Experience

Emerald City Pet Rescue

• United States
• Pet Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Resources Manager

  • Jun 2021 - Present

  Greater Seattle Area



Western Integrated Technologies

• United States
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Human Resources Manager

  • 2006 - 2019

  Greater Seattle Area Managed all HR aspects of this 165-employee manufacturing firm, producers/distributors of hydraulic equipment and systems for an enormous range of vehicles and industrial applications around the globe • Reported to the VP of Finance and Operations, advising the executive team and internal managers around all aspects of workforce planning, benefits, recruiting, retention, and other HR-related matters • Supervised a Recruiter and an HR Assistant in handling benefits administration and… Show more Managed all HR aspects of this 165-employee manufacturing firm, producers/distributors of hydraulic equipment and systems for an enormous range of vehicles and industrial applications around the globe • Reported to the VP of Finance and Operations, advising the executive team and internal managers around all aspects of workforce planning, benefits, recruiting, retention, and other HR-related matters • Supervised a Recruiter and an HR Assistant in handling benefits administration and support for the company • Lead enterprise-wide strategic HR initiatives to enhance the company’s effectiveness in areas such as benefits, engagement, team-building and retention • Switched payroll vendors from CompuPay to ADP and launched a new performance review process based on the ADP system that resulted in more timely, fair, and consistent evaluations • Authored and maintain the employee handbook for all organizational sites, in addition to creating new HR policies and procedures, as needed, and ensuring appropriate employee law compliance for a complex web of regulations involving the company’s locations in WA, OR, ID, CA, CO, UT, HI, and Guam • Researched, negotiated, and selected benefits vendors to provide cost-effective health, dental, and long-term disability insurance; administer the company 401k plan and supplemental cafeteria plan benefits • Managed training and learning/development programs focused on anti-bullying, harassment, leadership development, and various “soft skill” topics • Led HR and staff integration efforts for corporate acquisitions, ensuring smooth transition with minimal disruption and providing appropriate onboarding/orientation to all newly-acquired staff • Founded an internal group called “The Best Place to Work” committee to promote high levels of morale, teamwork, and employee engagement Show less



Campground Company

• Human Resources Manager

  • 1994 - 2006

  Greater Seattle Area Manage all functions of human resources. Coach and counsel managers, employment law, administration of employee benefits, L&I claims, employment security, recruit, interview, hire, reference checking, new employee orientations, performance evaluations, employee counseling, exit interviews, company representative in court matters. Payroll: bi-monthly payroll for 100+ employees, multi state locations, federal payroll audits, L&I audits, quartely reports. Operations: supervised admin staff… Show more Manage all functions of human resources. Coach and counsel managers, employment law, administration of employee benefits, L&I claims, employment security, recruit, interview, hire, reference checking, new employee orientations, performance evaluations, employee counseling, exit interviews, company representative in court matters. Payroll: bi-monthly payroll for 100+ employees, multi state locations, federal payroll audits, L&I audits, quartely reports. Operations: supervised admin staff, maintain and review vendor contracts, AR/AP reports and deposits, maintain 15,000 member database. Show less