Lizette Valdovinos
Saint Paul,MN
Summary
Enthusiastic bilingual Human Resources Professional with over 5 years of progressive HR experience in union and non-union environments, employee relations, recruiting, payroll and compliance. Skilled in investigations, terminations, and workers' compensation. Ready to take on a new challenge and contribute to a dynamic HR team!
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Generalist
Kemps LLC
01.2023 - Current
- Work in a union environment managing complex labor relations.
- Process and review biweekly union and non-union payroll to ensure accuracy and compliance with contracts.
- Handle disciplinary actions and terminations in compliance with labor agreements.
- Coordinate and manage worker's compensation ensuring accurate documentation and follow up with third-party administrators.
- Manage unemployment claims and related documentation.
- Assisted in onboarding processes for new employees, facilitating smooth transitions into the organization.
- Supported recruitment efforts by scheduling interviews and communicating with candidates effectively.
- Maintained over 200+ employee records in HRIS, ensuring data accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Recruit and retained multiple employees.
- Coordinated events such as town hall meetings or wellness activities, boosting employee morale and fostering a sense of community within the organization.
- Coached managers through employee engagement, documentation, discipline and performance improvement plans.
- Developed and implemented onboarding program, enhancing new hire retention and engagement.
Human Resources Generalist
Wilbert Plastic Services
08.2021 - 01.2023
- Recruited and retained 50+ employees.
- Conducted confidential investigations of discrimination, harassment and workplace violence.
- Handled new-hire orientation and basic recruiting tasks for best-in-class talent identification.
- Coached managers through employee engagement, documentation, discipline and performance improvement plans.
- Administrate leave of absence that include: FMLA, STD, LTD, ADA.
- Supported benefits administration, streamlining enrollment processes for improved efficiency and accuracy.
- Processed unemployment claims and acted as company representative at unemployment hearings.
- Advocated for staff members, helping to identify and resolve conflicts.
Education
Human Resources Management
Metropolitan State University
Saint Paul, MN06-2019
Skills
- Employee relations
- Employee onboarding
- HR compliance
- FMLA/ADA/EEO/WC
- Payroll management
- Talent acquisition
- ADP workforce now, UKG and other HRIS Knowledge
- Benefits Administration
- Bilingual in Spanish
- Recruitment
- Labor relations
- Microsoft office proficiency
Timeline
Human Resources Generalist
Kemps LLC
01.2023 - Current
Human Resources Generalist
Wilbert Plastic Services
08.2021 - 01.2023
Human Resources Management
Metropolitan State University