Maria Alejandra Martinez Manzur
@mariaalejandramartin
Senior HR operations specialist specializing in multi-state compliance, onboarding, and talent acquisition.
What I'm looking for
I’m a bilingual HR professional with 8+ years of experience across talent acquisition, HR operations, and employee lifecycle management. I’ve supported multi-state HR processes in the United States, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations while keeping employee processing accurate and audit-ready.
In my current role as a Senior Human Resources Specialist, I manage HR operations across 9 U.S. states and oversee onboarding in line with federal and state employment laws. I handle Form I-9 and E-Verify verification, coordinate employee setup across payroll and HR systems, and manage employee relations matters including corrective actions and terminations. I also administer employee benefits—explaining coverage options, managing enrollments, and ensuring proper active coverage.
Beyond HR operations, I bring strong recruiting and assessment expertise, including competency-based interviews, candidate assessments, psychometric testing, and assessment centers. I work closely with leadership and hiring managers, bringing a careful, process-driven approach that protects sensitive employee matters and maintains accurate HR documentation.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Human Resources Specialist
Triple S Steel
Apr 2025 - Present (1 year 2 months)
Supported HR compliance and employee processing across 9 U.S. states, ensuring accurate onboarding and regulatory compliance. Managed I-9/E-Verify, HR/payroll system setup, employee relations actions, benefits administration, and MVR checks.
Admin & HR Coordinator
Grupo Gastronómico Armalu S.A.S
May 2024 - Apr 2025 (11 months)
Coordinated HR administrative processes and provided recruitment support, including interview scheduling, candidate screening, and onboarding activities. Maintained employee files and HR records while supporting internal communications and executive scheduling.
Recruitment Analyst
Impala Terminals
Feb 2023 - May 2024 (1 year 3 months)
Managed recruitment processes for international roles, conducting competency-based interviews and candidate assessments. Administered psychometric testing and assessment centers and partnered with hiring managers to select top candidates.
Senior Recruiter (Project)
Procaps
Sep 2022 - Dec 2022 (3 months)
Led end-to-end recruitment for corporate roles. Supported hiring processes in Colombia and the United States.
Talent Acquisition Analyst
Lean Solutions Group
Jul 2022 - Sep 2022 (2 months)
Managed international recruitment processes, conducting interviews and coordinating hiring decisions. Supported recruitment activities for cross-border roles.
Education
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Politécnico de Colombia
Universidad del Norte
Psychologist Diploma, Human Talent Management
2011 - 2016
Completed a Psychologist diploma focused on Human Talent Management at Universidad del Norte from 2011 to 2016.
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