Human Resources Manager
Resume:
Trina K. Richards
Simi Valley, CA
**************@*****.***
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
SUMMARY
I am a pro active, results oriented Human Resources Generalist with over fifteen years of proven, broad based and
progressively responsible experience in human resources and operations management. I have a proven ability to work
collaboratively with all levels of staff in a diverse workforce, cross functionally fostering mutual trust and respect. I am able
to see the big picture without losing focus on the details and have the ability to maintain composure under difficult
circumstances.
PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
HR Management/Policy Development
Implemented performance management plans, delivered performance evaluations, progressive discipline and
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performance improvement plans
Updated Employee Handbook, developed and implemented company policies and procedures
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Ensured compliance with city specific ordinances as well as federal and state employment laws
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Served as liaison between the corporate office and multi state/multi site locations
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Established and maintained sensitive Human Resources related employee files, exercising a high level of
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confidentiality
Benefits Administration
Leave of absence administration ensuring compliance with applicable laws regarding COBRA, FMLA, PDL, and
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CFRA
Workers Compensation administration, injury investigation and claim management
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Coordinated and facilitated benefit presentations during open enrollment
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Provided management, ongoing maintenance, and general administration of multiple benefit plans such as;
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401k/403b retirement plans, health, HSA/FSA and voluntary life products; met individually with staff to ensure
understanding of plans/options
Managed the transferring and integration of multi state benefits, payroll, leave of absence management and workers
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compensation claims to the programs/systems of new parent company
HRIS and employee information management; entered, maintained and audited employee information in ADP
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Payexpert, Paychex, and ADP/HRB database
Payroll Administration
Managed the payroll specialist as well as multi state, bi weekly and bi monthly payroll
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Managed payroll procedures to ensure compliance with State and federal wage and hour laws and administered wage
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garnishments
Collaborated with external auditors, providing data and assistance with periodic audits
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Project management of the transition/installation of new payroll software
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Trina K. Richards
Simi Valley, CA
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Training and Development/ Organizational Development
Co Developed and delivered Employee Development Training modules on subjects such as, Communication,
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Interpersonal Relationships, Professional Expectations/ Development and Harassment Avoidance
Delivered in service training on Sexual Harassment and Corporate Compliance
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Provide support to upper management during merger and acquisition initiatives
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Employee Relations/Coaching and Counseling
• Managed employee relations and conflict resolution in a change management environment; conducted sexual
harassment, misconduct, theft and violence investigations
• Interacted with and served as mediator with employees at all levels, both individually and in group settings, to
discuss and resolve frustrations, misunderstanding, and conflicts
• Conducted and/or participate in all terminations and exit interviews
• Interacted closely with managers to ensure proper procedures, rules of conduct and general treatment of employees
were consistent with company mission statement and vision
• Exercised good judgment and discretion in analyzing and resolving confidential, difficult and sensitive situations;
utilized positive influencing and negotiating skills
Recruitment
Executed entire process of recruitment, selection and placement of employees from senior level positions to entry
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level staff for small office and multi state/multi location operations
Experienced in public and private sectors; Non Profit organizations, administrative offices, health care facilities,
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engineering/technology and warehouse distribution centers
Provided training to management in the process and legal aspect of recruiting
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Developed, implemented and managed new hire orientation programs, job descriptions with ADA compliance, “At
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will” offer letters, relocation packages, employment applications; administrated certified/validated assessment tests
Safety Training/Workers Compensation
Developed Injury and Illness Prevention and Ergonomic programs for warehouse distribution and office
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environments in multi states operations
Performed Ergonomic evaluations, made recommendations and facilitated corrections
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Created, developed and implemented safety policies and procedures including safety incentive program, safety
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training, infection control and disaster planning/safety manual
Managed workers’ compensation claims at all levels, including preparation and filing of initial report, return to work
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program and OSHA reporting compliance
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Trina K. Richards
Simi Valley, CA
**************@*****.***
WORK HISTORY
Human Resources Manager: Jewish Senior Living Group, San Francisco CA 2010 present
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Program Coordinator: Action Network Family Resource Center, Gualala CA – 2009 2010
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Human Resources Manager: Moderati, a Bellrock Media Company, San Francisco, CA –2007 2009
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Grant Programs Coordinator and Bookkeeper: Action Network Family Resource Center, Gualala, CA –2005 2007
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Human Resources Generalist: Advanced Marketing Services, Reno, NV –, 2000 2005
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Inventory/Operations Manager: Publishers Group West, Inc., Hayward, CA 1990 2000
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PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND EDUCATION
Ohlone College, Fremont, CA Liberal Arts Studies
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SHRM:HR Generalist Certificate
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Application Skills: MS Office Suite, Outlook, ADP/HRB Workforce Now, Enterprise eTime, Payexpert
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