Kathy Vail Email & Phone Number

Provide HR operational support including policy development and interpretation, legal compliance, employee relations, leaves of absence, compensation, employee discipline issues, onboarding, benefits, and performance management.

Pleasant Hill, CA

Fortunate opportunity to contribute to an important non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of the oldest, youngest and disadvantaged members of our community.

San Diego & Alameda CA

• Key member of executive team leading Human Resources for mid-size corporation with multiple companies and both domestic and international locations. I was in charge of all aspects of strategic HR leadership and.
• Instrumental in the company’s significant growth and record business achievement through the establishment of an actively engaged employee culture and the standardization of people practices, policies, programs, and.
• Successfully balanced and fulfilled the roles of external business leader (including ambassador of employer brand), internal business partner, and valuable adviser to the company’s president and other CEOs, employee.
• Played a key role in the development and execution of strategic HR plans and solutions for all companies through systematic planning and implementation of company goals and objectives in collaboration with executive.
• Commended for outstanding work in swiftly resolving employee relations issues, improving employee engagement, and keeping high retention and productivity rate in aid of achieving long-term strategic business goals.
• Ensured proper implementation of safety and health programs, and spearheaded supplier safety audits in collaboration with Safety Officer.

Greater San Diego Area

Led the HR team responsible for four companies globally. Built trust and positive employee relations, continually improved engagement, completed acquisitions, acquired and developed talent, minimized turnover and improved retention.

Various US Locations

Conducted benefits enrollment presentations to employee groups during open enrollment. Benefits and companies included UNUM Long Term Care and Long Term Disability, and Delta Dental. Finished top of UNUM certification class and was a preferred enroller. Received "A" ratings from employers and employees.

Greater San Diego Area

Responsible for benefits and compensation for 200 employees. Drove the creation of a compensation philosophy and strategy. Made plan design recommendations on a variety of programs, budgets, and tools, including, but not limited to: annual merit program, incentive plans, and sales commission programs. Worked with hiring managers and key business leaders on.