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Los Angeles, Ca, Us

• Provided expert guidance and support on various HR matters including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, training and development, compensation, and benefits.• Developed and implemented HR policies and procedures in compliance with relevant laws and regulations, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and best practices.• Designed and delivered training programs on various HR topics such as, performance management, and leadership development to enhance employee skills and engagement.• Led the design and implementation of a comprehensive training program aimed at improving employee performance across key operational areas.

San Leandro, California, United States

• Provided comprehensive HR support to corporate client groups, including 500+ retail employees across union and non-union sectors.• Cultivated effective relationships with business stakeholders, offering strategic HR guidance to leadership and management teams.• Actively participated in the recruitment process, enhancing talent acquisition strategies for critical roles within the organization.• Guided managers on performance management, contributing to improved employee performance, morale, and productivity through coaching, counseling, and disciplinary actions.• Resolved employee and labor relations issues by conducting thorough investigations and addressing EEOC complaints, achieving favorable resolutions for the company.• Led performance review, calibration, and succession planning sessions, facilitating career development and promoting internal talent, which enhanced retention rates and performance metrics.• Implemented and analyzed employee engagement surveys, utilizing data and workforce analytics to identify trends and inform HR strategies.• Collaborated with HR colleagues to ensure the effective implementation of HR programs, enhancing functional group adoption and understanding.• Prioritized employee safety during the COVID-19 pandemic by establishing and enforcing safety protocols, contributing to a safe and compliant workplace.

Alameda, Ca

• Supported training program development and enhancements, aligning initiatives with organizational needs.• Facilitated the recruitment and interview process, optimizing candidate tracking and selection procedures.• Managed timekeeping and attendance reports, ensuring compliance with company policies.• Organized and led employee engagement and recognition events, fostering a positive and inclusive work culture.• Contributed to the HR Roasting Plant Newsletter, developing engaging content to inform and connect employees.• Served as the initial contact for benefits inquiries, managing enrollments, changes, and/or terminations efficiently.• Conducted payroll audits, identifying and rectifying discrepancies to maintain accurate and compliant financial records.• Assisted with performance review and termination processes, ensuring fairness and consistency in employee evaluations and separations.• Streamlined the onboarding process for new hires, ensuring a smooth transition into the company.

Emeryville, Ca

• Managed job postings across multiple platforms, enhancing the company’s visibility and attracting diverse talent• Supported job fair logistics, facilitating successsful recruitment events for retail locations.

Emeryville, Ca

• Provided professional and friendly telephone reception, efficiently directing calls to appropriate departments or individuals.• Maintained office supplies and front desk area, ensuring an organized and welcoming environment.

Los Angeles

• Manage excel NIH Acceptance Log; submitted reports are checked weekly for acceptance status to ensure awards maintain funding.• Assist the distribution team to ensure monthly invoices/reports are emailed and mailed out in a timely manner to sponsor; ensure record of mailing through PAMS update for each invoice/report and upload copy of invoice/report to system. • Maintain inventory of fund folders through excel table to facilitate location of funds when requested by fund managers. • Manage archive process which includes revision of information on archive excel sheet for awards that have been closed. • Assist cash management team with scanning/organization of drawdown reports.• Train incoming student workers with various office tasks (e.g., NIH Acceptance Log, archive process, distribution process), which led to the revision of multiple procedure documents.