MYRA TALLERICO

408-***-****

acf0y8@r.postjobfree.com

HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONAL

Innovative and dedicated HR professional with 14+ years’ experience managing a full spectrum of HR

programs, services & functions; strong command of employment laws, compliance issues, benefit plans and HR

policies & procedures ~ Expert communicator who is able to resolve conflicts and negotiate win-win outcomes;

dynamic and performance-driven with strong organizational and management skills ~ Principled, strategic and

hands-on leader who inspires people, develops leaders, and creates a high-performance culture with focus on

operational excellence and driving results ~Team player with the passion necessary to accomplish organizational

goals; confident, poised & focused with a “can do” and “let’s roll up our sleeves and get to work” attitude.

HR COMPETENCIES

HR Operations Management ~ Benefits & Compensation ~ Performance Management ~ Policies & Procedures ~

Budgetary Planning ~ Payroll ~ Worker’s Compensation ~ 401k Administration ~ Employment Law ~

Employee Development ~ Diversity ~ Recruitment & Retention ~ Employee Relations ~ HRIS

EXPERIENCE

FRIENDFINDER NETWORKS INC. ~ Sunnyvale, CA ~ 4/11 to Present

Social networking technology company

Vice President of Human Resources

Lead the development, implementation, and optimization of HR programs including Human Resources

Operations, Benefits, Workers’ Compensation, Employee Relations, Learning & Development, Human Resources

& Legal Compliance, Talent Acquisition, and Talent Management Function proactively as a trusted advisor and

expert on talent, succession planning and organizational issues to the management team and executives Help

define, shape, cultivate, and communicate the organizational culture to attract and retain employees, and ensure

that HR strategies are aligned with the culture Manage 401k program as Plan Administrator Develop on-

boarding programs that emphasize the high value of integrating new employees into the culture and work

environment starting from the first day of employment Initiate, implement, and roll out Community Outreach

Program, as well as the Rock Star Program in order to increase employee morale and engagement Manage and

build an HR team that supports 4 offices in the U.S. and one in Taiwan; develop the HR team professionally by

providing timely feedback and coaching Develop a compensation strategy and program that is aligned with the

business strategy to effectively attract, reward, and retain employees Design and implement a talent review

process to identify high potential and high performing employees, ensuring that they have strategic development

plans Conduct organizational assessments, including exit interviews, employee satisfaction surveys, training

evaluations to accurately diagnose company issues and recommend actions based on results to address each

appropriately Provide highly visible, transparent and accessible leadership Conduct workplace investigations

and work closely with corporate and outside counsel.

QUANTENNA COMMUNICATIONS, INC. ~ Fremont, CA ~ 9/06 to 3/11

Startup, wireless/semiconductor – experienced financial hardship requiring a reduction in force

Human Resources Director

Set up HR department and manage all HR issues including benefits administration/processing, payroll,

confidential personnel/contract/job-file management, and new employee on-boarding Develop & administer all

HR policies, procedures, and practices; ensure compliance with Federal & State laws Provide guidance and

counsel in the interpretation and administration of personnel policies and procedures, assuring fairness in all

employee relations issues Act as a bridge between executive management and employees in order to facilitate

smooth functioning of the operations of the company Process H-1B visas & permanent residence applications for

employees & maintain all records Manage day-to-day operations of office, including all vendor relationships.

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INHANCE DIGITAL CORPORATION ~ San Jose, CA ~ 5/04 to 9/06

Startup, multi-media video animation that relocated to L.A, which was not an option for me

Director of HR & Administrative Operations

Manage a broad range of HR functions including payroll administration, benefits/401(k) plan enrollment and

administration, personnel file management, HR policy development, employee screening/hiring/orientation

Develop and administer all HR policies, procedures, practices; ensure compliance with Federal and State

employment laws Provide guidance and consultation on employee-relations issues; investigate and facilitate

resolution of complaints Manage relationships and contract processes with external vendors and contractors.

Promote collaboration to enhance employee development, morale & effectiveness Administer performance

management and employee development programs Oversee the administrative functions including reception,

facilities, payroll, and accounting.

VIAQUO CORPORATION ~ San Jose, CA ~ 6/01 to 5/04

Startup, security software company that failed to get off the ground

HR & Office Manager

Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and practices ensuring compliance with Federal and State

laws. Manage benefits administration, including enrollments, coverage eligibility, change of status,

terminations, worker’s comp insurance, 401k, COBRA and Leave of Absence programs Manage and monitor

administrative budget, petty cash, purchasing activities and credit/collections effort Establish and update

policies and processes for internal office operations.

HOTDISPATCH, INC. ~ Mountain View, CA ~ 4/00 to 6/01

Startup, online exchange for technical expertise; company failed to get off the ground

HR & Administrative Manager

Manage & administer all HR functions including the areas of staffing, compensation, benefits, employee

relations & organizational development Author sections of company’s policies and procedures manual outlining

payroll, background checks, references, meals, breaks, vacation benefits, company regulations &performance

expectations for exempt/non-exempt employees Provide assistance in identifying, evaluating, and resolving HR

issues and work performance problems Develop & maintain policies and procedures within HR function as well

as company-wide Coach managers in HR matters involving employee recruitment, performance, and discipline

Oversee employee hiring and termination activities Supervise administrative staff and process bi-monthly

payroll.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

B. A. in Business Management

The Evergreen State College - Olympia, WA

Professional Affiliations

Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM)

REFERENCES

Available upon request

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