Experience

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  Bank of Southern California

  • 12265 El Camino Real, Suite 210, San Diego, CA 92130

  • First Vice President, Human Resources Officer

    • Nov 2016 - Present
    • 12265 El Camino Real, Suite 210, San Diego, CA 92130

    Responsible for all aspects of human resources including recruitment, retention, talent and succession planning, performance management, coaching and counseling, leave of absence, talent acquisition, compensation, benefits, 401(k), employee relations, training, Affirmative Action Plan, D&I, policies and procedures, risk and compliance and reporting requirements.

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  Borrego Springs Bank

  • Assistant Vice President/Human Resources Manager

    • Dec 2002 - Apr 2013

    Senior level manager with over 19 years of broad-based and progressively responsible experience in human resources. Experienced in department start-ups, high-growth operations and restructuring. Proven ability to work with senior management team to integrate the human resource function .Responsible for entire operation of all Human Resources function for the Bank. Handled day-to-day management of all areas related in HR and payroll. Provided advice and counseled managers and supervisors regarding HR policies, practices and employment laws. Identified legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources functions and ensures policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance. Ensured compliance with Federal, multi-state and local legal requirements. Conducted recruitment effort for all exempt and nonexempt personnel, interns, and temporary employees. Conducted new employee orientations, onboarding and engagement. Handled voluntary and involuntary terminations and conducted exit interviews. Provided managers with appropriate guidelines on maintaining a legally compliant workplace. Administered performance review program to ensure effectiveness, compliance, and equity within the organization. Performed oversight of payroll administration and insured compliance with all state and federal regulations. Monitored integrity and accuracy of payroll and HRIS systems. Utilized ADP Payroll, HRIS, HRB, EZLabor.Responsible for full administration of benefits and compensation.Responsible for full administration of 401(k) Plan Managed bank-wide training programs. Administered and managed all types of leave of absencesDeveloped, implemented and managed safety program to exceed OSHA requirements. Developed and maintained the Bank’s Affirmative Action Plan. Served as Affirmative Action Plan Officer.

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  San Diego National Bank

  • Human Resources Generalist

    • Mar 1991 - Jan 2001

    General HR in recruiting, onboarding and offboarding, benefits administration, leave of absence administration, workers comp, payroll, 401(k), employee relations, recordkeeping. Affirmative Acton Plan, annual EEO-1 filing.