HR Manager

• Oct 2023 - Present

Employee Relations Specialist

• Jan 2023 - Oct 2023

Provided excellent HR support to a staff of 1500+ and over 10 management teams including the executive team ● Oversaw compliance across various disciplines in HR like payroll, leave of absences, workers compensation, and safety ● Offered guidance and education to management staff regarding complex employee relations concerns ● Assisted management in conversations with regards performance issues and helped initiate write ups or performance improvement plans ● Led… Show more Provided excellent HR support to a staff of 1500+ and over 10 management teams including the executive team ● Oversaw compliance across various disciplines in HR like payroll, leave of absences, workers compensation, and safety ● Offered guidance and education to management staff regarding complex employee relations concerns ● Assisted management in conversations with regards performance issues and helped initiate write ups or performance improvement plans ● Led investigations on topics like discrimination, sexual harassment, and bullying/harassment ● Provided monthly reports on termination and performance trends ● Created a monthly compliance newsletter that was sent for educational purposes to management ● Fostered positive professional relationships across departments and leadership Show less Provided excellent HR support to a staff of 1500+ and over 10 management teams including the executive team ● Oversaw compliance across various disciplines in HR like payroll, leave of absences, workers compensation, and safety ● Offered guidance and education to management staff regarding complex employee relations concerns ● Assisted management in conversations with regards performance issues and helped initiate write ups or performance improvement plans ● Led… Show more Provided excellent HR support to a staff of 1500+ and over 10 management teams including the executive team ● Oversaw compliance across various disciplines in HR like payroll, leave of absences, workers compensation, and safety ● Offered guidance and education to management staff regarding complex employee relations concerns ● Assisted management in conversations with regards performance issues and helped initiate write ups or performance improvement plans ● Led investigations on topics like discrimination, sexual harassment, and bullying/harassment ● Provided monthly reports on termination and performance trends ● Created a monthly compliance newsletter that was sent for educational purposes to management ● Fostered positive professional relationships across departments and leadership Show less

Human Resources Specialist

• Jan 2022 - Jan 2023

Maintained a Client Book of 165 small businesses in CA, TX, NY, & FL ● Provided guidance on complex personnel issues such as performance, attendance issues, and terminations ● Ensured client satisfaction by responding to each communication with in 1 business day ● Collaborated with peers on org projects ● Created and hosted oral presentations to audiences of 80 personnel regarding health & wellness topics ● Counseled employers with regards state law regulations (ie meal… Show more Maintained a Client Book of 165 small businesses in CA, TX, NY, & FL ● Provided guidance on complex personnel issues such as performance, attendance issues, and terminations ● Ensured client satisfaction by responding to each communication with in 1 business day ● Collaborated with peers on org projects ● Created and hosted oral presentations to audiences of 80 personnel regarding health & wellness topics ● Counseled employers with regards state law regulations (ie meal waivers, protected classes, leave of absences, etc.) ● Worked with leadership to maintain standards, processes & procedures ● Trained three new hires ● Developed & maintained 100+ client handbooks in various states Show less Maintained a Client Book of 165 small businesses in CA, TX, NY, & FL ● Provided guidance on complex personnel issues such as performance, attendance issues, and terminations ● Ensured client satisfaction by responding to each communication with in 1 business day ● Collaborated with peers on org projects ● Created and hosted oral presentations to audiences of 80 personnel regarding health & wellness topics ● Counseled employers with regards state law regulations (ie meal… Show more Maintained a Client Book of 165 small businesses in CA, TX, NY, & FL ● Provided guidance on complex personnel issues such as performance, attendance issues, and terminations ● Ensured client satisfaction by responding to each communication with in 1 business day ● Collaborated with peers on org projects ● Created and hosted oral presentations to audiences of 80 personnel regarding health & wellness topics ● Counseled employers with regards state law regulations (ie meal waivers, protected classes, leave of absences, etc.) ● Worked with leadership to maintain standards, processes & procedures ● Trained three new hires ● Developed & maintained 100+ client handbooks in various states Show less

