Karina Tarkhanian

**** ******* *** # *** *** Angeles, CA 90027 310-***-**** Mobile acwchc@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

High performing, entrepreneurially spirited, strategic thinking professional with more than ten years' experience in employment services. Well versed in all phases of recruitment and hiring, including defining job roles, assessing needed skills and qualifications, and evaluating candidates. Experienced at managing projects from the requirements gathering/needs identification phase through to completion. My strengths are in having the ability to lead HR transformation, align HR structure, plans, and people with business goals, and build teams into revenue drivers and true business partners.

HR Skills

Worker’s Compensation

FMLA/ADA/EEO

Legal Issues & Compliance

Staff Recruitment & Retention

HR Program/Project Management

Payroll

Benefits Administration

Employee Relations

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

HR Policies & Procedures

Reporting

Orientation & On-Boarding

Training & Development

Performance Management

Organizational Development

Succession Planning

Professional Experience & Accomplishments

DREAM HOLLYWOOD (HAMPSHIRE HOTELS MANAGEMENT) Director of Human Resources Los Angeles, CA Aug. 2015-Nov. 2015

Partnered with the General Manager and their leadership teams to develop and execute the HR strategies and activities that fostered growth, innovation, and organizational effectiveness for boutique luxury lifestyle property. Analyzed priorities and translated them into an HR agenda and goals that supported the opening of the property under strict deadlines. Assessed human capital needs in areas such as talent management, employee relations, compensation, career and leadership development creating policies and procedures supporting these initiatives.

Designed, authored, and implemented HR processes and policies, eliminating existing liability and exposure.

Selected benefit programs for medical, dental, short and long term disability, life insurance, 401 (k), and workers compensation.

Revised and drafted employee handbook to include implemented policies and procedures and comply with local, state and federal laws

Reworked new-hire orientation program to include HR information and company resources.

Served as Project Manager of the company’s first Human Resources Information System.

Developed and designed comprehensive interview guides to improve candidate quality through testing both analytical and interpersonal attributes.

Created all internal HR forms, termination and new hire documents (application, I-9, W-4, etc.)

Composed mass hire plan for Spring 2016 opening.

Authored and designed employee mentor and internship programs.

Implemented management and compliance training.

Worked closely with senior management on continuously developing processes and procedures in the strategic planning of HR functions and overall hotel operations.

THE GRAFTON ON SUNSET HOTEL (OLS HOTELS & RESORTS) Director Human Resources

Los Angeles, CA March 2013- Aug. 2015

Oversaw all human resources functions and payroll. Coordinated, administered and reported on various human resource programs, systems and procedures to aid in the attraction, retention and motivation of employees in accordance with policies, procedures and government laws and regulations while promoting a safe, fair, positive work environment.

Implemented corporate values identified by senior leadership that transformed a passive workforce into a performance-based workforce that produced more revenue for the property and more incentive based income.

Successfully partnered with outside counsel to defend against wage and hour claims.

Revamped orientation program resulting in higher employee retention.

Implemented and developed several safety programs reducing Work Comp claims by eighty percent.

Attained 100% win rate in unemployment hearings.

Oversaw all recruiting, staffing and on boarding efforts for over 50 management, FOH and BOH positions with opening of new restaurant and lounge bar.

Improved employee morale by promoting a positive pro-employee work environment and Advocate the Guarantee of Fair Treatment Policy.

HOLLYWOOD ROOSEVELT HOTEL (A THOMPSON HOTEL) Human Resources Administrator/Benefits Specialist Los Angeles, CA May 2009-March 2013

Provided direct support to DHR managing a broad range of HR functions that included but were not limited to; benefits administration/401(k) plan enrollment (460+EE's), ADP/HRB database administration, HR policy development, recruitment and personnel management. Worked closely with senior management to create policies and procedures; recruit employees; create group benefits databases; and develop orientation, training and incentive programs. Managed leave-of-absence programs and personnel records; administered benefits enrollment and programs; and handled HR generalist workplace issues.

Reduced WC costs significantly by tracking and analyzing work related injuries, trained managers and associates on procedures to follow in case of injury.

Manage UI claims and attend UI hearings resulting in an increase of favorable rulings.

Reduced benefits costs through detailed record keeping and ensuring that company does not pay for benefits for which employees were ineligible.

Revamped orientation program resulting in higher employee retention.

Implemented and developed several safety programs.

Initiated upgrade of HRIS system and oversaw the project from start to finish and negotiated a twenty-five percent discount rate.

BARTELSTEIN & ASSOCIATES (Priority Sports & Entertainment) Business Office Manager Sherman Oaks, CA Jan. 2006-March 2009

Provided support to two senior-level executives and managed the daily operations of boutique athlete representation firm. Promoted to fulfill a wide range of business functions; planning special events within the industry and client relations.

Managed executive calendars.

Arranged travel (domestic and international) for executives and over 30 clients.

Dealt in discretion with sensitive information and materials of confidential nature.

Created and composed marketing materials and business proposals.

Organized and coordinated company special events and functions.

In charge of all company financial transactions and sales.

Education & Certifications

BRANDMAN UNIVERSITY Irvine, CA

Currently pursuing Master’s of Science (Human Resources Management)

CAL State-Los Angeles

Bachelor’s of Science Business Administration with an emphasis on Human Resources Management

Los Angeles Community College; General Education

Certifications: ADP/HRB Certified

Affiliations: Professionals for Human Resources Management (PHRM)

Professional Development: Complete ongoing training in the areas of compensation and benefits, employee and labor relations, and workplace compensation.

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