personnel employee matters and provided guidance; Tracked reviews and handled performance management issues with management and associates; Administered pre-employment test, screened resumes, scheduled interviews, employment verifications, completed background and reference checks; Composed and submitted job ads to various recruitment sources and tracking monthly advertisements expenses. August 2006 – June 2008

Human Resources & Business Development Coordinator, Confidential,San Antonio, Texas
Coordinated HR Outsourcing project; Consulted with clients in order to define implementation goals and deadlines; Created schedules and documents for new-hire orientation and benefits enrollment at the clients work-site; Provided management guidance with HR laws and regulations; Closed sales by reviewing applications, providing quotes, describing available services and determining time lines; Established employee review and disciplinary procedures; Handled unemployment claims and assisted with appeals; Assisted in researching, developing, and implementing an internal benefit administration procedure manual. June 2005-August 2005

Equal Opportunity Representative, Confidential, Heidelberg, Germany
Facilitated mediation and other alternative dispute resolution procedures between the complainant and respondent; Investigated and resolved grievances, compiled and submitted EO statistical reports; Lead training sessions related to human rights, equal opportunity, and anti-discrimination and potential discriminatory practices; Implemented policies and established procedures to eliminate actual and potential discriminatory practices; Identified problems and issues assessed their impact and generated and evaluated alternatives; Coached and counseled supervisors and employee to encourage open communication. April 2000 – March 2002

Administrative Assistant, Confidential,Heidelberg, Germany
Maintained, updated and tracked records of confidential cases; Trained courses that offered professional growth and leadership opportunities to those who may assume advisory and mentoring leadership roles within the community and unit; Supervised administrative staff, volunteers, interns, and temporary staff; Sourced candidates, screen candidates, managed the interview process, and placed volunteers; Served as an advocate for volunteer issues and chaired the Volunteer Advisory Council. October 1998 – April 2000

Human Resources Representative, Confidential, San Antonio, Texas
Recruited, interviewed, hired non-exempt and exempt employees, and coordinated new employee drug screening; Ensured that employee benefit plan processing for eligibility and payroll is well controlled, efficient, and accurate; Briefed new/existing employees on benefits; Presented new hire orientation twice per month; Conducted exit interviews with terminating/retiring employees to explain benefits options; Processed and maintained all personnel documentations; Participated in recruitment efforts for exempt and non-exempt positions; Evaluated employment factors such as experience, education and training, and abilities; Scheduled interviews, coordinated temporary staffing as needed; Prepared and compiled data for staffing and diversity related reports and distributed to management; Served as point of contact in answering employee benefits related questions; Analyzed, evaluated and implemented polices and procedures; Developed Position Standard Operation Procedures (SOP’s) which contributed to the company being certified; Supervised volunteers and interns. August 1995 – February 1997

Training & Development:

Basic Supervision, Time Management, Stress Management, Management Skills, SAHRMA – Professional Membership, SHRM – Professional Membership

Computer Skills:

Proficient with Microsoft Office, Excel, Power Point, PeopleSoft, Access, SAP, Outlook, WordPerfect, e-Empact, and Internet