Maria D Ortiz, Mba, Phr Email & Phone Number

Pleasanton, California

San Jose, California

Santa Clara, California

Santa Clara, California Area

Work closely with the Chief Financial Officer, senior staff members and supervisors. Responsible for employee relations, labor relations, policy & procedure management, full-cycle recruiting, job analysis, record keeping, benefits administration and other areas as assigned. Other key areas include:-Management of legal requirements- ensures policies; procedures and reporting are in compliance with all state and federal laws affecting Human Resources.-Administer performance review program to ensure effectiveness, compliance and equity within the organization.-Look for opportunities to improve programs and provide training that will yield better performance or results.-Plans and conducts new employee orientation to foster a positive attitude toward company goals.-Administers all benefits programs and reconciles monthly benefit statements; coordinate annual open enrollment.-Analyze information and report to assess effectiveness of HR practices and actions.-Monitor employee morale and provide input or solutions for making a positive change.-Advise leadership to resolve employee/labor relations issues in a timely manner, providing conflict resolution adhering to company policies and state/federal laws along with proper documentation.

Salinas, California Area

-Compliance – Ensure the Company’s compliance with all laws and government regulations (e.g., OSHA, EEOC, ERISA, HIPAA, and California and Arizona Labor Code). Inform management of all relevant pending and enacted legislation. Advise management of any necessary employment-related action to be taken by the Company.-Compensation – Participate in employee compensation and benefit surveys. Analyze relevant data to ensure wage competitiveness within industry. Communicate changes in compensation due to changes in minimum wage, adverse effect wages to appropriate members of the team.-Benefits – Administer the Company’s various benefit programs (health, disability, 401K, leave of absence, etc.), including reporting, invoice payment, enrollment meetings, employee file maintenance and support.-Safety – Plan, develop and coordinate safety policies and programs. Plan and participate in Safety Committee meetings on a regular basis. Ensure compliance with OSHA and other workplace safety-related laws and regulations, including facility and work site inspections.-Training – Plan and participate in training programs for all field and packing facility employees, including without limitation safety, heatstress and injury, illness prevention, sexual harassment, and first aid.-Industry – Participate in industry and professional associations such as the Payroll Association, APMA, and Western Growers; communicate relevant knowledge and information gained to management.-Job Descriptions – Developed/maintained accurate and complete descriptions for all jobs.-Policies and Procedures – Maintain and update Employee Handbooks in English and Spanish; maintain all required documentation for personnel; ensure compliance with Farm Labor Contractor rules.-Employee Relations – Manage the recruitment, hiring, retention and termination processes. Provide guidance to Management with respect to all employment-related issues and performance.

Half Moon Bay And Salinas, California Area

-Performed complex administrative, technical and professional work in analyzing and administering the various activities of the human resources department to maximize the strategic use of human resources and maintain functions such as employee compensation, recruitment, personnel policies and regulatory compliance. -Handled all aspects of human resource activities including hiring/terminating, compensation, benefits, personnel policies and procedures, employee relations, employee training, federal and state employment and compensation compliance, documentation, and insurance. -Analyzed and modified compensation and benefits policies to establish competitive programs and ensure compliance in legal requirements.-Served as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering contracts and helping resolve work-related problems.-Maintained records and compiled statistical reports concerning personnel-related data such as hires, transfers, performance appraisals, and absenteeism rates.-Represented organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations.-Overseen the evaluation, classification and rating of occupations and job positions.-Managed full cycle recruitment process.-Performed Compensation analysis and job classifications.-Maintained employee insurance and benefits programs.-Ensured the compliance with government agency and legal employment and compensation laws.-Oversight of employee compensation and benefits.-Assisted management team with employee development and training decisions.-Partnered with managers to provide strategic planning to determine staffing needs.-Ensured all individual and corporate licensing is appropriate and kept up to date.-Developed, reviewed, monitored and ensured compliance with all personnel policies and procedures.-Developed and delivered internal trainings-Managed leave programs.-Managed Employee relations.-Performed any other related duties as required or assigned.

San Jose, California Area

Under the supervision of the Employment Litigation Department, I ensured clients were compliant with State and Federal Employment Laws. Co-presented various training's including AB1825 training's, assisted in EDD Audits and hearings, conducted investigative witness interviews, employee handbook development and audits, provided HR support and consulting via phone, email, and/or face-to-face. Conducted HR Compliance training's in English/Spanish as needed, developed and translated materials. Acted as outsourced HR consultant/partner. Performed analysis for non-discrimination testing for section 125 plans and layoffs. Participated in and helped prepare documents for clients for mediation and arbitration hearings. Client demographics varied from companies with 10 employees to employers with 10,000+ employees in different fields.

San Jose, California Area

Under the supervision of the VP of HR, ensured client compliance with all applicable personnel policies, procedures, and all state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to employment. Monitor, update, and educate clients on always-changing legislative landscape. Responsible for managing MyFilice online HR client website, communicated with clients for one-on-one HR support and consulting via phone, email, and/or face-to-face. Redesigned and developed client library of sample policies, procedures, and checklist templates for quick customization. Conducted HR Compliance training's in English/Spanish as needed. Conducted employee handbook and HR department audits and corrections. Assisted and translated at open enrollment meetings. Client demographics varied from small companies with 2 employees to employers with 3,000+ employees in different fields and states.

San Jose, California Area

Under the general direction of the Executive Director, responsible for oversight of IT, Food Services, Facilities, and HR Departments and staff. Provided services and resources for a broad range of activities that made up human resource management including: employee services, classification, compensation, benefits administration including COBRA, policy and procedure development, training and development, records and systems management, payroll, legal compliance, workers compensation administration, employee relations, full cycle recruiting, performance management, and organization strategic planning. Developed and conducted bilingual Spanish/English training's. Built the HR department and centralized library from the ground up. Provided HR Services for all employees at all 14 locations.

San Jose, California Area

General administrative duties, assisted HR department, daily/monthly student attendance. Managed floaters. IEP coordination, Santa Clara County mental Health billing (UNICARE system).

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