H.R. Specialist
Posted on: 2011-08-30
Rosie C. Burnett
Human Resources Generalist & Recruiting Specialist
Bi-Lingual English and Spanish
Experienced Human Resources Generalist with a proven success track record in recruitment and employee relations. Areas of expertise include; candidate sourcing and selection, employee issue resolution, coaching, counseling, HR Compliance. Possess an exceptional ability to pro-actively plan and provide day-to-day solutions and expert counsel working collaboratively on teams as well as independently with all levels of the organization. Self-directed with an ability to use sound judgment/problem solving skills. Thorough understanding of applicable state/federal labor laws. Highly productive in fast-paced, schedule challenged environment. Excellent communications skills both verbal and in writing; strong working knowledge of HR process and practices with an emphasis in employee retention and relations. Customer focused with the ability to identify issues and develop solutions for a variety of problems of diverse scope and complexity. Proven ability to provide HR guidance from shop to management level. Familiar with ITAR regulations.
Core Competencies and Responsibilities in Human Resources Management/Recruitment include:
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Professional Experience
VACCO Industries, So. El Monte, CA 2009 - Present
Leading supplier of fluid components and filtration products to the space and defense industry worldwide.
Interim H.R. Specialist – Providing HR expertise during period of resource shortage
- Created job descriptions for approximately 160 active job titles. Met with Directors/Manager/employees to discuss specifics duties and requirements of each position.
- Independently made recommendations to improve department processes and procedures.
- Reviewed Employee Handbook, made revisions and updates and provided newly printed Handbooks to all current employees.
- Uploaded revised job descriptions into the IQS Systems (Quality procedures system); revised required training requirements for new and/or revised job titles/duties. Work with Directors/Managers to schedule quality based required training for all new employees to ensure compliance with quality audits.
Sargent Fletcher Inc., El Monte, CA 2003 - 2009
$75M Aerospace design and manufacturing company of aerial refueling systems, external fuel tanks, pylon systems and pneumatic ejector racks.
Sr. HR Generalist & Recruiting Specialist
Responsible for all phases of H.R. processes including employee relations, retention and recruitment (job posting, job description creation, resume review and candidate selection), performance review process, personnel action processing (new hire/termination, promotions, salary adjustments, transfers, etc.) and benefits administration. Ensured all recruiting practices are in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations pertaining to equal employment opportunity and company policy.
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(818) 416-0657
Sargent Fletcher Inc. – Cont’d
- Provided HR guidance and counsel to managers and employees on performance issues. Focus was on the Manufacturing hourly paid workforce.
- Using progressive recruiting techniques to execute strategies, developed creative, cost effective recruiting programs to proactively identify potential candidates and hire a wide variety of positions both hourly and exempt.
- Negotiated placement rates for temporary staffing from average of 65% to 42%, resulting in a cost savings to the company of over $70,000 thousand dollars at year end.
- Coordinated participation at top rated college engineering and technical recruitment events.
- Administered and managed annual performance evaluation process entering merit increases in payroll database.
- Maintained contact with minority outreach organization representatives to enhance recruiting.
- Conducted new hire orientation, processed new hire paperwork, entered new employee information into Abra (HRIS System), ShopTrac (hourly production timekeeping system) and WDS used by Finance to track monthly labor/headcount and set up all necessary personnel files.
- CreateCrystalreports to be used in monthly H.R. report and as requested by Management.
- Resolved and acted as liaison with employees and payroll for any time and attendance disputes.
- Lead role in the management of Human Resources activities surrounding closure of El Monte facility, set up of internal Opportunity Center, scheduling one-on-one meeting with Career Counselors to assist with resumes/cover letters, organized Career Fair to assist employees with their career transition.
KCBS-FM, Hollywood, CA 1995 – 2002
Personnel Administrator/Office Manager
- Served as Equal Employment Opportunity coordinator to ensure FCC compliance.
- Prepared Annual Employment report for FCC filing.
- Consistently reviewed EEO practices and actions of station prior to FCC license renewal.
Education/Professional Development
Managing Multiple Projects, Objectives and Deadlines - 2008
Recruiting & Hiring Techniques – Certificate – 2008
Lifecycle Management/Program Management – Sargent Fletcher - 2006
Recruiting, Interview & Selecting Employees - Certificate – 2005
Abra Suite HR/Crystal Reports - Certificate - 2004
Human Resources Management Certificate, Employers Group - 2004
East Los AngelesCollege,Los Angeles,CA– Business Coursework
Technical Skills
MS Office Suite – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
WDS (Manufacturing Requirements Planning System)
Abra Suite H.R
ShopTrac (Kronos Timekeeping System)