Vincent Kot, Mba, Shrm-Cp Email & Phone Number

San Francisco, California

- Full scope HR support and guidance for an organization of ~275 employees located across the United States, Canada, and Ukraine.- Administers and manages all things related to employee benefits (401k, health, ancillary, etc.) and leave management for the entire organization. Analyzes utilization and effectiveness of plans to ensure future plan designs are cost effective and beneficial for employees.- Ensures that the organization is align with HR compliance, audits, and HR legal… Show more - Full scope HR support and guidance for an organization of ~275 employees located across the United States, Canada, and Ukraine.- Administers and manages all things related to employee benefits (401k, health, ancillary, etc.) and leave management for the entire organization. Analyzes utilization and effectiveness of plans to ensure future plan designs are cost effective and beneficial for employees.- Ensures that the organization is align with HR compliance, audits, and HR legal matters. Develop, revise, and implement policies to comply with local, state, and global ordinances.- Business partner to the Engineering, Marketing, and Product organizations. Partners with management to advise and coach them on employee relations concerns. Advises Revenue and Data Science organizations on people management issues.- Facilitates and creates employee/management development sessions alongside mandatory trainings.- Works closely with the local People Operations Managers to execute HR initiatives in SF, LA, and NYC locations. Supervises an HRIS Analyst, HR Coordinator, and Payroll contractors.- Runs payroll for 12+ states in Workday, including global payroll for Canada and Ukraine via Deel. Show less

Oakland, California

- Provides full-scope HR guidance to an agency of ~500 employees, mainly supporting management and executives.- Responsible for and oversight of all HR operations ranging from recruitment, benefits, mandated leaves, compensation, HR compliance, HR systems, learning and development, and employee relations.- Research, design, and implement new policies and practices to stay current and compliant with federal and state regulations.- Identify, create, and implement alongside management… Show more - Provides full-scope HR guidance to an agency of ~500 employees, mainly supporting management and executives.- Responsible for and oversight of all HR operations ranging from recruitment, benefits, mandated leaves, compensation, HR compliance, HR systems, learning and development, and employee relations.- Research, design, and implement new policies and practices to stay current and compliant with federal and state regulations.- Identify, create, and implement alongside management and executives to create real-time and long term business initiatives and solutions. Show less

Oakland, California

- Oversight of all HR operations for an agency with ~250 employees.- Coach and advise supervisory roles on employee relation concerns such as performance management or policy interpretations.- Responsible for, but not limited to, agency ergonomics program, managing and processing leave and accommodation requests, benefit administration, and managing worker’s compensation claims.- Manage HR systems and validates data regularly to ensure accurate information for mandated… Show more - Oversight of all HR operations for an agency with ~250 employees.- Coach and advise supervisory roles on employee relation concerns such as performance management or policy interpretations.- Responsible for, but not limited to, agency ergonomics program, managing and processing leave and accommodation requests, benefit administration, and managing worker’s compensation claims.- Manage HR systems and validates data regularly to ensure accurate information for mandated reporting.- Investigate employee complaints. Submit investigative reports and recommendations to HR Director. - Handles and resolves all employee concerns and issues. - Conducts regular trainings to coach and train managers to manage teams effectively.- Supervise and mentors HR Coordinator and provides guidance to HR team. Right hand to the Director of HR. Show less

Oakland, California

- Coach and advise supervisory roles on employee relation issues such as performance management.- Responsible for, but not limited to, agency ergonomics program, evaluating and processing leave and accommodation requests, benefit administration, and managing worker’s compensation claims.- Oversees the daily HR operations of the agency.- Manage HR systems and validates data regularly to ensure accurate information for mandated reporting.- Implement new workflows and processes… Show more - Coach and advise supervisory roles on employee relation issues such as performance management.- Responsible for, but not limited to, agency ergonomics program, evaluating and processing leave and accommodation requests, benefit administration, and managing worker’s compensation claims.- Oversees the daily HR operations of the agency.- Manage HR systems and validates data regularly to ensure accurate information for mandated reporting.- Implement new workflows and processes with stakeholders to leverage resources effectively and efficiently.- Mentors the HR Administrator and provides guidance in the HR capacity to all staff. Show less

San Francisco, California

- Specialized in processing ADA requests for an organization of ~8,000 employees.- Partners with employees, supervisors, and involved parties to determine the best possible accommodation through a thorough interactive process to comply with state and federal regulations.- Case manage various request on a regular basis for accuracy and compliance.- Compile official documents to be sent to employees relating to their reasonable accommodation request.

