Human Resources Generalist - Arca Lending - Garden Grove, CA
(2024-10 - 2026-07)
- Managed onboarding documentation for new hires, including specialized paperwork for minors, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.
- Oversaw background checks, employee credentialing, and pre‑employment screenings, and managed offboarding within the ADP Payroll system.
- Processed payroll transactions and collaborated with Payroll to maintain accurate EEO data for mandatory reporting.
- Administered the full workers’ compensation process from initial injury reporting through case resolution, ensuring timely and compliant claim handling.
- Managed overlapping leave laws (FMLA/CFRA/ADA) and ensured proper designation and documentation.
- Served as primary liaison between employees and benefits brokers/carriers to resolve claims, coverage, and eligibility issues.
- Assisted with annual performance processes, open enrollment, and benefits administration.
Human Resources Manager - PolyCoat Products - Santa Fe Springs, CA
(2022-08 - 2024-08)
- Advised supervisors on employee relations issues and coordinated multiple trainings, including sexual harassment training for staff and supervisors.
- Conducted research on HR topics and supported projects for the Vice President of Legal Affairs.
- Partnered with managers to complete annual performance reviews and worked with Payroll to maintain accurate EEO data for compliance reporting.
- Managed onboarding documentation, background checks, pre‑employment screenings, and offboarding within ADP.
- Led end‑to‑end workers’ compensation administration, collaborating with legal, insurance, and medical providers to manage claims and mitigate risk.
- Orchestrated end-to-end Leave of Absence (LOA) processes including FMLA, CFRA, ADA, PDL, Workers’ Compensation, and personal leaves in compliance with federal and California regulations.
- Maintained accurate leave tracking records in HRIS/ADP and ensured proper payroll coding during protected and unpaid leaves.
- Developed and coordinated return‑to‑work programs with modified duty, reducing lost time and improving reintegration.
- Analyzed workers’ compensation claims data to identify trends, inform safety improvements, and reduce injury rates.
- Delivered employee training on workplace safety, injury prevention, and the workers’ compensation process to foster a proactive safety culture.
Human Resource Business Partner - Push Innovation - Garden Grove, CA
(2016-11 - 2022-06)
- Played a key role in developing and improving HR policies aligned with organizational goals and labor regulations.
- Led full‑cycle employee relations processes, including onboarding, offboarding, severance, performance management (verbal/written warnings), and investigations.
- Orchestrated end-to-end Leave of Absence (LOA) processes including FMLA, CFRA, ADA, PDL, Workers’ Compensation, and personal leaves in compliance with federal and California regulations. Maintained accurate leave tracking records in HRIS/ADP and ensured proper payroll coding during protected and unpaid leaves.
- Administered employee benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, disability, and voluntary benefits programs.
- Conducted new hire benefits orientation and open enrollment sessions; educated employees on plan options and eligibility requirements.
- Managed payroll processing, leave of absence administration, OSHA logs, and delivered OSHA compliance training.
- Provided strategic support to the Vice President of HR through data analysis, reporting, research, and training delivery.
- Designed and implemented employee engagement programs to enhance employee experience and culture.
- Conducted workers’ compensation audits, recommended safety improvements, and provided training on safety and claims processes.
- Partnered with insurance carriers to control claim costs using early intervention and aggressive case management.
- Acted as a strategic partner to senior leadership, aligning HR practices with business goals and workforce needs.
- Developed and executed return‑to‑work programs and talent acquisition strategies, reducing time‑to‑hire by 25% and improving performance ratings by 15%.
Human Resources Generalist - Benzara, Inc. - Pico Rivera CA
(2008-03 - 2016-09)
- Managed broad HR functions including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, benefits administration, and labor law compliance.
- Facilitated interviews, hiring, terminations, promotions, performance reviews, safety training, and sexual harassment courses.
- Administered the employee lifecycle (hiring, onboarding, offboarding, and exit interviews) to ensure smooth and compliant transitions.
- Conducted new hire orientations and onboarding sessions to integrate employees into the company culture and processes.
- Resolved employee concerns through mediation and promoted open communication between staff and management.
- Supported performance management by coordinating annual reviews and coaching supervisors on feedback and development plans.
- Processed payroll, tracked time and attendance, and managed leave of absence requests in compliance with FMLA, ADA, and other regulations.
- Managed HRIS to maintain employee records, track attendance, and generate HR metrics reports.
- Contributed to diversity and inclusion initiatives and supported health and safety compliance and audits
