DONNELLA PADERES-KING DONNELLA_PKING@YAHOO.
COM
808-291-0361
CONVERSE, TX
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Vision-driven change agent with exemplary record of human resources success for leading organizations
Proven talent for aligning business strategy and objectives with established human resources paradigms to achieve
maximum impact with minimum resource expenditure. Results-focused candidate with a marked interest in opportunities
focusing on human resources management and business partner roles. Champions innovative solutions to integrate best
practices, drive continuous improvement, analyze data, and provide key insights to inform strategic plans. Exceptionally
dedicated professional with keen interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills for the diverse modern workplace.
CORE COMPETENCIES
• Employee Relations & Investigations • Payroll & Benefits Administration • Full Cycle Recruiting
• Networking & Relationship Building • HRIS & Compliance Initiatives • Onboarding/Offboarding
• Performance/ Project Management • Employee Recognition Programs • Training & Development
• Strategic Succession Planning • Pre-Hire Background Screening • Team Collaboration
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CITY OF SAN ANTONIO, SAN ANTONIO, TX JUNE 2022– CURRENT
EMPLOYEE RELATIONS BUSINESS PARTNER, HR
• Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues by conducting effective, thorough and objective
investigations for EEO complaints, disciplinary actions, working conditions and grievances.
• Provides guidance to organizational leaders on succession planning, organizational strategies, performance
management and requirements for talent acquisition.
• Supports and provides liaison between department management and employees, including union representation.
• Builds client relationships by communicating project status, setting expectations, and resolving concerns.
• Serves as a consultant to organizational leaders on all Human Resources related issues to include coaching,
disciplinary actions, counseling, and career development.
• Serves as a resource to employees in association with payroll, benefits, LOA, FMLA, and workers compensation.
• Responsible for providing departmental transactional support to include onboarding, offboarding, updating
employee personnel records and training development.
VISION WORKS, SAN ANTONIO, TX AUGUST 2021– MAY 2022
HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST/BUSINESS PARTNER
• Fostered and maintained vital business relationships with organizational leaders to address employee relations
issues, investigations, and business objectives alike.
• Supervised functions of two facilities which consisted of 400 to 480 employees at each location.
• Guided and interpreted business operations, and provided oversight of all HR policies and procedures
• Excelled in managing workplace risks such as COVID protocols, workers compensation, and incident reporting.
• Consulted organizational leaders on HR related issues to include coaching, disciplinary action, career
development, performance reviews and succession planning.
• Ascertained legal compliance of state, federal, and employment laws such as FMLA, ADA, EEOC, and FLSA.
• Provided dedicated support to employees in association with LOA, payroll, benefits, and workers compensation.
• Aligned with Talent Acquisition regarding sourcing and recruiting efforts, to include career fairs.
• Reviewed and responded to all unemployment claims via Equifax in a timely manner.
VIANT MEDICAL, SAN ANTONIO, TX APRIL 2021– AUGUST 2021
HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST – CONTRACTOR/TEMP WORKER
• Orchestrated full cycle recruiting for qualified candidates to include sourcing, interviewing, and job placement.
• Spearheaded pre-hire background/ drug tests, successfully onboarded new hires and led new hire orientations.
• Aided business operations and developed and executed HR policies and procedures.
• Ensured legal compliance of employment laws; this included EEOC, FMLA, ADA, and FLSA.
• Governed, investigated, and resolved employee relations issues.
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• Originated strategies and procedures that improved both HR efficiency and employee experience.
• Directed and interpreted business operations for employees and organizational leaders.
• Assisted employees with internal career opportunities and queries regarding benefits, payroll, and 401k.
WATERFLEET, SAN ANTONIO, TX NOVEMBER 2018 – MARCH 2021
HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST
• Conceived and implemented HR strategies and initiatives that supported overall business needs and strategy.
• Tasked with overseeing three site locations in Texas consisting of approximately 500 workers.
• Assumed responsibility for resolving employee relation issues, and directed performance improvement plans.
• Drove accurate and timely processing of bi-weekly payrolls in accordance with federal and state regulations; this
also involved accurately preparing all wage withholding, deductions and garnishments.
• Assessed exempt and non-exempt jobs via PayScale and advised management on pay discrepancies.
• Updated and managed quarterly 401K employee Pre-tax and Roth contribution changes within the payroll system.
• Guided employees on open enrollment, benefits, payroll, and 401K eligibility and contributions.
• Headed full cycle recruiting for qualified candidates to include sourcing, interviewing, background and placement.
• Conducted the onboarding process for all new hires, in addition to hosting offboarding and exit interviews.
SWBC – SAN ANTONIO, TX JULY 2015 – NOVEMBER 2018
HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT / TALENT ACQUISITION SPECIALIST
• Assumed responsibility for administering pre-hire background screening, including criminal, education,
employment, and credit checks, in addition to drug test events.
• Organized job fairs, intern luncheons, new hire orientation, onboarding, and employee appreciation events.
• Directed the Employee Referral Program and documented referrals for Employee of the Quarter (EOQ).
• Sourced, assessed, interviewed, and placed qualified candidates in the management of full cycle recruiting.
• Helped with employee relations investigations and generated Corrective Action summary reports.
• Hosted training opportunities for HR interns, highlighting background checks and new hire orientation.
• Reviewed HR policies, procedures, practices, and strategies to ascertain compliance for client audits.
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
TEAM EXPRESS DISTRIBUTING, SAN ANTONIO, TX| HUMAN RESOURCES CLERK SEPTEMBER 2014 – JULY 2014
WHATABURGER, SAN ANTONIO, TX| TEAM LEAD & TRAINER SEPTEMBER 2008 – AUGUST 2014
EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY – SAN ANTONIO | MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, HR MANAGEMENT 2018
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS – SAN ANTONIO | BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, HR MANAGEMENT 2015
ST. PHILLIPS COLLEGE – SAN ANTONIO | ASSOCIATE OF ARTS, PSYCHOLOGY 2012
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
HRIS: DayForce, Paycom, QuickBooks, Workday, ADP Portal, SilkRoad, T-Sheets, Ulti-Pro, Payscale, SAP
Benefits: Apostrophe, Guardian, iSolved Benefits/ Infinisource, John Hancock, FMLA Source
Recruiting: Prove-it, LinkedIn, Career Builder, indeed, DocuSign, SHL, Career Builder Employment Screening
(CBES), Aurico, E-Screen
Compliance: TWC, OAG, NCMS, Tri-Star, E-Verify, DISA, Express Net (iix), Equifax
