Ricardo Marquez
Senior Human Resources Specialist @Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL)
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Senior Human Resources Specialist @Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL)
Princeton, NJ, US
Manage all leave of absence programs, including FMLA, NJFLA, disability, and workers’ compensation, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.• Lead policy maintenance and development, keeping HR policies and employee handbook aligned with DOE and Princeton requirements.• Oversee compliance reporting obligations and HR vendor contracts; serve as contract super-user and liaison with DOE/Princeton.• Coordinate and prepare HR documentation for audits (payroll, benefits, compliance), ensuring readiness and accuracy.• Maintain HR intranet, email inbox, and employee communication channels, delivering accurate, up-to-date resources.• Develop & Implement HR process improvements and automated workflows to increase efficiency, reduce processing time, and improve employee experience.• Appointed to HR Senior Leadership Team; awarded the 2022 Tiger Award for a significant HR achievement.• Interim HRIS Administration (PeopleSoft)
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ABOUT RICARDO MARQUEZ
I am a Human Resources professional with 9+ years of experience supporting employees, managers, and leadership teams in higher education and research environments. My expertise spans leave and accommodation management (FMLA, NJFLA, ADA, workers’ compensation), policy development, compliance and audit readiness, HR process improvement, and talent acquisition.At Princeton University’s Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory, I’ve led initiatives that modernized HR processes, improved efficiency, and strengthened compliance. Highlights include:• Developing a Disability/Family Leave resource hub and automated workflows that streamlined leave management and improved employee experience.• Spearheading a staffing program that cut time-to-fill by 50%, recognized across the U.S. Department of Energy’s national lab system as a best practice.• Overseeing HR policy maintenance, vendor/contract management, and compliance reporting obligations to ensure regulatory alignment and operational excellence.• Coordinating audit preparation and readiness, ensuring accuracy and timely submission of HR documentation.• Founding the Hispanic Heritage Committee, a model for future Employee Resource Groups.I’m passionate about building HR programs that balance regulatory compliance with employee advocacy, creating workplaces where people feel supported, informed, and engaged. Recognized with Princeton’s Tiger Award for HR innovation, I thrive at the intersection of process improvement, compliance, and employee experience.
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