Misty Esparza - People Operations Management,

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🇺🇸60%

United States

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India

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AdiaPeople Operations Lead & Talent Acquisition Manager

Jul. 2022 - Jan. 2024Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area• Own the full-cycle recruitment process for all internal candidates • Work collaboratively with hiring managers to design and implement onboarding and training for new hires • Lead exciting culture and camaraderie-building activities, both virtual and in-person • Manage bi-weekly payroll processing in ADP for all internal employees • Own the relationship with Adia's benefits broker and serve as benefits package decision-maker • Manage our Austin office employee access, office guidelines, and equipment needs • Work closely with the Head of Adia US and Head of Finance to forecast and maintain the People Operations budget for recruitment and engagement • Manage employee relations process and keep thorough documentation • Coach people managers through annual performance review cycle and various management situations as they arise • Keep employee handbook and other People Operations documentation up-to-date and accessible to all employees • Manage the quarterly engagement survey data and process • Create and deliver both standard and custom reports for tax, personnel, and compliance requirements to various stakeholders • Use a data-driven mindset to make decisions and identify process improvements • Take a keen interest in all Adia employees and advise the Head of Adia US and managers on key People Operations decisions • Advise worker-facing teams on HR and labor issues as needed

TECO-WestinghouseHuman Resources Manager

Jun. 2022 - Jul. 2022United States• Direct the creation and update of human resources policies by formulating, interpreting and recommending HR procedures, preparing and maintaining Employee Handbooks, keeping current on legislative changes and regulations concerning human resources for the US and Canada • Manage the HR team in regards to benefits coordination, wellness plans, recruitment and placement, and staff training and development • Resolve employee relations, costs, and performance management concerns with management • Keep organizations compliant with federal, state and local labor laws and regulations • Promote healthy relationships between staff and management through mediation, handling labor disputes and guiding department managers • Manage work permit or immigration matters for foreign nationality employees including necessary work visas (H1B, L, E, TN) and requests for permanent residency. Manage international assignment or cross-state relocations • Perform a leadership role in recruiting, interviews, and selection of employees to fill vacant positions • Coordinate management training in interviewing, hiring, terminations, promotions, performance review, safety, and sexual harassment • Design and oversee records of benefits plans and administration such as insurance and 401(K), personnel transactions such as hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews, terminations, and employee statistics for government reporting • Oversee the preparation of employee separation notices and related documentation, and conducting exit interviews to determine reasons behind separations • Incorporate the Standards of Excellence as outlined by TECO-Westinghouse (Pride, Desire, Teamwork, Attention to Detail and Follow-through) into daily activities in order to create a Total Quality environment through personal commitment to excellence • Other functions as required (non-essential functions)

Falcon StructuresHuman Resources Manager

Nov. 2021 - Apr. 2022Manor, Texas, United States• Partner with the leadership team to develop all facets of workforce – production, operations, administrative, sales, marketing, and technical • Develop and execute human resource and talent strategy particularly as it relates to current and future talent needs, recruiting, retention, and succession planning • Support and guide management and other staff when complex, specialized, and sensitive questions and issues arise • Develop, facilitate, and implement talent acquisition process including recruiting, interviewing, and hiring of qualified candidates with a special focus on growing talent pool of tradespeople • Oversee employee onboarding, disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations • Coordinate with a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) to manage benefits administration • Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices • Keep up to date on HR trends, best practices, regulatory changes, new HR technologies, talent management, and employment law • Administer 401(k) • Assist in administration of ERP system • Coordinate facility maintenance • Plan and implement safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, stage, federal, and OSHA rules and regulations • Perform inspections and monitors compliance with safety procedures • Advise Leadership Team of safety compliance concerns and preventive actions • Conduct post-accident investigations and reports on possible causes and corrective actions • Assist with and maintain air quality and environmental reports, including Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan • Perform other duties as assigned

