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Seattle, Wa, Us

Seattle, Washington, United States

• Provide tailored HR consulting services to businesses across California and Washington, understanding region-specific requirements and best practices.• Specialize in developing and updating comprehensive HR policies and processes to ensure compliance and foster a consistent organizational culture.• Advise businesses on organizational alignment strategies to optimize efficiency, streamline operations, and enhance team collaboration.• Partner with executive and senior leadership teams to provide insightful coaching on people planning and management, emphasizing strategic growth and employee retention.

Greater Seattle Area

San Francisco Bay Area

• Collaborated with executive and senior leadership across multiple business channels (corporate HQ, retail sales, and fulfillment distribution) in developing HR strategies that align with company goals, fostering growth, and managing talent.• Led full lifecycle talent acquisition, from workforce planning to acceptance, while overseeing the performance and compensation reviews to ensure proper staffing levels, retention, and growth opportunities. • Cultivated relationships with leadership teams, emphasizing teamwork, collaboration, and the creation of HR initiatives. Managed HR compliance and risk including employee relations, investigations, terminations, and employment-related claims.• Created and implemented long-term L&D programs tailored for internal rising stars, ensuring continuous learning and development. Collaborated with executive coaches and utilized L&D best practices, including Lominger, Strengthfinders, and DiSC, among others.• Managed HR processes including onboarding, behavioral interviews, comprehensive job descriptions, performance reviews, and compensation analysis. Integral in creating HR policies during the pandemic to ensure a smooth transition for employees.

San Luis Obispo, California Area

• Delivered customized HR solutions to small and mid-sized businesses in San Luis Obispo County, catering to unique organizational needs and enhancing overall HR efficiency.• Conducted in-depth risk assessments for client businesses, identifying potential HR-related vulnerabilities and proposing mitigation strategies to safeguard organizational interests.• Developed a suite of employment documents, including employee handbooks, ensuring compliance with local regulations, and promoting clarity in roles, responsibilities, and expectations.• Assessed and advised client businesses on compensation structures and benefits packages.

Paso Robles, Ca

• Worked closely with senior leadership to align HR strategies with business goals. Implemented talent initiatives, leadership training, and organizational changes to improve operations and achieve business objectives.• Managed regional HR department/team to meet both short-term and long-term business objectives, ensuring seamless processes and efficient workflows.• Led talent assessment, succession planning, and career-path development. Standardized the goal-setting and review process to ensure consistent feedback and growth opportunities.• Developed, implemented, and managed comprehensive HR policies, procedures, and processes. Standardized department workflows and documentation for consistency and efficiency.• Created and conducted leadership training sessions on vital HR topics, including employee engagement, sexual harassment prevention, and effective communication, ensuring leaders were well-equipped to manage their teams.• Delivered regular HR reports to leadership, offering insights on turnover, performance, compensation, and workforce planning. Utilized data to make informed HR decisions and strategies.• Designed and implemented performance management programs. Successfully decreased voluntary attrition through engagement initiatives and comprehensive manager training.• Led full lifecycle recruiting strategies, from workforce planning to onboarding. Implemented ATS and standardized tools to enhance the hiring process for both managers and candidates.• Collaborated with a local non-profit organization focused on adult autism, integrating adults with autism into meaningful career paths, showcasing a commitment to community and diversity.

San Luis Obispo, California Area

• Provided full life cycle talent acquisition support for Bank of America Merchant Services’ outside sales organization

Irvine, Ca

• Served as a strategic HR Business Partner to the SVP Home Loans Operations, providing dedicated delivery of HR initiatives, guidance, and change management strategies tailored to the business needs.• Spearheaded organizational alignment processes, efficiently reallocating people resources to optimize efficiency across departments and teams.• Led HR projects focused on site consolidation, headcount optimization, and comprehensive leadership development, ensuring streamlined operations and enhanced leadership capabilities.• Championed business-channel leadership programs, which included the creation and implementation of aligned goals. Collaborated with OD to conduct talent assessments, succession planning, and development plans.