Annette Pedraza Email & Phone Number

San Ramon, Ca

As a Corporate HR Executive, I direct all HR functions including recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and compensation and benefits. I also serve as a Plan Administrator for 401k programs concerning plan and participants and am an expert in FMLA, CFRA, PDL, and Worker’s Compensation matters. Over the last 10 years, I have supported and drove organizational growth from 25 employees to over 300 employees. This included conducting an extensive analysis of existing HR organization and developed business plan to update all policies, procedures, services, programs, and compensation from scratch. Under my leadership, I transformed the HR role from an administration role to a strategic business partnership including a strong working relationship with senior management to drive business and implement performance initiatives.I currently advise functional leaders on effective workforce management to achieve approved organizational structure, position design, description, and evaluation. I coach and lead business leaders and employees in all areas of performance management including goal and objective setting, performance reviews, individual development and improvement, and corrective action plans.

Saratoga, Ca

As the Director of Human Resources, I managed all HR functions company-wide reporting directly to the CEO of the facility. I directed employee relations programs, claims and investigations, recruiting of all staff, and administering all health and welfare plans including negotiating renewals, leading open enrollment meetings, and processing premium contracts.I was highly recognized for building the HR Department from scratch establishing policies and procedures, new hire packages, CEBS benefits, health and wellness plans, retirement plans, orientation, and dress code policies company-wide. In addition, I served as Project Manager during the construction phase of the assisted living facility where I coordinated and worked with contractors, electricians, and other outside vendors. After the construction phase, I also coordinated with vendors regarding interior design and decoration plans.

As a Benefits Supervisor, I managed and directed the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Company’s benefits program including ESPP and Contributory Retirement Plans. I maintained working knowledge of Federal and State legislation influencing benefits and managed audit and reconciliation of eligibility premiums statements. In addition, led and directed new hire orientation and open enrollment workshops.

As a Corporate Benefits Administrator, I led the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Company’s benefits programs including Contributory Retirement Plans such as 401 (k) Plan and Defined Retirement Pension Plans for 3,000 employees. In addition, I assisted in preparing policies, forms, and communications to comply with governmental regulations. I was recognized for developing and analyzing benefit statistical and census data.

Certified Human Resource Management

Bs In Business Administration

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