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Sacramento, California, United States

Sacramento, California Area

El Dorado Hills, California

Sacramento, California Area

Provided a strategic approach to identifying, attracting and on-boarding top talent to efficiently and effectively meet dynamic business needs. Communicated the company vision and engaged team members through collaboration and innovative ideas. Understood different workforce segments and positions to include skills, competencies and experiences necessary for success. Developed recruitment strategy; including job posting optimization, recruiting marketing channel development, job board procurement, digital and non-digital employment marketing and comprehensive recruitment campaign planning. Defined and articulated employment brand to include culture, key differentiation, reputation, products, services; advances market position by attracting quality candidates and depicts what is truly like to work for the organization. Ensured business alignment and approach to talent acquisition; Provided recruitment counsel and guidance to hiring managers and HR professionals with hiring and employment data. Developed specialized or competitive intelligence and research in regards to talent development or retention. Established tracking and use of key metrics to drive continuous improvement to make better recruitment decisions improving the quality of a hire. Identified future talent needs and proactively recruiting and sourcing; develop talent pool or social engagements. Developed and managed the recruitment process and life-cycle, including initial assessments, interviews, and offers. Identified and sourced appropriate talent for current open roles within the organization. Assisted with both external and internal hiring efforts (internal recruitment meaning assessment of employees for different or more senior roles). Counseled candidates on corporate benefits, salary, and corporate environment. Reviewed current assessment surveys; modify and develop future tools. Created and develops a diversity strategy and key initiatives.

Sacramento, California Area

Responsibilities included: performing complex analyses and studies; developing and delivering programs and solutions; forming and leading project teams for the development, and implementation of programs, tools, systems, processes and events; rolling out programs and providing consistent messaging; partnering with management and providing consultation, expertise, advice and support on key business initiatives; creating custom reports and analyses; interpreting contracts; researching and resolving highly complex problems; participating in department strategy development and implementation; representing the company to professional associations, regulatory agencies/boards.

Sacramento, California Area

Managed Human Resources programs through the administration of company policies and procedures including recruiting and selection, training and development, payroll and benefits administration and employee relations. Utilized extensive knowledge of current human resources practices and methods including compliance with State, Federal and legal requirements. Implemented and administered human resource programs and policies that strategically supported the company’s mission and goals.

Managed corporate Retirement Plan programs including 401(k) and pension plans. Educated and advised plan participants. Monitored retirement benefit programs for compliance with applicable regulations, program performance and industry trends. Reviewed retirement plan actuarial valuations. Provided technical expertise on plan administration; acted as technical advisor on Summary Plan Description writing and other retirement-related communications. Developed and delivered presentations on benefits related topics. Prepared special reports and government fillings.

Sacramento, California Area

Coordinated corporate Health and Welfare Plan programs including: medical, dental, vision, life, voluntary benefits, short-term disability, long-term disability, and flexible spending accounts for more than 2,000 employees. Analyzed contract provisions with brokers, insurance carriers, and benefit service providers. Supported Employee Benefits Director with plan design and compliance. Administered COBRA/HIPAA program. Responsible for communications to employees and vendors relating to benefit plans including Summary Plan Descriptions, Open Enrollment Materials, and Plan Highlights Brochures. Coordinated and provided oversight for Open Enrollment processes.

Sacramento, California Area

Administered pre-employment testing, reference and background checks on applicants, and new hire orientation. Participated in the evaluation and implementation of new software packages and fixes/enhancements to existing software packages. Prepared responses to outside agency complaints or regulatory issues including EEOC, DFEH, Unemployment, Labor Board and others. Worked closely with defense attorneys on investigation, documentation and support.

Sacramento, California Area

Handled customer complaints, inquiries or issues in a professional manner. Skillfully diffused customer situations that escalated. Resolved customer issues. Upheld and modeled ideal customer service delivery standards.

Master Of Business (Mba), Human Resources

Bachelor Of Science, Business - Strategic Management