Abigail Castaneda

About Abigail Castaneda

I have over five years of management experience, with a focus on driving operational efficiency and building strong teams. Currently, I manage scheduling and payroll for a Fortune company with employees, handling daily and weekly payroll processes. One of my proudest achievements has been reducing overtime to zero while controlling costs, which has made a real difference to the bottom line. Before this, I spent four years in full-cycle recruiting, hiring about 60 people a week. I work closely with senior leaders and different departments to make sure we bring in the right talent that supports the company’s goals and culture. I’m someone who enjoys rolling up my sleeves and tackling challenges head-on. I’m results-driven but also believe in collaboration and building relationships that help teams and organizations thrive.

Experience

1. Scheduling Manager

   Securitas

   Aug 2020 — Present · Bellevue, WA, US

   Lead management of a comprehensive scheduling portfolio, collaborating strategically with recruiting teams to prioritize and meet hiring demands.Partner with compliance leadership to ensure employee adherence to all required licenses and certifications, reducing operational risk.Direct daily scheduling operations for a workforce of employees, handling complex time-off requests, removals, bereavement, and FMLA, while consistently meeting or exceeding staffing SLAs.Drive initiatives to eliminate overtime, optimize labor costs, and improve operational efficiency.Oversee payroll processing for employees, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely payments.