Marly Barrie

Versatile HR Generalist with a robust foundation in employee lifecycle management, HRIS data integrity, and regulatory compliance across diverse organizational structures. Expert in executing full-cycle HR operations including federal I-9 auditing, unemployment claim adjudication, and multi-state payroll administration utilizing QuickBooks and advanced Excel-driven analytics. Proven track record in optimizing workforce planning and labor costs through data-driven insights and statistical modeling in R-studio to support business continuity.

Adept at navigating complex employee relations and fostering high-engagement cultures through the development of standardized SOPs and comprehensive policy frameworks. Committed to maintaining 100% audit readiness and driving process maturity through technical HRIS administration and cross-functional stakeholder advisory.

Operations & Supply Chain Coordinator (HR Operations Focus) at Joe & The Juice (2025-07 – Present)

• Orchestrated daily workforce operations across 3+ high-volume retail locations, engineering inventory workflows that synchronized staffing levels with labor demand to ensure 99% order fulfillment accuracy.
• Partnered with cross-functional stakeholders including Store Managers and District Leadership to validate resource allocation and monitor workforce readiness, ensuring operational continuity across the region.
• Systematized the tracking of operational discrepancies using advanced Excel-based logging, generating weekly performance telemetry to identify process gaps and inform leadership on human capital requirements.
• Mitigated operational risks by escalating material shortages and staffing bottlenecks to senior management, utilizing proactive contingency planning to reduce service disruptions and stockout incidents by 20%.
• Architected standardized inventory flow documentation and logistics performance reporting templates, improving data consistency across locations and reducing administrative reporting overhead by 25%.
• Managed complex vendor relationships with 10+ suppliers, negotiating delivery schedules and auditing invoice accuracy to maintain precise accounts payable records and ensure 100% payment compliance.
• Facilitated the technical onboarding and training of 4+ new store team members on inventory management protocols, POS systems, and compliance standards, accelerating time-to-productivity by 30%.
• Executed monthly inventory audits and shrinkage trend analysis, implementing loss prevention measures that reduced waste by 18% through rigorous documentation and staff accountability protocols.
• Analyzed labor cost data and scheduling efficiency in collaboration with District Management, providing data-driven insights that optimized staff-to-customer ratios and reduced overtime expenses by 12%.
• Enforced strict adherence to OSHA and NYC Department of Health regulations through regular facility inspections, documentation maintenance, and the coordination of mandatory staff safety training.

Human Resources & Career Services Assistant at University at Buffalo (2024-03 – 2025-06)

• Administered comprehensive I-9 employment verification audits for 150+ personnel files, ensuring 100% compliance with USCIS and DHS regulations while remediating 8+ documentation discrepancies.
• Managed the end-to-end processing of unemployment claims for 20+ claimants, ensuring strict adherence to state labor regulations and reducing processing latency by 15% via standardized intake workflows.
• Directed full-cycle job posting administration on the university career platform, auditing 40+ monthly postings for EEOC compliance, FLSA classification, and alignment with compensation benchmarks.
• Maintained high-integrity HRIS data entry and electronic record management for the Office of Academic Affairs, ensuring 99%+ accuracy across confidential personnel files and workforce databases.
• Served as the primary HR point of contact for student and staff inquiries, resolving 85% of issues independently regarding onboarding documentation, benefits enrollment, and institutional policy interpretation.
• Developed and implemented a technical compliance checklist for employment documentation (I-9, tax withholding, direct deposit), which was adopted by the department to standardize auditing procedures.
• Collaborated with academic stakeholders to optimize job descriptions for supply chain and HR roles, leveraging market analytics to improve applicant quality metrics by 12% per semester.
• Coordinated complex onboarding logistics for 30+ new student employees, including the preparation of orientation materials and tracking the completion of mandatory regulatory training modules.
• Supported benefits administration during open enrollment periods by distributing informational materials and maintaining tracking spreadsheets to ensure 100% timely submission of enrollment data.
• Managed recruitment logistics for 15+ campus events, overseeing room reservations, panel interviewer scheduling via Outlook, and candidate communications to enhance the employer brand experience.

Assistant Coordinator – HR & Finance Operations at Woodycrest Center for Human Development (2022-09 – 2024-05)

• Managed integrated HR and financial activities including budget administration, grant compliance tracking, and expense reconciliation, ensuring 100% audit-readiness for state and federal reviews.
• Orchestrated a high-impact fundraising campaign that secured $15,500 in capital, while simultaneously managing volunteer scheduling and community outreach for 50+ program participants.
• Administered confidential employee and volunteer records in compliance with HIPAA and organizational privacy standards, supporting the onboarding of 10+ new personnel per semester.
• Processed biweekly payroll cycles for 8+ staff members using QuickBooks, ensuring precise wage calculations, tax withholdings, and direct deposit distributions with a zero-error rate over 18 months.
• Acted as the primary liaison for benefits administration, coordinating with insurance brokers to resolve coverage inquiries and facilitate seamless open enrollment for health and retirement plans.
• Conducted comprehensive new employee orientation (NEO) sessions covering organizational policies, safety protocols, and confidentiality agreements, utilizing a standardized curriculum for all staff.
• Maintained personnel files in strict accordance with federal and state labor laws, preparing documentation for annual audits and grant reporting with a 100% acceptance rate from regulatory bodies.
• Optimized the recruitment pipeline by managing job board postings, screening resumes, and coordinating interview cycles, which reduced the average time-to-fill for open positions by 20%.
• Facilitated conflict mediation and employee relations resolutions, documenting incident reports for executive review and implementing engagement initiatives that improved staff retention by 15%.
• Developed and updated the comprehensive Employee Handbook and organizational SOPs in collaboration with legal counsel to ensure alignment with evolving labor regulations and best practices.

Mentor & Community Outreach Volunteer at Harlem Children Zone (2021-09 – Present)

• Mentored 15+ underrepresented university students through structured weekly seminars and academic tutoring, collaborating with organizational leadership to implement outreach initiatives that improved student engagement metrics.

Bachelor of Arts in International Trade – University at Buffalo, The State University of New York (2021-08 – 2025-05)