Maricela Bash
@maricelabash
Bilingual HR professional specializing in recruiting, onboarding, and employee relations with operational payroll experience.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a bilingual HR professional with extensive experience in recruiting, onboarding, benefits coordination, payroll support, and employee relations across manufacturing and educational environments. I have led recruiting initiatives in Applicant Tracking Systems (Taleo), managed HR programs including FMLA, ADA accommodations, attendance policies, and payroll processing using ADP and Kronos.
I have a proven track record of improving hiring outcomes (including building Spanish-language recruitment programs and improving net gain metrics), organizing employee files and skills matrices for succession planning, conducting bilingual onboarding and training, and supporting safety and workers' compensation processes. I am committed to building stronger organizations through strategic recruiting and retention while supporting diverse, multicultural workforces.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
HR Generalist
Dal-Tile
Feb 2025 - Present (10 months)
Manage payroll and time card processing using Kronos, handle full-cycle recruiting and I-9 compliance, and administer accommodations (FMLA, ADA, STD) while conducting onboarding and 90-day new-hire reviews.
HR Manager Assistant
Wis-Pak
Feb 2022 - Oct 2024 (2 years 8 months)
Coordinated benefits administration, managed pre-screening and recruiting in Taleo, reorganized HR filing system, supported payroll processing, and closed a 60-employee gap within two months while handling employee relations and OSHA/workers' comp coordination.
Recruiter / Interpreter
Great Dane
Oct 2020 - Jan 2022 (1 year 3 months)
Built and led Spanish-language recruiting program using Taleo, improved net hiring tracker by +30, managed candidate screening (E-Verify, background, medical) and translated HR and safety materials for Spanish-speaking employees.
ESL Para Educator
Columbus High School
Oct 2017 - Oct 2020 (3 years)
Supported classroom teachers with ESL instruction, provided translation and interpretation for students and parents, and organized multicultural and cultural awareness activities to improve student engagement.
Public Notary
Notary #17 Cabo San Lucas
Jan 2008 - Jan 2015 (7 years)
Prepared and certified legal real estate documents, researched title and ownership issues, developed corporate trusts, and advised clients on legal rights regarding property transactions.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
SHRM (online coursework)
Professional Certificate (in progress), Human Resources
Taking online SHRM coursework toward HR certification.
Universidad Mundial San José Cabo
Law Degree, Law
2002 - 2008
Earned a Law degree and received professional credentials (Cédula #5925004).
CECATI No. 63 Huatabampo
Technical Degree, Social Work; Economic Administration
1988 - 1991
Completed technical studies in Social Work and Economic Administration at CECATI No. 63.
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