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Teyli Serrano

Summary

Human Resources Professional with well-rounded experience in all functional areas of HR, including labor law compliance, employee relations, performance management, LOA and ADA accommodations.


Over 7 years of experience in the HR community, food manufacturing, aerospace / aviation and supply chain. Demonstrated success establishing and optimizing structures for benefits, compensation and employee engagement. Values workforce development as overall corporate success strategy.


Goal-oriented, fast learner with excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision. Critical thinker and judgemental decision maker with excellent organization, multi-tasking, time management and project management skills.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

HR Operations Onboarding Coordinator

Pratt & Whitney
03.2022 - Current
  • Enhanced candidate experience by managing the end-to-end hiring process.
  • Process candidates through hiring cycle of background checks, physicals, drug screens, on-boarding documentation, as needed.
  • Act as system administrator for Applicant Tracking System (ATS) which includes troubleshooting system issues and ensuring compliance on all offer letters, treatment authorizations, and new hire documents.
  • Update and maintain all employment documents in applicant tracking system to ensure compliance.
  • Monitor candidate onboarding tasks to ensure completion before or by due date.
  • Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) for HR Operations Support.
  • Work directly with background vendor, drug screen facilities, I9 compliances for timely processing of results.
  • Provide support to any HR projects as assigned.
  • Generate and distribute HR reports as needed.
  • Objectively review candidate results of physicals, background checks and drug screens and elevate complex cases as appropriate.

Human Resources Representative

Frito-Lay North America / PepsiCo
11.2016 - 02.2021
  • Establish credibility and trust among local management and employees, serve as the on-site, go-to HR resource for the team.
  • Accurately diagnose organizational issues, develop solutions, and implement action plans at a local level.
  • Partner with Talent Acquisition and management teams to source and staff a diverse and highly skilled workforce, to ensure a positive onboarding experience.
  • Assess employee engagement and develop action plans to ensure a positive, engaging, and supportive workplace.
  • Improve workforce management by implementing attendance point system at site.
  • Develop and lead training across multiple levels and topics.
  • Serve as advisor and coach to associates around career development and performance issues.
  • Participate in employee investigations and ensure appropriate outcomes and follow-up.
  • Managed employee disability benefits and workers’ compensation for 300+ employees.
  • Coordinated Human Resources initiatives to reduce accidental injury and illness in the workplace.
  • Manage employee benefit packages, including the selection of health insurance, disability, PFL and FMLA.
  • Overseeing a newly created program that helps transition injured employees into temporary positions to maintain their standing with the company and retain their talent.

Entrepreneurial Development Facilitator

Sila M. Calderon Foundation
11.2014 - 09.2016
  • Trained and recruited prospects and active participants from disadvantaged communities on entrepreneurial development of small and midsize business (SMB).
  • Provided technical assistance to participants in business planning, merchandising strategies, sales, and advertising.
  • Assessed and evaluated business startup goals and performance, conducted government database research on demographics for business plans, and procured public agency documents and certifications required by law for SMBs.
  • Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.

Merchandising Host

Walt Disney World Resort
08.2012 - 01.2013
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Served customers and followed outlined steps of service.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.

Administrative Assistant

Pre-Intervention Office, Finance Department
03.2011 - 05.2012
  • Implemented administrative systems, procedures, and policies. On a day-to-day basis I independently managed student records, audited files, and tended to Switchboard.
  • Assisted students, directed student cases to appropriate personnel, and responsibly handled sensitive documents.
  • Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
  • Maintained staff directory and company policy handbook for human resources department.
  • Generated reports and typed letters in Word and prepared PowerPoint presentations.
  • Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.

Education

Master of Arts - Criminal Justice

Interamerican University of Puerto Rico
Aguadilla
06.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences / Psychology

University of Puerto Rico (RUM)
Mayaguez
06.2012

Skills

  • Recruitment & Hiring
  • Leadership & Staff Development
  • Policies & Procedures
  • Reviewing Compliance
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Staff Compensation & Benefits
  • Employee Engagement
  • Paychex, Kronos, Workday, ServiceNow
  • Microsoft Office

Additional Information

Spanish: First Language

English: C2 Proficient

ASL: A1 Beginner

Certification

Fred Pryor Seminars:

HR Management, HR Law, Workers Comp. FMLA Compliance, Payroll Law, Effective Policies & Procedures, Developing Cultural Diversity

  • Pre-legal Institute, Eugenio Maria de Hostos Law School
  • Canvas Model for SMB’s
  • Basic accounting and business plans for startups
  • SMB’s Legislations: Laws 62-y.2014, 120-y.2014, 135-y.2014
  • Community Emergency Response Team Certification

Timeline

HR Operations Onboarding Coordinator

Pratt & Whitney
03.2022 - Current

Human Resources Representative

Frito-Lay North America / PepsiCo
11.2016 - 02.2021

Entrepreneurial Development Facilitator

Sila M. Calderon Foundation
11.2014 - 09.2016

Merchandising Host

Walt Disney World Resort
08.2012 - 01.2013

Administrative Assistant

Pre-Intervention Office, Finance Department
03.2011 - 05.2012

Master of Arts - Criminal Justice

Interamerican University of Puerto Rico

Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences / Psychology

University of Puerto Rico (RUM)
Teyli Serrano