Carolina Morales

Dynamic and proactive HR professional with a proven track record in employee relations and compliance. Demonstrated success in leading compliance audits, optimizing offboarding processes, and driving cross-departmental collaboration to elevate HR operations. Actively pursuing PHR certification, I am dedicated to continuous learning and thrive on tackling new challenges. With a strong work ethic and a knack for innovative solutions, I consistently deliver results that enhance organizational effectiveness and drive positive change.

BankUnited - Miami Lakes, Florida 

Employee Relations Project Administrator May 2022- Present 

• Supervised compliance and conducted regulatory poster audits across 50+ retail branches, corporate campus, and subsidiary locations. 

• Oversaw the offboarding process for over 1,600 employees, collaborating as a business partner with Payroll, Benefits, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, and Legal departments.

 • Developed and managed the HR department’s business continuity plan, conducting quarterly revisions and effectively coordinating with all teams to ensure comprehensive inclusion and up-to-date readiness.

 • Served as the official note-taker during sensitive employee discussions, providing accurate and confidential documentation that effectively informed legal teams and supported HR in managing complex cases. 

• Led the development and training of severance packages, providing team members with essential details. Streamlined reduction in force processes for 50+ employees through meticulous package design. 

• Managed weekly I9 meetings to maintain current Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) and implemented proactive measures to ensure deadline adherence. 

• Educated HR team members on best practices for record retention and archiving, enhancing departmental efficiency and compliance standards. 

• Collaborated with external vendors for affirmative action initiatives, ensuring timely completion of all required reports and compliance with regulatory requirements. 

• Initiated a project to add 10+ state-specific separation forms, proactively addressing compliance issues and streamlining the separation process. 

Banco De Credito De Peru- Coral Gables, Florida 

Human Resources Intern May 2021 – August 2021 

• Collaborated with HR manager to pioneer a hybrid work model for 30+ employees, seamlessly transitioning into a new office setting. 

• Guided executive decision-making by conducting thorough compliance research, resulting in the successful introduction of a vaccine requirement at the agency. 

• Streamlined onboarding and payroll operations by creating new hire files, auditing employment contracts, and archiving personal information. 

TalentoHC - Coral Gables, Florida 

Sourcing Intern January 2021 – March 2021

 • Organized CRM data to optimize market outreach efforts, leveraging advanced tools like Boolean operators, LinkedIn Recruiter, and Handshake to identify top talent globally. 

• Implemented cross-sourcing strategies and posted positions on job boards, effectively managing over 40 applicant profiles. 

• Applied Boolean logic to conduct targeted searches in databases and crafted persuasive outreach messages through various channels to attract and engage candidates effectively.

The University of Miami 

Coral Gables, Florida 

Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resource Management and Entrepreneurship 

Graduated May 2022  GPA: 3.67/4.0  Honors: Latina Project Scholar, Dean’s List (Fall 2019,2020, Spring 2020, 2021, 2022)