Lisa Maxson Email & Phone Number

We have merged our boutique consulting firm, Christine Mathews Consulting, into the team at OneDigital as of June 2021. We continue to have our business line of talented HR consultants dedicated to working with founders and small businesses to power their people practices from inception until they need a full time People Leader.

Palo Alto, Ca

In my current position, I generate strategic human resources vision for business operations. This involves creating and enacting innovative solutions in support of the pre-determined vision and additionally uncovering increased value for partner companies.In addition to this, I distribute strategic guidance and resolve complex employee relations issues enterprise-wide. I am responsible for investigating and resolving workplace complaints. I devise and implement initiatives addressing engagement survey results as well as drive our executive team’s alignment and encourage the enactment of our pay for performance philosophy. Furthermore, I communicate recommendations targeting improved policy and procedure development, and toil to advise and guide the development of misconduct, investigatory process, terminations, appeal procedures, labor disputes, and workforce reduction activities. I also determine and address the various causation of recurrent HR issues, then enable our organization and leadership team to capitalize on professional development opportunities. I craft systems increasing the accuracy of our HR infrastructure and generate relevant reports.Some of my selected achievements include: ~ Recognized as a trusted advisor and counsel to executive teams; acted as subject matter expert (SME) for HR initiatives and strategic priorities in alignment with overarching company goals. ~ Spearheaded company audits of compliance with human resources, leave of absence, and labor / payroll laws; coordinated trainings targeting development of best practices and improved compliance. ~ Delivered constructive leadership development and coaching to executive teams; drove enactment of open / receptive feedback culture and secured increased employee engagement. ~ Enacted wide-reaching programs and initiatives addressing salary review / compensation structure, workforce planning, performance / focal review, and organizational change.

San Jose, Ca

In my position as human resources manager, I identified conflict resolution opportunities and mitigated employee relation issues. I additionally developed and maintained a company culture prioritizing productive staff relations and respect across all levels of employment.Throughout my time with Baxano Surgical Inc., I managed the performance review process and incentive plan program in addition to overseeing recruiting and employment activities. I verified compliance with company policies and applicable laws / regulations and tracked compliance of benefit plans in order to reconcile our HR records with payroll department. Furthermore, I distributed the Radford compensation survey and drove market / internal compensation analysis. I generated and presented recommendations to our senior leadership team, as well as monitored and administered paid time off (PTO) and leave of absence to eligible employees. I then managed open enrollment and communicated resolutions to benefit issues with our employees, as well as directed all on-boarding / termination processes.Some of my selected achievements include: ~ Coordinated training, coaching, and mentoring activities for managers and company leadership; distributed optimized strategies aimed at improving staff opportunities to succeed and grow. ~ Collaborated with finance department and facilitated 401K, flexible spending account, and healthcare deductions when applicable. ~ Designated as chair of social committee; organized and materialized company social events. ~ Selected as facilitator of safety team; championed compliance with vital safety measures.

Atherton, California

I regulated school benefits and leave programs while in my position as senior accountant with Sacred Hearth Schools, ensuring they were in compliance with leave laws. I then communicated amongst benefit vendors and employees to resolve employee questions and concerns.Furthermore, I reconciled benefit accounts, approved billing statements, and oversaw record-keeping. I communicated procedure developments regarding on-boarding, new-hire orientation, terminations, and personnel file management. Some of my selected achievements include: ~ Revised employee handbook, produced employment agreements, and unveiled new timekeeping system / employee training in collaboration with director of human resources. ~ Reduced payroll processing time by a total of three days. ~ Processed and audited semimonthly payroll for more than 250 employees.

*Responsible for directing, coordinating, maintaining and managing all accounting, finance and payroll functions of the company.*Assigned, directed and appraised accounting and purchasing staff.*Member of senior management team: presented financials to senior management team and Board of Directors, served on the Finance Committee of trade association (America's Blood Centers), and advised on operational adjustments that supported strategic objectives.*Created annual operating/capital budget and cash forecast.*Supervised and coordinated annual financial audit.*Responsible for effective preparation, maintenance and reporting of internal and external financial reports and analysis.*Enforced and managed on an ongoing basis the development and implementation of control systems in accordance with GAAP.*Monitored all department and company policies/procedures that effect finance and payroll; recommended and facilitated improvements.*Managed and facilitated minimal budget variances by determining product pricing, purchasing agreements, capital expenditures and calculating acceptable material cost.*Oversaw and ensured accuracy of IRS filings, audit reports and payroll taxes.*Participated and assisted CEO in annual union negotiations.

*Processed and managed all accounting functions of the company.*Prepared and presented monthly financial statements to Board of Directors.*Determined annual budgets and forecasted cash flow. *Managed investment income and excess funds usage.*Oversaw payroll administration with outside vendor, ensuring accuracy of quarterly payroll taxes for multiple states.*Worked directly with auditors for annual audits/reviews and income tax preparation.*Responsible for FEC filings and property taxes.

*Processed and managed accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, assets, bank reconciliations, month end closure, lot tracking, inventory control, human resource and customer service functions of the company.*Assisted Controller with annual audit.*Ensured compliance with ISO and FDA standards within customer service, warehouse and human resources.

*Processed payroll, accounts payable, daily deposits, and new hire documentation.*Audited and streamlined office processes.

*Responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll.*Recruited, trained, scheduled, lead and motivated staff of 25.*Developed and implemented budget and marketing plan.*Enhanced customer service, reduced cost, and increased revenues.*Assisted District Manager in assessment and development of other centers.

Bs, Accounting

Aa, Early Childhood Education