Michael Trust, JD, MPA, SPHR, PHRca, SHRM-SCP, CA Mediator

Law Clerk at Confidential Law Firm
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Melanie Weber, MHR

As an HR Consultant Michael was fantastic. His knowledge of CA laws made opening a lab in CA a lot easier. His professional demeanor and clear guidance was a huge help in navigating the CA payroll laws.

Rosario Ando

Michael is such a dependable and excellent leader. He is one of the few with a good heart. Having worked with him at one time will always remain an honor for me. He truly cares for the company especially its people. He is very dedicated and have shown great responsibility in everything he does. I am confident that he would prove to be a positive addition to any company.

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Credentials

  • Predictive Index Certification
    The Predictive Index
    Oct, 2019
    - Oct, 2024
  • Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) (a more specialized and rigorous program than the "usual"​ CERT program)
    US Department of Homeland Security
    Jul, 2013
    - Oct, 2024
  • California Certified Mediator (under the CA Dispute Resolution Act of 1986)
    UC Irvine
    Sep, 2010
    - Oct, 2024
  • Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)
    SHRM
    Jan, 2015
    - Oct, 2024
  • California Real Estate Broker
    California Department of Real Estate
    Nov, 2003
    - Oct, 2024
  • Professional in Human Resources - California (PHRca)
    HR Certification Institute - HRCI
    May, 2008
    - Oct, 2024
  • Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)
    HR Certification Institute - HRCI
    Dec, 2004
    - Oct, 2024
  • City of Los Angeles Hospital Fire Safety Card
    Los Angeles City Fire Department
    May, 2015
    - Oct, 2024
  • Certified Career Coach (expired)
    Career Coach Institute
  • Certified Executive Career Coach (expired)
    Career Coach Institute
  • Journey Abroad
    U.S. Department of State

Experience

  • Confidential Law Firm
    • Law Practice
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Law Clerk
      • Jan 2023 - Present

      Employment defense law firm Work on cases involving torts, contracts, and employment, mainly focused on California and federal employment law, including independent client interactions. Research and draft Motions for Summary Judgement, Motions to Strike, Motions to Compel, Sanction Opposition Motions, and Demurrers. Write deposition summaries, highlighting key areas for impeachment and/or other defense strategies, as well as areas of concern. Utilizing decades of Human Resources management experience, provide expert analysis of ADA/FEHA, ADEA, compensation, discrimination, wrongful termination, etc. claims. Render expert data analysis and analytics in wage and hour claims. Show less

  • Myman Greenspan Fox Rosenberg Mobasser Younger & Light LLP
    • United States
    • Law Practice
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Human Resources Practitioner
      • Sep 2022 - Present

      Sole practitioner of Human Resources for this Top Tier entertainment law firm (film and television production and music). Handle all employee relations, benefits, culture, training, compensation, etc. Manage Covid policies. Fully responsible for HR's, and assist in managing, the overall Firm's CCPA/CPRA compliance. Member of the senior administrative staff. Sole practitioner of Human Resources for this Top Tier entertainment law firm (film and television production and music). Handle all employee relations, benefits, culture, training, compensation, etc. Manage Covid policies. Fully responsible for HR's, and assist in managing, the overall Firm's CCPA/CPRA compliance. Member of the senior administrative staff.

  • THE HALL LAW CORPORATION
    • United States
    • Law Practice
    • Law Clerk & Certified Law Clerk
      • Dec 2021 - Present

      General business law firm. Work on cases involving torts, contracts, real estate, wills and trusts, corporate formation, and employment, including independent client interactions. Utilizing decades of Human Resources management experience, provide expertise to both plaintiff and defendant clients in the broad area of California and federal employment law, including non-exclusively sexual harassment, wrongful termination, compensation, talent acquisition, employee relations, legal and regulatory issues, handbooks, training, policy and procedure, etc. Render expert data analysis and analytics in wage and hour claims. California Bar Certified Law Student (Practical Training for Law Students) Dec. 2021-Dec. 2022; Law Clerk Dec. 2022 -Present. Show less

