Laura Peterson, M.A., Phrca Email & Phone Number

San Diego, California, United States

• Managed an HR team and 250 employees within 14 entities across 29 states in the US and Canada • Trusted business partner for employees, managers, and executive team members• Managed Recruitment, Onboarding, Transfers, Offboarding, Benefits, Employee Relations, Immigration support, HR policies & procedures, Training, Performance, and various employee life cycle changes• Conducted HR and Payroll audits, reporting, and data collection• First point of contact for all employee inquiries and business matters • Partnered closely with managers and legal counsel on immigration related activity• Acted as a key resource for employees and managers with respect to questions and training needs around HR related issues, interpretation of HR and Company policies, procedures and programs• Provided expert knowledge and support on human resources matters • Oversee and ensure HRIS data integrity to ensure information and changes are accurately captured and multi-state payroll processing is timely and accurate• Maintain and monitor employee performance evaluations while communicating with management and employees throughout the performance review cycle.

Greater San Diego Area

• Created new legal entity and on-boarded 170 team members across multiple states and remote locations shortly after hired • Managed all merge & acquisition HR-related activities • Responsible for all Talent Acquisition activities; High volume, full-cycle recruitment for multi-state locations; Placed temporary and hard to fill positions • Handled all HR generalist tasks and employee inquiries • Implemented new HR policies and procedures • Led and administered key People & Culture programs • Enhanced team member experience related to Onboarding, Off boarding, Benefits, and employee life cycle changes • Handled all aspects of compliance, audits, reporting, employee relations, LOAs, and Workers’ Compensation • Active participant in special projects and sustainability efforts to support rapid company growth• Created Employee Handbook for North America• Audited and maintained accurate payroll processes • Managed multiple HRIS and ATS systems • Proven ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines• Positive change agent, self-motivated and results oriented• Demonstrated strong organizational and communication skills • Partnered with parent company and COEs to move initiatives forward• Passionate about people, culture, and HR related programs and systems• Traveled to remote offices across US to provide HR training and support

Greater San Diego Area

• Responsible for providing excellent customer service and HR generalist support to 300+ employees, contractors, and interns in multiple work locations and Brands across the North America regarding the employment life cycle • Maintained professionalism, compliance, and confidentiality with regard to employee issues and HR tasks • Positive change agent and active contributor for process improvement • Assisted with Accelrys, Inc. global merge & acquisition to Dassault Systemes Biovia Corp. (full integration and communication of new Benefits, HRIS, Payroll, Travel, and Policies & Procedures) • Active participant in several Social & Community Committees, Recognition & Wellness Programs, and corporate event planning • Efficiently collaborated with domestic and international teams to ensure company success and project completion • Established strong relationships with management and C-level team • Proficient in maintaining multiple Human Resource Information Systems; strong multitasking skills and attention to detail • Improved On-boarding processes to ensure a positive candidate experience and smooth transition for all stakeholders; Day 1 and Day 90 Orientation Coordinator; Intern Program Coordinator; responsible for managing on-boarding processes• Managed off-boarding processes for interns, contractors, and employees • Created and maintained HR handbook for process documentation • Conducted training for managers and team members on new procedures • Ensured appropriate record-keeping and full compliance with local, state, and federal laws • Responsible for USCIS on-site audits, updating Organizational Charts, and FLSA labor law posters • Conducted reports for senior leadership team; perform regular audits to ensure data accuracy • Partnered with Facilities to create an Emergency Evacuation Plan and safety procedures

Greater San Diego Area

• Provided excellent HR generalist services to 250 regular and temporary employees throughout 13 pharmacy locations• Created and implemented a new Delivery Driver Program • Responsible for handling LOAs, employee relation issues, and Worker’s Comp claims• Conduct new hire Orientations and complete onboarding for a positive candidate experience • Handled employee Off Boarding and exit interviews • Responsible for creating employee benefit packages and administering annual Open Enrollment; reconciliation and changes to benefits • Updated all company policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws (Employee Handbook, Performance Evaluations, interviewing and reference check procedures, Employment Applications, federal EEOC and Workers' Compensation reporting) • Ensured company pass rate for achieving ACHC accreditation• Accurately maintained several Human Resources Management Systems • Responsible for time card management system and biweekly payroll processing • Created an IIPP document for all locations; trained all site managers on safety procedures • Maintained employee Form I-9s, personnel files, employee badges, and compliance posters• Planned corporate and holiday events • Responsible for tracking employee metrics • Reported directly to the HR Director and Company Owners

Temporary Employment Services

• Supported two Human Resources university departments (Temporary Employment Services and Talent Support Services) to provide excellent customer and staffing services to several hundred employees and temporary workers (union & non-union) • Conducted pre-employment checks (background, fingerprinting, skills assessment tests, reference checks, employment verifications) • Trained new staff members and initiated team building activities for office • Completed department-wide audit of all active Form I-9s and employee files • Coordinated high volume new hire orientations• Demonstrated exceptional office management skills • Updated and maintained employee records• Reported to HR Director

Human Resource Management

Masters Of Arts (Ma)

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba)