To act as a strategic business partner and to provide proactive HR support in accordance to corporate objectives and local, state and federal regulatory compliance.
Objective: To act as a strategic business partner and to provide proactive HR support in accordance to corporate objectives and local, state and federal regulatory compliance.
EXPERIENCE:
02/08 - 02/09
FISHER INVESTMENTS, LLC
Human Resource Manager
Provided both executive and professional HR services for a 1200 employee workforce located in both CA and WA. Advised executives and managers on employee relations and other people-related issues within the organization while anticipated, identified and responded to HR issues. Designed people strategies and programs to support the business needs. Combined hands-on tactical activities with the vision and leadership to lay the foundation for HR initiatives and infrastructure to support the business.
Provided leadership in a variety of HR matters, including benefits, payroll, terminations and retirements, and organizational effectiveness. Ensured compliance with applicable HR laws and regulations. Identified the need for systems enhancement and ways to streamline HR processes and activities. Was a champion of customer service and an advocate of change management.
Coached and developed the HR team. Evaluated HR personnel structure for continual improvement. Directly supervised staff in areas of payroll, benefits, administration, and records.
Operated as a subject matter expert in employment law, provided technical advice and kept current on HR laws and policies. This included employee relations, internal investigations, and disciplinary actions. Also, developed programs, policies and initiatives to promote a productive and positive work environment.
Developed programs for employee training and development, performance management, development of managerial skills and evaluation, and introduction of technical expertise and knowledge in support of the business objectives.
02/05 - 02/08
QUEST DIAGNOSTICS, INC.
Human Resource Manager
Provided both executive and professional HR services for a 750 employee workforce. Delivered a broad set of services including strategic business planning, cost reduction and avoidance, training and development, budgeting and cash flow optimization, change management, administration, implementation, and coordination of policies and procedures, employee relations including litigation matters, recruitment, wage and salary administration, compensation and benefit programs, payroll, and regulatory compliance.
Membership on the Senior Leadership Management Team. In this role we strategically plan for the future, and discuss actions to ensure and adhere to company policy.
Supervised, trained, mentored, and coached both direct hire and all temporary Human Resources employees.
Administered, monitored and ensured consistent compliance with all affirmative action, anti-discrimination and other federal/state/local laws and regulations.
Provided employee relations assistance to managers and employees including, manager and employee counseling, policy interpretation, solution recommendation and suggested course of action.
Conducted all aspects of the recruiting process including: managing requisition approval process, job postings, offers, relocation approvals, pre-employment testing, new hire orientation, applicant flow, creation and maintenance of personnel files, and data entry of new hire information.
Forecasted the industry and company needs and created future direction in order to ensure decisions took into account the lack of a prepared workforce in the next 2, 5, and 10 years, regulatory laws, and company exposure.
Counseled and advised management on disciplinary actions to ensure consistency and adherence to company policy.
Managed daily operations which included but not limited to: answering questions, conduct exit interviews, oversee recognition awards, benefit changes, PeopleSoft data entry & report pulling, salary planning & adjustments, career path discussions, advertisement, review, write formal disciplinary actions including termination decisions & performance improvement plans, legal/EEOC complaints, and performance review coordination & review of all performance reviews.
Made or followed reduction in force decisions, including: creating the analysis, presenting the panel review, conducting notification meetings, and writing severance/retention letters.
Conducted employee satisfaction survey meetings, analyzed the results, created action plans, and conducted follow-up sessions.
Participated in an audits, including OFCCP, CLA, and internal
12/03 – 08/04
AFFILIATED COMPUTER SERVICES, INC. – GATEWAY
Technical Recruiter
Created/implemented comprehensive recruitment/staffing processes including: resume routing and follow-up, prescreening, formalize interview teams, interview schedules and candidate packets, reference checking, offer process, EEO tracking, AAP goals, job postings and descriptions, standardized relocation considerations, compensation standards; recruitment strategies and activities such as postings, advertising, sourcing, outplacement, and employee referral programs.
7/96- 11/03
FRANKLIN TEMPLETON INVESTMENTS
Human Resources/ Training and Development
1/01 - 11/03
Human Resources Generalist/ Recruiter
Provided HR Services for a 1200 employee workforce. Delivered a broad set of services including staffing, compensation, employee relations, benefits and stock administration.
Lead a team of 5 staffing assistants.
Handled day-to-day employee relations' issues by answering questions regarding policies and procedures.
Assisted in resolving personnel-related problems.
Recommend procedural changes that improve the functioning of the HR department.
Used discretion in handling confidential matters by maximizing excellent interpersonal, tact/diplomacy and negotiation skills.
Conducted employee orientations and tutored employees regarding Franklin Templeton's history, benefits and policies.
Conducted all corporate and college recruiting and selecting of 33 percent of Franklin Templeton's departments including but not limited to: Portfolio Management, Facilities, Legal and Creative Services departments.
Generated additional revenue for Franklin Templeton by developing an on-sight satellite campus for Notre Dame de Namur University, located on the Franklin Templeton property.
Extended the reach of staffing volume by speaking at employer relations' events, and by recruiting at job fairs across California.
Prepared and analyzed data to determine cost effectiveness of recruitment sources, turnover trends, cost per recruitment and other staffing and retention data.
Built and maintained relationships and established creditability with the community, universities, associations and outside agencies.
Lead cross-functional personnel from across Franklin Templeton's major U.S. sites to implement the Ambassador Program. This program recruits employees to assist in marketing Franklin Templeton to communities and universities.
Co-managed the designing, testing, and training of a new resume database system: Hodes.
06/99-1/01
Human Resource Business Analyst
Managed and analyzed the HR function for Franklin Templeton's Management Training Program called the Futures Program. Responsible for staffing, orientation and training for supervisors and Future Associates, which included 15-150 individuals per year.
Appointed as project manager in revamping the Performance Management Program at Franklin Templeton worldwide.
Evaluated the existing Futures Program and co-wrote a proposal which listed pros and cons of the existing program. Also recommended enhancements and provided rebranding recommendations. Presented the proposal to senior executive management and it was implemented within 6 months.
Analyzed and improved existing internal and external recruiting processes for the Futures Program across all U.S. domestic sites.
Managed a 7 to 13 million-dollar budget and communicated key metrics to co-workers and management. Completed the budget process which included creating and forecasting different levels of risk, developing a presentation and providing speaker notes for senior level executives.
07/97-06/99
Management Trainee
7/96-7/97
Retirement Plans Rep
EDUCATION:
Notre Dame de Namur University M.B.A. Business Administration - Emphasis in Human Resources
University of San Diego B.B.A. Business Administration - Emphasis in both Finance and Management
Notre Dame de Namur University Human Resource Management Certificate Program
Notre Dame de Namur University Human Resource Advanced Management Certificate Program
Society of Human Resource Management The Official SHRM Learning System for the SPHR
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