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Buena Park, Ca, Us

Commerce, Ca, Us

Commerce, Ca, Us

Corporate Office & Distribution Centers

Commerce, Ca, Us

Corporate Office and Distribution Centers

Irvine, California, Us

Work closely with management to drive key elements of the talent management strategy, to include talent acquisition, succession planning, organizational dynamics, leadership development and retention. Manage complex employee relations issues involving business conduct policies, compliance and corporate security. Ensure compliance of human resource policy, employee benefits and employment law at both local and federal level. Provide confidential issue resolution while working with various levels of management.Host and conduct new hire orientation, as well as, design professional development plans. Train management on trend awareness and performance improvement through targeted consultations. Success in creating and driving effective development, employee relations, retention and rewards programs.

Worked with clients in the hospitality, retail and telecommunications industry to provide support and guidance on aligning people strategies with business strategies.- Developed and Implemented HR Policies: Led the creation, revision, and implementation of HR policies and procedures across hospitality, retail, and telecommunications clients, ensuring regulatory compliance and alignment with business strategies.- Streamlined Recruitment Processes: Enhanced recruitment and selection processes, reducing hiring timelines and improving candidate alignment with client cultures and strategic goals.- Managed Compliance and Risk: Acted as primary agent for DOL, EEOC, and DFEH complaints, investigating and resolving employee issues to ensure compliance and mitigate organizational risk.- Conducted HR Audits and Recommended Improvements: Analyzed existing HR programs, identified key areas for improvement, and implemented solutions to optimize HR operations.- Facilitated Employee Relations and Hotline Management: Oversaw an employee hotline, promptly addressing complaints and fostering a positive, inclusive workplace environment.- Coached Executives on HR Best Practices: Advised executive leaders on HR policy administration, workforce planning, and employee relations to strengthen leadership capabilities and enhance organizational culture.

New York, Ny, Us

Directed Human Resources functions and was a strategic business partner to Regional Vice President, Store Directors and associates located at 26 different stores in California (12), Arizona (2), Colorado (2), Nevada (1), Texas (5), Illinois (2), Minnesota (1) and Hawaii (1).· Provided focused support and counsel for the Human Resources needs of the retail and field teams.· Served as a trusted advisor and coach to Senior Executive leaders by spear heading the engagement survey process resulting in a 98% participation rate.· Led talent management and succession planning for all stores and new stores by conducting interviews for management positions and issued hiring recommendations.

Carlsbad, Ca, Us

A strategic business partner for two Regional Vice Presidents, four District Managers, General Managers, Group Exercise Managers and employees located at 37 different locations in the Southwest Division (5000+ employees at 75+ locations in 4 states - California, Arizona, Nevada and Hawaii).· Facilitated training for new managers and supervisors on legal aspects of managing in order to heighten awareness and reduce exposure to potential litigation (i.e. Managing for Peak Performance, Staffing for Success, Workplace Harassment, Performance Reviews, etc.)· Played a critical role in a major company reorganization resulting in the selection of 75 newly appointed General Managers at every club location, as well as District Managers in the Region while adhering to an aggressive timeline. · Authored sections of the Company’s Human Resources standard operating procedures manual outlining complaint procedures, open door policy, work authorization I-9, contract employees, recruiting practices, temporary/seasonal employment, diversity, referral programs, final pay, and arbitration policy.· Assisted the divisional human resources team through an acquisition of competitor clubs in the region by successfully transitioning new team members in the company. · Aided the Legal department and outside counsel with depositions, HR documentation including interview transcripts for DFEH and EEOC cases. · Managed complex employee relations cases from intake to resolution while ensuring that team members were treated fairly and with respect, and that cases were investigated and brought to resolution in a timely manner. · Successfully transitioned a commissioned sales force to an hourly base model leading to improved member satisfaction, 35% YOY revenue improvement, $28.5M reduction in labor expense and membership employee turnover declined by 22% YOY.· Designed and implemented field HR audits increasing field visibility and proactivity.

Newport Beach, Ca, Us

Provided support to managers and employees located at 12 different manufacturing facilities in Southern California and 25 luxury retail boutiques throughout the United States. · Assisted with the design and implementation of the St. John University Management Certificate Program. · Facilitated management training on new performance appraisal system which resulted in improved efficiency in annual performance review process.· Researched, developed curriculum and facilitated training seminars including: Sexual Harassment, Performance Reviews, Managing Change, Excelling as a First Time Manager, Effective Communication Skills, Time Management, Building a Winning Team, Workplace Diversity, Business Etiquette, Interview and Hiring Skills, Motivating People and Leadership Skills. · Successfully filled 92% of job requisitions and met critical hiring deadlines for 7 Irvine Manufacturing facilities and 25 retail boutique locations. · Scheduled and facilitated weekly new hire orientation classes (in both English and Spanish).· Administered all recruiting and staffing activities including coordinating job fairs, employee referrals, student internships and on site recruiting from technical schools such as FIDM, Brooks College, California Design College, Orange Coast College, Cal Poly Pomona and UCI.· Reduced cost per hire expenses by generating cost effective employment advertisements with numerous agencies, universities and Internet site.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Organizational Leadership

Ba, Criminal Justice & Sociology