  • GNA
    • United Kingdom
    • Leasing Non-residential Real Estate
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Director, Personnel & Culture - Member of the Leadership Team
      • Jul 2021 - Sep 2022

      Start-up HR for a top environmental consulting service organization (migrated from a PEO). Culture enhancement and growth, DE&I, talent acquisition, training, strategic planning, employee relations, benefits, HRIS, and compliance. Significant growth in client base and projects, leading the world towards renewables and reduced emissions. First internal HR function in many years, and part of the executive leadership team, for this privately held, high-growth, internationally recognized consulting firm specializing in alternative clean fuels for fleet transportation across all fleet modalities. Highlights: Scaled staffing by +30% in less than one year. Implemented the Predictive Index to drive better fit and alignment with existing and prospective staff, increase retention, and to reduce internal conflict. Implemented cloud-based, real time, performance management software to better align feedback loops, developmental opportunities, and performance management. Vendor changed core platform for all its customers largely based on our feedback. Implemented a cloud-based, real time, online training program to provide basic skills training through professional development resources, to increase productivity and efficiency and to retain and develop staff. Designing and implementing a 360° review process for senior leadership as part of promotional path to partner roles; to further develop leadership competencies, and to and to drive better and more cohesive team structures across the organization. Revamped entire benefits program to implement a cost effective program to meet the needs of a multi-generational and multi-state workforce. Brought the organization into HR compliance to mitigate risk. Investigate and effectively resolve Employee Relations issues, including significant legal risk mitigation, resulting in 0 litigation; manage Talent Acquisition; perform compensation analysis and implementation. Covid management. Show less

  • Michael Trust Consulting
    • Australia
    • Food and Beverage Manufacturing
    • Vice President Human Resources
      • Mar 2019 - Jul 2021

      Consultant Mar 2019 - Aug 2019 and from Nov 2020-July 2021 As a Consultant, I provided high‐level strategic and tactical HR consulting to enterprise, institutional, and professional practice clients in areas of employee relations, leaves of absence, disability accommodations, handbook review, and policy and procedure. Accordingly, I consulted on complex ADA/reasonable accommodation efforts. As well, I provided tactical and strategic HR support during a period of HR leadership transition for a major, prestigious, high-visibility, non-profit. Show less

  • Solar Spectrum
    • United States
    • Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
    • Human Resources Director
      • Sep 2019 - Nov 2020

      Company closed due to Covid. Most recently, I spearheaded a national HR function, as a member of the executive leadership team, for a private equity-backed $100M renewable energy solar company. This entailed formalizing and operationalizing HR, employment and business functions, and leading a 7-member team to effectively resolve a wide array of HR‐related matters. I also served as key member of CCPA & Covid‐19 business continuity teams and worked closely with Safety. Ultimately the company closed due to the pandemic. Successes include driving pre‐litigation savings of +$1.7M within first 6 months of hire by working collaboratively with Legal Counsel. As well I brought order to chaotic HR functions—improving compliance, morale, engagement, recruitment, and retention while reducing risk. Additionally, I influenced major organizational and HR cultural change by initiating a policy and procedure overhaul and developing new HR SOPs. Show less

  • INLAND BEHAVIORAL AND HEALTH SERVICES INC
    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Director Of Human Resources - Member of the Leadership Team
      • Oct 2018 - Mar 2019

      In this role, I led all HR functions for this multisite $15M healthcare practice, including compensation, benefits, employee relations, LOA, payroll, and workers’ comp. Multi-site FQHC. Hired to resolve longstanding and wide-ranging organizational, management, and compliance issues. Member of the Executive Leadership Team, involved with the Board, and finance, operations, and legal. Lead a team of two. In this role, I led all HR functions for this multisite $15M healthcare practice, including compensation, benefits, employee relations, LOA, payroll, and workers’ comp. Multi-site FQHC. Hired to resolve longstanding and wide-ranging organizational, management, and compliance issues. Member of the Executive Leadership Team, involved with the Board, and finance, operations, and legal. Lead a team of two.