The Magellan International SchoolHuman Resources Manager

Jan. 2019 - Nov. 2021Austin, Texas, United States• Provide paralegal assistance to employees navigating education exchange visas and PERM Labor process, to include petitioning members of the US Congress to expedite services • Process semi-monthly payroll by managing time and attendance approval process, setting up new payroll/department codes for general ledger, 401(k) funding, responding to employee payroll inquiries, auditing payroll, and rectifying any payroll discrepancies • Manage recruitment process and succession planning for all departments by identifying open positions for the current or following school year and by creating and posting job descriptions • Participate in screening candidates, creating dynamic interview panels, scheduling and conducting interviews • Lead the onboarding/offboarding processes for new hires and persons leaving the school • Administer HRIS systems (BambooHR and Paycor) • Assist with compliance-related requirements including EEO-1 submission, ACA reporting, managing I-9 compliance, audits, etc. • Process FMLA and Short Term Disability paperwork for applicable employee leaves • Maintain the Substitute Teacher list • Conduct training for new Substitute Teachers as needed • Work with broker and Head of School through benefits open enrollment • Process changes for employees based on QLE’s as needed • Serve as a contact for the school attorneys regarding employment, student, and immigration issues • Ensure compliance with all federal, state and local employment laws • Work with Head of School, Heads of Section, and the Operations Department to ensure all school policies are being followed and are in accordance with local, state, and federal laws • Meet with employees and Heads of Section as needed to resolve employee conflicts • Conduct employment terminations as needed • Continually develop policy with all departments • Assist in managing staff in multiple departments • Conduct bi-annual salary study to ensure competitive compensation practices

DHL Analytical, Inc.Finance & Human Resources

Aug. 2011 - Dec. 2018Round Rock, Texas, United States• Initiate, track and complete Human Resources actions and cases • Ensure timely completion of projects and regulatory compliance • Conduct annual salary study to ensure competitive compensation practices • Provide guidance to executive staff and corporate officers in regards to employment classification, employee relations, staffing and benefits • OSHA reporting for on-the-job injuries • Worker's Comp administration • COBRA administration • Leave Administration • Timekeeping and payroll processing for all employees • Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable • Record and report state and federal taxes • Calculate appropriate employer contribution to health insurance premiums • Coordinate annual renewal for multiple employee benefits packages • Provide guidance for employee pay schedules, awards, corrective and disciplinary actions • Process employee terminations and exit interviews • Recruit technical employees, including chemists and microbiologists, and conduct interviews • Facilitate new hire orientation and coordination of technical training • Employee champion and trusted advocate • Liaison to company attorney, accountant and bankers • Facilitate annual renewal and administration of business insurance • Maintain company business certifications and laboratory accreditation and licenses, including federal General Services Administration contract • Assist all colleagues when needed and available • Administer HR and Lab Information Management Systems

U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Office of Intelligence and Analysis, Private Sector EngagementSupervisory Transportation Security Officer

Oct. 2002 - Dec. 2012United States• Implement federalization of airport security screening at Category X international airports after 9/11 • Provide nation-wide officer certifications as certified TSA-Approved Instructor • Provide nation-wide training of employees at every level as a certified Integrated Conflict Management System and Train-the-Trainer Facilitator • Supervise a team of up to 30 Transportation Security Officers daily, including scheduling duty assignments and resource allocation, timekeeping, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, corrective action, and special recognition • Liaise between employees and Human Resources regarding on-the-job injuries and FMLA cases • Highest team retention rate at Austin Bergstrom International Airport every year in position • Provide regular safety, Civil Rights and other non-technical training to Transportation Security Officers • Develop local training curriculum • Provide nation-wide training and certification in conflict resolution and technical skills required for airport security screening • Leave administration • Maintain Incident Command Posts as required per Standard Operating Procedures • Assist federal and local law enforcement in conducting investigations • Complete incident reports as needed • Provide emotionally intelligent and extensive customer service during sensitive situations • Assist management in any manner requested • Assist Human Resources Department with recruiting Transportation Security Officers • Conduct employment interviews, fingerprinting, documentation-gathering and orientation of new hires

RAM Business Forms and Printing ServicesProduction Manager

Mar. 1991 - Oct. 2002Abilene, Texas, United States• Project management • Proofread and edit technical and creative writing • Schedule all print jobs and resource allocation • Inside and outside sales • Desktop publishing and graphic design • Pre-press operations • Post-print production and manufacturing • Purchase printing and office supplies • Customer service

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