Senior Human Resources Manager
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.
