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✔ Optimize organizational efficiency by creating and putting into action tools and resources for managing performance.✔ Guide managers in the process improvement journey through leading micro-trainings on performance management.✔ Participated in the inaugural DEI Council team and led the enhancement of all communications and documents with gender-inclusive language.✔ Executed an internship program and toolkit, providing direction on outreach and networking events.

✔ Revamped the conversion process for integrating newly acquired companies into the Oracle HR module, allowing the team to handle multiple conversions simultaneously.✔ Collaborated closely with the IT department to develop a web-based focal point tool for performance and review process. Streamlined salary budget management and employee review timelines✔ Boosted compensation management and awareness of internal and external equity and market competitiveness by implementing PayScale.✔ Implemented an automated system for employee data forms, including logic to reduce errors and direct data feed into the Oracle HR module, which eliminated data entry for the HRIS team.✔ Reduced the carbon footprint and space requirements of the HRIS department by transitioning from a paper-based to an online system.✔ Streamlined branding, talent acquisition, recruiting, and onboarding processes as the HR Functional and Technical Implementation Project Manager of Taleo ATS, as well as Social Sourcing modules.✔ Automated Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) process, reducing the time required to complete the Monthly Headcount Report.✔ Conducted management training programs covering topics such as Hiring Independent Contractors, ADA compliance, FLSA compliance, and California Makeup Time.✔ Established and maintained SharePoint sites and organized online document storage for end-users.✔ Revamped the benefits enrollment process with a focus on improving the user experience and making it more intuitive for end-users.✔ Enhanced employee participation and improved the ability to locate talent throughout the organization by reengineering the Employee Skills Profile tool and improving the user interface and usability.

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✔ Provided strategic support for the implementation of a web-based compensation system that covers salary, short-term, and long-term compensation planning.✔ Supported the expansion of non-exempt salary grades throughout the organization by accommodating reclassified positions due to a Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) review.✔ Organized the annual compensation planning meeting for 2008 to establish the compensation goals for the year.✔ Developed long-term incentive budgets and acted as a crucial link between division compensation consultants and the executive compensation department.✔ Played a critical role as a member of the executive compensation team, providing support to the second highest-paid CEO at the time.

✔ Implemented the employee handbook, developed internal forms, policies, and procedures, and deployed the ADP payroll system as part of various tasks.✔ Established HR and Payroll departments for a start-up company and designed and implemented a performance management program.✔ Collaborated closely with the CEO to successfully launch an employee survey.✔ Conducted multiple compliance audits, reported results and recommendations to Senior Management, and made necessary changes to reduce liability.✔ Facilitated the rollout of a turnaround plan, resulting in improved company performance.✔ Key Clients: Knowledge Adventure, Inc., and Future Logic, Inc.

✔ Led the human resources function for a workforce of over 1200 employees, overhauling the performance management and merit review process for improved results.✔ Orchestrated the integration and communication of multiple acquisitions, including Fox Interactive, Roger Wagner, Classwork, and Gryphon Software studios, ensuring a seamless HR transition.✔ Streamlined PeopleSoft HRIS procedures, leading to a boost in productivity and enhanced departmental reputation.✔ Restructured the human resources department into a high-performing, customer-focused team, resulting in a 30% reduction in size and overhead costs.✔ Implemented and monitored a college internship program that successfully facilitated 25% of transitioning to employment.✔ Spearheaded the North American rollout of a worldwide stock savings plan, exceeding the targeted participation of 40%.✔ Significantly reduced agency expenses by 50% through a revamped recruiting strategy and a reduction in time to hire new candidates