Experience

Guardant Health

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 700 & Above Employee

• Human Resource Business Partner

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  Develop and implement a strategic people plan that supports the growth of the organization. Partner with senior leaders to understand their business strategies, goals, and priorities. Coach and mentor leaders to navigate the development of their teams, including leadership assessment, succession planning, organizational development, and other areas. Provide guidance on employee relations issues to drive positive outcomes. Conduct investigations and recommend/implement… Show more Develop and implement a strategic people plan that supports the growth of the organization. Partner with senior leaders to understand their business strategies, goals, and priorities. Coach and mentor leaders to navigate the development of their teams, including leadership assessment, succession planning, organizational development, and other areas. Provide guidance on employee relations issues to drive positive outcomes. Conduct investigations and recommend/implement actions. Develop and implement programs around talent, career development, organizational design, leadership development, and DEI. Lead or work as part of a team on a variety of projects from concept through implementation. Deliver and drive performance review and compensation planning processes to client groups. Provide metrics and reporting on HR programs and initiatives. Partner effectively with various functional leaders and People team members. Develop and maintain strong relationships with employees, managers, and stakeholders. Stay up-to-date on industry best practices and trends. Show less



Talent Curated

• United States
• Human Resources

• Sr. Consultant

  • Jul 2013 - Mar 2023

  Partner with business and corporate to support functions in implementing and maintaining processes and policies. Partner with leadership to consult and advise on all HR issues. Prepare and submit involuntary separation paperwork for approval. Consult with management as to define appropriate resolution of employee relations issues. Research and manage general employment issues and bring to appropriate resolution. Interpret policies and procedures to ensure compliance with legal requirements.… Show more Partner with business and corporate to support functions in implementing and maintaining processes and policies. Partner with leadership to consult and advise on all HR issues. Prepare and submit involuntary separation paperwork for approval. Consult with management as to define appropriate resolution of employee relations issues. Research and manage general employment issues and bring to appropriate resolution. Interpret policies and procedures to ensure compliance with legal requirements. Lead special projects and initiatives as assigned. Show less



Microsoft

• United States
• Software Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• HR Buiness Partner

  • Aug 2007 - Jun 2013

  Strong business relationships with mgmt and client group; Drove the people strategy for the client; analyze and present information to the management team that enables good decisions; and drove and support cross-group client and HR initiatives. Drove systemic organizational and people strategies that are aligned to the business strategy. Includes employee relations, manager coaching, compensation, legal compliance, performance management and appraisal, training and career counseling. Partnered… Show more Strong business relationships with mgmt and client group; Drove the people strategy for the client; analyze and present information to the management team that enables good decisions; and drove and support cross-group client and HR initiatives. Drove systemic organizational and people strategies that are aligned to the business strategy. Includes employee relations, manager coaching, compensation, legal compliance, performance management and appraisal, training and career counseling. Partnered with and coach business leadership team to facilitate organization and culture change..Educated business on HR trends that affect business. Lead implementation of core HR programs into the business insuring an effective, sustainable people strategy over the long term. Built management capability to facilitate an open, inclusive, Microsoft Values-based environment that enables effective employee advocacy. Show less



Nokia

• Finland
• Telecommunications
• 700 & Above Employee

• HR Business Partner

  • Sep 2005 - Aug 2007

  Designed & managed programs related to employee relations activities at 4 sites. Duties included but not limited to, employee counseling, interpretation of policies, termination process and employee service programs. Provided guidance and training to managers and employees on ER issues. Investigated formal employee complaints and recommended the company's response to the employee. Conducted termination interviews and compiles statistical reports and information. Ensured that legal requirements… Show more Designed & managed programs related to employee relations activities at 4 sites. Duties included but not limited to, employee counseling, interpretation of policies, termination process and employee service programs. Provided guidance and training to managers and employees on ER issues. Investigated formal employee complaints and recommended the company's response to the employee. Conducted termination interviews and compiles statistical reports and information. Ensured that legal requirements are met in terms of ER to minimize exposure to liability. Worked with legal department to effectively deal with possible conflicts related to employment practices Assisted in the implementation of company-wide HR programs and initiatives. Worked with site management and Mobility group on immigration issues. Assisted in setting up succession plans for organization continuity. Worked with site management and Mobility group on immigration/Perm processing. Show less



Saba Software

• United States
• Software Development
• 500 - 600 Employee

• HR Manager

  • Sep 2004 - Sep 2005

  Provided direction and mentoring to others. Work was non-routine and very complex, involving the application of advanced technical/business skills in area of specialization. Key skills and abilities include coaching, influencing, facilitation, presentation, communication, process development, analysis, and problem solving Consulted with upper management and employees on HR practices and procedures. Manage employee relations issues and conduct investigations in support of corporate ethics and… Show more Provided direction and mentoring to others. Work was non-routine and very complex, involving the application of advanced technical/business skills in area of specialization. Key skills and abilities include coaching, influencing, facilitation, presentation, communication, process development, analysis, and problem solving Consulted with upper management and employees on HR practices and procedures. Manage employee relations issues and conduct investigations in support of corporate ethics and values. Participate in company-wide programs and initiatives (e.g., manpower planning, salary/bonus/stock review, organizational change, performance management, and training assessment). Show less



