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Los Angeles, California, United States

Labor Relations• Acts as chief negotiator for the Court and develops contract language, settlement terms, and policies and procedures consistent with the Court's strategic plan, goals, and objectives.• Collaborates with management peers in administration and operations to ensure positive labor-management relations with the Court's 10 bargaining units.• Participates in mediations and hearings before the Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) on behalf of the Court.• Provides sound professional advice and consultation to all levels of management regarding labor relations matters.• Balances the interests of many distinct stakeholders, including employees, unions, and management, while ensuring the Court meets its mission to deliver efficient, effective, and high-quality services to the public.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Classification and Compensation Policy & HR Project Management• Organized, assigned, and evaluated the work of a team of analysts to conduct complex classification and compensation studies, including developing, analyzing, and reviewing new or modified class specifications, position allocations, organizational structures, and compensation programs encompassing over 4,500 positions.• Managed HR’s policy development function for organization-wide policies with high impact, and authored new policies related to classification and compensation.• Established and integrated an HR Project Management Office to manage HR’s portfolio of strategic projects; conducted training as an instructor for managers and senior leaders; developed and implemented a successful training and coaching program in collaboration with Ernst & Young.• Created and conducted training in strategic planning and project management for new managers.• Reviewed and approved salary placements for employees, managers, and executives.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Classification and Compensation Policy & HR Project Management

Los Angeles, California, United States

Classification and Compensation Policy

Los Angeles, California, United States

Classification and Compensation Policy

Los Angeles, California, United States

Disability and Leave Management• Oversaw sensitive employee relations matters related to protected leaves, reasonable accommodations, disability claims, health and safety incidents, and workers’ compensation claims.• Developed and conducted instructor-led trainings about disability, leave, and workers’ compensation for supervisors and managers.• Administered employee benefits provided through the County, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations and organizational policies; coordinated with third-party administrators and medical professionals to resolve complex claims efficiently; and provided expert guidance to employees and management on benefits options and eligibility.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Juris Doctor

Doctor Of Business Administration, Strategic Leadership

Graduate Certificate, Human Resources Business Partner (Hrbp) Specialized Studies

Curriculum includes Linking HR Strategy to Business Success, Organizational Design and Development, Learning and Development, Building.

Bachelor'S Degree, Philosophy (Ethics And Public Policy)