Human Resources Generalist

• Jun 2020 - Jan 2022

* Acts as an employee relations specialist. Conducts investigations, coaches, counsels and guides managers in execution of employee disciplinary actions. * Leave of absence administration. * ADA Administration. * Manage performance evaluation and goal setting * Manages Workers’ Compensation and Auto Accident claims. * Develops and administers company’s safety program. Ensures compliance with OSHA regulations and requirements. * Compensation Administration * Benefits… Show more * Acts as an employee relations specialist. Conducts investigations, coaches, counsels and guides managers in execution of employee disciplinary actions. * Leave of absence administration. * ADA Administration. * Manage performance evaluation and goal setting * Manages Workers’ Compensation and Auto Accident claims. * Develops and administers company’s safety program. Ensures compliance with OSHA regulations and requirements. * Compensation Administration * Benefits Administration * Ensures compliance with all laws, regulations and company policies. * Assists with recruitment (reviews applications, interviews), onboarding and orientation as needed. Show less * Acts as an employee relations specialist. Conducts investigations, coaches, counsels and guides managers in execution of employee disciplinary actions. * Leave of absence administration. * ADA Administration. * Manage performance evaluation and goal setting * Manages Workers’ Compensation and Auto Accident claims. * Develops and administers company’s safety program. Ensures compliance with OSHA regulations and requirements. * Compensation Administration * Benefits… Show more * Acts as an employee relations specialist. Conducts investigations, coaches, counsels and guides managers in execution of employee disciplinary actions. * Leave of absence administration. * ADA Administration. * Manage performance evaluation and goal setting * Manages Workers’ Compensation and Auto Accident claims. * Develops and administers company’s safety program. Ensures compliance with OSHA regulations and requirements. * Compensation Administration * Benefits Administration * Ensures compliance with all laws, regulations and company policies. * Assists with recruitment (reviews applications, interviews), onboarding and orientation as needed. Show less

HR Generalist

• Apr 2018 - Jan 2020

>Manage and perform recruiting efforts including creating job descriptions, sourcing, screening, interviewing and on-boarding >Perform new hire orientations >Perform tasks related to benefits orientation, enrollment, changes, terminations, document processing and record keeping. >Follow company standard of practice and applicable laws while performing tasks related to workers compensation claims and employee leaves of absences (ie FMLA, PDL, PFL, STD). > Provide… Show more >Manage and perform recruiting efforts including creating job descriptions, sourcing, screening, interviewing and on-boarding >Perform new hire orientations >Perform tasks related to benefits orientation, enrollment, changes, terminations, document processing and record keeping. >Follow company standard of practice and applicable laws while performing tasks related to workers compensation claims and employee leaves of absences (ie FMLA, PDL, PFL, STD). > Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to retail management (coaching, mentoring, career development, disciplinary actions). >Advises all personnel on company policy and keeps current with applicable labor laws. >Ensures consistency of employment practices throughout the Retail organization >Conduct internal investigations while following company standards and procedures Show less >Manage and perform recruiting efforts including creating job descriptions, sourcing, screening, interviewing and on-boarding >Perform new hire orientations >Perform tasks related to benefits orientation, enrollment, changes, terminations, document processing and record keeping. >Follow company standard of practice and applicable laws while performing tasks related to workers compensation claims and employee leaves of absences (ie FMLA, PDL, PFL, STD). > Provide… Show more >Manage and perform recruiting efforts including creating job descriptions, sourcing, screening, interviewing and on-boarding >Perform new hire orientations >Perform tasks related to benefits orientation, enrollment, changes, terminations, document processing and record keeping. >Follow company standard of practice and applicable laws while performing tasks related to workers compensation claims and employee leaves of absences (ie FMLA, PDL, PFL, STD). > Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to retail management (coaching, mentoring, career development, disciplinary actions). >Advises all personnel on company policy and keeps current with applicable labor laws. >Ensures consistency of employment practices throughout the Retail organization >Conduct internal investigations while following company standards and procedures Show less

