Susan Paterson Email & Phone Number

Headquarters, Sausalito Ca

Human Resources Director for Safety (Firefighters) and Non-Safety (Administration) PersonnelLead and manage all phases of recruitments, from position analysis to onboarding, for a workforce of over 90 employees.Oversee salary administration, including job performance evaluation and salary compensation surveys, Administer complex benefits programs for active and retired employees, including worker's compensation and leave management to insure CA complianceAct as a key advisor with legal counsel collaborating on compliance, labor relations and employee performance mattersUpdate District policies and procedureCoordinate promotional recruitments in compliance with District policies and labor lawsNegotiate and maintain MOU's and Employment Agreements

City Of Sausalito

Human Resources Manager for the City of Sausalito employees• Implemented public employee departmental recruitment process, including screening, interviewing, selection, on-boarding and orientation for all positions city-wide,• Conducted classification and compensation analysis for use in the collective bargaining process• Implemented and reviewed all employee benefits programs, including health, retirement and LTD• Administered and monitored complex worker’s compensation claims management function• Determines the City’s training needs, and coordinates all training programs to ensure compliance with Federal and State laws• Works closely with Legal counsel to ensure adherence to all Federal, State and local laws, regulatory codes and City ordinances and policies• Maintained HRIS database and personnel files • Utilized national and local job boards for recruitment• Supervised administrative employees, financial interns and part-time employees• Collaborates with members of Senior Management Team regarding progress disciplinary procedures• Created and managed the Southern Marin Management Academy – 7 consecutive years total

City Of Sausalito

Special Events/Editor Sausalito Magazine• Marketed press releases• Editor of the Sausalito Community Magazine (circulation 14,500), managed concept, design, print and distribution cycle• Supervised part-time and volunteer employees during special events• Sold Ad space; increased revenues by 50%• Program coordinator for adult and children’s recreation programs

San Francisco Bay Area

Supervisor - Reservations Call Center • Supervised team of 135 reservations agents, including personnel management, training, disciplinary action and performance evaluationCorporate Account Executive• Managed $450+ Million sales territory• Negotiated travel contracts, incentive programs and new Corporate business accounts in Silicon Valley areaRetail Account Executive• Managed $75 Million sales territory• Negotiated travel contracts, incentive programs with national and local travel agencies in San Francisco’s Financial District, North and East Bay areas