Kristen Garza

About Kristen Garza

Human Resources Manager | Benefits Specialist | Personnel Specialist Petty Officer Second…

Experience

1. Human Resources Manager

   ELYON International

   May 2022 — Present · Vancouver, WA, US

   Human Resources Manager Manage and maintain Bamboo HRIS system (including employee records, updating & processing employment changes, benefit changes & data entries) for approx. 200 employees.Manage companies\' entire employee life cycle process: Onboarding, & Offboarding programs.Manage & Create Offer letters, Employment Agreement\'s (EA) for W2 employees, Consultant Agreements (CA) for 1099 Contractor/Consultants & Professional Service Agreements (PSA) for Corp to Corp.Manage HR Reporting.Work with Finance department to submit company monthly premiums, and invoices.Conduct Employment Verification\'s through E-Verify & manage I-9 filing.Planning and implementing training programs for staff.Manage pre-hire Background and Drug screenings. Oversees Benefit Administration including Life, Health, Dental, Vision, Disability Insurance, Leave/Vacation, HSA, COBRA, & 401K.Implement employment policies. Manage and maintain the company Employment handbook.Ensuring that employees follow best practices and company policies.Reviews tracks and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments. This may include safety training, anti-harassment training, professional licensure, and aptitude exams and certifications.Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations and investigations.Maintains compliance with federal, state and local employment laws and regulations, and recommend best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management and employment law.

Education

• Ashford University

  Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

• Clark College

  Early Childhood Education and Teaching

  2017 — 2019

• University of Arizona

  Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

  2019 — 2023

• Washington State University Vancouver

  Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc, Early Childhood Education and Teaching

  2017 — 2017

Skills

• Customer Service
• Work Center Supervisor
• Logistics
• Record Management
• Time Management
• Organizational Effectiveness
• Supply Management
• Leadership