Robert Pettit Email & Phone Number

Benicia, Ca, Us

Palo Alto, California, United States

Oversee Human Resource functions for 2 divisions at Stanford University. Provide guidance in the areas of employee and labor relations, bargaining unit agreement implementation, compensation, salary planning, leave management and diversity, equity and inclusion.

Davis, Ca

Oversee HR support team within UC Davis Shared Services Organization including the delivery of high quality, transactional and administrative HR services. Primary responsibility for ensuring all elements of the Client Interaction Framework are maintained to deliver an appropriate model for HR service and support to the organization including account management, client feedback, and performance measurement. Develop and implement a service-led continuous improvement culture in collaboration with… Show more Oversee HR support team within UC Davis Shared Services Organization including the delivery of high quality, transactional and administrative HR services. Primary responsibility for ensuring all elements of the Client Interaction Framework are maintained to deliver an appropriate model for HR service and support to the organization including account management, client feedback, and performance measurement. Develop and implement a service-led continuous improvement culture in collaboration with partners located at the UC Davis campus, UC Davis Medical Center and other Shared Services Center teams. Show less

San Francisco Bay Area

Senior administrator responsible for the strategic leadership, management and direction of the College's human resources functions. Oversaw policy development, project management, benefit administration, HRIS/payroll systems and employee relations. Developed and directed the classification system, title and salary program and compensation philosophy for the organization. Partnered with senior leaders to drive organizational change and development to ensure success. Developed and implemented… Show more Senior administrator responsible for the strategic leadership, management and direction of the College's human resources functions. Oversaw policy development, project management, benefit administration, HRIS/payroll systems and employee relations. Developed and directed the classification system, title and salary program and compensation philosophy for the organization. Partnered with senior leaders to drive organizational change and development to ensure success. Developed and implemented best in class policies, programs and services including training, recruitment, talent management and regulatory compliance. Monitored industry compensation trends for presentation to senior management and oversight boards. Show less

San Francisco Bay Area

Provided strategic leadership in recruitment, benefits and compensation for senior managers including deferred compensation programs and total compensation packages. Oversaw executive compensation programs for compliance with internal policies and applicable IRS regulations. Collaborated with Secretary to the Regents on items of executive compensation, recruitment/relocation and prepared highly complex materials for review by compensation committee and the Regents of the University of… Show more Provided strategic leadership in recruitment, benefits and compensation for senior managers including deferred compensation programs and total compensation packages. Oversaw executive compensation programs for compliance with internal policies and applicable IRS regulations. Collaborated with Secretary to the Regents on items of executive compensation, recruitment/relocation and prepared highly complex materials for review by compensation committee and the Regents of the University of California. Counseled and coached senior executives on employee relations, performance management, classification, recruitment and employment law. Developed executive programs for assimilation, training and principles of community. Show less

United States

Directed human resource, benefit and retirement operations including plan compliance and fiduciary oversight. Managed supplemental benefit program for Senior Management Group including yearly supplemental retirement contributions. Responsible for $50 million in annual disbursements and $2 billion in benefit payments to over 65,000 recipients. Oversaw deferred compensation programs and pre-tax savings accounts in a total compensation framework. Developed and implemented service delivery… Show more Directed human resource, benefit and retirement operations including plan compliance and fiduciary oversight. Managed supplemental benefit program for Senior Management Group including yearly supplemental retirement contributions. Responsible for $50 million in annual disbursements and $2 billion in benefit payments to over 65,000 recipients. Oversaw deferred compensation programs and pre-tax savings accounts in a total compensation framework. Developed and implemented service delivery strategies for efficiency and effectiveness while maintaining regulatory compliance. Ensured HRIS data integrity for over 130,000 participant records including interfaces with external agencies. Led system-wide projects relating to areas of expertise including service delivery, continuous improvement programs, communication, compliance and customer satisfaction. Show less

Berkeley, Ca

Directed human resource operations for 3 world-renowned scientific divisions. Advised senior management on compensation, classification and employee relations. Managed annual employee evaluation process, merit allocations and yearly budget approvals. Oversaw international recruitment and relocation programs including employment visas. Developed strategic planning initiatives and budget management tools to align with organizational goals and federal project requirements.ed scientific divisions… Show more Directed human resource operations for 3 world-renowned scientific divisions. Advised senior management on compensation, classification and employee relations. Managed annual employee evaluation process, merit allocations and yearly budget approvals. Oversaw international recruitment and relocation programs including employment visas. Developed strategic planning initiatives and budget management tools to align with organizational goals and federal project requirements.ed scientific divisions. Advised senior management on compensation, classification and employee relations. Managed annual employee evaluation process, merit allocations and yearly budget approvals. Oversaw international recruitment and relocation programs including employment visas. Developed strategic planning initiatives and budget management tools to align with organizational goals and federal project requirements. Show less

San Francisco Bay Area

Managed staff in the administration of medical programs, profit sharing plan, worker's compensation/leave claims, disability management and communication materials for multinational investment firm. Negotiated health/welfare and retirement programs. Developed total compensation programs and benchmarked against comparison institutions. Implemented enhanced worker's compensation/disability programs to limit cost increases. Trained and coached managers on supervisory, employee development and… Show more Managed staff in the administration of medical programs, profit sharing plan, worker's compensation/leave claims, disability management and communication materials for multinational investment firm. Negotiated health/welfare and retirement programs. Developed total compensation programs and benchmarked against comparison institutions. Implemented enhanced worker's compensation/disability programs to limit cost increases. Trained and coached managers on supervisory, employee development and legal compliance issues. Designed intranet tools and publications to reduce processing times. Streamlined and automated retirement plan, resulting in annual savings of $250,000 and reducing turnaround times by 85%. Renegotiated plan contracts in first year resulting in premium rates 10-20% below industry. Show less

Oakland, Ca

Supervised staff of 25 in the administration of 13 health and welfare programs for 36,000 members, including servicing of a retirement plan for 300,000. Implemented cutting edge systems to field over 165,000 annual inquiries. Advised senior management and legal team on requests for exception to policy and represented organization as needed. Wrote and edited national communication materials for print and web distribution. Designed and implemented new customer service delivery systems with a 40%… Show more Supervised staff of 25 in the administration of 13 health and welfare programs for 36,000 members, including servicing of a retirement plan for 300,000. Implemented cutting edge systems to field over 165,000 annual inquiries. Advised senior management and legal team on requests for exception to policy and represented organization as needed. Wrote and edited national communication materials for print and web distribution. Designed and implemented new customer service delivery systems with a 40% improvement in response time. Served on Technology Committee and drafted 5-year plan for automation of the University's Human Resources and Benefit functions. Advised senior management on plan design, administration and legal issues pertaining to retirement, benefit, HR and tax-deferred programs. Show less

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Political Science (Political Theory/International Relations)

Activities and Societies: Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

Education record

Activities and Societies: Student government, editor of school newspaper, Spanish Club