Maria Catania
About Maria Catania
Maria Catania serves as the Senior Director of Human Resources at OPKO Health, Inc., where she has implemented various automated processes to enhance efficiency and employee satisfaction since 2016. With a background in accounting and business management, she has held significant HR roles at Intermedix and Avante Group, focusing on benefits administration and system integration.
Work at OPKO Health
Maria Catania has served as the Senior Director of Human Resources at OPKO Health, Inc. since 2016. In this role, she has implemented various initiatives to enhance operational efficiency within the HR department. Catania automated bill reconciliation processes, which significantly reduced duplicate payments and errors. She also developed a comprehensive HR Dashboard that provides senior management with critical metrics and graphs to identify potential areas of concern within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Maria Catania studied at Miami Dade College, where she focused on Accounting and Business/Management. Her educational background has equipped her with the knowledge necessary to excel in human resources and benefits management. Catania's expertise includes automating HR processes, benefits administration, and enhancing employee satisfaction through effective communication strategies.
Background
Before joining OPKO Health, Maria Catania held significant roles in human resources and benefits management. She worked at Intermedix as the Director of Benefits from 2004 to 2015, where she implemented an automated benefits portal that streamlined enrollment processes. Prior to that, she served as Corporate Benefits Manager at Avante Group from 2001 to 2004, leading the conversion of over 1,500 employees to a single HRIS/payroll system.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Maria Catania has achieved notable milestones in human resources management. She successfully consolidated merit increases for approximately 1,800 employees, creating an automated tool that reduced errors in calculations. Catania has also conducted benefits due diligence for 12 acquisitions, ensuring a consistent employee experience through integrated benefit programs. Her initiatives have led to reduced labor hours and improved efficiency in HR operations.