Leslie Portugal- Taveras

Human Resources Director at The Charter High School for Law and Social Justice
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(386) 825-5501
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Bronx, New York, United States, US

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Experience

    • United States
    • Education Management
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Human Resources Director
      • Apr 2023 - Present

    • Director of Community Outreach
      • Aug 2022 - Apr 2023

      Bronx, New York, United States

    • United States
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Founding Director of Operations
      • Jan 2021 - Apr 2022

      Bronx, New York, United States

    • United States
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Director of Human Resources
      • Sep 2019 - Jan 2021

      United States

    • United States
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Human Resources Manager
      • Jul 2017 - 2019

      Manage HR files which include keeping employees record collection for all new employees and current employee as needed throughout the year; Administering onboarding activities; Creating All personal yearly contracts Administering and evaluating all background checks(Fingerprint Clearance, certification) for new hires Provides appropriate information to staff, prepares legal personnel-related documentation (including employment statements of hiring disciplinary procedures, and terminations… Show more Manage HR files which include keeping employees record collection for all new employees and current employee as needed throughout the year; Administering onboarding activities; Creating All personal yearly contracts Administering and evaluating all background checks(Fingerprint Clearance, certification) for new hires Provides appropriate information to staff, prepares legal personnel-related documentation (including employment statements of hiring disciplinary procedures, and terminations of employment), and maintains up-to­ personnel files. Schedules and coordinates PTO days, track sick leave, vacation and personal days Manages HR trackers which include teacher certification, fingerprinting, and providing information for compliance with all internal and external requirements. Participate in developing department goals, objectives, and systems Manage employee information and changing data in all appropriate systems Producing accurate and detailed reports related to compensation, diversity, EEO data and retention in response to audits, and internal inquiries; Evaluating, and answering HR tickets items such as but not limited to Proof of employment, jury duty, and attendance policy. Assisting in codifying current HR department processes and work to streamline and develop a procedural guide to reflect various departmental practices; Participating in the support and maintenance of employees timecards Partnering with the Hiring committee to execute the annual instructional placement of open positions. Maintaining employee records and ensuring that they are 100% accurate and up to date at all times through reviewing employee file and conducting monthly audits. Respond to employment verification requests. Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws Managing offboarding processes for both voluntary and involuntary terminations including off boarding checklist for both employees, and their managers, conducting exit interviews.

    • Assistant Business Manager
      • Aug 2016 - Jun 2017

      800 Home Street Manage and handle all Human Resource activities for the school Manage Accounts Payable and Receivable functions Participates in the preparation for semi-monthly payroll, record payroll in quick books Maintain accurate records of all financial transactions. Maintain the General Ledger Handle daily bookkeeping, including recording entries related to debit card use, entering invoices, cash receipts, EFTs Ensure school purchase orders are appropriately tracked and closed out… Show more Manage and handle all Human Resource activities for the school Manage Accounts Payable and Receivable functions Participates in the preparation for semi-monthly payroll, record payroll in quick books Maintain accurate records of all financial transactions. Maintain the General Ledger Handle daily bookkeeping, including recording entries related to debit card use, entering invoices, cash receipts, EFTs Ensure school purchase orders are appropriately tracked and closed out according to the school’s procurement policies Process invoices, issue checks and prepare for signatures/disbursement Develop and Implement new processes to ensure the accuracy of backup documentation File financial documents and records. Assist with the Annual Audit. Assist in the preparation of financial reports Run daily reports for the Head of School Attend all Board of Trustees meetings and be responsible for the taking of minutes and presentation

