Berkeley Lab is managed by the University of California and supported by the U.S. Department of Energy, conducts leading-edge unclassified research across multiple scientific disciplines.• Provide strategic HR consulting to senior leadership, focusing on organizational design, talent development, workforce planning, succession planning, compensation, talent acquisition, employee relations, and performance management.• Spearhead HR initiatives in workforce and talent planning, performance management, organizational design, and employee engagement, driving continuous improvement and aligning HR strategies with organizational goals.• Conduct in-depth analyses to evaluate HR effectiveness, providing actionable insights to senior leadership for optimizing human capital strategies and improving organizational performance.• Partner with experts in Visa and Immigration, Compensation, Benefits, Learning & Development, and Recruitment to ensure an integrated HR experience, enhancing recruitment strategies to attract and retain top diverse talent.• Offer expert guidance and coaching to leaders and managers, resolving complex employee relations issues and fostering a positive, productive workplace environment.

• Supported scientific and operational business units in executing the annual Salary Administration program, managing division salary spreadsheets, ensuring accuracy in salary grids, system budget calculations, and pay notices, and coordinating review and approval processes across multiple divisions.• Collaborated with management during the hiring process, coordinating with the Recruiting team, HR Shared Service Center, and Compensation team. Provided expert guidance on job classifications, leveling, job descriptions, salary analysis, and job reclassification processes to ensure competitive and compliant hiring practices.• Produced ad-hoc reports and conducted data analysis from multiple sources to create customized summaries, charts, and presentations for division leaders. Provided insights on EEO, turnover, new hires, performance review ratings, and peer group data to inform decision-making.• Supported employee performance and conduct-based actions, addressing a wide range of employee concerns. Provided conflict resolution and advice to management, participated in employee relations investigations, and coordinated support during reduction-in-force activities.

Fred Finch Youth & Family Services is a non-profit organization that provides innovative, effective, caring mental health and social services to children, young adults, and their families, allowing them to build on their strengths, overcome challenges, and live healthy and productive lives.• Managed employee benefits for 400+ staff across Northern and Southern California, overseeing health and welfare programs, reviewing unemployment claims, and ensuring accurate benefit enrollments. Corrected discrepancies in benefit invoices and 401(k) databases, leading to reduced incorrect charges for a non-profit agency.• Administered the compensation program by maintaining salary ranges and job codes, collaborating closely with the HR Manager and Chief of Human Resources Officer on salary surveys. Monitored and refined the performance evaluation program to ensure alignment with organizational goals.• Maintained and updated the HR portal, enabling employees to efficiently manage personal information, time-keeping, and employer-sponsored benefit plans.• Facilitated group presentations and training sessions for 400+ employees, covering new hire orientation, safety protocols, open enrollment/benefits, and sexual harassment prevention for supervisors and staff.• Created detailed reports and charts, conducting data analysis to support management in succession planning. Provided actionable insights that resulted in well-defined department goals and objectives.

• Successfully led the implementation of Ascentis HRIS, integrating payroll, time-keeping, and training functions. Streamlined internal HR, Finance, and Training administrative processes, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced manual errors.• Managed the recruitment process by creating job advertisements and job board postings. Maintained the applicant tracking system, overseeing sourcing, profiling, resume management, and the end-to-end hiring process to ensure a seamless candidate experience.• Administered various HR plans and procedures across the organization. Played a key role in developing and implementing personnel policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. Prepared and maintained the employee handbook and the policies and procedures manual.• Provided expert consultation to staff and supported management on a range of HR topics, including benefits administration, talent management, organizational effectiveness, training and development, and union collective bargaining agreements. Facilitated employee relations efforts to maintain a positive and compliant workplace.

• Assisted in screening resumes, process new hire packets, and supported recruitment duties. • Completed employment verifications with accuracy.• Maintained active and inactive employee personnel files.