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Managed recruiting staffing needs, directed outside recruiters, increased headcount 100%.Managed compensation and benefit plans while expanding plan offerings and coverage, (started 401(k) with an 86% participation rate in the first year.)Created job descriptions to define job responsibilities and accountability. Completed salary surveys and established salary planning and budgeting processes for the first time; created salary grades. Converted company from an anniversary to focal performance evaluation process using online software and resolving late review issues. Designed and presented training for managers and employees. Managed new HRIS system from selection to implementation.Reduced legal expenses for immigration processing by at least 50%. Conducted and resolved employee investigations as needed. Defined policies and procedures and created an employee handbook. Designed and presented training on a full range of HR subjects: sexual harassment, benefits enrollment, new employee orientation and performance management.

Supervised a cross-functional team developing new practices and alternative work programs. Designed a companywide employee survey and pilot program for telecommuting, including human factors engineering and software evaluations. Served on the merger and acquisition team, auditing practices and integrating new processes and employees from acquired companies into the parent company. Evaluated and redesigned HR practices to streamline workflows, increase productivity and effectiveness of service, and improve client support. Redesigned and oversaw the Corporate Community Relations Program, including redefining corporate focus, and automating product donation/cash tracking procedures.Prepared and delivered presentations to management personnel and employees, outlining program status and ongoing results. Coordinated and conferred with division managers to identify group-specific teleworking opportunities. Established employee referral programs.Part of the mergers and acquisition team, auditing practices and integrating new processes and employees from acquired companies into the parent company. Evaluated and redesigned HR practices to streamline workflows, increase productivity and effectiveness of HR services. Managed a cross-functional team to develop alternate work programs to ease commuter congestion and meet Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) requirements. Designed a company-wide, cross-country pilot program and employee survey for telecommuting, with Human Factors Engineering, IT, and software evaluations. Worked with the Swedish Embassy with methodology selected as a model for Swedish companies to follow for implementation. Redesigned and managed the Corporate Community Relations Program; redefining corporate focus and automating product/cash tracking procedures. Revamped employee referral program, and employee recognition program.

Bs, Business Administration/Human Resources Management

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Diploma

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