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Cecilia Yanez is a seasoned HR professional with extensive experience in recruitment, payroll, and benefits administration. She has worked with various organizations, including Paychex, ACLU of Southern California, and University of California, Riverside. Cecilia holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology and Theatre from UC Riverside and has obtained certifications in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace and SHRM-CP.

Credentials

  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate
    USF Office of Corporate Training and Professional Education
    May, 2021
    - Apr, 2026
  • SHRM - CP
    SHRM
    Feb, 2017
    - Apr, 2026

Experience

    • United States
    • Human Resources Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Human Resources Business Partner
      • Apr 2022 - Jun 2023

    • Senior Human Resources Generalist
      • Oct 2021 - Apr 2022

    • Human Resources Generalist
      • Apr 2018 - Oct 2021

      Deliver HR Services HR components and make recommendations to clients regarding benefits, compensation, employee relations, recruitment, training and development, and information systems. Manage client activities and on-site visits to create and develop strong business relationships, retain clients and ensure quality service.Develop and maintain working knowledge of all HR Services components.Perform client visits to introduce new products, services, and technologies to clients.Follow through on requests from clients, corporate, and HR Services Area Manager.Gather and maintain client service data in the HR Services database.Acts as liaison with branch, region, and Corporate offices to facilitate resolution of client issues regarding benefits, payroll, human resources, and safety.Recommend, coordinate, and deliver training seminars for clients and their employees.Builds strong client relationships and provide quality service in an effort to retain client base.Inform and educate clients about Human Resources policies, procedures, performance management, recruitment, and employee relations issues.Deliverspresentations that meet high quality standards.Develop appropriate strategies for clients regarding employee relations, disciplinary action, operations, and performance issues.Assists client with resolution of employee issues pertaining to leaves of absence, workers’ compensation, and disability accommodations.Maintain knowledge of trends and changes in Human Resources legislation, and convey local, state, and federal laws to clients to maintain compliance.Facilitates Annual Enrollment meetings for ASO clients.Advise the client on issues regarding Section 125, healthcare, and retirement plans with assistance from other areas within the HRS division.Conducts HR Assessment to determine client needs.

  • ACLU of Southern California
    • Greater Los Angeles Area
    • Human Resources Manager
      • Sep 2017 - Apr 2018
      • Greater Los Angeles Area

      Manage day-to-day operations of the Human Resources departmentAdminister benefits programs such as life, health and dental insurance, pension and retirement plans.Counsel and advice management regarding organizational policies related but not limited to hiring, performance management, compensation, termination and progressive discipline.Administer performance review program to ensure effectiveness and compliance withinorganizationAnalyze wage and salary reports and data to determine competitive compensation plan,including conducting wage surveys to determine competitive wage rates

    • Human Resources Generalist
      • May 2016 - Sep 2017
      • Riverside

      Directly responsible for managing the payroll, leaves and HR issues concerning the departments of Physics & Astronomy, Chemistry, the Dean’s Office and the Personnel Service Center in the College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences. Piloted and trained department with new I9 Guardian system that automated the I9 process. Interpreted and applied complex University and Labor Relations policy and procedures for non-academic personnel, non-represented staff, and represented staff. Served as liaison with Central HR, Labor Relations, Benefits while maintaining current knowledge of and complying with federal/state labor laws, bargaining unit contracts, and UC policies and procedures.

    • United States
    • Retail
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Human Resources Generalist
      • Aug 2014 - May 2016

      Coordinated and facilitated New Hire Orientations for over 1200 employeesConducted interactive ADA discussionsSupported management and executive supervisors with employee relations issuesProvided guidance with company policies and proceduresResponsible for managing and developing four HR Specialists

    • Human Resources Specialist
      • Apr 2013 - Aug 2014

      Audited schedules and staffing needs with meticulous careAssisted with new hire, orientation and termination paperwork and communicationCompleted projects with sensitive deadlines pertaining to payroll and benefitsCreated, updated and maintained personnel filesCollaborated in the recruitment and hiring of over 1000 employees Provided associates with up to date information on policies, procedures and other information

    • Marketing Intern
      • Oct 2009 - Aug 2013

      Co-founded the UCR student life blog, Life at UCR, pitched via proposal and presentationCollaborated in publishing facts and information on social mediaInteracted with students through webinars, social media, and mail correspondenceCooperated in the registration, organization and communication for major eventsMaintained the coordination of information in the prospective student databaseResponsible for managing and developing eight interns

Education

  • 2009 - 2013
    University of California, Riverside
    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Anthropology

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