Director Of Legal Affairs
San Francisco Bay Area
•Developed and managed human resource services including EEO, employee relations, and training and development.•Investigated the resolution of discrimination and harassment formal complaints and prepared comprehensive reports and communications detailing facts, conclusions, findings and recommendations.•Interpreted laws and regulations and advised executive administration on policy development, legal requirements and pending legislation.•Developed, planned and implemented policies… Show more •Developed and managed human resource services including EEO, employee relations, and training and development.•Investigated the resolution of discrimination and harassment formal complaints and prepared comprehensive reports and communications detailing facts, conclusions, findings and recommendations.•Interpreted laws and regulations and advised executive administration on policy development, legal requirements and pending legislation.•Developed, planned and implemented policies, procedures and strategies to comply with federal, state, and District policies on discrimination, sexual harassment, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), workplace violence, drug testing and related legal issues.•Provided administrative leadership for affirmative action and equal opportunity programs by performing advisory, analytical, mediation, and training duties related to processing complaints and grievances in areas concerning sexual harassment, discrimination, EEO and disability accommodation. •Developed and conducted training workshops on sexual harassment, ADA, and developed activities for employees to increase awareness and sensitivity to diversity policy and related matters. •Participated in collective bargaining as the assistant chief negotiator for the District’s negotiation team and assisted with negotiations on contract issues.•Supervised and directed the work of the H.R. Secretary, temporary and student employees.•Coordinated and facilitated grievance resolution, disciplinary actions, and hearings for the Board of Trustees.•Served as H.R. liaison with District legal counsel and District risk manager on all related legal claims against the District.•Responded to employee needs for advice, counsel, programs and services. Show less