Derek Cantú Email & Phone Number

Kirkland, Washington, United States

Seattle, Washington

• Serving as the Human Resources Contact for Club management and employees, providing guidance and coaching on employee engagement, development, performance feedback, workplace conflict resolution, compensation and.
• Actively search and recruit new talent. Conducting background process, interview scheduling, skills tests, and offer letters; processing all new hire paperwork, change forms, exit interviews, and termination for.
• Conducting new employee orientation and the on-boarding of all new hires, ensuring I-9 compliance, policy acknowledgement, and benefits overview
• Assisting with development and facilitation of employee training, communications and education related to Club operations and policies, cultivating a culture that reflects the values and principles of the Rainier Club.
• Collaborate with operations and communications departments to update employee handbook and job descriptions when needed
• Manage payroll and employee 401K contributions as well as employee benefit enrollment periods and ensuring compliance with paid time off and Family Medical Leave Act policies – tracking the amount of time taken by each.

Richland/Kennewick/Pasco, Washington Area

• Identified and recommended HR approaches to management team including strategic planning, forecasting, budgeting, and organizational development issues.
• Coordinated the annual Associate Engagement Survey, using the results to determine problem areas within departments and the property as a whole. Worked first hand with General Manager, Regional Director of Human.
• Full circle recruiting – Posted job openings, tracked applicants through ADP Recruiting and Smart Recruiters. Performed interviews, reference checks, background checks, created offer letters, on-boarding, initial.
• Administered annual open enrollment - Communicated effectively about upcoming open enrollment, presented eligible associates with information explaining new available benefits, trained associates on how to register.
• Coordinated Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual employee banquets. Presented staff with quarterly benchmarks, property level goals, employee recognitions, as well as monthly awards and years of service awards.
• Administered compensation programs including but not limited to conducting wage surveys, developing property wage scales, administering wage and salary schedules and merit increases associated with the performance.

Pasco, Washington

• Maintained OSHA 200 Log: Compiled Employee Incident Forms, Doctor’s Notes, and Labor & Industry Claim forms. Communicates to Regional Loss Prevention Manager, and the Safety Committee..
• Full cycle recruiting – Posted job adds on job boards, tracked applicants through the Applicant Tracking System, distributed prescreened, qualified applicants to the correct department manager for further interviewing..
• Administered compensation programs including but not limited to conducting wage surveys, developing property wage scales, administering wage and salary schedules and merit increases associated with the performance.
• Posted open enrollment dates for Medical/Dental, 401 K, and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Administered any required associate certification programs such as health cards, alcohol service training, Hep-A Vaccination, etc.
• Reviewed, complied with, and promoted the company’s Affirmative Action Plans for minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities.