Erin Beth Grote Email & Phone Number

Santa Barbara, California, United States

+ Implements and manages strategic Human Resources functions, providing guidance to the CEO of a non-profit community health center with 100 employees, including remote employees in multiple states, on staffing matters, policies, labor laws, and organizational development.+ Oversees full cycle recruiting and employment coordination, ensuring compliance with HR regulations and optimizing talent acquisition strategies for a diverse workforce across multiple locations and remote settings.+ Designs and implements a strategic compensation plan, conducting comprehensive total compensation analysis and salary surveys for a non-profit community health center with a dispersed workforce, advising executive leadership on staffing budgets and projections.+ Streamlines HR processes and enhances employee experience through improved onboarding and orientation programs, tailored to meet the needs of a geographically diverse workforce, resulting in increased retention and productivity.+ Demonstrates exceptional crisis management skills during the COVID-19 pandemic, successfully leading the transition of a significant portion of the workforce, including remote employees in multiple states, to remote work. Implements effective policies to ensure employee safety and compliance, specifically in the context of a non-profit community health center.

Santa Barbara, California Area

+ Managed end-to-end recruitment processes, including campus recruitment, internships, and new hire onboarding for non-profit organizations with 300+ employees for multiple unionized, in-state locations.+ Responsible for Worker’s Compensation administration; facilitated Wellness Committee and Safety Committee, created and maintained new wellness and safety initiatives and programs, including a highly successful ergonomics program, resulting in an 80% decrease in workers compensation injuries and a 50% decrease in worker’s compensation RAF rating.+ Participated in Organizational Change Development through Person-Centered Thinking, Positive and Productive Employee Development, and Behavioral Event Interviewing trainings.+ Negotiated favorable contracts with temporary staffing companies to meet workforce needs.+ Developed a comprehensive Employee Handbook and ensured policy compliance.

Los Angeles, Ca

+ Managed full-cycle employee lifecycle processes, including recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding, as well as employee relations and internship programs.+ Organized a 20% Reduction in Force and ensured all legal requirements were met.+ Developed and implemented a comprehensive Employee Handbook and streamlined new hire orientation materials.+ Coordinated employee benefits administration, including open enrollment and COBRA.+ Orchestrated immigration coordination and administration, ensuring successful visa acquisition.+ Oversaw Leave of Absence management and processed unemployment and disability claims.+ Assisted with organizing HR portion of merger planning when the firm was acquired by another company.

Woodland Hills, Ca

+ Managed employee benefits consulting/ brokerage firm with 5+ employees and 100+ client groups.+ Led open enrollments and new hire enrollments for clients, ensuring smooth process.+ Managed client service and policy administration issues, including confidential claims processing and management, as well as group billing, to guarantee seamless operations+ Provided comprehensive support to employees and employers in understanding and effectively managing their benefits.+ Assisted employers in evaluating and designing optimal and cost-effective employee benefit programs, ensuring maximum value for the organization.+ Established and nurtured crucial client and vendor relationships to foster long-term partnerships and drove business growth.+ Contributed to the creation of the company website, leveraging expertise to ensure a compelling online presence.

+ Researched and prepared reports on wage and hour claims, working conditions, and OSHA reports for various companies in preparation for union negotiations.+ Conducted compensation/ salary research.+ Stayed on-trend with current and changing labor laws on state and federal level.+ Assisted with organization of special events.

B.A., Philosophy

Political Science