Recruiting/Onboarding, Employee Relations, Training/Development & Office Administration:•Collaborated with founder to create and implement impactful communication strategies for management, primarily for the Architecture/Landscape Architecture industries regarding all aspects of the HR function (employee relations matters, recruitment/selection processes, talent management procedures such as "stay interviews" and Total Rewards surveys and off boarding activities). •Full Scale in-house… Show more Recruiting/Onboarding, Employee Relations, Training/Development & Office Administration:•Collaborated with founder to create and implement impactful communication strategies for management, primarily for the Architecture/Landscape Architecture industries regarding all aspects of the HR function (employee relations matters, recruitment/selection processes, talent management procedures such as "stay interviews" and Total Rewards surveys and off boarding activities). •Full Scale in-house HR oversight and direction in the areas of Talent Acquisition, management & retention, employee relations, benefits administration and payroll (via Intuit Quickbooks) for Swick Communications Consultants (a start-up firm).•Created, with the input of management, job descriptions for open positions. •Developed and maintained relationships with local job placement venues, including colleges, to establish a consistent source of relevant applicants for the company’s unique hiring needs. •Created, maintained and updated job advertisements both within online job placement platforms (Indeed, Monster) and community based sites (regional colleges). •Responded to applicant inquiries regarding open positions and conducted employment pre-screens, interviews and reference checks. •Executed new hire orientations and aided in the completion of mandated forms (I-9 documentation, emergency contact information, etc.). •Assisted with employee relations issues and resolution including disciplinary/corrective action and termination proceedings. Show less

Recruiting/Onboarding & Office Administration:•Created, with the input of management, job descriptions for open positions. •Developed and maintained relationships with local job placement venues, including colleges, to establish a consistent source of relevant applicants for the company’s unique hiring needs. •Created, maintained and updated job advertisements both within online job placement platforms (Craigslist, Indeed, etc.) and community based sites (regional high schools and… Show more Recruiting/Onboarding & Office Administration:•Created, with the input of management, job descriptions for open positions. •Developed and maintained relationships with local job placement venues, including colleges, to establish a consistent source of relevant applicants for the company’s unique hiring needs. •Created, maintained and updated job advertisements both within online job placement platforms (Craigslist, Indeed, etc.) and community based sites (regional high schools and colleges). •Assisted in the formation and revision of the organization’s Employment Application and Employee Handbook via the use of CalBiz templates. •Assisted in the procurement of various HR forms via CalBiz templates and utilized as needed. •Responded to applicant inquiries regarding open positions and conducted employment pre-screens, interviews and reference checks. •Executed new hire orientations and aided in the completion of mandated forms (I-9 documentation, emergency contact information, etc.). •Engaged in human resources related administrative support tasks such as maintaining accurate, confidential and updated personnel files, fielding recruitment related phone calls, record keeping, correspondence writing and general filing. Employee Relations, Safety & Training & Development:•Assisted with employee relations issues and resolution including disciplinary/corrective action and termination proceedings. •Addressed employee and management concerns in a prompt, sensitive, professional and diplomatic manner. •Organized ergonomic evaluations, researched appropriate equipment and brought recommendations to management. •Tracked, conducted and documented employee safety training sessions including implementing a Cal/OSHA approved Heat Illness Prevention Plan. •Processed employee/employer reports of incidents/injuries and ensured any mandated paperwork was completed via Cal/OSHA standards. •Supported training meetings with staff on organization policies and procedures. Show less

• Assessed recruitment needs & requirements from dept. managers & coordinated access to relevant applicant pools with outside staffing firms.• Created, with the input of management/staff working in relevant existing job roles, jobdescriptions for open positions.• Conducted, in conjunction with HR Manager, interviewing of support staff including Paralegals & created applicant questions.• Full spectrum on-boarding tasks such as new hire orientations.• Attended monthly… Show more • Assessed recruitment needs & requirements from dept. managers & coordinated access to relevant applicant pools with outside staffing firms.• Created, with the input of management/staff working in relevant existing job roles, jobdescriptions for open positions.• Conducted, in conjunction with HR Manager, interviewing of support staff including Paralegals & created applicant questions.• Full spectrum on-boarding tasks such as new hire orientations.• Attended monthly Paralegal meetings to gain understanding of their role within the firm, listen to their concerns & advocate for mutual support amongst the staff with the ultimate goal of creating a more collaborative, rewarding & productive work environment where best practices are freely shared.• Reviewed and submitted payroll reports/hours to Finance Department via TimeForce.• Performed admin support tasks such as data entry & record keeping of personnel files via BrassRing HRIS.• Assisted with employee relations issues and resolution including involvement indisciplinary/corrective action meetings with staff.• Addressed employee and management concerns in a prompt, sensitive, professional anddiplomatic manner.• Organized with IT Dept./Training Staff to ensure new hires at all levels were properly trained & set up to engage in their assigned roles to maximize their potential.• Developed and presented staff workshops on such topics as TimeForce, BrassRing HRIS & benefits program changes during Open Enrollment.• Organized ergonomic evaluations & coordinated with appropriate department heads tosecure needed equipment.• Assisted HR Manager in off-boarding tasks such as exit interviews.• Coordinated with department supervisors/managing partners for the timely executionof performance evaluations.• Mentored/trained new HR staff in areas such as company culture and BrassRing HRIS.• Conducted benefits enrollment meetings with staff, processed related forms and assisted with benefit provider resolution. Show less

Fundraising & Office Administration Assistance:• Managed donor contribution request calls with political candidates running for city government, state senate and assembly seats. • Researched potential donors, processed donor contributions, maintained/updateddonor contribution list via Excel/Access, utilized Excel/Access mail merge to create and distribute direct mail fundraising pieces and donor pledge reminders and thank you notes.• Assisted in the organization and staffing of… Show more Fundraising & Office Administration Assistance:• Managed donor contribution request calls with political candidates running for city government, state senate and assembly seats. • Researched potential donors, processed donor contributions, maintained/updateddonor contribution list via Excel/Access, utilized Excel/Access mail merge to create and distribute direct mail fundraising pieces and donor pledge reminders and thank you notes.• Assisted in the organization and staffing of fundraising events. Show less

Recruiting/Onboarding & Office Administration:• Conducted applicant pre-screen interviews, employment verifications andbackground checks in a non-profit setting experiencing a high turn-over rate.• Prepared new hire packets, led new hire orientations and processed associatedpaperwork.• Assisted with the processing of new hire and open enrollment benefit documents;assisted in the organization and distribution of Open Enrollment materials to staff;answered questions… Show more Recruiting/Onboarding & Office Administration:• Conducted applicant pre-screen interviews, employment verifications andbackground checks in a non-profit setting experiencing a high turn-over rate.• Prepared new hire packets, led new hire orientations and processed associatedpaperwork.• Assisted with the processing of new hire and open enrollment benefit documents;assisted in the organization and distribution of Open Enrollment materials to staff;answered questions and addressed staff concerns related to benefits programs.• Engaged in human resources related administrative support tasks such as maintainingconfidential and updated personnel files, data entry, fielding recruitment related phone calls,general filing, notifying departments of hires and terminations and updating HR forms.• Provided front desk relief including fielding incoming calls. Show less