As the Human Resources Manager, I am responsible for managing all Human Resources functions for the locations within the Paso Robles Region including overseeing the talent acquisition process, onboarding, compensation, training, benefits, leaves of absence, employee engagement and relations, performance management, investigations, and disciplinary actions. I provide local Human Resources support to the managers and employees in the region by visiting the various sites including the San Antonio Tasting Room & Restaurant, Jada Winery, and the San Antonio Winery production facility. Also, working closely with the HR Team in Los Angeles and Owners on special projects, policies, implementation, and other related issues.

Hired to build a team of Human Resources Professionals and create processes and procedures for a start-up company which rapidly grew to over 1800 employees to manufacture PPE Gowns during the COVID-19 Pandemic. (Handled mass lay off of all employees when government contract was not renewed, and company closed)• Recruited, hired and managed a team of five including and Employee Relations Manager, Onboarding Specialists, Benefits Administrator, and HR Coordinator.• Oversaw benefits administration for new plans offering a Minimum Essential Coverage plan along with dental and vision insurance.• Managed all Worker’s Compensation claims including handling investigations and modified duty programs.• Utilized Paylocity HRIS system to maintain employee files and train new employees on the system.• Managed COVID cases during height of pandemic including creating COVID and Safety Protocols to track and report cases and reduce infection rates.• Worked closely with CEO, Director of Operations, Facilities Director, and Health & Safety Manager on various projects. • Created performance improvement and disciplinary action documents and processes.• Oversaw employee investigations conducted with our Employee Relations Manager including sexual harassment, workplace violence, and drug and alcohol abuse which resulted disciplinary actions including terminations.• Worked with legal counsel on developing a new employee handbook and responding to legal actions taken by employees.• Managed furlough and eventual lay-off of 1800 employees when manufacturing contract ended.

All aspects of Human Resources for over 385 employees in 26 locations throughout CA, AZ, and NC. • Handled entire new hire on-boarding process for high volume of new hires, conducted employee orientations, assigned and tracked new hire training including HIPAA, OSHA, and Sexual Harassment Training.• Processed terminations and conducted exit interviews.• Maintained employee files and ADP Workforce Now HRIS and Payroll system.• Administered all employee benefits for new hires and during open enrollment including medical, dental, disability insurance, accident, FSA and HSA accounts including identifying the plans with the best coverage options for employees while remaining cost effective for the company.• Wrote job descriptions, job postings, conducted interviews, thorough reference checks, and negotiated salaries.• Implemented HR policies and procedures to improve efficiency and consistency as well as conducted audits to ensure organization was compliant with company policies, employment laws and regulations including EEOC and ACA reporting.• Processed semi-monthly payroll through ADP Workforce Now system, PTO, STO and holiday benefits, and conducted compensation analysis.• Administered 401k plan, ESOP, and Profit-Sharing plans including setting up new accounts and loans.• Processed unemployment, worker’s compensation, and disability claims including FMLA and PFL leaves of absences.• Conducted internal HR Audits including I-9 and payroll audits.• Completed employee relations investigations as needed.• Met standards for complying with HR Employment Laws as they change.

Managed all aspects of Human Resources for 80 employees in 8 locations throughout the Central Coast. Responsible for recruiting, hiring, and the new employee orientation process. Administered all employee benefits including medical, dental, disability, and life insurance. Processed payroll through Paychex online system, conduct compensation analysis, and reporting functions. Administer 401k plan including processing distributions, loans, and year end reporting. Managed unemployment claims, worker's compensation, FMLA and PFL. Implemented HR policies and procedures to improve efficiency and consistency as well as conducted audits to ensure organization was compliant with company policies, employment laws and regulations. Provided coaching and counseling on performance management, complex investigations, and the disciplinary action process. Conducted sexual harassment training. Advised managers and employees on HR related matters. Event planning. Supported our employees to ensure they have a positive work environment.

Branch Manager for Global Staffing Agency covering territory from Calabasas to Santa Barbara. Responsible for business aspects of recruiting agency including sales, operations, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. Managed recruiting for administrative, technical, financial, industrial, and professional positions.Human Resources responsibilities included recruiting, interviewing, training, worker's compensation, safety training, sexual harassment training, unemployment claim management, employee relations, performance reviews, coaching and counseling, corrective action, and terminations. Implemented two Onsite locations for Allergan and Celestica by staffing and overseeing over 150 employees at these locations. Managed payroll process and implemented time clock system at Celestica to improve payroll process and reporting abilities.Utilized various online HR applicant tracking systems (ATS).

Sales and recruiting functions for successful staffing agency. Recruited for administrative, technical, financial, industrial, and professional positions on a full time or temporary basis. Conducted needs based sales presentations to clients and contract negotiations. Designated representative assigned to Amgen and United Healthcare accounts in addition to many other corporate and local contracts.Human Resources responsibilities included recruiting, advertising, behavioral based interviewing, testing, training, worker's compensation, unemployment claim management, employee relations, counseling,and terminations. Utilized online HR applicant tracking systems (ATS). Recognized for being a top performer within the company increasing sales and profits for the branch and organization.