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United States

• Build and lead the People Operations function to enable seamless operations, efficiency, and drive a positive employee experience
• Develop, operationalize, and document culture-aligned policies, procedures, and programs compliant with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, minimizing corporate risk
• Utilize data-driven insights to support all levels of stakeholders in making informed decisions and continuously improve People processes and practices
• Identify opportunities to optimize HR processes through automation and system enhancements
• Mentor and lead a team of HR professionals, fostering their growth and development
• Oversee all aspects of People operations, including employee onboarding, offboarding, and HRIS systems

Remote

• Responsible for designing and executing learning strategies and solutions to improve retention, job satisfaction, employee NPS, and overall productivity
• Partnered with all levels of stakeholders to design a Leadership Training Series, optimize onboarding (Thirty Madison University/TMU), facilitate Lunch and Learns, and define metrics to measure organizational impact of.
• Sourced/recommend vendors and other external partners to design, develop, and deliver learning solutions
• Integrated learning into employee engagement, culture, and internal communications
• Provided roll-out support for various initiatives, including a refreshed performance management program, compensation/equity education, and DEIB efforts

Remote

• Aligned people initiatives with business strategy to support a high-performance culture in telehealth
• Core focuses included leader partnership (collaboration to understand solutions for people needs such as org design, coaching/feedback/career pathing, compensation, and succession planning), teamwork and change.
• Led cross-functional initiatives via structured project management in an actively growing, pre-IPO tech startup in the healthcare space
• Heavy focus on learning and development (L&D), including needs analysis, content creation, and delivering training for individual contributors to executives

Remote

• Provided full-cycle strategic HR partnership for a digital commerce SaaS and procurement startup (Varis) under the ODP parent company

Greater Los Angeles Area

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Led the HR function for a multi-state analytical testing laboratory that serves as a consumer safety expert in cannabis and hemp products
• Designed and administered the company’s first onboarding program, as well as designed, built, and led training curriculum for individual contributors, managers, and senior leaders
• Served as the point of contact for all-things COVID response and strategy for an organization that was part of the federal critical infrastructure, and therefore remained open with employees that were required to be.

Tustin, California Area

• Developed and oversaw a centralized HR department while leading a team of 12 to support the people needs of 700+ employees across six operating states (CA, AZ, CO, NV, OR, and WA)
• Aligned human capital with business objectives while ensuring cultural alignment across a multi-layered organizational chart
• Provided full-cycle support from recruiting to onboarding, training, performance management, goal setting, leadership development, and strategic disciplinary action/exit planning
• Served as point of contact for all benefits, compensation, compliance, employee advocacy/relations, safety, talent acquisition/retention, and training/organizational development needs
• Implemented and oversaw the company’s HRIS system (Ascentis) which consolidated previously disparate payroll, recruiting, benefits, and learning resources – as well as provided a platform for a self-service employee.
• Ensured compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, including coverage for LOA, ADA/Interactive Process, Workers’ Compensation, OSHA, Labor Relations (EPLI, DOL, EEOC), ERISA, and ongoing regulatory audits

Irvine, California Area

• Developed integrated solutions by connecting key stakeholders across multiple organizational functions
• Served as HR point of contact to employees and managers regarding policies and procedures
• Coached and counseled managers on complex employee relations issues
• Partnered with compensation staff to complete job evaluations and provide grade recommendations
• Gathered and compiled data for analysis in areas such as compensation, equity, organizational planning, and employee relations
• Delivered regular trainings and supported the development of training materials

Irvine, California Area

• Provided onsite regional support to the Operations team in the SoCal and Hawaii markets

San Luis Obispo, California Area

• Delivered full range support to client groups, focusing on employee relations, training, organizational development, performance management, and HR systems and services

Paso Robles, California Area

• Provided client divisions and departments with a high degree of accurate and efficient support including, but not limited to employee relations and retention, compensation analysis, talent review, workforce planning.
• Researched, planned, organized, and directed company-wide programs for 400 onsite employees
• Participated in developing department goals, objectives, and systems
• Managed company timekeeping/payroll and administered new hire orientation
• Functioned as a flexible, energetic, and engaged professional to provide best practice HR

Bloomington, Indiana Area

• Connected with and recruited top talent in digital advertising to work with with leaders like Google, Adobe, and Microsoft
• Planned, coordinated, and organized hiring events (like Hanapin's legendary Meet & Greet)
• Led the company's recruitment branding efforts via social media
• Managed Applicant Tracking System (ATS) for 1,000+ annual applicants
• Performed variety of HR functions, including, but not limited to, supporting onboarding efforts, organizational training and development, and work-life balance initiatives

Bedford, Indiana Area

• Supported Executive team by leading initiatives including, but not limited to: strategic planning, policy development and documentation, organizational planning and development, recruiting, onboarding and training.
• Served as subject matter expert for all state and federal compliance and legislation related to HR and company policies and procedures
• Promoted positive workplace culture
• Developed, implemented, and maintained compliant, efficient, and organized HR record keeping system
• Oversaw Worker’s Compensation compliance, managed FMLA and unemployment applications, maintained EEOC reporting and compliance
• Communicated changes in company policies and procedures to staff; managed inservice (continuing education) training curriculum and schedule

Bloomington, Indiana Area

• Assisted President and COO by providing high-level administrative, HR, and project management support including, but not limited to serving as Facilities Manager for historic building and offsite warehouse.
• Developed and implemented a comprehensive new hire onboarding program with key metrics
• Managed technological advancement initiatives like Solution Tree's hybrid event
• Collaborated cross-departmentally to administer the company’s international school improvement program

Bloomington, Indiana Area

• Responsible for all aspects of recruiting and employment including, but not limited to recruiting, interviewing, determining applicant suitability, complying with all state and federal employment laws, analyzing data.
• Managed weekly payroll for up to 100 employees

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Responsible for coordinating traffic of TV, radio, and online advertising for all Universal labels
• Provided ISCI codes to labels/sales teams and worked with agency and media outlets to obtain proper spot clearances
• Responsible for identifying ways to streamline procedures, as well as reviewing, managing, and processing vendor contracts
• Managed relationships with agencies, media outlets, and production houses
• Compiled weekly status reports for Executive staff

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Assisted EVP of Administration & Operations with day-to-day and long-term tasks, including new hire training/management, corporate philanthropy, and large (500+ attendee) event planning
• Entrusted with highly confidential information where discretion was essential
• Explored cost-saving and eco-friendly initiatives
• Managed physical maintenance of six high-rise floors
• Maintained the company’s international events calendar and bi-annual newsletter
• Managed weekly payroll for over 50 exempt, non-exempt, and Union employees

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Coordinated personal and professional engagements for Mr. Norton
• Conducted product and project research
• Maintained office inventory and organization as well as maintenance/repairs
• Served as liaison between IT computer consultants and office staff
• Assisted with office payroll (including international accounts) using QuickBooks/Excel
• Greeted guests, opened, sorted, and distributed mail