Veronica Soto: Human Resources Generalist in Whittier, CA

Manage HR functions for a $247 Million-dollar specialty foodservice operating company, a subsidiary of Sysco Corporation. Accountability extends to employee relations, talent acquisition, performance management, safety, worker's compensation, compliance, retention reporting, disciplinary action, government reporting, health and welfare benefits, annual health fair, union grievances, complaint investigations, and ongoing training and development. • Implemented the STAY interview process. The process consists of a 30, 60, 90, and 180 day STAY interview. The interview has a broad range of questions from operations to environment and life balance. The process has been instrumental to the success of new associates. • Executed and managed the new year-end performance review process, CMP: coaching and maximizing performance. The process requires the associate to take responsibility of their future growth and developments. Goals are aligned with their responsibilities and success is tracked quarterly with a year-end recap of their success. • Assisted in the initiation of PAR: Positive Associate Relations. The process requires HR and managers to be more engaged with associates daily. A daily check-in is required from all management. The increase in manager and subordinate interaction will provide a better "team" atmosphere. • Administered the completion of the annual Sysco Speaks Associate Engagement survey. Ensured action plans are in place and being managed to help improve future scores. • Partnered with VPO in the rollout of Inclusive Leadership Training. Presented Sysco's commitment to Diversity and Inclusion by introducing leaders to unconscious bias and strategies for overcoming biases which, in turn, supports an inclusive culture at FreshPoint. • Created the phone screen selection interview guides for Union positions. The process allows for an informal phone interview with specific questions regarding job knowledge and experience to be administered by HR. The engagement allows the same Q&A for all applicants, for an equal assessment. • Took part of a corporate wide HR project as a member of a team that was formed to revise termination reasons in ADP EV5 and create an attendance policy for non-union associates across the enterprise. • Progressed the payroll department to be streamlined with excel. Transitioned time keeping system from ADP Timesaver to ADP Enterprise eTime. • Managed all phases of recruitment, including defining hiring management needs and posting available positions. Implemented creative recruiting strategies that met anticipated staffing needs, such as partnering with local agencies and social media networking to find qualified candidates. Managed all aspects of the employee life cycle process, including on and off boarding.

Responsible for a 40 mixed unit apartment community in Downey, CA. Manage all tenant relations, prepare leases, rent roll, and 3-day notices, Section 8, collect and deposit rent, lease apartments, schedule cleaning and refurbishment of vacant apartments, locate new vendors and negotiate prices, maintain curb appeal, schedule and supervise building and grounds maintenance, coordinate with attorney office for eviction procedures, advertise vacancies via newspaper and Internet, enforce community rules and regulations, and maintenance of resident leases and files.

for a $100 Million-dollar apparel manufacturing company. Accountability consisted of payroll for 100+ employees, pre-employment process, new hire orientations, staffing agencies, H1B visa processing, and health and welfare benefits. • Revised employee handbook. • Negotiated and secured improved health and welfare rates. Over $100k in yearly savings. • Created a new hire process and check off list. • Employed formal sexual harassment training for supervisors. • Partnered with CEO on top leadership development through the Disney Institute.