    • Executive Assistant to Principal
      • Aug 2015 - Aug 2016

      800 Home Street -Attends meetings as assigned by the Principal for the purpose of conveying and gathering information required to perform school functions. -Supports Principal and other administrative personnel for assisting with their administrative duties (preparing required financial reports, progress reports, Annual School Plan, Professional Development Plan, implementation of the data inquiry program and the Acuity program, developing the school program scheme, coordinating the school's professional… Show more -Attends meetings as assigned by the Principal for the purpose of conveying and gathering information required to perform school functions. -Supports Principal and other administrative personnel for assisting with their administrative duties (preparing required financial reports, progress reports, Annual School Plan, Professional Development Plan, implementation of the data inquiry program and the Acuity program, developing the school program scheme, coordinating the school's professional activity options, etc. -Schedules various activities (e.g., meetings, testing arrangements, assemblies.special programs, referral appointments, etc.). -Responds to inquiries from a wide variety of internal and external parties (e.g., staff, parents, students, public agencies, etc.) for the purpose of providing information, facilitating communication among departments. -Prepares written materials (e.g., correspondence, agendas, minutes, newsletter, Parent Handbook, bulletins, reports, bank deposits, receipts, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference and conveying information for the school as well as the Board of Trustees. -Maintains a variety of manual records, files, and department databases for the principal (e.g., Head of School master calendar, pre, and post-observation conference notes as well as the observations, letters to the official files of all staff, data inquiry team files, Pupil Personnel -Evaluates situations (e.g., involving other staff, students, parents, the public, police, probation department, A.C.S., etc.) for the purpose of taking appropriate action and directing to appropriate personnel for resolutions. -Compiles data from a variety of sources for the purpose of complying with financial, legal and administrative requirements. -Participates in the Head of School's Cabinet meetings ensuring appropriate follow up -Will attend all Board ofTrustees meetings and be responsible for the taking of minutes.

    • United States
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Operations Assistant
      • Aug 2013 - Aug 2015

      977 Fox Street As an Operations Assistant at South Bronx Classical Charter School: Answer phones, greet visitors and maintain daily operations of the main office. Maintain organization and inventory of school supplies. Distribute supplies to staff Assist all students with bathroom and medical emergencies Collect daily attendance, input tardiness and absences into the student information system, update uniform infractions database Manages breakfast and lunch duties, deliver school snacks… Show more As an Operations Assistant at South Bronx Classical Charter School: Answer phones, greet visitors and maintain daily operations of the main office. Maintain organization and inventory of school supplies. Distribute supplies to staff Assist all students with bathroom and medical emergencies Collect daily attendance, input tardiness and absences into the student information system, update uniform infractions database Manages breakfast and lunch duties, deliver school snacks to scholars on a daily basis. Scan scholars for school food meals Recruiting of students for the new calendar year Handle student records management for both State and school database, enrolling and discharging of students, updating academics, personal contact information, health and emergency records. Manage and keep school in compliance with DOE regulations Manage and organize student transportation services and coordinate process Manage and direct school matrons and oversee the distribution of school metro cards Organize all school trips. Arrange and finalize contract and payments with vendors Make grade wide copies for all teachers Schedule and coordinate New York City State testing schedules and administration Coordinate school staff events Translate school wide reminders and parent conferences Show less

    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Group Leader
      • Feb 2009 - Aug 2013

      Marble Hill Tutored a large group of kids on a 2nd to 4th-grade level Assisted in planning and implementing a daily program under my assistant and my direction, which included lesson plans and preparing the learning environment Tracked students daily Attendance Created a monthly board based on our theme “Focusing on Educational Standers Students can meet” Provided kids with their snacks and lunch Promoted school events and raised funds and coordinated yearly shows Arranged school file… Show more Tutored a large group of kids on a 2nd to 4th-grade level Assisted in planning and implementing a daily program under my assistant and my direction, which included lesson plans and preparing the learning environment Tracked students daily Attendance Created a monthly board based on our theme “Focusing on Educational Standers Students can meet” Provided kids with their snacks and lunch Promoted school events and raised funds and coordinated yearly shows Arranged school file trips. Manage 10 summer youth workers Show less

Education

  • City University of New York City College
    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Spanish Linguistics
    2009 - 2013
  • A Philip Randolph Campus High School

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