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Vacaville, Ca, Us

Vacaville, California, Us

• Identify, develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives in alignment with overall business strategy• Develop and monitor overall HR strategies, systems, tactics and procedures across the organization• Develop and monitor overall Safety strategies that support a “Culture of Safety” within the organization• Oversee the recruitment and selection process to support current and future staffing needs• Oversee and manage employee performance to ensure a safe and high-performance culture• Maintain competitive compensation program to attract and retain employees• Support current and future business needs through the development, engagement, motivation and preservation of human capital• Bridge management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances or other issues in both Human Resources and Safety • Nurture a positive and safe working environment• Ensure legal compliance within Human Resources and Safety departments

Benicia, Ca, Us

• Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives in alignment with overall business strategy• Develop and monitor overall HR strategies, systems, tactics and procedures across the organization• Manage the recruitment and selection process• Oversee and manage a performance appraisal system that drives high performance• Maintain competitive compensation program• Assess training needs to apply and monitor training programs• Report to management and provide decision support through HR metrics• Support current and future business needs through the development, engagement, motivation and preservation of human capital• Bridge management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances or other issues• Nurture a positive working environment• Ensure legal compliance

Concord, Ca, Us

HR Project Management• Create project plans for HR’s core deliverables and projects • Work with project stakeholders to ensure the support requirements are clearly identified, documented, communicated, and approved • Effectively lead, coordinate, and deliver project deliverables on time and within budget• Take responsibility for overall project communication • Communicate any project scope changes to leadership and project stakeholders • Implement changes of the project plan to ensure those changes are reflected in the project status and scope • Identify and eliminate obstacles, develop project risk assessments and implement risk mitigation plans Employee Training• Develop and coordinate HR training curriculum • Present instructor-led training sessions • Develop and deliver new HR training materials including all course materials, exercises, and skills evaluation • Review training materials and documentation and keep them up to date • Create an HR training database and calendarEmployee Relations • Enhance, introduce and implement best-practice methodologies in support of superior management-employee relations• Conduct performance management, conflict resolution, and employee counseling• Coach Managers to strengthen their leadership skills and serve as a sounding board and confidante during difficult situationsRecruitment & Selection • Screening, recruiting, on-boarding, orientations and ensuring proper documentation for all new hires• Create job descriptions and employee compensation package• Coordinates and monitors the New Hire Integration process from offer acceptance to first day and post-hire activities• Conduct Exit Interviews and provide analysis of trends and recommendations for turnover reductionProcess Development • Create, Standardize, and implement processes where applicable• Annual review and revision of employee handbook as necessary• Lead targeted continuous improvement efforts in support of overall HR Plan

Walnut Creek, Ca, Us

Employee Relations • Decreased employee turnover by 5%. • Enhance, introduce and implement best-practice methodologies in support of superior management-employee relations. • Conduct performance management, conflict resolution, and employee counseling. Recruitment & Selection • Hired and successfully on-boarded 90 new employees • Developed a successful college internship program. • Screening, recruiting, on-boarding, orientations and ensuring proper documentation for all new hires. • Create job descriptions and employee compensation package. • Talent Development including all employee and management training. Process Development • Develop and Monitor Human Resource Department Metrics. • Create, Standardize, and implement processes where applicable. • Create and update as necessary employee handbook. • Lead targeted continuous improvement efforts in support of overall HR Plan. Compensation & Payroll• Conduct quality review of semi-monthly payroll. • Conduct salary surveys and comparability studies. • Manage HRIS entries and maintain data integrity.

Payroll and Benefit Administration • Weekly Certified Payroll for 75+ employees. • Assist employees regarding all payroll and benefits programs questions. • Managed open enrollment for medical, dental, vision and life insurance. Labor Relations• Monitor FMLA, EEO, CFRA, PDL, discipline and discharge cases. • Talent Development including all employee and management training. • Responsible for State and Federal employment reporting. • Contract negotiations. Safety • Coordinate weekly and quarterly safety meetings. • Administer Workers Compensation. • Administer DOT Program. • Coordinate Drug Screenings. • Bi-annual safety drills and evacuations.

Employee Relations • Enhance, introduce and implement best-practice methodologies in support of superior management-employee relations. • Provide the necessary energy, logic and business rationale to support program requirements and success. • Conduct performance management, conflict resolution, and employee counseling. Recruitment & Selection • Administer hiring for all positions and assist Hiring Managers in planning new hire orientation and on boarding activities. • Implement reference checks and background testing. • Created job descriptions and employee compensation package. • Talent Development including all employee and management training.Process Development • Create, Standardize, and implement processes where applicable. • Lead targeted continuous improvement efforts in support of overall HR Plan. • Manage and Revise Employee Handbook as necessary.• Worker Compensation Claim Management. Administer Multi-State Payroll and Benefits Programs • Act as the ‘Go to person’ for employees on questions about payroll and benefits programs. • Manage HRIS entries and maintain data integrity.• Created and maintained employee personnel folders.• Managed open enrollment for medical, dental, vision and life insurance.

Bachelor'S Degree, Psychology

Associate'S Degree, Business Management And Leadership

Certificate, Human Resources Studies

Associate'S Degree, Psychology