T asha K. Blakely, SPHR

707-***-****

t acpw86@r.postjobfree.com

Career P rofile

A Human Resources Professional with over 10 years of progressive Human Resources experience. Experienced in

P ayroll Administration, Benefits/Compensation Administration, Ta lent/Performance M anagement,

Recruitment/Selection, T r a ining/Development, H R Policy and Organizational Design, Contract

Negotiat ion, Job Costing Analysis, People M anagement, Progress I mprovement, and Strategic Pl anning.

Sound knowledge of State and Federal Employment Regulations. Proven ability to function as a Strategic HR

B usiness Partner and develop and implement successful human resources management strategies to support corporate

mandate.

C reative and innovative thinker with effective human resources management and goal setting abilities combined with

superior leadership, team building, communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills. Self-motivated with the

ability to excel in a fast-paced environment; communicate effectively at all levels; manage competing priorities; and

adapt readily to new challenges.

Core P rofessional Strengths

H uman Resource Management Recruitment & Retention

State/Federal Employment Law/ Unemployment Exempt & Non-Exempt Level Sourcing/ Selection/ On-

Compensation/ Policy Interpretation/ Safety & Health/ boarding/ Orientation/Pre & Post-Hire

Benefits Administration/ Department Budget/ Assessments/Applicant Tracking/ Per-Hire Costs

H RIS/Employee Engagement A nalysis/Retention Strategy Analysis

T raining and Development E mployee Relations

Training Needs Assessment/ Instructional Design/ Performance Management/Investigations/Diversity and

T raining Facilitation/ Organizational Development/ I nclusion/Coaching and Counseling/Disability

Quality Improvement/Workforce Planning Accommodation/Leave Management

P rofessional Experience

Senior H uman Resource M anager 2012 -

C ur rent

Aechelon Technology, I nc.

Aechelon Technology, Inc. is a leading provider of visual simulation image generators, associated geospecific visual and

sensor databases, realistic 3D models and integration services for the US Government and Government Prime

Contractors. Senior Human Resource Manager managing HR Department for employees in FL, KS and CA. Partnered

w ith CEO, CFO, COO and Legal to develop, implement and administer programs and strategies.

Serve as the management team’s t rusted advisor on all things employee related

Design and oversee employee onboarding programs, including immigration and new hire orientation

Partner with business leaders to plan / project-manage / execute central services, HR programs, and

performance review process

Implement and continuously improve scalable business processes and internal controls while maintaining

positive and collaborative relationships with business leaders and employees

Ensure legal, security, and audit compliance of HR systems and processes; serve as our in-house expertise on

changing regulations and update policies and processes to mitigate risk exposure

Educate internal stakeholders on regulation changes and associated business impact

Oversee HR systems, employee life cycle processes, employee onboarding, off-boarding, and immigration

Partner with stakeholders to spearhead improvement of HR policies and procedures

Own HR technology strategy by evaluating, implementing, and maintaining tools for the HR/Ops team and the

business

Evaluate, select, and manage vendors providing HR tools, systems, programs, and services

Provide strong leadership, development, and mentorship of HR/Ops staff and ensure outstanding customer

service

H uman Resource Consultant/HR T r ansactions 2010 -

2012

T ransCent ra

TransCentra is a global Information Technology company which provides technology solutions to over 1500 customers

i n more than 50 countries across 5 continents, spanning a range of verticals. Human Resource Consultant overseeing

Benefits Administration, 401k and Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan, Human Resource Information System

( HRIMS) and Reporting, Performance Evaluation Process, Training and Development, Unemployment Insurance

C laims, Workers Compensation, Leave Management, Labor Relations, Compliance and Occupational Health, Safety

and Security.

Developed and delivered training in harassment prevention, performance management, effective

communication, managing and motivating, and compliance.

Coached and advised all levels of organizational leadership regarding employment practices and

regulations, change management, conflict resolution and productivity strategies.

Developed employment policies and procedures and supervisory guidelines to ensure compliance and

m inimize r isk involved in employment practices.

Management of Affirmative Action Plans, EEO-1 and Vets 100 Reporting.

