Carmen Nolazco-Torres, PHR
Human Resources Manager at HAWKING STEAM CHARTER SCHOOLS INC- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish Native or bilingual proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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30-hour General Industry Safety and Health
OSHADec, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
10-hour General Industry Safety and Health
OSHA 10 Hour TrainingOct, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Professional in Human Resources (PHR)
HR Certification Institute - HRCIMay, 2019- Oct, 2024
Experience
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HAWKING STEAM CHARTER SCHOOLS INC
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Human Resources Manager
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Aug 2018 - Present
•Handles day-to-day HR-related questions and helping resolve work-related problems. •Assists in communicating organizational policies and procedures; promotes understanding within the organization and across school operations. •Recruits for open positions and performs the full life cycle of recruiting activities, including sourcing and screening applicants, maintaining recruiting systems, drafting offer letters, providing follow-through with candidates, supporting hiring managers and… Show more •Handles day-to-day HR-related questions and helping resolve work-related problems. •Assists in communicating organizational policies and procedures; promotes understanding within the organization and across school operations. •Recruits for open positions and performs the full life cycle of recruiting activities, including sourcing and screening applicants, maintaining recruiting systems, drafting offer letters, providing follow-through with candidates, supporting hiring managers and reporting recruiting statistics •Drafts and updates job descriptions; assists in classifying positions and/or reclassifying positions, as needed. •Leads employee on-boarding activities; answers employee questions and provides support to managers when integrating new hires into the organization. •Implements fingerprint-supported background checks and teaching certification verifications of all applicable employees. •Administers employee-benefit programs, answers employee questions, supports claim resolution and maintains related systems. •Supports the performance evaluation process; provides employees and managers with information about the process, policies, job duties and process for promotion. •Leads employee recreation and recognition programs. •Maintains employee records and confidentiality. •Responsible for new hire, termination, and change of status forms with payroll. •Serves as employee liaison to assist in problem resolution with issues related to benefit deductions and pay. •Coordinates and ensures completion of employee exit interviews including reporting outcome information to management. •Tracks and maintains data. •Ensures compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations. •Supervises administrative assistant and substitute teachers. Show less •Handles day-to-day HR-related questions and helping resolve work-related problems. •Assists in communicating organizational policies and procedures; promotes understanding within the organization and across school operations. •Recruits for open positions and performs the full life cycle of recruiting activities, including sourcing and screening applicants, maintaining recruiting systems, drafting offer letters, providing follow-through with candidates, supporting hiring managers and… Show more •Handles day-to-day HR-related questions and helping resolve work-related problems. •Assists in communicating organizational policies and procedures; promotes understanding within the organization and across school operations. •Recruits for open positions and performs the full life cycle of recruiting activities, including sourcing and screening applicants, maintaining recruiting systems, drafting offer letters, providing follow-through with candidates, supporting hiring managers and reporting recruiting statistics •Drafts and updates job descriptions; assists in classifying positions and/or reclassifying positions, as needed. •Leads employee on-boarding activities; answers employee questions and provides support to managers when integrating new hires into the organization. •Implements fingerprint-supported background checks and teaching certification verifications of all applicable employees. •Administers employee-benefit programs, answers employee questions, supports claim resolution and maintains related systems. •Supports the performance evaluation process; provides employees and managers with information about the process, policies, job duties and process for promotion. •Leads employee recreation and recognition programs. •Maintains employee records and confidentiality. •Responsible for new hire, termination, and change of status forms with payroll. •Serves as employee liaison to assist in problem resolution with issues related to benefit deductions and pay. •Coordinates and ensures completion of employee exit interviews including reporting outcome information to management. •Tracks and maintains data. •Ensures compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations. •Supervises administrative assistant and substitute teachers. Show less
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Human Resources Assistant Intern
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May 2018 - Oct 2018
Internship focused in HR Management leading to a certification in HR. Responsibilities included working on BrassRing, posting jobs, email blasts for hot jobs Internship focused in HR Management leading to a certification in HR. Responsibilities included working on BrassRing, posting jobs, email blasts for hot jobs
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Self-Employed Contractor
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Business Consulting and Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Independent HR Consultant
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Mar 2018 - Jul 2018
Worked remotely as an independent HR consultant. Services include: resume screening, scheduling of candidate interviews, communicating with candidates, reference checks Worked remotely as an independent HR consultant. Services include: resume screening, scheduling of candidate interviews, communicating with candidates, reference checks
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Independent Contractor - Social Media Evaluator
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Oct 2015 - Jul 2018
Worked remotely as a Social Media Evaluator Worked remotely as a Social Media Evaluator
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IFTIN CHARTER SCHOOL
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Human Resources Coordiantor / Office Manager
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Aug 2016 - Jun 2018
Payroll Administration • Supervised payroll for more than 60 employees, managed time clock system for employees, implemented policies on time keeping Human Resources • Interviewed and hired new employees. • Coordinated the onboarding process for new employees, processed new hire paperwork including employee contracts and benefits • Processed Employee terminations • Submitted Workers Compensation claims • Handled all employee verification requests • Revised… Show more Payroll Administration • Supervised payroll for more than 60 employees, managed time clock system for employees, implemented policies on time keeping Human Resources • Interviewed and hired new employees. • Coordinated the onboarding process for new employees, processed new hire paperwork including employee contracts and benefits • Processed Employee terminations • Submitted Workers Compensation claims • Handled all employee verification requests • Revised Employee Handbook as needed • Maintained HR Database system Accounts Payable/Receivable • Processed invoices for payment, reimbursements forms, check requests, reviews vendor contracts and maintained a file system for over 50 vendors Administrative Support • Provided high-level administrative support for Principal, providing assistance with student data in PowerSchools, payroll data, and employee information data. • Performed budget projections and assisted with annual audit, site visits, school policies, and CALPADS Show less Payroll Administration • Supervised payroll for more than 60 employees, managed time clock system for employees, implemented policies on time keeping Human Resources • Interviewed and hired new employees. • Coordinated the onboarding process for new employees, processed new hire paperwork including employee contracts and benefits • Processed Employee terminations • Submitted Workers Compensation claims • Handled all employee verification requests • Revised… Show more Payroll Administration • Supervised payroll for more than 60 employees, managed time clock system for employees, implemented policies on time keeping Human Resources • Interviewed and hired new employees. • Coordinated the onboarding process for new employees, processed new hire paperwork including employee contracts and benefits • Processed Employee terminations • Submitted Workers Compensation claims • Handled all employee verification requests • Revised Employee Handbook as needed • Maintained HR Database system Accounts Payable/Receivable • Processed invoices for payment, reimbursements forms, check requests, reviews vendor contracts and maintained a file system for over 50 vendors Administrative Support • Provided high-level administrative support for Principal, providing assistance with student data in PowerSchools, payroll data, and employee information data. • Performed budget projections and assisted with annual audit, site visits, school policies, and CALPADS Show less
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Hyde Leadership Charter School
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Manager of Student Records and Compliance
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Dec 2008 - May 2016
•Admissions – Implemented policies and procedures for the Admissions and Enrollment for grades K-12 according to NYC Department of Education and the NY Charter Office requirements, oversaw the Admission/Enrollment/Recruitment process and coordinated the Admissions team on planning the admissions process; coordinated lottery for new students, ensured data accuracy and cleansing •Quality Assurance - Established a Quality Assurance for almost 1000 student records/files (electronic and paper),… Show more •Admissions – Implemented policies and procedures for the Admissions and Enrollment for grades K-12 according to NYC Department of Education and the NY Charter Office requirements, oversaw the Admission/Enrollment/Recruitment process and coordinated the Admissions team on planning the admissions process; coordinated lottery for new students, ensured data accuracy and cleansing •Quality Assurance - Established a Quality Assurance for almost 1000 student records/files (electronic and paper), ensured all entries to student records were made, coordinated completion of parent, student and faculty surveys •Supervision - Supervised and evaluated the Main Office staff and Admissions Coordinator, including Main Office Administrative Assistant, and Enrollment Office Administrative Assistant, developed standards and practices for the Family Education Department and Elementary School administrative staff to help standardize school-wide practices •Translation -Oversight and approval of all school-wide documents translated into Spanish •Reporting-Annual Report Project Leader, BEDS (State Report) Report Project Leader, Department of Education Progress report, Civil Data Report – provided accurate student data for report, gathered and analyzed school-wide data, provided data for monthly board reports, prepared monthly attendance reports for directors •Planning-Assures completion of high school transcripts, coordinated services for college admissions process, assisted High School Director in planning to fulfill HS Registrar needs, including accurate records and reports Show less •Admissions – Implemented policies and procedures for the Admissions and Enrollment for grades K-12 according to NYC Department of Education and the NY Charter Office requirements, oversaw the Admission/Enrollment/Recruitment process and coordinated the Admissions team on planning the admissions process; coordinated lottery for new students, ensured data accuracy and cleansing •Quality Assurance - Established a Quality Assurance for almost 1000 student records/files (electronic and paper),… Show more •Admissions – Implemented policies and procedures for the Admissions and Enrollment for grades K-12 according to NYC Department of Education and the NY Charter Office requirements, oversaw the Admission/Enrollment/Recruitment process and coordinated the Admissions team on planning the admissions process; coordinated lottery for new students, ensured data accuracy and cleansing •Quality Assurance - Established a Quality Assurance for almost 1000 student records/files (electronic and paper), ensured all entries to student records were made, coordinated completion of parent, student and faculty surveys •Supervision - Supervised and evaluated the Main Office staff and Admissions Coordinator, including Main Office Administrative Assistant, and Enrollment Office Administrative Assistant, developed standards and practices for the Family Education Department and Elementary School administrative staff to help standardize school-wide practices •Translation -Oversight and approval of all school-wide documents translated into Spanish •Reporting-Annual Report Project Leader, BEDS (State Report) Report Project Leader, Department of Education Progress report, Civil Data Report – provided accurate student data for report, gathered and analyzed school-wide data, provided data for monthly board reports, prepared monthly attendance reports for directors •Planning-Assures completion of high school transcripts, coordinated services for college admissions process, assisted High School Director in planning to fulfill HS Registrar needs, including accurate records and reports Show less