  • Providence
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Corporate Senior Human Resources Leader
      • Jan 2017 - Aug 2018

      Reduction in Force due to an M&A between St. Joseph Health and Providence Health and Services (Covenant Health in Texas) During this time, I was actively recruited to lead HR Center of Excellence for $4.5B St. Joseph Health enterprise with 16 hospitals, ~80 ambulatory care centers, and home health care operating across 3 states. Successfully and efficiently, I led and held full responsibility for all 50+ state, federal, and local leave types (FMLA/CFRA, CA PDL, USERRA, etc.), disability insurance programs, SSDI, the ADA/FEHA Interactive Process, and all leave‐related insurance programs for all of St. Joseph Health with a total of ~28,000 union/non‐union employees. Ultimately, I averaged 1,200 reasonable accommodation cases per month; 20–30 terminations per month; and 3,000 leaves per month. Also, I drove a drastic ~95% reduction in litigation/claims by becoming deeply involved with facility leadership & HR, regional HR, and Legal teams. In addition, I was awarded authority to approve terminations without Legal department’s consent due to subject matter expertise, a first for St. Joseph Health. Furthermore, I teamed with Legal to educate field/HR partners, line supervisors, managers, and executives on LOA, ADA, and FEHA, as well as on related HR issues with employee relations, payroll/wage and hour, benefits, talent, learning and development, and compensation. Successfully lead and developed a high performing team of four. This development resulted in internal and external opportunities that otherwise would not have been available to this team. Show less

  • Trustworthy Coaching®
    • Career & Executive Career Coach: For Your Tomorrow and Beyond. (SM) & Human Resources Consultant
      • Nov 1999 - Dec 2017

      Coaching (1999-2017): Development of people is a passion of mine. Watching the proverbial "light-bulb" go off is a great reward in the development of people. I have mentored and coached a multitude of people in various industries about their life and career goals and aspirations in a multitude of industries. Trustworthy Coaching is a registered trademark. Coaching (1999-2017): Development of people is a passion of mine. Watching the proverbial "light-bulb" go off is a great reward in the development of people. I have mentored and coached a multitude of people in various industries about their life and career goals and aspirations in a multitude of industries. Trustworthy Coaching is a registered trademark.

  • Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA)
    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Administrator/Associate Director of Human Resources
      • May 2015 - Nov 2016

      Reduction in Force due to outsourcing. The Los Angeles area's top pediatric Level I trauma center and hospital. Healthcare services are provided in both hospital and ambulatory clinics, and in conjunction with other healthcare systems to expand the reach of top-notch pediatric healthcare. Children's Hospital is affiliated with the world-class Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California. Promoted from the role of Senior Human Resources Business Partner to serve as the sole, inaugural administrator and director of HR and leaves of absence processes (~100 LOA’s per month; ~25 Interactive Processes per month) for all leave related benefit and insurance programs: FMLA, CFRA, CA PDL, USERRA, ADAAA/FEHA, health, STD, LTD, supplemental, legal, CASDI, CAPFL, and SSDI, resulting in vastly increased legal compliance and greater employee and manager education, resulting in a decrease of abuse of leaves of absence. Provide LOA services in a highly compassionate manner to employees, while maintaining business continuity and workforce planning goals. Responsible for ADAAA/FEHA/Interactive Process on all cases involving permanent or temporary work restrictions and conduct investigatory interviews where necessary. Promoted just two months of hire with sole LOA authority from Senior HRBP (manager). Originally hired to serve as Senior HRBP (manager) and support system to the CEO, CFO, COO, SVP/General Counsel, IS, payer contracting, and various clinical areas in the areas of employee relations, employment law, compliance, talent, benefits, payroll, compensation, learning & development, and union avoidance. Achieved 100% successful placements/separations of cases involving permanent or temporary work restrictions without legal repercussions. Show less

  • Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC Faculty Practice
    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Senior Clinical Administrator/Practice Director - Member of the Leadership Team
      • Apr 2012 - Apr 2015

      Singlehandedly, I led operations for a faculty practice of this for-profit, high-end, and private dental operation within the non-profit Dental School. As a member of the senior leadership team, I held 24/7/365 responsibility for P&L, business operations, patient response/satisfaction, employee engagement, marketing, vendor negotiation and management, master tenant/landlord relations, emergency planning and business continuity planning, and compliance. As a result, I led operations for 20 dentists and 28 clinical staff, as well as had full responsibility for a $4.5M budget. Quickly, I achieved profitability, bringing in fiscal year profits of $657K in 60 days as compared to a major deficit prior to arrival. In addition to this, I ignited a $450K or 15% increase in annual revenues and delivered $150K in annual savings. Managed and approved credentialing of providers with payers. Relocated the practice while maintaining continuity of care during move. Developed and mentored staff and supervisors, greatly reducing the number of HR issues, which improved performance of the practice and a more engaged and productive staff. Show less

  • Healthcare Partners
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Regional Human Resources Manager
      • Sep 2011 - Jun 2012

      Since this role was limited in its duration, please take a close look at the recommendations provided about me. This will help paint a picture of my impact, especially as it relates to employment law/labor laws, employee relations, negotiations, and overall resourcefulness as stated by the Clinical Programs Administrator and Director of People Services. As a member of the HR leadership team, I was brought in to provide regional HR leadership and generalist duties to a large, multi-specialty organization of healthcare ambulatory clinics and ambulatory surgery centers with 27 clinical sites and 1,900 employees. Achievements included leading a team to provide solutions-driven, business-focused HR services in recruitment, employee relations, and LOA programs. Likewise, I co-overhauled LOA/disability process, which closed bad claims, reduced fraud, and improved attendance and productivity. Show less

  • UC Irvine Health
    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Human Resources Manager - Member of the Senior Staff
      • May 2007 - Sep 2011

      As HR Manager, I served on their senior management team providing HR support to leaders of UCI’s largest on-campus department comprised of 11 divisions with 850 employees (union and non-union) and with a total budget of ~$110M. My contributions included building and leading a 4-member HR team, while supporting the CAO, Division Chiefs, Department Chair, and CFO. Also notable, we incurred zero compliance, patient care, regulatory, or legal issues during a period of $2.5B in university-wide cutbacks. Department leader for the overall organization-wide rollout, process improvement, and maintenance of a highly complex electronic LMS. Negotiated, purchased, and installed a modernized evaluation system that became a campus-wide model, with minimal investment and significant return (24% to 84% complete response rate in one cycle). Successfully managed all HR federal, California-specific and healthcare-specific compliance and training with zero issues found by The Joint Commission during regular review. Show less

  • Michael Trust Realty
    • Broker/Owner
      • Nov 2003 - Apr 2007

      As a Broker/Realtor® lead and manage the entire sales and operations functions of a boutique residential and commercial real estate brokerage focused in the San Fernando Valley and in West Los Angeles (Responsible Realtor® 2003-2007). Southland Regional Association of Realtors® - Multiple Listing Service Committee (Board of Directors subcommittee) (2006-2007), Southland Regional Association of Realtors®, Technology Committee (Board of Directors subcommittee) (2006). (CA DRE No.: 01421287, 2004-2012) (and CA DRE No.: 01403806 2003-2004; 2012-present). (Part-time 2003-2005; 2007-present). Show less

  • University of California, Los Angeles
    • Information Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Principal Employment Consultant
      • Sep 1999 - Jun 2005

