Maria Favela
Tracy
Summary
Bilingual payroll and HR professional with over 6 years of experience in payroll administration and workforce management. Proficient in ADP, Paylocity, and UltiPro, with expertise in I-9 audits and multi-state payroll processes, remote billing, and coding. Recognized for maintaining accuracy and confidentiality while navigating compliance challenges. Fluent in English and Spanish, effectively supporting diverse teams.
After a family-planning leave in 2022, I am now returning to the workforce with renewed commitment and strong expertise in remote payroll, billing, and coding support.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resources
GlassFab Tempering Services
Tracy
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
Sacramento
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
- Compliance auditing
- Benefits management
- Employee relations
- HR strategy implementation
- Problem solving
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Billing statements
- Billing adjustments
- Insurance billing expertise
Certification
Human Resources Management, Sacramento State, 1-year course
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
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