Human Resources Director

• Mar 2023 - Present

Human Resources Manager

• Aug 2006 - Jul 2022

Performs professional level of Human Resources duties independently and under the direct supervision of Corporate and local General Manager. Exercises a high degree of independence, initiative and professional expertise in the day to day administration of the employee benefit plan, Safety, Payroll, and other human resource functions. Performs professional level of Human Resources duties independently and under the direct supervision of Corporate and local General Manager. Exercises a high degree of independence, initiative and professional expertise in the day to day administration of the employee benefit plan, Safety, Payroll, and other human resource functions.

Human Resources Manager

• 2004 - 2006

Responsible for supervising 2 employees (H.R. Assistant and Safety Coordinator) and the management of all aspects of Human Resources Department for a company of 450 regular full time Union and Non-Union employees, 25 seasonal employees, and reporting directly to the General Farm Manager my responsibilities were:  Compliance of all Labor Laws, Union and Non-Union labor relations, compliance of Union Agreement/company policies. Worker’s Compensation, Benefits, and Salary Administration.… Show more Responsible for supervising 2 employees (H.R. Assistant and Safety Coordinator) and the management of all aspects of Human Resources Department for a company of 450 regular full time Union and Non-Union employees, 25 seasonal employees, and reporting directly to the General Farm Manager my responsibilities were:  Compliance of all Labor Laws, Union and Non-Union labor relations, compliance of Union Agreement/company policies. Worker’s Compensation, Benefits, and Salary Administration. Recruitment, Termination, New Hire Orientation for Exempt and Non-exempt employees. Temporary Employee Administration. Safety training/OSHA Compliance. Show less Responsible for supervising 2 employees (H.R. Assistant and Safety Coordinator) and the management of all aspects of Human Resources Department for a company of 450 regular full time Union and Non-Union employees, 25 seasonal employees, and reporting directly to the General Farm Manager my responsibilities were:  Compliance of all Labor Laws, Union and Non-Union labor relations, compliance of Union Agreement/company policies. Worker’s Compensation, Benefits, and Salary Administration.… Show more Responsible for supervising 2 employees (H.R. Assistant and Safety Coordinator) and the management of all aspects of Human Resources Department for a company of 450 regular full time Union and Non-Union employees, 25 seasonal employees, and reporting directly to the General Farm Manager my responsibilities were:  Compliance of all Labor Laws, Union and Non-Union labor relations, compliance of Union Agreement/company policies. Worker’s Compensation, Benefits, and Salary Administration. Recruitment, Termination, New Hire Orientation for Exempt and Non-exempt employees. Temporary Employee Administration. Safety training/OSHA Compliance. Show less

V P of Human Resouces

• Feb 1999 - Feb 2004

Responsible for supervising 5 employees and the management of all aspects of Human Resources Department for a sod company of 250 regular full time and 150 seasonal labor contractor employees with 5 locations throughout California and reporting directly to the Executive Director my responsibilities were: Compliance of all Labor Laws and Company Policies. Supervised bi-weekly ADP payroll, Worker’s Compensation, Benefits, and Salary Administration. Recruitment, Termination, New Hire… Show more Responsible for supervising 5 employees and the management of all aspects of Human Resources Department for a sod company of 250 regular full time and 150 seasonal labor contractor employees with 5 locations throughout California and reporting directly to the Executive Director my responsibilities were: Compliance of all Labor Laws and Company Policies. Supervised bi-weekly ADP payroll, Worker’s Compensation, Benefits, and Salary Administration. Recruitment, Termination, New Hire Orientation for Exempt and Non-exempt employees. Temporary Employee Administration. Safety/OSHA Compliance, Training and Administration. 401(k) Retirement Plan Administration. Negotiation of benefits renewal with insurance brokers. Show less Responsible for supervising 5 employees and the management of all aspects of Human Resources Department for a sod company of 250 regular full time and 150 seasonal labor contractor employees with 5 locations throughout California and reporting directly to the Executive Director my responsibilities were: Compliance of all Labor Laws and Company Policies. Supervised bi-weekly ADP payroll, Worker’s Compensation, Benefits, and Salary Administration. Recruitment, Termination, New Hire… Show more Responsible for supervising 5 employees and the management of all aspects of Human Resources Department for a sod company of 250 regular full time and 150 seasonal labor contractor employees with 5 locations throughout California and reporting directly to the Executive Director my responsibilities were: Compliance of all Labor Laws and Company Policies. Supervised bi-weekly ADP payroll, Worker’s Compensation, Benefits, and Salary Administration. Recruitment, Termination, New Hire Orientation for Exempt and Non-exempt employees. Temporary Employee Administration. Safety/OSHA Compliance, Training and Administration. 401(k) Retirement Plan Administration. Negotiation of benefits renewal with insurance brokers. Show less

Employee Benefits Coordinator

• 1998 - 1999

Responsible for the administration of all aspects of employees’ benefits and Worker’s Compensation program for 1300 employees and reporting directly to the Director of Human Resources my responsibilities were:  Benefits: Conducted group and individual orientations for Medical, Dental, Life, LTD Ins., 403(b) Retirement Plan, determined employee eligibility and plan enrollment; assisted employees with claims processing; maintained all insurance documents and files; monthly insurance billing.… Show more Responsible for the administration of all aspects of employees’ benefits and Worker’s Compensation program for 1300 employees and reporting directly to the Director of Human Resources my responsibilities were:  Benefits: Conducted group and individual orientations for Medical, Dental, Life, LTD Ins., 403(b) Retirement Plan, determined employee eligibility and plan enrollment; assisted employees with claims processing; maintained all insurance documents and files; monthly insurance billing. Worked with Insurance Broker in reviewing new propose benefits plans to reduce costs, advised the Director of Human Resources on impact of prospective changes to existing plans.  Worker’s Compensation: Prepared all necessary documents required by Federal and State Laws, complied with company’s policies regarding accident prevention program; investigation and reporting procedures; represented company in communications with Broker, insurance carrier, industrial health care nurse and physician(s). Show less Responsible for the administration of all aspects of employees’ benefits and Worker’s Compensation program for 1300 employees and reporting directly to the Director of Human Resources my responsibilities were:  Benefits: Conducted group and individual orientations for Medical, Dental, Life, LTD Ins., 403(b) Retirement Plan, determined employee eligibility and plan enrollment; assisted employees with claims processing; maintained all insurance documents and files; monthly insurance billing.… Show more Responsible for the administration of all aspects of employees’ benefits and Worker’s Compensation program for 1300 employees and reporting directly to the Director of Human Resources my responsibilities were:  Benefits: Conducted group and individual orientations for Medical, Dental, Life, LTD Ins., 403(b) Retirement Plan, determined employee eligibility and plan enrollment; assisted employees with claims processing; maintained all insurance documents and files; monthly insurance billing. Worked with Insurance Broker in reviewing new propose benefits plans to reduce costs, advised the Director of Human Resources on impact of prospective changes to existing plans.  Worker’s Compensation: Prepared all necessary documents required by Federal and State Laws, complied with company’s policies regarding accident prevention program; investigation and reporting procedures; represented company in communications with Broker, insurance carrier, industrial health care nurse and physician(s). Show less