Betzayda Lozada
Lawrenceville
Summary
Dynamic HR Generalist with extensive experience at Carcoustics, excelling in employee recruitment and onboarding. Proven ability in relationship building and compliance with HR policies. Skilled in utilizing ATS/HRIS for record retention and enhancing workplace culture initiatives, contributing to improved employee retention and satisfaction. Bilingual in Spanish, fostering inclusive communication.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Generalist
Carcoustics
Buford
06.2024 - Current
- Managed employee recruitment and onboarding processes for diverse roles.
- Coordinated employee performance evaluations and feedback sessions.
- Handled employee relations issues, ensuring compliance with company policies.
- Administered benefits programs and responded to employee inquiries effectively.
- Maintained accurate HR records using electronic management systems.
- Conducted exit interviews to gather insights on employee experiences.
- Collaborated with management to enhance workplace culture initiatives.
- Maintained accurate records of personnel data in the HRIS system.
- Compiled reports related to hiring, termination, promotions, absences, turnover rates.
- Assisted with payroll processing by verifying timekeeping records.
- Organized staff events such as team building activities, holiday parties.
- Managed recruitment processes, including job postings and interviews.
- Reviewed job descriptions and updated them as needed according to changing business needs.
- Investigated complaints of discrimination or harassment within the workplace.
- Provided essential support to address individual HR needs of employees.
- Analyzed job descriptions and determined recruitment plan, timeline and advertising efforts to fill positions.
- Conducted background checks and orientation, coordinating new employee onboarding process.
- Assisted with recruitment initiatives by interviewing and talent sourcing.
- Safeguarded human resource information, maintaining employee confidence and protecting operations.
- Assisted candidates with application processes by answering questions about application, performing background checks, providing I-9 forms and handling drug screening paperwork.
- Conducted workplace investigations to address allegations of harassment or discrimination, ensuring a safe work environment.
- Managed employee separation processes, including exit interviews and termination paperwork, ensuring a smooth transition.
- Hired employees and processed hiring-related paperwork.
- Interpreted and explained human resources policies, procedures or regulations.
HR Generalist/CU Recruiter
ElringKlinger
06.2022 - 04.2024
- Direct assistant to CU HR Director of the Americas
- Actively sourced and recruited for regional positions within the company.
- Extended offer letters to new hires and discussed terms of hire and assisted in negotiating salaries.
- Assisted in the onboarding process of new hires.
- Communicated absences, tardies or resignations to supervisors from staffing agency.
- Translated (Spanish/English) for Spanish speaking employees during meetings with other HR team members.
- Organized Health Fair/Culture Day event for employees.
HR Generalist
Thread Studio
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Actively sourced and recruited for open positions in the warehouse and office.
- Properly trained employees on warehouse procedures and safety, as well as provide first day orientation.
- Served as liaison between warehouse managers and 6 staffing agencies to request temporary employees for open positions.
- Disciplined and/or counseled temporary employees on issues concerning their performance on their assignment.
- Regularly walked the warehouse floor to ensure temporary employees were familiar with my role and established a good rapport with each employee.
- Communicated with staffing agencies regarding terminations or disciplinary measures, as well as, provided reports of good performance.
HR Coordinator/Recruiter
Paramount Staffing
11.2020 - 08.2021
- Actively sourced and recruited for open positions in the warehouse and office.
- Administer safety training to incoming employees to ensure safety on the warehouse floor.
- Disciplined and/or counseled temporary employees on issues concerning their performance on their assignment.
- Translated for Spanish speaking employees during meeting with superiors.
- Regularly walked the warehouse floor to ensure temporary employees were familiar with my role and established a good rapport with each employee.
- Also ensured employees were working safely and complying with all safety procedures to avoid incident and injury.
- Communicated with staffing agencies regarding terminations or disciplinary measures, as well as, provided reports of good performance.
- Conduct weekly meetings with partnering staffing agencies to discuss open orders or schedule changes in the facility.
Enterprise Division Staffing Recruiter
Adecco Staffing
10.2019 - 10.2020
- Visited clients for check ins and to help maintain good working relationships.
- Also discussed with clients any needs they may have for employees.
- Interviewed candidates and fully processed, completed background checks and drug tests and processed candidates through E-Verify to assure their proper work status in the USA.
- Developed an excellent rapport with clients to maintain a good working relationship between us and our clients.
- Communicated with supervisors/managers to gather information for new job orders.
- Submitted eligible candidates to clients with required documentation for approval.
Staffing Recruiter
Onin Staffing
04.2018 - 10.2019
- Answered incoming phone calls with proper company branding and scheduled appointments for interviews.
- Greeted guests and assisted with completing applications on office kiosks.
- Recruited potential teammates using means such as Career Builder and Indeed.
- Nearly tripled the number of teammates at a client, developing an entire 2nd shift.
- Assisted client as an On Site Manager, working directly with the Production Manager and Director of Operations to maintain the operation of the business.
Education
Human Resources Major/ Industrial Psychology
SNHU
11.2025
American University of Puerto Rico
Manatí, PRSkills
- Staffing Skills
- Multiple Projects
- Worker’s Compensation
- Relationship Building
- Problem Solving
- Corrective Action
- Microsoft Office
- ATS/HRIS
- Bilingual Spanish
- Employment Law
- HR Compliance
- Employee Relations
- Event Planning
- Confidentiality
- Safety Training
- Record Retention
- Documentation
- Employee recruitment
- Onboarding coordination
- Team building
- Attendance management
- Employee retention
- Workplace investigations
- Payroll administration
- HR policies and procedures
- Diversity and inclusion
- Background checks
- Employee relations management
- Recruitment and selection
- Onboarding and orientation
- Workplace diversity cultivation
- Talent management
- Employee onboarding
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
HR Generalist
Carcoustics
06.2024 - Current
HR Generalist/CU Recruiter
ElringKlinger
06.2022 - 04.2024
HR Generalist
Thread Studio
08.2021 - 04.2022
HR Coordinator/Recruiter
Paramount Staffing
11.2020 - 08.2021
Enterprise Division Staffing Recruiter
Adecco Staffing
10.2019 - 10.2020
Staffing Recruiter
Onin Staffing
04.2018 - 10.2019
Human Resources Major/ Industrial Psychology
SNHU
American University of Puerto Rico