Experience

Aryaka Networks

• VP, Global HR

  • Oct 2019 - Present

  San Mateo, CA



PlayStation

• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sr. HR Manager, Operations and Compliance

  • Feb 2018 - Sep 2019

  Foster City, CA



Natera

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 700 & Above Employee

• Human Resources Director

  • Mar 2016 - Aug 2017

  San Carlos, CA Critical in helping Natera maintain and advance company culture during hyper-growth. Continuously assessing and understanding business priorities to translate into HR approaches that support the business goals. Manage HR operations department by establishing department accountabilities including: talent acquisition, employment processing, compensation, health and welfare benefits, HRIS management, employee relations and retention. Select accomplishments: • Lead all HR processes, programs… Show more Critical in helping Natera maintain and advance company culture during hyper-growth. Continuously assessing and understanding business priorities to translate into HR approaches that support the business goals. Manage HR operations department by establishing department accountabilities including: talent acquisition, employment processing, compensation, health and welfare benefits, HRIS management, employee relations and retention. Select accomplishments: • Lead all HR processes, programs and policies, including but not limited to performance management, talent acquisition, succession planning, and employee relations while modeling a superior customer service focus. Build successful relationships across the organization and develop a detailed understanding of the business needs so that recommendations can be made that complement our organization. • Work with business partners to identify critical factors influencing staff turnover and engagement. Formulate plans and provide guidance to effectuate positive change. • Develop successful sourcing strategies to strengthen the company’s ability to recruit and retain top talent, anticipating talent needs and partnering to ensure we have the best talent. Evaluate strategies on an ongoing basis and adjust according to market trends and effectiveness. • Manage the immigration process for Natera company-wide • Identify, develop and execute programs, policies and practices to ensure Natera maintains a competitive advantage in the marketplace. • Prepare and deliver performance review program, provide actionable feedback and create development plans for direct reports, managing all levels of performance. • Develop and monitor annual human resource budget ensuring that we are staying within plan. Share knowledge and work together to create a world class human resource department. Show less



NextLabs

• United States
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Resources Director

  • Jun 2012 - Mar 2016

  San Mateo Develop and lead Human Resources practices and objectives that provide an employee-oriented, high performance culture emphasizing empowerment, quality, productivity and standards, goal attainment. Responsible for recruitment and ongoing development of a superior global workforce. Select accomplishments: • Collaborate on people strategies including: talent management, performance, compensation & benefits, employee training, and culture initiatives. • Manage the recruiting team and… Show more Develop and lead Human Resources practices and objectives that provide an employee-oriented, high performance culture emphasizing empowerment, quality, productivity and standards, goal attainment. Responsible for recruitment and ongoing development of a superior global workforce. Select accomplishments: • Collaborate on people strategies including: talent management, performance, compensation & benefits, employee training, and culture initiatives. • Manage the recruiting team and staffing agencies to ensure we are attracting and retaining the best talent. • Partner with senior managers and employees across the company to cultivate and communicate a company culture that encourages wide employee participation. • Plan and manage Human Resource initiatives applicable to the organization. • Provide day to day HR support with input on business, workforce planning and employee management and development. • Develop and execute company-wide HR programs and practices that impact employees (i.e. recognition, development, benefits, etc). • Manage the communication and administration of company programs and policies. • Ensure employment and compliance to regulatory concerns and reporting. • Manage immigration programs and support. • Manage new hire orientation, development, and training. • Provide thought leadership in developing and implementing HR best practices and programs across all areas (compensation, benefits, policies, and perks). • Coach managers on building a strong foundation for leadership and mentorship for their teams. • Support global and domestic operations. Show less



Stratstone LLC

• HR Consultant

  • Jan 2012 - Jun 2012

  San Francisco Bay Area Serve as an executive expert on HR consulting projects to assigned clients helping to ensure seamless HR support in all functional areas. Coach executives, managers and employees on a wide range of HR related business issues including policy, recruitment, compensation, operations and training. Ensure effective partnership with HR specialists to support timely delivery of services and programs.



Brookdale Senior Living

• Advertising Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Human Resources Director

  • Dec 2007 - 2011

  • Improved profitability by 20% through leveraging staff cost containment programs including OT policy. • Introduced a new staff performance management program resulting in a 30% improvement in customer satisfaction surveys • Established and implemented new departmental policies and procedures to meet organizational needs and comply with state and federal laws. • Responded to inquiries regarding company policies, procedures, and programs. • Led ER, security and legal compliance… Show more • Improved profitability by 20% through leveraging staff cost containment programs including OT policy. • Introduced a new staff performance management program resulting in a 30% improvement in customer satisfaction surveys • Established and implemented new departmental policies and procedures to meet organizational needs and comply with state and federal laws. • Responded to inquiries regarding company policies, procedures, and programs. • Led ER, security and legal compliance investigations, worked with management to insure appropriate resolution. • Managed all employee benefits plans: health, dental, life, AD&D, pension plans, and compensation. • Initiated training and leadership development and succession planning initiatives. • Managed the compensation strategy to reduce the turn over by 35% while meeting corporate P&L goals. • Managed human resources and administration department budgets. Implemented effective cost containment strategies and ensured that budget targets were met every quarter. • Represented community in legal proceedings, unemployment hearings and workers’ compensation settlements. • Analyzed trends in turnover, hiring, promotions, separations, and grievances to determine support or action needed to adjust unfavorable trends. Show less



TIBCO Software

• India
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sr HR Generalist

  • 1999 - 2006

  • Coached managers on effective leadership strategies, team building, retention and performance management. • Managed recruiting activities to ensure departments can meet their growth goals. • Developed human resource strategies to meet business priorities including compensation goals, succession planning, performance reviews and talent development. • Partnered with management to build equitable and motivating compensation strategies. • Led the implementation team responsible for… Show more • Coached managers on effective leadership strategies, team building, retention and performance management. • Managed recruiting activities to ensure departments can meet their growth goals. • Developed human resource strategies to meet business priorities including compensation goals, succession planning, performance reviews and talent development. • Partnered with management to build equitable and motivating compensation strategies. • Led the implementation team responsible for companywide migration from ABRA to PeopleSoft. Delivered the project ahead of schedule. • Initiated programs to enhance employee morale and improve key employee retention. • Led performance management process, handled ER procedures including termination. • Resolved complex employee relation issues, maintained HR records and generated custom reports. • Served as primary contact with payroll in investigating and resolving pay issues and in interpreting corporate payroll policies. Show less



LCI Computers

• Belgium

• Human Resources Representative

  • Jan 1997 - Jan 1999

  San Francisco Bay Area Assisted with daily human resources operations, recruitment, conducting applicant interviews, applicant evaluation, new-hire processing and orientation, working with search firms, employee benefits administration, resolving personnel conflicts, COBRA program processing, conducting exit interviews, processing terminations, and employee relations. Recruited both technical and sales personnel.