Hayward, California

- Responsible for the full employee life cycle from initial job posting to exit inteview.- Process changes through ADP and maintenance of a file management system for ~300 employees.- Responsible for administering and maintaining all employee benefits.- Manage entire leave of absences life cycle through a thorough interactive process with the employee.- Investigate and manage worker's compensation claims.- Process EDD claims, employment verifications, I-9 verifications, wage… Show more - Responsible for the full employee life cycle from initial job posting to exit inteview.- Process changes through ADP and maintenance of a file management system for ~300 employees.- Responsible for administering and maintaining all employee benefits.- Manage entire leave of absences life cycle through a thorough interactive process with the employee.- Investigate and manage worker's compensation claims.- Process EDD claims, employment verifications, I-9 verifications, wage garnishments, and court orders.- Partnering with managers and supervisors by providing advice on handling employee relations concerns.- Partners with Senior Human Resources Manager and Senior Human Resources Generalist to implement new processes and to stay relevant with current labor laws.- Advises and educates employees and management on all human resources related inquiries. Show less

San Francisco, California

- Responsible for full employee lifecycle from initial resume/application to termination.- Schedule and conduct employee trainings to stay compliant with labor law requirements.- Compiling and managing weekly/monthly/quarterly reports regarding employment and benefits.- Appointments on a regular basis with 200+ employees to build morale and professional development.- Responsible for, but not limited to generating and updating employee ADA accommodations, FMLA requests, FLSA… Show more - Responsible for full employee lifecycle from initial resume/application to termination.- Schedule and conduct employee trainings to stay compliant with labor law requirements.- Compiling and managing weekly/monthly/quarterly reports regarding employment and benefits.- Appointments on a regular basis with 200+ employees to build morale and professional development.- Responsible for, but not limited to generating and updating employee ADA accommodations, FMLA requests, FLSA audits, termination recommendations, and worker's compensations inquiries. Show less

San Francisco, California

- On-boarding new candidates and updating existing employee information through the use of SAGE and UltiPro.- Contact potential candidates and scheduling them accordingly for hiring paperwork.- Process EDD claims, employment verifications, I-9 verifications, wage garnishments, and court orders.- Enroll and process employee benefits elections.- Manage and organize 300+ active and inactive employee personnel files.- Generate and update offer letters, training compliance logs… Show more - On-boarding new candidates and updating existing employee information through the use of SAGE and UltiPro.- Contact potential candidates and scheduling them accordingly for hiring paperwork.- Process EDD claims, employment verifications, I-9 verifications, wage garnishments, and court orders.- Enroll and process employee benefits elections.- Manage and organize 300+ active and inactive employee personnel files.- Generate and update offer letters, training compliance logs, applicant tracking, master employee lists through the use of Microsoft Office Suites.- Compile necessary requirements for new hires, transfers, and voluntary/involuntary terminations- Handle employee concerns and translating for employees in Cantonese when there may be a language barrier. Show less

Daly City, California

Men's Apparel- Responsible for a 5.6 million dollar business which includes everything relating to men's apparel.- Responsible for managing a team of ~25 associates, scheduling, staffing, vacation, payroll, hiring, performance management, recognition, and termination of direct reports.- Trained associates to be knowledgeable in how to fit customers in tailored clothing products.- Ensured that the associate population are engaged with both myself, peers, and customers to create a… Show more Men's Apparel- Responsible for a 5.6 million dollar business which includes everything relating to men's apparel.- Responsible for managing a team of ~25 associates, scheduling, staffing, vacation, payroll, hiring, performance management, recognition, and termination of direct reports.- Trained associates to be knowledgeable in how to fit customers in tailored clothing products.- Ensured that the associate population are engaged with both myself, peers, and customers to create a positive and healthy work environment.- Created necessary habits and action plans with the associates to decrease shortage such as daily organization and replenishment of furnishing products.- Partnered with the MTM (Merchandise Team Manager) to ensure product is executed on the sales floor in the correct and timely manner.Men's & Women's Shoes- Responsible for a 2.8 million dollar business which included, but not limited to, executing visual presentations to weekly company expectations, rearranging stock in the stockroom, and coaching associates to meeting all their metrics to drive sales.- Managed a team of 15-20 associates to assist customers with their product knowledge while completing their daily operational tasks in the stock room and on the sales floor.- Hired a brand new team in women's shoes from scratch during the week of Black Friday and got them up to speed to drive sales and to assist customers.- Promoted two associates on the shoe team to different roles within the store.- Exceeded or meet expectations for company goals such as women's shoes being 100% to sales plan, men's shoes being 102% to sales plan, and the shoe department as a collective being at 3.0 credit applications per 40 hours.- MIC (Manager in Charge) of Safety within the store and Credit applications; closed the store's yearly deficit within two months of being assigned to the Credit MIC. Show less