Developed and executed strategies for managing operational change that balance the expectations and

needs of the organization, employees and all other stakeholders.

Created, administered and updated comprehensive employment policies, procedures, tools and systems to

i ncrease efficiency and guide management.

Development, implementation and evaluation of compensation policies/programs and pay structures based

upon internal equity and external market conditions that support the organization’s strategic goals,

objectives and values.

H uman Resource Consultant 2009 – tr ansitioned to

T r ansCentra in 2010

TPO Consulting

TPO Consulting is a Consultant Firm specializes in human resource related business solutions. HR Consultant

p rovides policy development, labor relations support, t raining facilitation and Employee Handbooks and various other

H R related tasks.

Developed and Facilitated Custom Training Modules.

Created Employee Handbooks and handled labor relations issues.

Provided Strategic Planning support.

Assessed organizational effectiveness, identifying gaps and making recommendations.

Regional H uman Resource General ist 2008 - 2008

Peet’s Coffee & Tea, Emeryville, California

Peet’s Coffee & Tea is a manufacturer and distributor of coffee and tea. Regional Human Resource Generalist for 85

Northern California Peet’s retail locations which included 1500 employees. Partnering with a Regional Operations

M anager, (8) District Managers and (85) Store managers. Responsible for managing all aspects of Human Resources,

i ncluding staffing, performance management, employee relations, LOA administration, HRIS data maintenance and

reporting, training, internal bench development and succession planning, ensuring compliance with State and Federal

employment law.

Served as a member of the corporate operations leadership team and aligned human resource strategies

w ith business goals.

Maintained compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment.

Lead employee investigations and make recommendation regarding options, outcomes and potential

l iability.

Acted as a change agent and provided counsel in successfully managing continuous improvement.

Advised managers on appropriate resolution of issues related to employee performance,

t raining/development, organizational structure, compensation, etc.

Partnered with Regional Director to develop and implement operational strategy.

Regional H uman Resources M anager 2006 - 2008

99¢ ONLY STORES, Commerce, CA

The 99¢ Only Stores is a leading discount retailer with presence in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Texas. Regional

H uman Resource Manager partnering with Executive Leadership Team to support Arizona and Northern California

regions. Partnered with (2) Regional Operations Managers (12) District Managers and managed (12) Human Resource

Generalists. Responsible for driving company initiatives, developing promotion standards, t raining, staffing strategy,

performance management, employee relations and improvement of total compensation package and strategic planning.

Established Communication Strategy, Talent Assessment Process and Key Competencies.

Advised managers on appropriate resolution of issues related to employee performance,

t raining/development, organizational structure, compensation, etc.

Developed and executed strategies for managing operational change that balanced expectations and needs

of the organization, employees and all other stakeholders.

Coached and advised all levels of organizational leadership regarding employment practices and

regulations, change management, conflict resolution and productivity strategies.

H uman Resources M anager 2002 - 2006

T H E H O M E DE POT, Vacaville, CA

T he Home Depot is a home-improvement retailer with over 150,000 employees with a global presence. The Human

Resources role was responsible for managing the Human Resources function for over 185 employees. Core management

duties include counseling, scheduling and personnel issue resolution, with additional management of staffing,

employee relations, performance management, compliance, new staff orientation, HRIS maintenance and reporting,

p roject management, driving HR Initiatives, change management and enforcing company policy.

Maintained personnel, safety and t raining records

Promoted a valued and consistent structure to manage delivery of employee services.

Sourced, screened, identified and recommended potential candidates.

Spearheaded performance management processes, salary administration, and promotions.

Partnered with internal legal, financial and technical leads to guide business and build HR Brand.

Facilitated new hire t raining and successful assimilation.

Participated in the Acquisition and Merger Team.

E D UCAT IO N & CERT I F ICAT IONS

SAI N T MARY’S COLLEGE – Mo raga, CA

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in M anagement

SPHR Certification

AFF I L IAT IO NS

Northern California H uman Resource Association (NC HRA)

Society for H uman Resource Management (SHR M)

Fai rfield-Suisun Chamber of Commerce Member

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