Experience

California Bank of Commerce

• United States
• Banking
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Vice President

  • Oct 2021 - Present

  Walnut Creek, California, United States

• Senior Vice President, Human Resources Director

  • Jul 2020 - Nov 2021

  Walnut Creek, California, United States



Steven E. Greer, D.D.S.

• Human Resources Consultant

  • 1997 - Jul 2020

  Concord, CA • Responsible for strategic planning and implementation of decisions related towards growth and development of the organization • Efficiently developed and updated human resource documents, such as employee handbooks, compliance (employment laws), recruitment, communication skills, time management • Successfully interpreted and communicated HR policies, procedures, laws, standards and regulations throughout all levels of the organization • Accountable for all onboarding… Show more • Responsible for strategic planning and implementation of decisions related towards growth and development of the organization • Efficiently developed and updated human resource documents, such as employee handbooks, compliance (employment laws), recruitment, communication skills, time management • Successfully interpreted and communicated HR policies, procedures, laws, standards and regulations throughout all levels of the organization • Accountable for all onboarding practices including: creating training materials, conducting training sessions on topics relating to management development and sales team policies and procedures, human resources policies (ACA, ADA, EEO), management development, hiring, termination, disciplinary action, benefits, compensation and personal development • Responsible for recruitment, hiring and termination throughout all levels of the organization • Addressed employee relations, such as compensation, motivation and employee concerns. Conducted annual performance reviews; communicated strengths and areas in need of improvement in a positive and constructive manner • Experienced with Word, Excel and Power Point Show less



California Bank of Commerce

• United States
• Banking
• 1 - 100 Employee

• VP, Human Resources Manager

  • Jul 2019 - Mar 2020

  Lafayette, CA 94549 The HR department is responsible for advancing the Bank’s goals by supporting and providing direction to supervisors, ensuring compliance and recruiting the most qualified candidates to meet our mission of "clients first". Responsibilities include: recruitment, compensation and benefits, employee relations, training, and compliance records and reports. Recommends and implements policies.



Choice in Aging

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Human Resources

  • Feb 2016 - Jun 2019

  490 Golf Club Rd, Pleasant Hill CA 94523 Choice in Aging (CiA), formally known as Rehabilitation Services of Northern California (RSNC) provides support and services to seniors to promote dignity and independence. As the Director of HR, I have supported our staff and programs in the following areas: • Implemented cloud based Human Capital Management software • Identified work place trends and worked directly with the President & CEO to create solutions • Developed and implemented new and updated policies and procedures… Show more Choice in Aging (CiA), formally known as Rehabilitation Services of Northern California (RSNC) provides support and services to seniors to promote dignity and independence. As the Director of HR, I have supported our staff and programs in the following areas: • Implemented cloud based Human Capital Management software • Identified work place trends and worked directly with the President & CEO to create solutions • Developed and implemented new and updated policies and procedures ensuring California labor law compliance • Worked with senior level staff on succession planning strategies and budgets • Managed and executed all recruitment, hiring and on boarding functions • Researched and presented areas for employee growth and development to senior management; created, coordinated and executed growth and development implementation plans. • Improved employee performance by identifying and clarifying development opportunities; evaluated potential solutions; implemented selected solutions; coached and counseled directors, managers, supervisors and employees resulting in a successful workforce with a can do attitude. • Assisted in resolving work place investigations • Partnered with all directors, managers and supervisors regarding employee disciplinary actions and terminations, ensuring proper protocol and all legal requirements were met in each disciplinary action • Collaborated with legal counsel on coordination and execution regarding resolving employee issues in a successful manner, relating to but not limited to CiA’s financial obligations, expense, risk or exposure in HR related areas. • Managed the process for all leaves of absences including but not limited to FMLA/CFRA, workers’ compensation, medical and personal time off and coordination of modified duties as needed and trained supervisors ensuring compliance

