Cristina Meli
Palermo
Summary
Senior Payroll Specialist - qualified as Labour Consultant, who has developed expertise in both the field of large companies, professional firms, self employer and in the field of public employment
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Works Employee - Labour Department
Region Of Sicily
Palermo, Italy
02.2024 - Current
- Ensured compliance with labor laws, reducing legal risks through regular policy reviews and updates.
- Reviewed existing policies and procedures to make recommendations for enhancing work productivity, recruitment, hiring processes, and talent management.
- Activation of job placement and reintegration internships, social inclusion internships, training and guidance internships
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve organizational objectives through strategic HR planning.
- Enhanced workplace culture by promoting diversity, inclusion, and open communication initiatives.
- Issuance of documents necessary for the activation of active policies for re-employment
- Management of European programs: ESF, GOL, PON YOG, PON SPAO, etc., with the collaboration of other departments
Personnel Administration Specialist
Ministry Of Justice
Palermo, Italy
11.2022 - 01.2024
- Initiated and maintained personnel and employee-related files and records and established archives to support internal audits.
- Facilitated employee termination process and performed employee exit interviews to relay pertinent information to appropriate personnel.
- Designed and implemented internal training for supervisors and other personnel.
- Cross-trained to cover other personnel staff duties to facilitate office management.
- Assisted supervisors with employee performance management and offered recommendations for approach and process.
- Assisted management with performance review process, providing insights into individual employee achievements and areas of improvement.
- Streamlined HR administrative tasks using advanced software solutions, increasing overall productivity within the department.
- Coordinated human resources initiatives in collaboration with other departments, promoting a positive work environment for all employees.
- Managed employee onboarding process for smooth integration into the company culture and work environment.
- Managed leave requests efficiently, balancing both employee needs and operational requirements.
Labour Consultant
Proforlex Associate Labor, Accounting And Legal Consulting Firm
Palermo, Italy
06.2020 - 01.2022
- Evaluated client needs and expectations, establishing clear goals for each consulting engagement.
- Delivered outstanding service to clients to maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to successfully deliver comprehensive solutions for clients.
- Managed multiple deadlines across several businesses to meet dynamic needs of multiple clients.
- Assisted employees with inquiries regarding their paychecks, deductions, and other related issues, providing clear and concise communication.
- Provided customer service to employees regarding payroll inquiries and issues.
- Performed calculations in overtime, vacation, and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
- Resolved payroll discrepancies quickly and successfully.
- Uploaded time records into computer system and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions.
- Created new hire and termination documents for payroll.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of all payroll information and records.
- Generated paper checks for employees and printed stubs for associates who received direct deposits to complete payroll distribution.
Labor Relations Specialist
Galeano Labor Consulting And Accounting Firm
Palermo
04.2019 - 07.2020
- Participated in contract negotiations leading to mutually beneficial agreements between employers and union representatives.
- Advised management on best practices in employee relations, fostering a positive work environment.
- Developed comprehensive collective bargaining agreements for improved working conditions and employee satisfaction.
- Maintained detailed records of labor relations activities to support decision-making processes during negotiations.
- Provided guidance on interpretation and application of collective bargaining agreements to prevent misunderstandings or violations.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of current labor relations strategies by analyzing trends and recommending improvements when necessary.
- Monitored changes in labor laws to ensure ongoing compliance with relevant regulations affecting company operations.
Trainee Labor Consultant
Employment Consultancy Firm - Balsamo & Balsamo Associated
Carini, Italy
10.2017 - 03.2019
- Learned new materials, processes, and programs quickly.
- Shadowed senior team members to learn all related jobs and tasks.
- Participated in on-the-job training, working closely with supervisors and coworkers and asking appropriate questions.
- Attended training courses to build understanding of processes, techniques, and industry.
- Collaborated with employees from various backgrounds.
- Handled day-to-day customer or client questions via telephone or email.
- Filled out timesheets and paperwork according to identified requirements.
- Offered technical support and troubleshot issues to enhance office productivity.
HR Administrator
L.V.M.H Italy - Sephora
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Assisted employees with inquiries regarding their paychecks, deductions, and other related issues, providing clear and concise communication.
- Provided customer service to employees regarding payroll inquiries and issues.
- Performed calculations in overtime, vacation, and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
- Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing.
- Facilitated smooth onboarding of new hires by efficiently entering relevant data into the payroll system.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive employee information, ensuring compliance with all applicable data privacy regulations.
- Provided expert guidance on federal, state, and local tax laws pertaining to payroll, assisting both employees and management in navigating complex regulations.
- Ensured compliance with labor laws, reducing legal risks through regular policy reviews and updates.
- Reviewed and screened applicant resumes to identify qualified candidates.
- Reviewed existing policies and procedures to make recommendations for enhancing work productivity, recruitment, hiring processes, and talent management.
- Administered payroll accurately, ensuring timely payment processing while minimizing errors in calculations or deductions.
- Updated HR database with new employee information, changes in benefits, and other details.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping by conducting regular audits of personnel files and HR databases.
- Served as a knowledgeable resource for all staff members regarding company policies, procedures, benefits, and other HR-related matters.
- Prepared new hire letters, employee contracts, and corporate policies.
- Handled on-boarding process for newly hired employees, which included distribution of all paperwork.
Brand Ambassador
Coca-cola Company
Expo Milan 2015
05.2015 - 10.2015
- Increased brand awareness through event marketing, demonstrations, sales, and brand promotion.
- Increased positive word-of-mouth referrals through genuine, personalized customer interactions and excellent product knowledge.
- Ensured accurate representation of the brand by maintaining consistent messaging and visuals across all promotional materials and presentations.
- Enhanced brand recognition by executing promotional events and engaging customers with product demonstrations.
- Approached strangers and interacted in natural conversation with goal of developing brand loyalty.
- Showed understanding of customer's personal style and preferences when offering product advice.
Administrative Accounting Secretary
Alice Immobiliare
Lombardia
09.2013 - 05.2014
- Collaborated with team members to develop and implement internal controls for stronger financial management.
- Managed daily cash flow operations, accurately recording transactions and monitoring bank account balances for optimal liquidity management.
- Ensured timely vendor payments by diligently managing accounts payable processes.
Education
Master’s Degree - Business Management
University of Milan “La Statale”
Milan, Italy12.2018
Bachelor Of Administrative Studies - Organization And Management of Human Resources
University of Milan “La Statale”
Milan, Italy 03.2015
Skills
- Willing to Learn
- Critical Thinking
- Clear Communication
- Relationship Building
Accomplishments
Qualified as Labour consultant from June 2020
Languages
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
French
Intermediate (B1)
Italian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Public Works Employee - Labour Department
Region Of Sicily
02.2024 - Current
Personnel Administration Specialist
Ministry Of Justice
11.2022 - 01.2024
Labour Consultant
Proforlex Associate Labor, Accounting And Legal Consulting Firm
06.2020 - 01.2022
Labor Relations Specialist
Galeano Labor Consulting And Accounting Firm
04.2019 - 07.2020
Trainee Labor Consultant
Employment Consultancy Firm - Balsamo & Balsamo Associated
10.2017 - 03.2019
HR Administrator
L.V.M.H Italy - Sephora
01.2016 - 12.2016
Brand Ambassador
Coca-cola Company
05.2015 - 10.2015
Administrative Accounting Secretary
Alice Immobiliare
09.2013 - 05.2014
Master’s Degree - Business Management
University of Milan “La Statale”
Bachelor Of Administrative Studies - Organization And Management of Human Resources
University of Milan “La Statale”