Veronica Cortez

About Veronica Cortez

Experienced Human Resources/Payroll and accounting professional with a demonstrated…

Experience

1. Human Resource & Payroll

   Schramsberg Vineyards

   Sep 2024 — Present · CA, US

   Manage HR functions, including benefits administration, employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, offboarding, payroll, compliance, and safety. Partner with management to resolve employee relations issues, assess training needs, and foster company culture and employee engagement. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws; maintained personnel files and organizational chart; and implemented HR policies and procedures. Lead recruitment efforts, including job postings, candidate screening, interviews, and onboarding processes. Administrate payroll, including timesheet collection, payroll entry, audit, distribution, and PTO management. Manage benefits (medical, dental, vision), 401k enrollments, HSA contributions, and Section 125 plan deductions. Support workers\' compensation claims, annual insurance policy renewals, and monthly accounting. Oversee the Safety Committee and coordinate safety training, incident investigations, and corrective actions. Provide HR and payroll accounting support, including benefits accounts payable processing, accruals, journal entries, and bank reconciliation.