Maria Nixon

Human Resources Specialist @ARS Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

San Diego, CA, US

Start-up pharmaceutical company developing needle-free nasal spray for allergic reactions. Acted as the liaison between employees and the company to provide HR and Recruitment support; reported to Head of HR. Onboarded 120 employees within two months of FDA approval.Updated employee records with new hire information or changes in employment status and human resources documentation such as organization charts and employee handbooks.Submitted background checks via HireRight and assessed results. Prepared and maintained employment records related to events, such as hiring, termination, leaves, transfers, or promotions using Paylocity HRIS.Executed all new hire processes to include creating offer letters, setting up onboarding tasks, verifying I-9 documents, IT checklists, new hire checklists, scheduled new hire orientations and trainings. Enrolled, terminated, and made changes to employee benefits in PlanSource.

Sight and Sound Education

NVQ Level II in Administration