Ricklyn Woods, Shrm-Scp, Sphr, Phr, Phrca Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Anaheim, California, United States

I am beyond thrilled and honored to be teaching the following courses:Introduction to Human Resources Employee and Labor Relations Talent Acquisition Development Compensation

Claremont, California, United States

As Director of People and Culture and a member of the executive leadership team, I serve as a thought partner to the Executive Director/CEO on matters related to organizational development and workplace culture. I leads all aspects of Human Resources including recruiting, hiring/onboarding, performance management, compliance, training and development and all other HR strategy and operations.

Amplifying voices in Human Resources by sharing inspiring career stories from newly minted HR professionals to C-Suite people operations leaders, and every level in between.I chat with guests from all functions within HR including employee and labor relations, talent acquisition, data analytics, HR tech, and those in the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion space.If you’ve ever considered starting your own practice, we also chat with independent HR Consultants who took a leap of… Show more Amplifying voices in Human Resources by sharing inspiring career stories from newly minted HR professionals to C-Suite people operations leaders, and every level in between.I chat with guests from all functions within HR including employee and labor relations, talent acquisition, data analytics, HR tech, and those in the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion space.If you’ve ever considered starting your own practice, we also chat with independent HR Consultants who took a leap of faith to do HR their way, on their terms.We discuss a variety of topics such as how they got their “big break” into HR, challenges they encountered through their career journey, and major keys for career success. Ready to hear what it’s like to work in HR? Tune in on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Show less

Helping clients see their significance and articulate their awesomeness, so they can attract opportunities that align with their values, strengths, and natural talents. • Named by Job Scan as a Top Job Search Expert to follow on LinkedIn® in 2022. • Selected to speak at the National Resume Writers Association (NRWA) annual conference in 2023.• Facilitate one-on-one virtual Career Coaching Sessions with clients who are at a crossroad in their career.• Through a process of… Show more Helping clients see their significance and articulate their awesomeness, so they can attract opportunities that align with their values, strengths, and natural talents. • Named by Job Scan as a Top Job Search Expert to follow on LinkedIn® in 2022. • Selected to speak at the National Resume Writers Association (NRWA) annual conference in 2023.• Facilitate one-on-one virtual Career Coaching Sessions with clients who are at a crossroad in their career.• Through a process of discovery, identify where the client is currently in their career and where they aspire to be.• Work with clients to identify a list of ideal companies and target positions within those companies.• Explore and uncover hidden transferable skills and educational coursework that align with target positions.• Create or review and provide feedback on career marketing collateral (cover letter, resume, and LinkedIn® profile.)• Advise clients on job search, networking, and social media strategies to gain visibility in their desired field.• Identify fixed mindset blocks that may be causing self-limiting beliefs that impede progress toward achieving career goals.• Review behavioral and situational interview preparation techniques such as the STAR and CAR method.• Conduct mock interviews and review various types of interviews (phone screens, hiring manager, panel, senior level).• Leverage human resources network and distribute client resumes to Recruiters and Talent Acquisition professionals.• Write articles for online publications and produce career related content on LinkedIn® and other social media platforms. Show less

Conducted 2000+ career advising sessions with students and alumni. Provided career advice, guidance, and support on various topics such as navigating career change, job search strategies, resume writing, interviewing, and how to optimize and leverage LinkedIn.• Featured in a national commercial to promote the benefits of the university’s career services to prospective students.• Contributed to LinkedIn live events and various articles and blog topics on the university’s website and… Show more Conducted 2000+ career advising sessions with students and alumni. Provided career advice, guidance, and support on various topics such as navigating career change, job search strategies, resume writing, interviewing, and how to optimize and leverage LinkedIn.• Featured in a national commercial to promote the benefits of the university’s career services to prospective students.• Contributed to LinkedIn live events and various articles and blog topics on the university’s website and media outlets.• Served as career services subject matter expert to the product development team on new technology initiatives.• Co-led project team in the creation and standardization of career services programming and resources. Show less

In partnership with the Vice President of Client Delivery, manage the client relationship with the 8th largest hotel company in the world to source, attract, and hire for corporate and field leadership roles in HR, Finance, Sales & Marketing, and field Operations.• Consulted with business leaders to identify talent needs and develop innovative recruitment and sourcing strategies to attract diverse talent throughout the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and labor shortage/employment crisis.•… Show more In partnership with the Vice President of Client Delivery, manage the client relationship with the 8th largest hotel company in the world to source, attract, and hire for corporate and field leadership roles in HR, Finance, Sales & Marketing, and field Operations.• Consulted with business leaders to identify talent needs and develop innovative recruitment and sourcing strategies to attract diverse talent throughout the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and labor shortage/employment crisis.• Worked collaboratively with hiring managers to understand talent needs and communicate consistently throughout the recruitment process to provide updates on talent pipeline progress and market challenges.• Promoted employer brand by cultivating partnership with industry trade association to market job openings to their membership. Leverage LinkedIn® to connect with and source candidates, cultivating a passive talent pipeline.• Trained and support a team of Recruiters on best practices for maximizing productivity and achieving performance results by leveraging technology such as applicant tracking tools and sourcing resources effectively and efficiently. Show less

