• Conducts investigations and recommends solutions regarding employee concerns related to work environment and claims of harassment and discrimination.• Provides guidance to supervisors in selecting and carrying out appropriate methods for correcting performance deficiencies. • Works with employees and supervisors to research and resolve employee relations issues. • Leads efforts on complex separations from employment in efforts to minimize exposure • Manages and administers all… Show more • Conducts investigations and recommends solutions regarding employee concerns related to work environment and claims of harassment and discrimination.• Provides guidance to supervisors in selecting and carrying out appropriate methods for correcting performance deficiencies. • Works with employees and supervisors to research and resolve employee relations issues. • Leads efforts on complex separations from employment in efforts to minimize exposure • Manages and administers all aspects of workers compensation, injury investigation, safety training, and leaves of absence.• Provides support and counsel in the areas of Recruitment, Benefits and ADP Payroll• Guides efforts and communications related to both Union and Non-Union work groupsSelected achievements-Mitigated employee-related dispute costs by implementing ER processes, representing a savings of over $120k/yr.-Currently implementing a company-wide Safety and Workers’ Compensation program which is projected to save over $90k/yr.-Helped to streamline the Benefits onboarding process which resulted in the reduction of overtime costs by approximately 10%. Show less

Global supplier in the manufacturing industry. ♦ Provide coaching to managers on employee relations issues by analyzing information and advising on a course of action.♦ Direct the HR function in the areas of compliance, workers’ comp, leaves of absence, recruitment and performance. ♦ Manage and update ISO-required training processes to comply with international standards for all locations. ♦ Established talent acquisition guidelines for regular and temporary employees to… Show more Global supplier in the manufacturing industry. ♦ Provide coaching to managers on employee relations issues by analyzing information and advising on a course of action.♦ Direct the HR function in the areas of compliance, workers’ comp, leaves of absence, recruitment and performance. ♦ Manage and update ISO-required training processes to comply with international standards for all locations. ♦ Established talent acquisition guidelines for regular and temporary employees to meet company production goals.Selected achievements-Implemented shift schedule to reduce losses from unnecessary overlaps in scheduling, resulting in savings of over $150k/yr.-Reduced overtime by implementing timekeeping guidelines, representing a savings of over $250k/yr. -Successfully passed Human Resource portion of various ISO-related audit with zero observations. Show less

A leading competitor in the Electrical Subcontracting field reaching up to 400+ employees. Manufacturer in custom electrical components.♦ Actively managed HR function for Corporate office, manufacturing plant and 30 jobsite locations statewide.♦ Reduced employment claims to zero by coaching Leadership team on employee-related issues including hiring, terminations and disciplinary measures. ♦ Developed all on-boarding activities including employee training, initial communications… Show more A leading competitor in the Electrical Subcontracting field reaching up to 400+ employees. Manufacturer in custom electrical components.♦ Actively managed HR function for Corporate office, manufacturing plant and 30 jobsite locations statewide.♦ Reduced employment claims to zero by coaching Leadership team on employee-related issues including hiring, terminations and disciplinary measures. ♦ Developed all on-boarding activities including employee training, initial communications and manager/employee relationship tracking. ♦ Maintained a union-free environment in both field and manufacturing divisions. Selected achievements- Saved company over $560,000 in Human Resources-related litigation liability by mediating various delicate employee terminations in-house, eliminating the need for arbitration.- Contributed as Safety Chairperson to achieve a MOD rate of 0.88 by implementing safety program and closing Worker’s Compensation claims. Show less

One of the largest publicly-held home builders and leading mortgage-finance groups with over 5,000 employees nationwide. I managed a Southern California division numbering 100+ employees. ♦ Reduced turnover by fostering an environment within the management team to coach and counsel employees before resorting to termination.♦ Improved performance of field employees by training managers to schedule meetings, create attainable goals and counseling employees when required. ♦… Show more One of the largest publicly-held home builders and leading mortgage-finance groups with over 5,000 employees nationwide. I managed a Southern California division numbering 100+ employees. ♦ Reduced turnover by fostering an environment within the management team to coach and counsel employees before resorting to termination.♦ Improved performance of field employees by training managers to schedule meetings, create attainable goals and counseling employees when required. ♦ Updated employee termination procedures by training managers to document negative behavior. ♦ Able to plan staffing needs and layoffs by serving as a business partner to Division President in matters relating to each department.Selected achievements- Conducted a successful worker’s comp claim investigation which led to the discovery of employee fraud.- Settled delicate employee terminations by serving as intermediary and saving the company in upwards of $200,000 in settlement and legal fees.- Mediated negotiations between employee, company and worker’s comp carrier regarding a claim which resulted in the satisfaction of all parties involved. Show less

Premier homebuilder with projects in California and Arizona area with over 120 employees. ♦ Optimized company’s HR forms and processes to comply with Federal and State ordinances.♦ Recruited 80+ new Executive/Management/Field associates within a 10-month period to meet company demands.♦ Reduced payroll liability while maintaining a competitive wage structure by conducting salary surveys and implementing a goal-based compensation structure.♦ Increased productivity through… Show more Premier homebuilder with projects in California and Arizona area with over 120 employees. ♦ Optimized company’s HR forms and processes to comply with Federal and State ordinances.♦ Recruited 80+ new Executive/Management/Field associates within a 10-month period to meet company demands.♦ Reduced payroll liability while maintaining a competitive wage structure by conducting salary surveys and implementing a goal-based compensation structure.♦ Increased productivity through communicating expectations by creating job requirements and descriptions for all positions. ♦ Directed and hosted company-wide quarterly meetings to update employees on company progress and initiatives.Selected achievements- Improved employee morale by 18% by effectively coaching the management team on employee relations. - Recruited 80+ new Executive/Management/Field associates within a 10-month period to meet company demands.- Implemented a defined wage and performance-based bonus structure that lead to a 23% increase in productivity, reduction in excess staff by 17% which in turn secured an annual overhead savings of over $180,000. Show less

Trusted Mortgage Banker servicing Southern California with over 50 Loan Agents throughout all major counties.* Trained executive and management team in all HR procedures and sexual harassment prevention. * Implemented online training procedures for 75 field and 15 management team members.* Updated employee handbook and all policies and procedures as required by federal and state laws.* Assisted Managers and Executives with hiring, disciplinary actions, terminations and… Show more Trusted Mortgage Banker servicing Southern California with over 50 Loan Agents throughout all major counties.* Trained executive and management team in all HR procedures and sexual harassment prevention. * Implemented online training procedures for 75 field and 15 management team members.* Updated employee handbook and all policies and procedures as required by federal and state laws.* Assisted Managers and Executives with hiring, disciplinary actions, terminations and claim.Selected achievements-Improved employee understanding of their role in the company improving morale by 28% and productivity by 22%.-Reduced loan processing cycle times by 30% by redesigning key processes within all departments. Show less