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Southwest Key Program
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United States
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Law Enforcement
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Administrator
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Oct 2007 - Aug 2008
Administrative Provided high-level administrative support to Program Director and Assistant Program Director at one of the programs of a national nonprofit organization focusing on providing educational and shelter services for immigrant youth •Maintained open and consistent communication with the Program Director and Assistant Program Director in all matters related to the operational management of the organization •Prepared meeting agendas and ensured monthly meetings for a… Show more Administrative Provided high-level administrative support to Program Director and Assistant Program Director at one of the programs of a national nonprofit organization focusing on providing educational and shelter services for immigrant youth •Maintained open and consistent communication with the Program Director and Assistant Program Director in all matters related to the operational management of the organization •Prepared meeting agendas and ensured monthly meetings for a staff of 110 employees were well coordinated Human Resources Performed a variety of key functions such as managing and administering human resources polices of Southwest Key Program, supervising payroll, and maintaining budgetary information and records •Acted as a liaison with employees, corporate staff, and benefit providers; ensured that employee files were complete, accurate and properly maintained, ensuring confidentiality of information; implemented and managed filing system for employee documents which were audited and monitored successfully by state licensing, corporate office, agency funding source, and Department of Labor •Managed biweekly payroll for over 100 employees •Assisted with recruitment and interviewed potential employees •Performed I-9 Verification for new hires Office Management •Supervised and managed the Senior Administrative Assistant, Administrative Assistant, and interns Show less Administrative Provided high-level administrative support to Program Director and Assistant Program Director at one of the programs of a national nonprofit organization focusing on providing educational and shelter services for immigrant youth •Maintained open and consistent communication with the Program Director and Assistant Program Director in all matters related to the operational management of the organization •Prepared meeting agendas and ensured monthly meetings for a… Show more Administrative Provided high-level administrative support to Program Director and Assistant Program Director at one of the programs of a national nonprofit organization focusing on providing educational and shelter services for immigrant youth •Maintained open and consistent communication with the Program Director and Assistant Program Director in all matters related to the operational management of the organization •Prepared meeting agendas and ensured monthly meetings for a staff of 110 employees were well coordinated Human Resources Performed a variety of key functions such as managing and administering human resources polices of Southwest Key Program, supervising payroll, and maintaining budgetary information and records •Acted as a liaison with employees, corporate staff, and benefit providers; ensured that employee files were complete, accurate and properly maintained, ensuring confidentiality of information; implemented and managed filing system for employee documents which were audited and monitored successfully by state licensing, corporate office, agency funding source, and Department of Labor •Managed biweekly payroll for over 100 employees •Assisted with recruitment and interviewed potential employees •Performed I-9 Verification for new hires Office Management •Supervised and managed the Senior Administrative Assistant, Administrative Assistant, and interns Show less
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Monterey Institute of International Studies
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United States
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Higher Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Acquisitions Librarian Intern
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Sep 2005 - Jul 2007
•Served as Acquisitions Librarian under the supervision of the Technical Services Coordinator for 13 months at the Institute library's after the Acquisitions Librarian position became vacant •Planned and administered the daily operations of the Acquisitions Department •Prepared monthly statistical reports on new book acquisitions; supervised, trained and delegated tasks to two part- time student employees; managed purchasing of new requests for books and periodicals •Increased book… Show more •Served as Acquisitions Librarian under the supervision of the Technical Services Coordinator for 13 months at the Institute library's after the Acquisitions Librarian position became vacant •Planned and administered the daily operations of the Acquisitions Department •Prepared monthly statistical reports on new book acquisitions; supervised, trained and delegated tasks to two part- time student employees; managed purchasing of new requests for books and periodicals •Increased book acquisitions by 20% during 2006-2007 academic year Show less •Served as Acquisitions Librarian under the supervision of the Technical Services Coordinator for 13 months at the Institute library's after the Acquisitions Librarian position became vacant •Planned and administered the daily operations of the Acquisitions Department •Prepared monthly statistical reports on new book acquisitions; supervised, trained and delegated tasks to two part- time student employees; managed purchasing of new requests for books and periodicals •Increased book… Show more •Served as Acquisitions Librarian under the supervision of the Technical Services Coordinator for 13 months at the Institute library's after the Acquisitions Librarian position became vacant •Planned and administered the daily operations of the Acquisitions Department •Prepared monthly statistical reports on new book acquisitions; supervised, trained and delegated tasks to two part- time student employees; managed purchasing of new requests for books and periodicals •Increased book acquisitions by 20% during 2006-2007 academic year Show less
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Education
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2017 - 2018
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management
Coursework, Human Resources Management -
2005 - 2007
Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey
Master of Arts (M.A.), International Policy Studies -
1998 - 2000
University of California, Santa Barbara
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science / Spanish
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