• Human Resources Manager

  • Sep 2014 - Feb 2016

  490 Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 • Create and update all job descriptions to accurately reflect essential functions, determinants of success, minimum qualifications, typical physical demands and typical working conditions. • Update and ensure that the Personnel Policies and Procedures/Employee Handbook and other personnel forms are compliant with State and Federal regulations. • Review and edit job postings for on-line, internal and external distribution. Oversee the selection of candidates and coordinate interview… Show more • Create and update all job descriptions to accurately reflect essential functions, determinants of success, minimum qualifications, typical physical demands and typical working conditions. • Update and ensure that the Personnel Policies and Procedures/Employee Handbook and other personnel forms are compliant with State and Federal regulations. • Review and edit job postings for on-line, internal and external distribution. Oversee the selection of candidates and coordinate interview and reference checking process. • Train and advise all hiring supervisors on resume review, interview questions, and best practices on selecting candidates, maintain files of resumes received. • Evaluate, review and confirm job offer details with hiring supervisor; execute all job offers and forward all job offer documents to candidate, to obtain signatures in a timely manner. • Plan and conduct new employee orientations and on boarding to foster positive attitude toward organizational objectives. • Collaborate and coordinate with all directors, managers and supervisors in dealing with employee disciplinary actions and terminations to ensure proper protocol is followed and all legal requirements are met in each disciplinary action. • Conduct investigations to ensure fair, impartial, and equitable treatment of all staff. Represent organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations. • Ensure all new employees receive the appropriate benefit package and all forms are forwarded to the insurance broker, CiA payroll and filed in the employee’s personnel file. • Evaluate current benefit package and other benefit options, including but not limited to alternative health, 403(b) plans and PTO. • Manage annual open enrollment process and benefit changes throughout the year. • Collaborate with payroll regarding workers’ compensation or leave of absence PTO usage.



Strategic Edge Communications

• Human Resources Consultant

  • Jan 2011 - Jul 2014

  San Francisco Bay Area • Consult on HR Issues • Provide reconciliation support



Child Abuse Prevention Council, Contra Costa County

• Auxiliary President

  • Sep 1999 - May 2002

  • Co-Founder of the Auxiliary for the Child Abuse Prevention Council of Contra Costa County with the sole focus of raising funds and awareness for the prevention of child abuse • Responsible for the recruitment of members, organizing fundraising events • Conducted monthly organizational meetings, where effective communication and leadership skills were essential towards achieving our goal of a successful event • Communicated with the CAPC board of directors regarding events and… Show more • Co-Founder of the Auxiliary for the Child Abuse Prevention Council of Contra Costa County with the sole focus of raising funds and awareness for the prevention of child abuse • Responsible for the recruitment of members, organizing fundraising events • Conducted monthly organizational meetings, where effective communication and leadership skills were essential towards achieving our goal of a successful event • Communicated with the CAPC board of directors regarding events and planning • Raised over $100,000 over 3 years Show less



Broadway Store, Inc

• Human Resources Specialist

  • Mar 1994 - May 1995

  Los Angeles, CA • Promoted as a HR Specialist to the Corporate Offices/Parent Company of Emporium (BSI) when a reorganization took place • Worked closely with the VP of Human Resources regarding the creation of a comprehensive Management Development Program as well as created managerial tools to be utilized at all levels of company • Conducted Train the Trainer programs for the company's Management Development Program • Facilitated management development trainings at the executive management… Show more • Promoted as a HR Specialist to the Corporate Offices/Parent Company of Emporium (BSI) when a reorganization took place • Worked closely with the VP of Human Resources regarding the creation of a comprehensive Management Development Program as well as created managerial tools to be utilized at all levels of company • Conducted Train the Trainer programs for the company's Management Development Program • Facilitated management development trainings at the executive management level Show less



Emporium Department Stores, Carter Hawley Hale

• Human Resources Coordinator

  • Oct 1988 - Mar 1994

  San Francisco, CA • Responsible for creating training materials relating to sales, management development, policies & procedures, and employment law (ADA, EEO) • Conducted trainings at the executive and store levels on sales procedures, personal development, human resources policies and procedures and employment law • Participated in college recruitment and training of incoming participants in the Executive Training Program