John Mcclain, Shrm-Scp Email & Phone Number

Hayward, Ca, Wilsonville, Or

As Delphon’s Human Resources leader, I develop, lead, direct, and coordinate the human resources function, inclusive of recruiting, retention, HRIS and employee relations, while also overseeing its compensation and benefits planning initiatives. I ensure legal compliance and implement its mission and talent strategy. Manage a department of 3.

San Francisco Metro Area

I deliver human resources consulting services to small- and mid-sized companies and advise executive leaders on best practices and program development. Engagements include:- Advised manufacturing company experiencing reduction-in-force (RIF) for the first time in their 40-year history, providing legal and best practice insights to guide the firm’s course of action.- Guided construction firm through transformation of their human resources function, offering insights on defining human resources services, obligations, and compliance, as well as best practices.- Supported companies experiencing rapid growth by providing recruiting support, including screening, interviewing, and reference review.

Alamo, Glendale, Granite Bay, San Diego (California)

In this leadership role, I directed all aspects of the human resources function and employee lifecycle, including recruiting, retention, and employee relations. I also oversaw compensation and benefits planning, managing plan design, rate negotiations, employee communications, and open enrollment cycles, including enrollments for CalPERS medical and retirement plans. Finally, I handled facilities management for 4 leased and owned properties, all while managing a team of 8.Highlights include:- Led transformation of legacy human resources department structures and processes following merger, redesigning functions to meet current and future growth needs and to align with best practices.- Oversaw completion of HRIS and payroll system (Paycom) implementation, assuming a process that was 4 months behind schedule, gaining company buy-in, and executing implementation plans.- Selected by Board to spearhead search for new CEO, developing search parameters, crafting compensation and benefits offering, and preparing senior leadership for transition.- Avoided costs of purchasing a new facility by initiating an office space assessment during a period of workforce growth, discovering inefficient use of space in existing buildings and subsequently optimizing space utilization.

Concord, Campbell, Dublin, Redwood City (California)

During my tenure, SAGE grew from 100 to 400+ staff, and I restructured and scaled human resources operations to support this growth. I provided strategic direction for programs and initiatives to increase morale, improve retention, boost job satisfaction, and grow efficiency, utilizing a Balanced Scorecard approach to measure success and prioritize projects. I owned compensation and benefits, learning & growth, performance management, and other human resources functions while managing a team of 3. Highlights include:- Oversaw and managed response to $1M+ class action lawsuit filed for violations under predecessor’s leadership, achieving significantly reduced settlement in under 12 months.- Directed implementation of new HRIS, payroll, and applicant tracking systems, introducing employee self-service platforms, improving data integrity, and significantly reducing manual processing.- Initiated overhaul of retirement plans to streamline employee experience and administration, selecting single-source provider to handle all aspects of 401(k) administration, replacing 3 disparate providers.- Bolstered performance management process, identifying key performance expectations for each role with input from stakeholders and creating tools to rate and provide meaningful feedback to employees.- Led voluntary outside audit of HR and payroll practices to ensure compliance, evaluating 75+ areas with various levels of risk exposure, and directed implementation of prioritized audit findings.

San Francisco, California

During my tenure, I progressively advanced in human resources to the executive level, acquiring additional responsibilities. Led all human resources functions of the employee lifecycle, advising leadership on critical decisions. I developed and implemented programs designed to enhance workplace efficiency, job satisfaction, and employee retention. I also oversaw management of corporate facilities, inclusive of corporate purchasing, contract supplier negotiations and expense management. Managed team of 15.Highlights include:- Achieved record of no adverse legal actions against company, navigating and mitigating complex and sensitive employee issues wherein employee-related lawsuits could arise.- Structured strategic planning process that anticipated and planned for future needs, engaging with executive leadership and stakeholders to identify industry trends and integrate human resources goals.- Designed incentive compensation plan for 80+ person management group, increasing company’s competitiveness, minimizing fixed salary expenses, and expanding variable pay opportunities.- Initiated facilities assessment and optimized facility space following merger with out-of-state company and led remodel of 70,000 sq ft corporate headquarters, minimizing expenses.- Created project management process, supported by implementation of first project management software, and hire of first project manager, tracking of milestones, and project lifecycle transparency.