Nilda Daniels
Cheswick
Summary
Bilingual Human Resources Generalist with over 10 years of progressive experience supporting HR operations across healthcare, corporate, and small business. Specializing in payroll administration and management, benefits, recruiting, compliance, and employee relations. Proven ability to manage HR functions across the full employee lifecycle, support diverse teams, ensure labor law compliance, and enhance employee engagement. Recognized for streamlining HR processes and fostering inclusive workplace environments.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Generalist
National Exemption Service, LLC
Safety Harbor
2023.12 - 2025.08
- Administer full-cycle payroll, benefits enrollment, and HR compliance programs.
- Manage talent acquisition process including job postings, applicant tracking, interviews, and hiring.
- Conduct new hire orientations and coordinate onboarding schedules and documentation.
- Lead ACA reporting, FMLA administration, I-9 verification, and leave management.
- Provide HR support for employee relations, conflict resolution, and performance management.
- Facilitate employee engagement initiatives and HR training programs.
- Support HR compliance audits, terminations, and personnel file maintenance.
- Maintain and optimize job board performance and metrics.
HR Payroll Conversion Specialist
Lockheed Martin and CVS (contract) ProKatchers
Lakeland
2023.06 - 2023.12
- Collaborated with teams to develop implementation strategies for new systems.
- Coordinated training sessions for staff on software usage and best practices.
- Managed project timelines to ensure alignment with client expectations and needs.
- Documented processes and created user manuals for internal reference.
- Supported data migration efforts to ensure accurate transfer of information.
- Reviewed system configurations to confirm alignment with business objectives.
- Trained staff on best practices for customer engagement strategies.
- Assisted in the integration of new marketing technologies and tools.
- Reviewed website structure, navigation, layout, and content, making recommendations as needed.
- Integrated new features into existing products or services based on customer needs.
- Utilized CRM software to track the implementation process.
Payroll Administrator (Contract)
St. Petersburg College (via Integrated Resources Inc.)
Clearwater
2022.11 - 2023.06
- Processed bi-weekly payroll, including garnishments, tax adjustments, and off-cycle payments.
- Managed union pay adjustments and benefits calculations in compliance with internal policies.
- Utilized Kronos to manage timecard entries, approvals, and corrections.
- Ensured payroll accuracy and resolved discrepancies in coordination with HR and finance teams.
HR Audit & Compliance Reporting Analyst
Highmark Health / Allegheny Health Network
Pittsburgh
2014.11 - 2022.11
- Conducted HR audits and maintained regulatory compliance across multiple facilities.
- Designed and executed HR data analysis and reporting strategies for turnover, leave tracking, and credentialing.
- Supported credentialing, privileging, and licensure verifications for medical staff.
- Managed credentialing systems and organized Credentials Committee meetings.
- Created SOPs and trained new HR hires on onboarding, compliance, and HRIS.
Payroll Specialist
Highmark Health / Allegheny Health Network
Pittsburgh
2016.02 - 2019.06
- Oversaw payroll for multiple hospital sites, including unionized staff and off-cycle adjustments.
- Processed garnishments, bonuses, FMLA pay, STD benefits, and termination payouts.
- Used Excel with advanced formulas (macros, VLOOKUPS) to manage large payroll datasets.
Accounting Clerk
Highmark Health / Allegheny Health Network
Pittsburgh
2014.11 - 2016.11
- Handled AP/AR functions, vendor payments, invoicing, and monthly reporting.
- Assisted with financial audits and reconciliations in support of payroll and HR.
Control Operator
Barr Murman and Tonelli
Tampa
2010.06 - 2011.10
- Managed firm-wide purchasing and document preparation for legal proceedings.
- Coordinated meetings, prepared case files, and submitted legal documents.
Accounting Clerk I & II
Hillsborough County School Board
Tampa
2008.02 - 2010.06
- Processed childcare vouchers, vendor set-ups, and provider payments.
- Conducted audits and corrections for monthly financial records.
Customer Service Representative / Senior Fraud Specialist
Bank of America
Tampa
2006.04 - 2008.02
- Provided account support and fraud resolution for personal banking clients.
- Led fraud investigations and communicated claim outcomes to customers.
Reservation Sales Specialist/ Senior Help Desk Supervisor
Hilton Reservations Worldwide
Tampa
2003.08 - 2006.04
- Handled escalated customer reservations and supervised team performance.
- Assisted with travel planning and VIP customer issues.
Education
High School Diploma -
H.B. Plant High School
Tampa, FL05.2002
Skills
- HR Generalist Functions
- Payroll Administration & Processing
- Benefits Administration
- Talent Acquisition & Onboarding
- HR Compliance & Auditing
- Employee Relations & Engagement
- New Hire Orientation & Offboarding
- HRIS
- Salesforce
- Kronos
- Excel
- Paylocity
- I-9 Compliance
- EEO Compliance
- ADA Compliance
- FMLA Compliance
- OSHA Compliance
- Training & Development
- ADP
- Workday
- Payroll Reports
- ACA Compliance
- Audit Reports
- HIPAA Compliance
Timeline
HR Generalist
National Exemption Service, LLC
2023.12 - 2025.08
HR Payroll Conversion Specialist
Lockheed Martin and CVS (contract) ProKatchers
2023.06 - 2023.12
Payroll Administrator (Contract)
St. Petersburg College (via Integrated Resources Inc.)
2022.11 - 2023.06
Payroll Specialist
Highmark Health / Allegheny Health Network
2016.02 - 2019.06
HR Audit & Compliance Reporting Analyst
Highmark Health / Allegheny Health Network
2014.11 - 2022.11
Accounting Clerk
Highmark Health / Allegheny Health Network
2014.11 - 2016.11
Control Operator
Barr Murman and Tonelli
2010.06 - 2011.10
Accounting Clerk I & II
Hillsborough County School Board
2008.02 - 2010.06
Customer Service Representative / Senior Fraud Specialist
Bank of America
2006.04 - 2008.02
Reservation Sales Specialist/ Senior Help Desk Supervisor
Hilton Reservations Worldwide
2003.08 - 2006.04
High School Diploma -
H.B. Plant High School