Amanda Collazo

Sr Human Resources Generalist @Brand New School

New York, NY, US

Establish close relationships with staff to properly articulate their needs and advocate on their behalfAct as the bridge between executives and staff to ensure needs are met and initiatives are democratic and executed in a timely mannerNurture a positive working environment via engagement and the preservation of talentImplement and manage HRIS and Payroll system including data changes, audits, and reporting for Ad-Hoc projectsAdminister benefits, conduct yearly open enrollment meetings, and prepare comparison reports to improve the company\'s current offeringsOnboard new hires and ensure the process properly introduces them to the company cultureConduct exit interviews for voluntary resignations and compile data to track retentionManage the performance assessment processDevelop and monitor overall HR strategies and systemsEngage with outside labor and employment counsel to ensure compliance with the ever-evolving labor laws and requirementsProcess all non-immigrant visa (F-1, H-1B, O-1, etc…) applications in partnership with Immigration Law firmProcess all permanent residency applications, including labor certifications, recruitment processes, I-140 and I485 filings, in partnership with Immigration Law firmMonitor immigration visas for expiring work authorizations and process visa extensions in a timely fashionPeriodically conduct detailed I-9 audits to ensure complete I-9 compliance

College of the Holy Cross

Bachelor of Arts - BA, Psychology