Concord, California

Impulse, Ready to Wear, and Suits- Managed a team of 15-20 associates to drive sales, meet and exceed expectations in their metrics, while servicing customers- Increased the PTD credit applications from 0 to 2.0 for majority of the associates directly reporting to me- Partnered with peers and VPSM (Vice President/Store Manager) to increase and drive sales in the active wear business- Promoted an associate to the holiday seasonal fine jewelry position- Selected and coached… Show more Impulse, Ready to Wear, and Suits- Managed a team of 15-20 associates to drive sales, meet and exceed expectations in their metrics, while servicing customers- Increased the PTD credit applications from 0 to 2.0 for majority of the associates directly reporting to me- Partnered with peers and VPSM (Vice President/Store Manager) to increase and drive sales in the active wear business- Promoted an associate to the holiday seasonal fine jewelry position- Selected and coached three associates from my team to potentially fill the active wear specialist position- MIC (Manager in Charge) of Pre-Sales alongside another SM- Promoted one of the largest events for the company in the fall season (Friends and Family) to drive pre-sales by assigning and distributing advertisements to local businesses- Promoted to another store within the bay area to manage the shoe businessSoft Home- Worked alongside a tenured SM (Sales Manager) to drive the soft home business.- Managed a team of 20-25 associates.- Drove sales by implementing regional contests to inspire associates and to have them understand their potential personal gains and benefits.- Eventually assigned to ready to wear.Fashion Accessories, Fashion Jewelry, and Fine Jewelry- Worked alongside with the EDPSM (Executive Development Program Sales Manager) to drive sales specifically in hand bags, but also oversaw fashion and fine jewelry as well.- Managed a team of 30-35 associates.- Increased MyClient metrics with the top performers in the store from less than 1% before I started to STD 5% within an eight week time frame.- Continued to leverage hand bag sales as it continued to be a major profit department for the store.- Changed assignment to work alongside a new mentor in Soft Home. Show less

San Francisco, California

Luggage & Textiles- Responsible for driving a 10 million dollar business (entirety of the soft home products in the store).- Coached and managed a team of 10-15 associates to drive sales, service customers, meeting and exceeding their required metrics, and maintaining a clean and neat shopping environment.- Increased luggage business with partnership of the MTM (Merchandise Team Manager).- Setting the standards and expectations high for execution and maintaining the textile… Show more Luggage & Textiles- Responsible for driving a 10 million dollar business (entirety of the soft home products in the store).- Coached and managed a team of 10-15 associates to drive sales, service customers, meeting and exceeding their required metrics, and maintaining a clean and neat shopping environment.- Increased luggage business with partnership of the MTM (Merchandise Team Manager).- Setting the standards and expectations high for execution and maintaining the textile visual presentations to increase sales penetration.- Leveraged and coached two specialists to success with high performing metrics on their scorecard.- Coached and mentored an associate who later became a SSA (Star Selling Ambassador supervisor) for the 2014 holiday season.- Applied and promoted to the 2014 Executive Development Program to be trained and fast tracked to a VPSM (Vice President/Store Manager) position in approximately five years.Kids & Intimate Apparel- Responsible for driving sales in kids clothing and intimate apparel.- Coached and managed a team of 10-15 associates to drive sales and to service the customers.- Drove and increased associate engagement.- Promoted to manage luggage and textiles.Optimal Fitting Room- Responsible for the store's shopping environment in a 40 million dollar store.- Managed a team of 10-15 associates to sort merchandise on racks, putting the merchandise back on the sales floor, and maintaining clean and emptying out fitting rooms.- Came out of numerous big sale days with 0 go-backs (each rack containing approximately 100 units of merchandise).- Implemented a "check in" system on big sale days for the fitting rooms to prevent theft and to maintain friendly and clean fitting rooms for the customers.- Promoted to a new assignment which was to oversee kids clothing and intimate apparel. Show less

San Francisco, California

- Assisted the management team with any administrative tasks such as, but not limited to: compiling and pulling daily, weekly, to monthly reports on anything that would ultimately help drive a profit for the store.- Responsible for completing the hiring process for new hires and managing confidential personal information.- Provide human resources related resources and guidance to staff when the human resources manager was not available. - Answered internal and external calls and… Show more - Assisted the management team with any administrative tasks such as, but not limited to: compiling and pulling daily, weekly, to monthly reports on anything that would ultimately help drive a profit for the store.- Responsible for completing the hiring process for new hires and managing confidential personal information.- Provide human resources related resources and guidance to staff when the human resources manager was not available. - Answered internal and external calls and directed them to the appropriate parties.- Managed and updated both associate and managements schedules to provide for optimal coverage on any given day.- Reported directly and assisted the ASTS (Administrative Support Team Supervisor) who's direct report is the VPSM (Vice President/Store Manager).- Recommended by several peers and management to a Sales Supervisor position. Show less

San Francisco, California

Men's Tailored Clothing- Assisted customers with finding work/business wardrobe from shirts, ties, slacks, and all sorts of formal wear.- Fitted and measured customers for the correct suit size and fit.- Basic markings for alterations that needed to completed by a tailor.- Responsible for maintaining a clean shopping environment as well as a healthy work environment.- Recognized for outstanding customer service on two different occasions.- Promoted to a SSA (Star Selling… Show more Men's Tailored Clothing- Assisted customers with finding work/business wardrobe from shirts, ties, slacks, and all sorts of formal wear.- Fitted and measured customers for the correct suit size and fit.- Basic markings for alterations that needed to completed by a tailor.- Responsible for maintaining a clean shopping environment as well as a healthy work environment.- Recognized for outstanding customer service on two different occasions.- Promoted to a SSA (Star Selling Ambassador supervisor) for the 2012 holiday season to drive and manage sales with the ready to wear team. Show less

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Human Resources Management, 4.0 Grade Average

Graduate Dean Academic Honors

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Film Studies, 3.41 Grade Average

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Liberal Studies, 3.41 Grade Average