On-site HR leader with oversight of staffing at two manufacturing and distribution centers. Served as a strategic business partner to the plant management and led an HR support team at both locations.• Managed and motivated HR/Recruiting staff by providing coaching and guidance on HR administration and recruitment processes and procedures; Developed and executed performance improvement plans as needed.• Owned the full-cycle recruitment process for both exempt and non-exempt level… Show more On-site HR leader with oversight of staffing at two manufacturing and distribution centers. Served as a strategic business partner to the plant management and led an HR support team at both locations.• Managed and motivated HR/Recruiting staff by providing coaching and guidance on HR administration and recruitment processes and procedures; Developed and executed performance improvement plans as needed.• Owned the full-cycle recruitment process for both exempt and non-exempt level operations positions including job description development, candidate sourcing, interviewing, facilitating negotiations and offer preparation. • Spearheaded innovative sourcing strategy to find nursing students to conduct temperature screening on-site at a 24/7 operation during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic; strategy was implemented company-wide. • Facilitated the internal promotion selection and interview process, including scheduling and participating in interviews and facilitating debrief discussions with plant leadership, and following up with candidates not selected. Show less

Greater Los Angeles Area

Dedicated HR advisor to small businesses not large enough for full-time HR staff with a primary focus on navigating employee relations, performance management, reasonable accommodations, and leave management.• Provided HR advice to business owners and executive leaders on employee relations, recruitment, and staffing.• Documented client interactions and uploaded supporting documentation for future reference in Salesforce.

Orange County, California Area

Served as a strategic Human Resources Consultant for small businesses and augmented the HR staff for key accounts with 500 – 1000 employees with a focus on labor and employee relations.• Worked collaboratively with the RPO division and clients to source candidates for hard-to-fill positions.• Provided on-call HR support to clients on a variety of employee relations/workplace issues.• Educated and trained clients and HR professionals on conducting and documenting workplace… Show more Served as a strategic Human Resources Consultant for small businesses and augmented the HR staff for key accounts with 500 – 1000 employees with a focus on labor and employee relations.• Worked collaboratively with the RPO division and clients to source candidates for hard-to-fill positions.• Provided on-call HR support to clients on a variety of employee relations/workplace issues.• Educated and trained clients and HR professionals on conducting and documenting workplace investigations. Show less

Greater Los Angeles Area

Director-level HR leader role reporting to the Vice President of Human Resources, with responsibility for managing and coaching a team of tenured Employee Relations Managers with responsibility for recruiting and staffing.• Partnered with executive and senior-level business leaders on strategic business goals and HR initiatives. • Owned the full-cycle recruitment process for all non-exempt and management level Call Center ops positions.• Utilized employee relations case management… Show more Director-level HR leader role reporting to the Vice President of Human Resources, with responsibility for managing and coaching a team of tenured Employee Relations Managers with responsibility for recruiting and staffing.• Partnered with executive and senior-level business leaders on strategic business goals and HR initiatives. • Owned the full-cycle recruitment process for all non-exempt and management level Call Center ops positions.• Utilized employee relations case management system to track and document ER issues and investigations.• Led the post-acquisition cultural integration process for company acquisitions and new business line launches. Show less

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Explained company and governmental rules, regulations, and procedures and need for compliance.Investigated and responded to employee grievances. Analyzed information gathered and recommended appropriate action up to and including termination.Guided management in the correct and consistent application of policies and procedures.Investigated and prepares responses to governmental or outside requests for information – i.e. Department of Labor, EEOC, state grievance departments… Show more Explained company and governmental rules, regulations, and procedures and need for compliance.Investigated and responded to employee grievances. Analyzed information gathered and recommended appropriate action up to and including termination.Guided management in the correct and consistent application of policies and procedures.Investigated and prepares responses to governmental or outside requests for information – i.e. Department of Labor, EEOC, state grievance departments, litigation matters, etc.Assisted with the writing and communication of new policies and procedures.Conducted training sessions periodically to train new managers on company policies and procedures, as well as update field and store management on policy and procedural issues. Show less

Dallas, Texas

Regional Human Resources role with responsibility for providing employee relations guidance and support to multiple locations in multiple states in the western region.• Participated in the interview and selection process for all management level field operations employees.

Plano, Texas

Dedicated human resources support for a start-up financial services technology company with locations in Plano, TX, Irvine, CA, and Canada, with responsibility for the full-cycle recruitment process for software developers/engineers.

Dallas, Texas

Irvine, California

Irvine, California

Master’S Degree, Industrial And Organizational Psychology | Concentration In Coaching And Consulting

Completed a program comprised of 36 credits at a regionally accredited university. Coursework included: - Organizational Theory.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Psychology