Melanie Diaz Schiavo

About Melanie Diaz Schiavo

Highly motivated HR professional with a can-do attitude and 5+ years of experience in various roles. I can adapt to changing priorities, maintain a positive perspective and strong work ethic. Passionate on executing HR best practice. Fluent in English and Spanish.

Experience

1. HR Generalist

   Visual Edge IT

   Sep 2022 — Present · US

   Be the day-to-day HR contact for managers and employees within the Region. • Compile payroll data for bi-weekly submission. • Consult with leaders to provide options, creative solutions, and HR guidance to meet business needs. • Provide employee relations support to all employees in the region. • Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to line management including HR policy guidance and interpretation. • Facilitate recruiting for the Region. • Responsible, for suggesting improvements in current HR practices. • Maintain a pulse on employee engagement through ongoing dialogue with employees. • Stay abreast of external trends and research relevant to HR and talent management. • Support company-wide global HR initiatives and communicate in an engaging way to assigned population. • Develop and drive on boarding experience, employee events, wellness initiatives, development programs, D&I initiatives, & sustainability actions. • First escalation point for staff, & management, related to employee services, benefits, and counseling per assigned employee population. • Maintain HR Policies and procedures as necessary, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and best practice with HQ & local HR team for all the East Region population. • Manage hiring, changes and termination paperwork for all employees, review accuracy and completion. • Monitor and administer PTO and leaves of absence based on employee need, as well as company and government requirement. • Support and build strong relationships with internal stakeholders. • Responsible for driving open enrollment

Education

• IMUR - Instituto de Marketing del Uruguay

  Associate’s Degree, Marketing, Marketing technician

  2014 — 2016