Providing management and oversight for all aspects of human resources. Successfully onboarded 155 employees, ensuring seamless integration into the company culture. Expertise extends to managing SOX controls for hiring, terminations, and compensation changes, with meticulous attention to SOX reporting requirements. Implemented robust background screening and reference checking processes, ensuring the integrity of our workforce. Designed and implemented thorough onboarding and offboarding guidelines, optimizing employee experiences. Leveraging our HRIS system, streamlined annual performance management and goal-setting processes. Conduct impactful employee engagement surveys, delivering actionable insights to the executive team. Manage non-executive compensation programs, revamped benefits offerings for competitiveness, and oversee policies development and handbook revisions. Managing all immigration processes, advising and managing employee relations matters, compensation programs and promotions, promoting learning and development platform, and administering worker’s compensation. Active member of the social committee, organizing events that foster a vibrant company culture.

Provided human resources management as the internal Human Resources Manager. Oversaw all aspects of human resources for the company, including hiring, employee relations, benefit management, compensation, performance management, onboarding, and offboarding processes. As a consultant to external clients, I leveraged my experience, and provided tailored HR expertise and guidance to technology and life sciences start-ups. I am adept at developing, revising, and implementing HR processes and procedures to enhance operational efficiency and compliance. Conducted regular audits of human resource activities to ensure adherence to legal requirements. Facilitated seamless onboarding and offboarding experiences internally and for external clients. Collaborated with immigration attorneys on immigration processing to ensure legal compliance. Consulted effectively with insurance brokers internally and with client stakeholders. Offering guidance and expertise with employee relations matters, focusing on fostering mutually beneficial outcomes for employers and employees. Established guidelines to maintaining legally compliant employee files and implement robust performance review programs. Developed and implemented effective interviewing skills training guidelines to support comprehensive talent acquisition strategies. Collaborated on internal and external compensation programs.

Provided comprehensive human resources guidance to clients, excelling in managing all facets of human resources operations for companies, both small and large employers. I specialized in creating and refining process guidelines across HR functions, ensuring streamlined onboarding and offboarding experiences. By meticulously reviewing and advising changes to employee handbooks, I uphold compliance with evolving regulations. As a liaison between employers, employees, and immigration attorneys, I facilitating a smooth immigration processing, that included employment visas and permanent residency. Conducted Form I-9 audits and developed corrective action plans to rectify deficiencies, ensuring compliance with immigration laws. Addressed employee relations challenges, offering guidance that promotes positive outcomes for both parties. Managed benefits and broker relationships, overseeing initial employee enrollment and annual open enrollment processes. Conducted employee onboarding meetings and established guidelines for maintaining legal employee files and robust record-keeping practices. My expertise included reviewing employment practices for compliance, advising on wage practices, and implementing recruiting processes that align job descriptions with pay equity standards. Conducted training on legal interviewing techniques and recordkeeping practices, ensuring adherence to best practices. Reviewed worker's compensation practices and manage payroll processing and HRIS administration to support efficient HR operations. Processed payroll for a client with 150 – 300 employees. Clients included: Samsung Semiconductor, Team Sheeper, Inc., Palm, Corporation (Purchased by Hewlett Packard), Edna’s Success, Inc., Santa Cruz County Bank, Santa Cruz Home Finance, and Sec Consult, Inc.