Helyca Sulbarán

Bilingual HR Specialist with 6+ years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, compliance, and employee relations across higher education and manufacturing environments. Adept at HR policy implementation, classification and compensation analysis, and workforce development. Proven ability to build relationships across all levels of an organization, ensuring compliance and process efficiency.

STAFF PERFORMANCE MANAGER at ResourceMFG by Employbridge (2023-05 – 2025-06)

• Assisted with payroll processing, attendance tracking, and HRIS data updates for a workforce of 120+ employees across multiple shifts.
• Oversaw full-cycle recruitment including job classification, salary recommendations, screening, hiring, onboarding, and performance evaluations.
• Led compliance efforts, ensuring adherence to OSHA, labor laws, and company HR policies; conducted retention and probationary reviews.
• Partnered with management to develop employee retention initiatives.
• Provided HR policy guidance to employees and leadership, advising on leave administration, disciplinary actions, and labor distribution adjustments.

BILINGUAL FIELD RECRUITER at ResourceMFG by Employbridge (2022-10 – 2023-04)

• Conducted classification and hiring processes, ensuring compliance with compensation equity standards.
• Maintained and updated HR database systems, ensuring accurate employee records and compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Maintained relationships with both internal and external parties to ensure staffing goals were achieved.
• Assisted in developing employee training and onboarding materials to support a growing workforce.
• Determined the most effective recruiting and advertising strategies to identify and attract top talent.
• Participated in job fairs and networking events to identify candidates.

HR COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST at Carson-Newman University (2021-01 – 2022-04)

• Assisted with payroll processing, leave tracking, and position changes for faculty, staff, and student workers.
• Created and implemented HR policies and compliance training materials to enhance employee understanding of university procedures.
• Oversaw classification and salary equity reviews, advising hiring managers on position descriptions, job advertisements, and compensation strategy.
• Maintained HRIS (Ellucian) database, ensuring accuracy in position management, employee records, and training compliance.
• Assisted in developing onboarding programs and training initiatives.

ASSISTANT TO HUMAN RESOURCES COORDINATOR at Carson-Newman University (2020-01 – 2020-12)

• Processed and managed new hire documentation, position classifications, and job postings.
• Conducted classification and hiring processes, ensuring compliance with compensation equity standards.
• Maintained and updated HR database systems, ensuring accurate employee records and compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Maintained relationships with both internal and external parties to ensure staffing goals were achieved.
• Assisted in developing employee training and onboarding materials to support a growing workforce.
• Determined the most effective recruiting and advertising strategies to identify and attract top talent.
• Participated in job fairs and networking events to identify candidates.
• Assisted with payroll administration, labor distribution reports, and HRIS database management.
• Collaborated on policy creation, ensuring compliance with university and legal regulations.
• Led probationary review tracking and performance evaluation monitoring.

GRADUATE ASSISTANT (HR) at Carson-Newman University (2018-05 – 2019-12)

• Provided customer service to faculty, staff, and students.
• Received, reviewed, and processed application packets to verify completeness, accuracy, and compliance with established policies and procedural requirements.
• Maintained the online applicant tracking system, provided support to all end-users, and answered questions regarding open positions and application procedures.
• Edited and posted job advertisements on the University's website and different recruitment sites such as HigherEdJobs.com.
• Processed and updated HR-related data within the Ellucian system.
• Assisted the Human Resources Coordinator to process HR paperwork and student workers' pay.
• Assisted the HR Coordinator with the organization and preparation of records, and other office duties to support the office operations.
• Switchboard back up.

HUMAN RESOURCES INTERN at Carson-Newman University (2018-01 – 2018-05)

• Provided customer service to faculty, staff, and students.
• Received, reviewed, and processed application packets to verify completeness, accuracy, and compliance with established policies and procedural requirements.
• Edited and posted job advertisements on the University's website and different recruitment sites such as HigherEdJobs.com and LinkedIn.com.
• Assisted the Human Resources Coordinator to process HR paperwork and student workers' pay.
• Maintained personnel files in line with University's policies and Federal and State regulations while upholding strict confidentiality guidelines.
• Data entry (Ellucian Banner).
• Switchboard back up.

MBA in Marketing – Carson-Newman University

Bachelor of Arts in Communications – Carson-Newman University