Robin Cartwright, Phr Email & Phone Number

Menlo Park, Ca, Us

As a passionate advocate for people-centric leadership, I specialize in building dynamic cultures that drive employee engagement, organizational growth, and overall success. With a deep understanding of the interplay between talent management and company culture, I develop and implement innovative strategies that attract, retain, and nurture top talent. Manage a staff of 3 and report to the President and CEO.* Partner with all teams to ensure optimum performance and a thriving company culture.* Designed and implemented employee awards programs to recognize achievements and foster a thriving, positive company culture, leading to increased employee engagement and retention. * Lead the People team and collaborate with other departments to ensure alignment with organizational goals. * Create and deliver weekly, monthly, and quarterly updates to the executive team and board of directors.* Develop and execute a comprehensive people strategy aligned with the company's objectives.* Oversee recruitment efforts to attract diverse, high-caliber talent across all levels of the organization.* Implement programs for employee training, career development, and succession planning.* Design and administer performance evaluation processes to drive continuous improvement and recognize top performers.* Manage compensation and benefits programs to ensure competitiveness and alignment with industry standards.* Ensure compliance with relevant employment laws and regulations, staying up-to-date on changes that may affect the organization.* Develop strategies to enhance employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention.* Cultivate and reinforce the organization's values, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability.

Menlo Park, Ca, Us

As the HR Director, I drove employee engagement and implement strategies to attract, develop, and retain top talent. Reporting directly to the President and CEO. * Lead the People team and collaborate with other departments to ensure alignment with organizational goals. * Create and deliver weekly, monthly, and quarterly updates to the executive team and board of directors.* Develop and execute a comprehensive people strategy aligned with the company's objectives.* Oversee recruitment efforts to attract diverse, high-caliber talent across all levels of the organization.* Implement programs for employee training, career development, and succession planning.* Design and administer performance evaluation processes to drive continuous improvement and recognize top performers.* Foster a positive work environment by addressing employee concerns, resolving conflicts, and promoting open communication.* Manage compensation and benefits programs to ensure competitiveness and alignment with industry standards.* Ensure compliance with relevant employment laws and regulations, staying up-to-date on changes that may affect the organization.* Develop strategies to enhance employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention.* Cultivate and reinforce the organization's values, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability.

Robin has used her talents to help others find careers that make them shine! She empowers professionals to find careers that light them up and bring them fulfillment, success, and happiness. She helps individuals discover their true potential, achieve their career goals, and find fulfillment in their professional lives. With a Human Resources, Training, and Career Planning background, she brings a unique blend of knowledge and practical experience to guide you on your career journey.

Human Resources and Recruiting ConsultantHuman Resources and Recruiting ConsultantHRC, LLC · FreelanceHRC, LLC · FreelanceAug 2004 - Dec 2023 · 19 yrs 5 mosAug 2004 - Dec 2023 · 19 yrs 5 mosSan Francisco Bay Area · RemoteSan Francisco Bay Area · RemoteHR and Recruiting Consultant who works with small to mid-size companies to help with their HR functions. Over 20 years of experience working with clients from various industries. Robin specializes in areas such as strategic planning, recruiting, employee engagement, change management, compliance, employee relations, onboarding, HR policy, organizational development, compensation, and benefits to meet the needs of her clients. Knowledgeable in federal and state labor laws and possess an understanding of best practices in recruitment and selection.

South San Francisco, California, Us

Director of Human Resources (Started as a contractor and converted to FTE in 8/2018)Responsible for partnering with the leadership team, and key stakeholders to strategically drive a successful Human resources and Talent Acquisition department. Developed and implemented strategies to reduce turnover.Expert in partnering with key stakeholders and business leaders to achieve top talent and create employment retention strategies. Extremely service-oriented and strong job knowledge with effective interpersonal skills, leadership, talent management, performance management, employee relations, and coaching and training abilities. Experienced as a liaison between management and employees. Recognized as a creative, high-energy employee who can work in diverse work environments and is results-oriented.

South San Francisco, California, Us

HR and Recruiting Consultant who works with small to mid-size companies to help with their HR functions. Experience working with clients from various industries. Partnered with CEOs, CFOs, Owners, Founders, and senior management to develop strategies for successful start-ups and small company growth to achieve company goals. Specialized in areas such as strategic planning, recruiting, employee engagement, change management, compliance, employee relations, onboarding, HR policy, organizational development, compensation, and benefits to meet the needs of her clients. Knowledgeable in federal and state labor laws and possess an understanding of best practices in recruitment and selection. Companies like: ---Harvest Therapeutics---AmplifyBio---PACT Pharma ---Federation Bio-- Confluence Therapeutics-- Iterable-- Mindful Money Management-- Funding Circle -- Five9 - Sr. HR Consultant and Technical Recruiter -- Fluidigm - Executive HR and Staffing Consultant -- Blueshield of CA - Sr. Corporate Recruiter-- Newfield Wireless - Sr. Technical Recruiter -- C3Nano - HR Consultant -- Five9.com - Contract Technical Recruiter-- Topcon Positioning Systems - Sr. Technical Recruiter-- Netformx - HR Consultant-- NanoGram - Sr. HR Consulatant-- Aryx - Sr. Recruiter (Contract)-- Parsons (PWI) - Sr. Contract Recruiter-- Cerimon Pharmaceuticals - Sr. Contract Recruiter-- Ghirardelli Chocolate Company - Sr. Contract Recruiter-- Kinetic Search - Sr. Contract Recruiter and HR Consultant-- NFS - HR Consultant-- Pacific Brain and Spine - HR Consultant-- Washington Township Medical Foundation - HR Consultant