Senior Human Resources Coordinator

• Sep 2017 - Mar 2018

> Plans and organizes activities of the department. Participates in developing department goals, objectives, and systems. > Evaluates reports, decisions, and results of department initiatives in relation to established goals. > > Recommends new approaches, policies and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed. > Implements and annually updates the compensation program; rewrites job… Show more > Plans and organizes activities of the department. Participates in developing department goals, objectives, and systems. > Evaluates reports, decisions, and results of department initiatives in relation to established goals. > > Recommends new approaches, policies and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed. > Implements and annually updates the compensation program; rewrites job descriptions as necessary; conducts annual salary surveys; analyzes compensation; monitors the performance evaluation program and revises as necessary. > Develops, recommends and implements personnel policies and procedures; prepares and maintains handbook on policies and procedures; performs benefits administration to include claims resolution, change reporting, annual re-evaluation of policies for cost-effectiveness and accuracy. > Establishes and maintains department records and reports. Participates in administrative staff meetings and attends other meetings, such as seminars. Maintains organizational charts and employee directory. > Ensures compliance with all federal, state and local employment laws like FMLA. > Administers health and welfare plans, including enrollments, changes and terminations. Processes required documents through payroll and insurance providers to ensure accurate record-keeping and proper deductions. > Performs customer service functions by answering employee requests and questions. > Completes Forms I-9, verifies I-9 documentation and maintains I-9 files. Submits online investigation requests and assists with new-employee background checks. > Reconciles benefits statements. > Onboarding and Offboarding processes and paperwork, including terminations. > Assists with the preparation of the performance review process. > Assists with recruitment and interview process. Show less > Plans and organizes activities of the department. Participates in developing department goals, objectives, and systems. > Evaluates reports, decisions, and results of department initiatives in relation to established goals. > > Recommends new approaches, policies and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed. > Implements and annually updates the compensation program; rewrites job… Show more > Plans and organizes activities of the department. Participates in developing department goals, objectives, and systems. > Evaluates reports, decisions, and results of department initiatives in relation to established goals. > > Recommends new approaches, policies and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed. > Implements and annually updates the compensation program; rewrites job descriptions as necessary; conducts annual salary surveys; analyzes compensation; monitors the performance evaluation program and revises as necessary. > Develops, recommends and implements personnel policies and procedures; prepares and maintains handbook on policies and procedures; performs benefits administration to include claims resolution, change reporting, annual re-evaluation of policies for cost-effectiveness and accuracy. > Establishes and maintains department records and reports. Participates in administrative staff meetings and attends other meetings, such as seminars. Maintains organizational charts and employee directory. > Ensures compliance with all federal, state and local employment laws like FMLA. > Administers health and welfare plans, including enrollments, changes and terminations. Processes required documents through payroll and insurance providers to ensure accurate record-keeping and proper deductions. > Performs customer service functions by answering employee requests and questions. > Completes Forms I-9, verifies I-9 documentation and maintains I-9 files. Submits online investigation requests and assists with new-employee background checks. > Reconciles benefits statements. > Onboarding and Offboarding processes and paperwork, including terminations. > Assists with the preparation of the performance review process. > Assists with recruitment and interview process. Show less

Peer Health Educator

• Aug 2014 - May 2016

As a Peer Health Educator, I assisted students in making healthier choices. I did so by helping them create sleep schedules, use contraceptives, and avoid drug use. To achieve this goal I coordinated fun, innovative tabling events and workshops so that students will be able to engage with new information. This process involved obtaining funds through proposals, creating advertisements, and establishing educational curriculum. One of my biggest achievements as a Peer Health Educator was… Show more As a Peer Health Educator, I assisted students in making healthier choices. I did so by helping them create sleep schedules, use contraceptives, and avoid drug use. To achieve this goal I coordinated fun, innovative tabling events and workshops so that students will be able to engage with new information. This process involved obtaining funds through proposals, creating advertisements, and establishing educational curriculum. One of my biggest achievements as a Peer Health Educator was creating an event for UC Merced's first "International Women's Day". This event consisted of photo and video content that was viewed over 3,000 times by the student population. It also attracted over 60 students to a tabling event asking students "How do you empower other women?" or "I am proud to be a woman because." I also have participated in numerous speaking engagements. One of which included UC Merced's "Women's Empowerment Conference" in which I was a guest presenter and spoke to 40 students on using vulnerability as a strength instead of a weakness. As a Peer Health Educator I have earned such skills as: > Strong analytical skills including the proven ability to problem solve with a multi-faceted perspective >Excellent ability to multi-task while remaining highly detail oriented and adaptable >Strong facilitating, teaching and public speaking skills for a diverse population >Experienced public speaker

Research Assistant

• Mar 2013 - May 2016

As a student researcher I compiled a series of literature analysis that contributed to a central thesis. My main focus was motivation and how it can be utilized to enhance literacy capabilities among Elementary and High School children. While my main focus was on motivation, my research also tied into effective teaching methods.I also assisted in creating a qualitative study. This included writing the methods section, questions, and introductory statement. I also gathered the sample population… Show more As a student researcher I compiled a series of literature analysis that contributed to a central thesis. My main focus was motivation and how it can be utilized to enhance literacy capabilities among Elementary and High School children. While my main focus was on motivation, my research also tied into effective teaching methods.I also assisted in creating a qualitative study. This included writing the methods section, questions, and introductory statement. I also gathered the sample population for the study. As a Research Assistant I gained the following skills: > Professional writing capacity > Academic research techniques > Advanced critical thinking and analysis