Jessica Langlois Shrm-Cp, Phr Email & Phone Number

United States

Remote

Develop and oversee programs that support employees, the company, and the community: social impact, diversity, equity, & inclusion, paid parental leave, & other leaves of absence, performance management, education assistance, and policy development

Irvine, California, United States

Provide thoughtful, effective HR consultation to client group of 160 employees in California, Colorado, Washington, D.C., New York, and New Jersey for real estate investment and firm. Lead the corporate social responsibility initiative and committee. Manage US citizenship and immigration cases, specifically H1B petitions and PERM Labor Certification applications. Trained, managed, and mentored 3 HR Coordinators.Design policy, process, and programs with an eye toward innovation, transparency, and employee value proposition that attract and retain talent: flex time, paid parental leave, education reimbursement, paid time off, wellness, rewards programs, and corporate citizenship.Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.Expanded company’s PTO offerings by 30%, with direct impact to recruitment and retention.Specialty areas: workplace initiatives that promote, attract, and retain talent; conflict resolution; talent development; ESG, CAR, HR strategy; change management.

Advocated for 300+ person client group in California, Hawaii, Virginia, Washington DC, and Maryland. Handled recruiting, performance management, compensation, workers’ compensation, OSHA compliance, training, and employee relations.Workforce integration: integrated teams of 10 to 60 employees following property acquisitions.Coordinated reductions in force related to dispositions and company restructuring. Facilitated communication strategies for both affected non-affected employees.

San Francisco Bay Area

Human Resources department of one for boutique real estate and marketing firm. Led talent acquisition, onboarding, employee relations, organizational development, and employee programs.Designed and implemented HR systems, policies and programs, employee manual.Wrote and negotiated Independent Contractor Agreements.Selected and engaged PEO (Professional Employer Organization) to significantly improving efficiency and quality of payroll and benefit administration and providing a platform for employee access.Developed and led trainings on interviewing, performance management, and leadership.

San Francisco Bay Area

Dual role involving facilities and human resources management for 50 employees and independent contractors.Improved manager/employee satisfaction and lessened employee relations issues by creating, implementing, and maintaining company policies.Responsibilities included training employees, licensing, compliance, and health insurance renewals.Coordinated major office remodel and tenant improvement project and relocation project to a 50% larger space.Implemented employee commuter discount program, with significant increase in engagement.

San Francisco Bay Area

Led talent acquisition, onboarding, & benefits for small venture capital firm.

Worcester, Ma

Responsible for billing, recruiting, onboarding, and employee training for a non-profit agency providing services and residential treatment for troubled adolescents. Previous roles held at the Key Program: Residential Caseworker at 90-day assessment center in Pittsfield, MA (1995 - 1997)Office Manager for Outreach division in Central MA (1997 - 1999)