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Human Resources Management

Location:
British Columbia, Canada
Posted:
May 26, 2015

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Janet M. Rockas, PHR

206-***-****

acpu9x@r.postjobfree.com

Dynamic experienced professional in the field of human resources

management. Expertise includes recruiting, benefit administration, payroll,

employment law, immigration, labor relations and affirmative action. You

will find an analytical decision maker with excellent problem-solving

skills. Recognized ability and proven success in the ability to develop a

top notch human resources department within any organization.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SEATTLE BANK 2012-Present

V.P. Director Human Resources

Provide support to the executive officers in maintaining positive employee

relations, and internal affairs of the Bank. Ensured various projects and

employee events ran smoothly and efficiently; provided leadership,

training, and guidance throughout the organization. Responsibilities

included developing policies and procedures that were compliant with all

applicable state and federal banking regulations. Managed the recruiting,

and hiring selection to meet the requirements of our Affirmative Action

Plan. Managed all new hire orientations, exiting processes, employee

communication, benefits, employee records, counseling, coaching,

supervisory assistance, and payroll. The organization needed a strong human

resources executive to support their immediate goals to turn around the

bank. This was accomplished within one year. Supported the downsizing of 6

bank branches along with the reduction in force at the corporate office.

The company has now downsized to 34 employees and in functioning without

human resources.

SIMON GOLUB & SONS, INC. 2009-2012

Manager Human Resources

Developed and managed human resources programs, recruiting, payroll and

benefits. Ensured the alignment of all human resources policies and

programs and business initiatives were part of the overall company plan.

Partnered with senior management to support the new owner. Created a top

notch human resources department for the organization. Negotiated new

benefit plans which resulted in greater offerings for the employees, and at

a cost benefit for the employee and organization. Selected a new payroll

system that provided better efficiencies and considerable cost savings.

Facility project planner, and build out management. Event planner.

HR Consultant

2008-2009

The Boeing Company, Everett, WA (Contract through Comforce)

Fugro Seafloor Surveys, Inc., Seattle, WA, (Contract through H.R. Talent

Source).

PIONEER PROPERTY GROUP, Seattle, WA 2006-2007

Director Human Resources, Conversion, Business & Legal, and Office Manager

Member of the management team to ensure that all human resources programs

aligned with the business plan. Acted as a strategic business partner with

the effective delivery of condominium conversion projects. Volunteer for

one year before being hired. This was a startup company with 7 employees.

Supported the executive assistant with all human resources issues,

organization of employee files, benefit renewal, reconciliation of 2 years

bank statements and filing. Company went out of business due to the housing

market.

UNICO, Seattle, WA 2003-2006

Director Human Resources

Provided leadership and support to the executive team during strategic

planning sessions to assess the impact of strategic goals and objectives on

existing human resources infrastructures. Strategically designed,

developed, aligned and implemented human resources systems to assure

maximum effectiveness as well as legal and regulatory compliance. Created

the human resources department from the ground up. Developed systems and

procedures to generate a cohesive team environment. Partnered with the

executive team to establish a new brand within the organization and

community. Saved over $280k in benefit premiums. Company downsized and

outsourced HR.

TARGETED GENETICS, Seattle, WA 2001-2003

Director Human Resources

Functioned as a member of the management team to promote and ensure all

human resources programs aligned with the business plan. Managed the

effective delivery of policies and programs throughout the organization.

Responsibilities included coaching and counseling managers, employee

relations, full cycle recruiting and onboarding, compensation analysis,

employee review process, HRIS, payroll administration benefit plan

negotiation and administration. Direct reports included the payroll

specialist and human resources specialist. Managed the planning and

process of the reduction of force which affected 75% of the employee base.

Assisted in selecting the human resources outsource provider that took over

the department function. Member of the Biotech Steering Committee.

VITESSA, Seattle, WA 2000-2001

Human Resources Manager

Partnered with the executive team with the development of our human

resources programs. Fast-paced recruiting to meet aggressive staffing.

Hired 70 employees within 2 months. Managed the onboarding of all new

employees, and exiting terminations. Managed the HRIS data system,

payroll, benefits and other innovative solutions in a start up environment.

Negotiated all benefit plans, Trained the new human resources assistant,

sourced and hired 70 employees within 2 months. Company went out of

business due to the downturn of the high tech industry.

WRIGHT RUNSTAD & COMPANY, Seattle, WA 1995-2000

Human Resources Manager

Reported directly to the President and partnered with the executive team to

develop human resoures strategy and infrastructure that aligned policies

and procedures with organizational vision and goals of this premier

developer. Managed recruiting, on boarding, payroll, benefits, training,

compensation analysis, event planning, and employee relations. Created the

human resources department from a payroll and benefits position. Company

downsized and sold 90% of portfolio, and outsourced human resources.

EDUCATION -

2011 - Seattle Pacific University, Seattle, WA

Professional HR Management course taken - received National

Certification in Human Resources Management and in June 2012 renewing

PHR designation.

2008 - Seattle Pacific University, Seattle, WA

Professional HR Management course taken - received National

Certification in Human Resources Management.

2003 - Seattle Pacific University, Seattle, WA

Professional HR Management course taken - received National

Certification in Human Resources Management and in December 2003

received PHR designation.

1998 - Seattle Pacific University, Seattle, WA

Professional HR Management course taken - received Certification in

Human Resources Management.

1997 - University of Washington, Seattle, WA

Attended the University of Washington Extension Program from September

1996 through May 1997 and received Certification in Human Resources

Management.



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