Maria Favela
Tracy
Summary
Bilingual payroll and HR professional with over 6 years of experience in payroll administration, compliance, and workforce management using ADP, Paylocity, Hire Right, Ulti-Pro and E-Verify systems. Strong knowledge and the ability to navigate complex compliance challenges, including I-9 audits, while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, and operational continuity. Fluent in English and Spanish, skilled at supporting diverse teams and rebuilding workforce strength during times of organizational transition bringing my commitment and experience in payroll and human resources.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resources
GlassFab Tempering Services
08.2019 - 01.2023
- Conducted background checks and pre-employment screenings through HireRight, ensuring compliance with federal and company standards.
- Administered payroll, benefits, workers’ compensation, and SDI programs, utilizing Paylocity and other HRIS systems.
- Tracked and reported labor hours, overtime, and attendance metrics to management and supervisors during morning meetings, supporting staffing and operational decisions.
- Participated in safety meetings, reinforcing compliance and promoting a safe workplace culture.
- Served as a problem-solver and employee liaison, resolving HR issues while maintaining positive employee relations.
- Maintained compliance with employment laws, I-9 verification, and internal HR policies.
- Collaborated with plant management to implement HR strategies, improve processes, and optimize workforce efficiency.
Human Resources Manager
Trulite Glass and Architecture Solution
08.2017 - 08.2019
- Supported all areas of HR operations, including recruitment, onboarding, payroll, employee relations.
- Played a key role during I-9 audit, successfully rehiring a large number of employees under strict deadlines and high-pressure conditions.
- Conducted background checks and pre-employment screening through HireRight, ensuring full compliance with company and federal hiring standards.
- Administered FMLA, SDI, LOA, workers compensations, and employee benefits programs with accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with employment laws.
- Proceed biweekly, biweekly payroll in Ulti-Pro to ADP transition, ensuring timely and accurate compensation and reporting.
- Traveled to multiple plant locations to assist with HR trainings, onboarding sessions, and process implementation, supporting and consistency compliance.
- Worked closely with corporate HR office aligning local HR process with company polices, audits, and strategic initiatives.
- Maintained up to date knowledge of employment laws and HR practices to support compliance and company audit.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Chabot College
Hayward, CA05-2011
High School Diploma -
James Logan High School
Union City, CASkills
- ADP
- Kronos
- Paylocity
- E-Verify
- HireRight
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Google Workspace
Certification
- Human Resources Management, Sacramento State - 1 year course
Core Competencies
- Full-Cycle Recruitment & Onboarding
- New Hire Orientations & Background Screening (HireRight)
- I-9 & E-Verify Compliance
- Payroll & HRIS Systems (ADP, Kronos, Paylocity)
- Employee Relations & Engagement
- Workers’ Compensation & Leave Management (FMLA, SDI)
- Benefits & HIPAA Compliance
- Bilingual Communication (English–Spanish)
Timeline
Human Resources
GlassFab Tempering Services
08.2019 - 01.2023
Human Resources Manager
Trulite Glass and Architecture Solution
08.2017 - 08.2019
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Chabot College
High School Diploma -
James Logan High School