Colleen Malmassari, Shrm-Cp, Phr Email & Phone Number

Wenatchee, Wa, Us

Bellingham, Wa, Us

Bellingham, Wa, Us

In 2021, I joined Larson Gross to implement and lead the firm’s outsourced HR consulting services practice. Today, I have the opportunity to help owner-operated businesses and professionally-managed enterprises create improved workplaces for their team members. As consultants and advisors, we can offer the set of services that matches your needs today, ranging from policy development, staff training, labor law compliance, DEI initiatives, employee engagement assessments and recruiting. The flexibility of our service offerings allows us to meet businesses where they’re at today, with an eye toward accomplishing their future goals.

Wenatchee, Washington, Us

As part of a 15+ person HR Department for a 100 + year old family owned business, oversaw the following HR functions: employee relations and disciplinary actions, H-2A VISA contract and program oversight, compliance for the self-insured workers’ compensation programs and develop for formal Return to Work program. Managed all legal issues such as grievances, internal investigations, sexual harassment, workplace harassment and EEOC.Daily active employee count approximate range: 2,000 – 5,000+ (peak).

Yakima, Wa, Us

Developed and implemented a HR Department for a 100 + year old family owned business, including creation of processes and procedures. During this time, I was able to expand the HR team from 1 to 6 FTE, with active recruitment (at time of my resignation) to add another 2 FTE. Oversaw the following HR functions: employee relations and disciplinary actions, employee health and retirement benefits and COBRA, and workers’ compensation programs (self-insured and state funded). Ensured the Borton Family Companies compliance with employment laws, regulations, and company policies through interpretation, advising, and training management and employees as necessary.Daily active employee count approximate range: 3,500 – 5,000 (peak).

Yakima, Washington, Us

Performed several HR functions, including, but not limited to: compliance with employment laws and regulations, administered employee benefit and compensation programs, performed annual salary/wage surveys and reviews of job descriptions, participated in safety and workers' compensation insurance claims, employee relation efforts, and several other process improvements for workplace initiatives. Daily active employee count approximate: 130.

Seattle, Wa, Us

Sourced both experienced and entry-level candidates for office as well as firm-wide hiring needs, by use of networking, direct calling, and social media sites (i.e. LinkedIn). Once an applicant was invited to an interview, I coordinated and hosted interview process. Further, I developed and conducted orientation and an onboarding process for all new hires of the Yakima office.

Seattle, Wa, Us

On a daily basis, worked in a team setting, as well as directly supervised and trained new staff. Performed financial statement reviews and compilations of privately held companies in accordance with GAAP standards, as well as prepare the necessary income tax forms. Lead audits of employee benefit plans, including 401(k), 403(b), and pension plans.

B.S. And B.A., Accounting And Foreign Language, Spanish

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