Denver, Colorado, Us

HR projects and Recruiter responsibilities

San Ramon, Ca, Us

Responsible for Employee Relations, Staffing, and General HR

South San Francisco, California, Us

Responsible for HR, Recruiting, and Training. Consultant 1 year

Oakland, California, Us

Recruiting for HR position for Blue Shield of California for San Francisco Bay Area, El Dorado Hills, Redding, and Woodland Hills, CA.- Recruiting for Finance, Operations, Marketing, Human Resources, Business Analyst, System Analyst, Release Engineers, Sourcing and Procurement, Pharmacy, System Analyst, Nursing and More.

Berkeley, Ca, Us

* Worked closely with the Sr. VP of Technology to strategically build a strong team.* Coached and counseled managers and employees on employment law, immigration, harassment and other employee relations’ issues. Conducted and managed exit interviews and terminations. * Managed full cycle recruiting efforts and accomplished at 40 day fill rate through networking, cold calls, social media, advertising and leveraging employee referrals.

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Contracting with companies such as: Accela, Chiron, Guidant Corporation, Alza, Scios, MedImmune, Abbot Vascular, Satmetrix, Acceala, and more. Accustom to carrying heavy requisition loads of 25 - 40.* Strategic Partnered with management to develop strategies for successful recruitment efforts.* Managed full cycle recruiting for scientist, clinical research, engineers, IT, software, hardware, manufacturing, R & D, quality, finance, human resources, sales, merchandising, procurement, executives, attorneys, “C” level executives, and general operation positions with various organizations. * Served as consultant to hiring managers and human resources representatives.* Sourced, Identified, screened, interviewed and evaluated candidates for open positions through social media efforts, job fairs, and cold calling.

San Francisco, Ca, Us

Counseled and coached individuals with their career transition efforts and delivered various trainings.

Us

Major strategic partner for recruitment, program development, initiatives, policies, cultural integration, and alignment of services with in the human resources department and business units. Partnered with senior management and business managers on matters relating to staff planning, recruiting, salary planning, new hire decisions, promotional recommendations, employee relations, and organizational development. Resulting in faster workflow processes, hire productivity and employee morale.Research and recommend more cost effective solutions for the company within the specific functional unit, within the Human Resources Department. Developed and delivered the 2003 employee policies and procedures handbook.Designed and implemented the employee merit system, and conducted trainings on Performance Reviews (PPRS).

Fremont, Ca, Us

Provided Human Resources consulting to business units and the 2,500 employees nationwide. Consulted with managers on recruitment efforts, retention, compensation, immigration, employee relation’s issues and organizational development. Consistently interacted with all levels of management to ensure success for internal clients. Managed a staff of three.Managed all recruitment efforts nationwide. Consulted with managers on compensation issues. Improved temporary employee utilization resulting in higher quality temporaries and a reduction in temporary placement fees of approximately 10%.· Designed, implemented, and managed company’s relocation policy. Saved company over $200,000 in excessive relocation costs.Designed and instructed various training modules in Performance Management, New Management, Interviewing Techniques and Management Communication.Managed immigration process, in regards to H1 and TN Visa status.

Managed recruiter meetings and training’s.Recruited for upper level management positions. Maintained candidate’s pipeline through creative sourcing and recruiting methods. Maintained and developed relationships with various staffing related vendors. Prepared weekly, monthly and quarterly status reports for management.Managed $500,000 staffing budget and implemented staffing advertising campaign. Coordinated and implemented employee referral program, job fairs, open houses, and on-campus university relation’s events.Interacted with all levels of management to ensure internal clients' needs were met and exercised discretion and sound judgment in working with highly confidential materials.

New York, Ny, Us

Coached and counseled managers and employees on employment law, immigration, harassment and other employee relations’ issues. Conducted and managed exit interviews and terminations. Managed compensation function establishing hiring ranges and procedures via salary surveys and market studies. Maintained accurate recruiting reports for management and worked with finance to insure new hire budget accuracy.Filled 98 employment requisitions in one quarter. Recruited for technical, sales, marketing, upper level management positions through creative sourcing strategies such as networking, direct sourcing, leveraging the internet to build a high-quality applicant pool and pipeline. Negotiated vendor relationships and associated expenses. Supervised 5 recruiters nationwide.

Cz

Career Coach, Job Developer, and Trainer

Bs, Psychology

Education record

Master Of Arts Degree In Psychology, Psychology