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Danville, Ca, Us

California, United States

California, United States

United States

Provided select group of clients with guidance on benefits (including: health, retirement, and short-term disability) ensuring competitiveness within their industry.Selected accomplishments:- Consulted with diversity organization in developing diversity hiring fair in northern California for independent schools. Recruited 200+ potential candidates to attend fair where 30+ independent schools were present to interview candidates for openings within their schools. - Consulted with clients on new wage and hour laws ensuring compliance within their organizations.

Mclean, Virginia, United States

Served as trusted member of Administrative Team and provided thought leadership in areas of strategic planning, program oversight, personnel development, and HR management. Counseled Administrative Team regarding sensitive employee relations matters, including proper handling of terminations and performance enhancement planning. Recruited, interviewed, and recommended qualified candidates to division heads and department chairs. Provided guidance and implemented wage/salary recommendations, with emphasis on annual budget compliance.Selected accomplishments: - Transitioned HR function to sought after business partner assisting in advising on key decisions and fostering workplace environment consistent with values and mission.- Forged long-term relationships with professional organizations and individuals enhancing repeatable talent resourcing opportunities, lessening time to hire, and encouraging alternative educational track.- Coached managers in a way that assisted in their development and resulted in their professional growth. The company benefited because they had a talent pool of future leaders to move into positions as they became available.- Selected by Head of School to participate on several committees; allowing HR to be key contributor for all areas. - Appointed by Head of School to co-lead Diversity & Inclusion Department bringing new look, stronger community outreach, securing and implementing training that enhanced awareness and encouraged insightful conversations.

Alexandria, Virginia, United States

Handled confidential personnel issues and interacted with managers providing advice and guidance on employee-related matters. Ensured compliance with policies and procedures. Recruited, interviewed, hired, and conducted background investigations on administrative and technical staff. Maintained current knowledge of federal/state employment laws as well as personnel records. Served as point of contact for employee benefits and HR related matters. Selected accomplishments:- Spearheaded implementation of Short-Term Disability, Employee Metro Benefit, and Corporate Gym Membership within first 2 years of tenure which enhanced employee retention.- Conducted new hire orientation and onboarding ensuring understanding of core values, mission, culture and benefits, which better prepared new hires. - Developed, wrote, and edited “AAR Quarterly Newsletter” informing employees, in multiple locations, of company-related information and relevant HR issues.

Alexandria, Virginia, United States

Managed end to end recruiting process. Partnered with supervisor to determine position duties and requirements. Scheduled and interviewed all applicants, oversaw reference checks, and negotiated salaries. Acted as point of contact for HR issues in absence of HR Vice President. Selected accomplishments:- Organized and supervised personnel projects (i.e. Monthly Enrichment sessions, employee anniversary/birthday celebrations, and ongoing Employee Wellness programs).- Managed New Employee Orientation program explaining and clarifying mission and organizational structure.