Halio, Inc., formerly Kinestral Technologies, Inc. A venture backed electrochromic glass technology company. Hayward, CA - June 2018 to June 2024Sr. Human Resources Manager. Directed the HR function. Provided strategic and tactical leadership in staffing, employee relations, compensation analysis, annual benefits renewal, and compliance. Reported to the CEO.Partnered with executives and business unit leaders, in the execution of business strategies, identifying and seeking to resolve employee issues affecting productivity and employee morale.Acted as a change agent as the company transitioned from small to medium size, from an R&D to a manufacturing company.Developed and implemented policies and processes such as recruitment, immigration, on-boarding/off-boarding, performance management, coaching, training and development.Managed full cycle recruitment of all positions from technicians to C-suite staff. Improved the recruitment process by 25%, by implementing an ATS program, resulting in the fulfillment of >90% of open requisitions.Facilitated employee development and productivity by launching a company-wide performance management program, resulting in nearly 100% completion of focal performance review cycle and salary administration program, ensuring effectiveness and equity within the organization. Improved attrition rate by >10% year to year. Implemented an HRIS system that reduced administrative processing time by 85%.Managed compliance and audits related to: 401(k), EEO1, Vets1, OSHA 300 Log, PCORI reporting, LOA for FMLA, CFRA, PDL and Workers Compensation. Managed the annual health and welfare plan renewal, analyzed benefit surveys, implementing plan design changes as appropriate and conducted open enrollment.Managed reductions in force (RIFs), and retention plans.Implemented a company closure plan, prepared WARN letters, counseled employees and set up career and help links to ease career transition. Company closed June 2024.

Halio, Inc., formerly Kinestral Technologies, Inc. A venture backed electrochromic glass technology company. Hayward, CA - June 2018 to June 2024Sr. Human Resources Manager. Directed the HR function. Provided strategic and tactical leadership in staffing, employee relations, compensation analysis, annual benefits renewal, and compliance. Reported to the CEO.Partnered with executives and business unit leaders, in the execution of business strategies, identifying and seeking to resolve employee issues affecting productivity and employee morale.Acted as a change agent as the company transitioned from small to medium size, from an R&D to a manufacturing company.Developed and implemented policies and processes such as recruitment, immigration, on-boarding/off-boarding, performance management, coaching, training and development.Managed full cycle recruitment of all positions from technicians to C-suite staff. Improved the recruitment process by 25%, by implementing an ATS program, resulting in the fulfillment of >90% of open requisitions.Facilitated employee development and productivity by launching a company-wide performance management program, resulting in nearly 100% completion of focal performance review cycle and salary administration program, ensuring effectiveness and equity within the organization. Improved attrition rate by >10% year to year. Implemented an HRIS system that reduced administrative processing time by 85%.Managed compliance and audits related to: 401(k), EEO1, Vets1, OSHA 300 Log, PCORI reporting, LOA for FMLA, CFRA, PDL and Workers Compensation. Managed the annual health and welfare plan renewal, analyzed benefit surveys, implementing plan design changes as appropriate and conducted open enrollment.Managed reductions in force (RIFs), and retention plans.Implemented a company closure plan, prepared WARN letters, counseled employees and set up career and help links to ease career transition. Company closed June 2024.

contract assignment through Roth Staffing Companies - February 2018 to June 2018: Sr. Human Resources Generalist. Responsible for HR management, employee engagement and relations; benefits administration and risk management. Reported to the Sr. Director, Human Resources.

Human Resources:Provided support, consultation and direction for employee relations. Ensured compliance of State and Federal labor regulations. Reported to the Sr. Director, Human Resources.Partnered with management and employees on human resources related concerns and programs. Managed contract review, negotiations and implementation.Responsible for full cycle recruitment, including onboarding/offboarding, and new employee orientation and training programs.Administered the health benefit program, including 401(k), and Workers’ Compensation.Managed the performance evaluation program and compensation, to include salary surveys and FLSA reviews.Recommended and implemented employee policies and procedures. Developed and maintained the Company Handbook.Managed Human Resources Information System (HRIS) records and generated reports.Managed and implemented employee engagement and recognition programs.Operations:Managed the IT function, including telephone; computer hardware/software installation and maintenance; the local area network (LAN) including the day-to-day operations; oversight of IT partner engineers conducting network projects and routine maintenance. Researched and made purchasing recommendations for cost effective IT solutions.