Simone A. Montez, M.J., M.Ed. Email & Phone Number

• Direct and oversee HR management and generalist affairs, including recruitment and retention, employment compliance, training and performance management, development of department communications and presentations, HR policies development and implementation, mediation and conflict resolution, benefits and compensation programs, workers compensation claims management, HR records management: FMLA, WPFLA, EEOC, FLSA, NLRB and ADA oversight, as well as collaborate with legal counsel to interpret and guide all parties involved regarding HR policies, legal, and compliance matters. • Advise and direct Operations, IT, Safety, Social Media, Maintenance, Accounting, and Payroll management in administering and implementing administrative policies and procedures, corrective action plans, employment and training strategies, and best practices regarding HR policies, legal and compliance matters to ensure fair and consistent application.• Manage and execute Employee Relations matters, including conduct accurate and timely workplace investigations, counsel and advise executive management on the administration of specific employment laws, compose corrective action, provide direction and guidance for performance training, develop performance improvement plans, and termination documentation.

Greater Seattle Area

Managed recruitment, created and revised job descriptions, and oversaw all aspects of recruiting, including posting positions, screening, offers and onboarding. Managed benefit open enrollment, tracked PTO, determined FMLA eligibility, and completed and submitted OSHA reports.

Seattle

Conducted I-9 audit for 24 statewide locations, submitted corrective actions for program compliance. Revised mentoring guide to include approaches for professional guidance and development, strategies, and best practices.

Negotiated contract specifications to clients, engineers, project leads, and managers. Oversaw project budgets and communicated project objectives.

Santa Cruz, California

Co-authored non-profit bicycle program for local business owner. Analyzed and reviewed budget and program model to remain consistent with business objective.

Beverly Hills, California

Santa Cruz, California

Santa Cruz, California

Santa Clara, Ca

San Francisco

Master Of Jurisprudence, Employment And Technology Law & Public Policy

Activities and Societies: https://www.law.uw.edu/news-events/news/2018/tech-law-clinic-profile-2018

Masters Of Arts, Counselor Education/School Counseling And Guidance Services

Bachelor Of Arts, History And Sociology