Experience

myPlace Health

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

• People Partner

  • Sep 2023 - Present

  Los Angeles, California, United States



National Health Foundation

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of People and Culture

  • Mar 2022 - Jul 2023

  •Talent Acquisition - Manage the entire Talent Acquisition process from start to finish. Collaborate with Managers and Directors to determine the needs of the facilities/programs. Update job descriptions as required, post job advertisements on platforms such as Indeed, LinkedIn, Idealist, Handshake, etc. Screen applicants, participate in first and second interviews, extend job offers, and communicate with candidates and the organization for salary negotiations. Conduct ongoing training for all… Show more •Talent Acquisition - Manage the entire Talent Acquisition process from start to finish. Collaborate with Managers and Directors to determine the needs of the facilities/programs. Update job descriptions as required, post job advertisements on platforms such as Indeed, LinkedIn, Idealist, Handshake, etc. Screen applicants, participate in first and second interviews, extend job offers, and communicate with candidates and the organization for salary negotiations. Conduct ongoing training for all people leaders on the best interviewing practices and provide role-playing opportunities. Review the entire process for continuous improvement. •Payroll and HRIS Mgmt - Oversee the ADP portal, including payroll and HRIS functions. Train and assist people leaders on payroll regulations and organizational policies and procedures. Support the People and Culture Generalist in processing bi-weekly payroll and provide ad-hoc reports as needed. Reconcile any discrepancies found in the reports. •Benefits Administration - Collaborate with the insurance broker to negotiate benefits with carriers. Present proposals to the leadership team and advocate for the needs of the staff while maintaining fiscal responsibility. Oversee the open enrollment process, including coordinating Q & A sessions with the benefits broker, communicating with staff, setting up open enrollment in ADP, and auditing benefits as needed. •Workers Compensation - Work with the insurance carrier to create and adapt the workers compensation program to min. exposure. Train leaders on proper documentation of workplace injuries. Contact employees in case of workplace injuries and provide support throughout process. •Learning, Development, and J.E.D.I - Collaborate with the JEDI Manager in developing training programs such as Unconscious Bias, Empathy, Harm Reduction, Psychological Safety, and Leading through change. Identify training needs through employee surveys, shadowing positions, and analyzing exit interview info.

• People and Culture Manager

  • Jan 2021 - Mar 2022

• Payroll Manager/ Sr. People and Culture Generalist

  • Apr 2020 - Jan 2021

  Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

• People and Culture Generalist

  • Oct 2018 - Apr 2020

  Greater Los Angeles Area Conduct full cycle recruiting - ad placement, phone screening, interviewing, job offering and negotiations. Conduct full on-boarding for new employees - prepare welcome binder, pre first day contact, 2 day on-board process, conduct check ins during first 90 days of employment. Prepare and process full cycle payroll on a bi weekly basis, as well as ensure the integrity of ADP Workforce Now. Responsible for processing garnishments, unemployment reporting, time-off reporting, and… Show more Conduct full cycle recruiting - ad placement, phone screening, interviewing, job offering and negotiations. Conduct full on-boarding for new employees - prepare welcome binder, pre first day contact, 2 day on-board process, conduct check ins during first 90 days of employment. Prepare and process full cycle payroll on a bi weekly basis, as well as ensure the integrity of ADP Workforce Now. Responsible for processing garnishments, unemployment reporting, time-off reporting, and generating standard and ad hoc reports. Reconcile and transmit 401 (k) data. Coordinate the office workflow in consultation with the management team. Pro-actively order (including negotiating with vendors as necessary) and monitor supplies. Work with IT to ensure that office equipment is working properly, is serviced, and up to date. Manage C-Suite calendars and appointments. Prepare expense reports. Organize office operations and procedures. Assist with general HR duties including document and policy management, first point of contact of the Human Resources department. Organize and schedule internal meetings and appointments. Ensure filing systems are current and maintained.



Penske Truck Leasing

• United States
• Truck Transportation
• 700 & Above Employee

• Clerk

  • Feb 2015 - Oct 2018

  Montebello, Ca •Managed weekly payroll for both union and non-union employees, including timecard corrections, shift pay adjustments, and special pay as per union contracts. Worked closely with branch and district managers to improve the timekeeping process and served as the primary contact for all payroll-related matters in the district. •Optimized HRIS management by simplifying the process and assigning tasks. Worked with Managers to ensure all transactions are processed efficiently. Generated ad-hoc… Show more •Managed weekly payroll for both union and non-union employees, including timecard corrections, shift pay adjustments, and special pay as per union contracts. Worked closely with branch and district managers to improve the timekeeping process and served as the primary contact for all payroll-related matters in the district. •Optimized HRIS management by simplifying the process and assigning tasks. Worked with Managers to ensure all transactions are processed efficiently. Generated ad-hoc reports as needed. •Organized training logistics and processed expense reports for all employees. •Developed and executed a new onboarding process for all new hires, ensuring that I-9 forms are completed correctly and providing follow-up support for the first 6 months. •Implemented a new offboarding process, including conducting exit interviews and ensuring final paychecks include all wages. Provided HR support to all levels of people leaders. •Handled accounting duties, including processing AR and AP, collections, inventory settlement, and fuel settlement. Show less



Fulfillment Fund

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Mentor

  • Jan 2015 - Apr 2018



Gary Ward Construction

• Project Assistant

  • Feb 2013 - Jan 2015

  Sherman Oaks, Ca •Earned QuickBooks Certification and reduced processing costs by transitioning the company from outsourcing payroll and accounting services to in-house processing. Managed the overall accounting of the company, reconciled credit cards and bank accounts. •Managed employee relations, establishing clear communication between employees and executives. Resolved all employee disputes by conducting thorough investigations and presenting findings to the executives. Handled any workers' compensation… Show more •Earned QuickBooks Certification and reduced processing costs by transitioning the company from outsourcing payroll and accounting services to in-house processing. Managed the overall accounting of the company, reconciled credit cards and bank accounts. •Managed employee relations, establishing clear communication between employees and executives. Resolved all employee disputes by conducting thorough investigations and presenting findings to the executives. Handled any workers' compensation claims. •Implemented a centralized filing system that increased efficiency by making project/client files readily accessible to all office employees. •Provided administrative support to top-level executives Show less



JPMorgan Chase & Co.

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Teller

  • Feb 2011 - Jan 2013

  Greater Los Angeles Area Supervisory role primarily responsible for managing all major cash controls, employee training, and operations management. Assisted in completing and passing a regulatory audit by reviewing all pertinent rules and regulations with employees and mastery level knowledge of complex bank policies and procedures