Elizabeth Sanchez Email & Phone Number

Tokyo, JP

• Direct the Global Human Resource function and activities for a staff of 500+ through Global operational shifts.
• Partnered with leadership to identify and implement strategic workforce planning initiatives with consideration for cost-effectiveness and employee skillsets; ensures alignment of with global business objectives.
• Managed M&A people-focused activities including benefits administration, HRIS and organizational structure; perform detailed analyses to identify opportunities for growth and efficiency while ensuring alignment with.
• Serves as the sole administrator of all Human Resource programs related to employment practices, payroll, leave, recruitment, compensation, benefits, and employee relations in compliance with applicable employment laws.
• Delivered complex analyses of HR data; identifying key trends that drive business decisions and initiatives including employee engagement and overall business process.

Atlanta, Georgia, US

• Directed the Human Resource functions and initiatives for a staff of 400 employees ensuring alignment to overall business strategy.
• Partnered with leadership and employees to strategically align HR activities such as recruiting, classification, employee relations, and coaching with business objectives.
• Provided advice and counsel to management regarding employee relations issues including performance management, conflict management, discipline, and terminations.
• Developed compensation plans and career-pathing opportunities to foster workforce growth and development.
• Identified risks and solutions related to Workers’ Compensation claims through job shadowing; utilized data collected to reduce claims and associated costs.
• Administered full scope of leave and benefits programs including broker and plan selections based on workforce needs; negotiated renewal rates resulting in significant cost savings and conducted annual open-enrollment.

Atlanta, Georgia, US

• Supported over 1,100 nationwide employees in the administration and implementation of Human Resource activities while ensuring compliance with applicable employment laws.
• Provided coaching thought leadership to regional directors and managers regarding policies, compliance, terminations, disciplinary issues, and general HR concerns.
• Managed employee lifecycle changes aligned to M&A activity; analyzed benefit offerings, communication plans, onboarding, and integration.
• Managed the leave administration process (FMLA, WC, STD/LTD) for all associates.
• Served as the primary point of contact for all employee relations, unemployment claims, and appeal hearings.
• Conducted internal audits ensuring compliance with Federal I-9 Guidelines, DOL, OSHA, and other regulations.

• Managed operational HR functions for the US location included employee onboarding, payroll processing, benefit administration, recruiting, employee relations, and Visa sponsorship processes.
• Developed and provided interpretation of Human Resources policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures for all internal departments.
• Managed the business function for the IT department by maintaining CRM database, vendor management records, equipment ordering, and asset tracking.Accomplishments:
• Partnered with global HR leader to implement a competency-based performance management system in effort to create consistency across the organization; completed the RFP process and ROI analyses to determine the best fit.