      Early in my career, I played key role in the staffing and growth of a $780M research enterprise operation, leading corporate employment functions for internal client groups in a highly unionized environment. I was accountable to Chancellor (CEO), Vice Chancellors (SVP’s) of IT, Research, Student Affairs, Legal, Library, and the Deans of 3 professional schools. Highlights include staffing the $350M California NanoSystems Institute with top talent, building a base for cross-disciplinary research innovation and commercialization. Show less

  • University of Southern California
    • United States
    • Medical Practices
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Acting Manager/Senior Recruiter
      • Apr 1998 - Jul 1999

      Acted as Department Head in Director’s absence and named Acting Manager following Director’s transfer. Supervised professional and administrative team members. Provided comprehensive research and forecasting support in annual departmental budget preparation. Served as in-house IT consultant. Wrote and initiated implementation for unit’s 3-year strategic plan to allow unit to improve understanding of objectives, costs, and services provided. Selected accomplishments include: Reduced applicant processing time by 90% within 30-day period while staffing approximately 1,600 positions annually campus-wide. Researched, implemented web-based applicant tracking system improving productivity while cutting costs. Negotiated vendor (Brass Ring) contract. Realized first year savings of $70,000 and subsequent annual $20,000 savings. Increased outreach by 100% and saved ~$17,000 annually by developing and implementing automated community outreach and customer service initiatives. Show less

  • Pacific Oaks College
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Director of Human Resources - Member of the Leadership Team
      • Aug 1997 - Apr 1998

      Effectively managed $5m HR practice, serving 200 employees. Member of the Executive Leadership Team. Effectively managed $5m HR practice, serving 200 employees. Member of the Executive Leadership Team.

  • 20th Century Fox Film Corporation, a News Corporation Company
    • Human Resources Supervisor
      • Jan 1996 - Aug 1997

      Successfully handled broad range of human resource matters, including complex employee relations issues (union environment), recruitment at all levels, benefits, and compensation for 800-1,000 employees, in such areas as feature film production, television production, domestic home entertainment, finance, information technology, creative, animation, legal, and business affairs. Successfully handled broad range of human resource matters, including complex employee relations issues (union environment), recruitment at all levels, benefits, and compensation for 800-1,000 employees, in such areas as feature film production, television production, domestic home entertainment, finance, information technology, creative, animation, legal, and business affairs.

  • Great Western Bank
    • Financial Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Human Resources/Employee Relations Representative II
      • May 1996 - Jan 1997

      Provided employee relations and HR generalist support to 75 offices with total of ~1,500 employees with zero lawsuits and adverse actions across my tenure; act as the third level hearing officer for grievances. Provided employee relations and HR generalist support to 75 offices with total of ~1,500 employees with zero lawsuits and adverse actions across my tenure; act as the third level hearing officer for grievances.

  • The California State University, Chancellor's Office
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Personnel Management Specialist
      • Apr 1994 - May 1995

      The Chancellor's Office is the corporate office of the California State University system, the largest public university system in the United States, and is comprised of 23 campuses, ~474,000 students, and ~49,000 faculty and staff. The Chancellor's Office is the corporate office of the California State University system, the largest public university system in the United States, and is comprised of 23 campuses, ~474,000 students, and ~49,000 faculty and staff.

  • Municipal Court of California, Los Angeles Judicial District
    • Senior Administrative Assistant/Personnel Analyst
      • May 1991 - Jul 1992

      Now Los Angeles Superior Court. Provided recruitment and selection services to the headquarters of the Los Angeles Municipal Court and to 16 contracted Municipal Courts in the County of Los Angeles. Recruited for positions at all levels, including Civil Service and non-Civil Service, and union and non-union positions, including exam development, interviewing, and manager training. Conducted statistical analyses of validity and reliability for standardized recruitment and promotional examinations. Show less

Education

  • Abraham Lincoln University
    Doctor of Law - JD, Law
  • University of Southern California
    Master of Public Administration (MPA), Public Administration
  • California State University, Long Beach
    Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology

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