United States Thermoelectric Consortium

• HR Manager/Consultant

  • Nov 2003 - Sep 2004

  Direct the administration of employee benefit programs and payroll. Manage recruiting and employee relations. Maintain knowledge of government regulations, benefit program trends, and prevailing practices among similar organizations. Developed and implemented salary structure and administrative guidelines. Prepared job descriptions for positions in organization. Conducted job analysis to determine appropriate salary level according to compensation guidelines and policy. Analyze company… Show more Direct the administration of employee benefit programs and payroll. Manage recruiting and employee relations. Maintain knowledge of government regulations, benefit program trends, and prevailing practices among similar organizations. Developed and implemented salary structure and administrative guidelines. Prepared job descriptions for positions in organization. Conducted job analysis to determine appropriate salary level according to compensation guidelines and policy. Analyze company compensation policies in relation to government wage and hour regulations, prevailing rates for similar jobs in comparable industries or geographic areas, and recommends changes as appropriate to establish and maintain competitive rates. Analyze organizational pay practices and makes recommendations for salary changes to ensure equity. Oversee the administration of Worker's Comp., Disability, and Unemployment benefits. Show less



Applied Materials

• United States
• Semiconductor Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sr. HR Generalist

  • May 2000 - Jun 2003

  HR business partner. I supported efforts to evaluate and redesign organizational structure, workforce assessment, planning,utilization and efficiency analysis for assigned division/business unit. Partnered with senior management to execute redeployment efforts and reduction-in-force activities for business unit. Evaluated online and software applications to deploy global employee survey and presented recommendations to management. Managed the employee survey process for business unit… Show more HR business partner. I supported efforts to evaluate and redesign organizational structure, workforce assessment, planning,utilization and efficiency analysis for assigned division/business unit. Partnered with senior management to execute redeployment efforts and reduction-in-force activities for business unit. Evaluated online and software applications to deploy global employee survey and presented recommendations to management. Managed the employee survey process for business unit, including survey delivery, report generation, and data analysis. Ensured adherence to local laws and regulations in all personnel actions for the business unit. Supported Corporate HR initiated activities such as Organization Audit, performance evaluation cycles, etc. Part of the system implementation team for Webhire, and PeopleSoft 8. Show less



Transact E-Commerce Corp

• HR Manager

  • Dec 1999 - May 2000

  Developed & refined corporate policies and procedures to improve efficiency of internal resources. Coordinated and conducted employee development and management training programs. Implemented career pathing and succession plans. Managed the recruitment process using multiple methods to attract the best technical, sales and service talent. Conducted new employee orientations and employee exit procedures, managed and administered payroll activities. Managed the benefit enrollment process for… Show more Developed & refined corporate policies and procedures to improve efficiency of internal resources. Coordinated and conducted employee development and management training programs. Implemented career pathing and succession plans. Managed the recruitment process using multiple methods to attract the best technical, sales and service talent. Conducted new employee orientations and employee exit procedures, managed and administered payroll activities. Managed the benefit enrollment process for the medical and dental plan. Implemented vision and 401(k) plans. Maintained the accuracy of all stock option agreements and manage the stock administration process. Ensured all tax forms and required documents are filed and summary annual descriptions are distributed to employees. Administered & managed workers’ compensation program rates and analysis of utilization. Developed and maintain an employee handbook and the performance evaluation process. Helped set forth a company culture and mission. Show less



Checkpoint Software Technologies

• Staffing Coordinator

  • Jul 1999 - Dec 1999

  Researched and selected an HRIS system for Checkpoint. Researched and implemented a function within the recruiting process for college recruiting. Identified and recommended target schools for college recruiting programs



IBM

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Application Developer/ HR Coordinator

  • Jan 1997 - Aug 1999

  CRIJ Group HR Coordinator IBM Global Services, San Jose, CA January 1997-August 1999 Sourced applicants at various job fairs and college campuses, recruited at IBM diversity recruiting fairs ProjectView and Infotech, helped coordinate and facilitate several recruiting invitational fairs, developed and coordinate new hire information package, and participated in hew hire department orientation. Application Developer. Developed Lotus Notes applications for… Show more CRIJ Group HR Coordinator IBM Global Services, San Jose, CA January 1997-August 1999 Sourced applicants at various job fairs and college campuses, recruited at IBM diversity recruiting fairs ProjectView and Infotech, helped coordinate and facilitate several recruiting invitational fairs, developed and coordinate new hire information package, and participated in hew hire department orientation. Application Developer. Developed Lotus Notes applications for both internal and external customers. Managed projects, provided customer support and training, designed and implemented the Lotus Notes e-business developer forums and an end user Lotus Notes course, assisted in coordinating and implementing the Lotus Education Academic Program with Prairie View A&M University and coordinated the student cooperative program. Show less