Human Resource Manager

H EATHER K ASDAN, PHR

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions

Kratos is a specialized National Security business providing services and solutions for US National Security priorities.

Human Resource Manager/Sr. Generalist, January 2012 – Present

Human Resource Generalist, September 2010 – December 2011

• HR Lead for PSS Mid-West, North-East and California regions (300 employees); Provide HR consultation including

employee relations, leadership development, performance management, compensation, and organizational

effectiveness.

• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues; Conduct effective and objective investigations. Recommend

disciplinary action when appropriate.

• Act as advocate to both Company and employees ensuring fair and consistent representation and support of both

groups.

• Assist in delivery of all corporate HR initiatives to client group including travel to outer offices to deliver

programs/initiatives.

• Support talent acquisition by drafting job descriptions, full-cycling recruiting (traditional sourcing and social media),

screen/interview/evaluate candidates for all levels/kinds of positions; Coordinate and attend job fairs.

• Perform reference checks, compose and extend offers; Deliver New Hire Orientation and facilitate all onboarding

activities.

• Conduct employee exit interviews; Complete appropriate forms and provide feedback to supervisors.

• Lead annual talent assessment process including training/coaching management on composing employee reviews,

recommending, implementing, and communication of increases based on performance.

Responsible for monitoring company ethics hotline, analyzing complaints and directing

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resolution process.

Acted as Lead HR PM during company-wide employee divisional reorganization;

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Developed post-conversion test plans, directed HR staff through testing phase, gathered and

recorded result data necessary for SOX compliance.

Acted as Assistant HR PM during company-wide implementation of Pereless Applicant

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Tracking System.

Compile information for and file annual reports (AAP, EEO, VETS.)

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Responsible for records management; Cataloging and inventory of files, ordering and

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recording of destruction per retention schedule.

L-3 Communications, Linkabit San Diego, California

Designs and develops communications and signal intercept systems to government and commercial customers.

Senior Human Resource Coordinator, March 2010 to September 2010

• Provided HR policy interpretation and guidance to employees and managers.

• Participated in special projects as directed by HR Vice President including mass policy revision and drafting of HR

team member work instruction manuals.

• Served as division representative during company-wide implementation of Taleo Business Edition.

• Maintained HR records including employee files, medical documentation (workers compensation and disability), and

I-9 forms.

• Coordinated and scheduled candidate interviews and travel. Prepared and distributed interview, offer, new

hire, and termination packets. Coordinated all pre-employment screening services; Background, drug, reference

checks.

RBS Sempra Commodities San Diego, California

Commodities Trading Group; Joint Venture between Royal Bank of Scotland and Sempra Energy (Fortune 500)

Human Resource Representative, January 2008 to March 2010

Human Resource Coordinator, June 2007 to January 2008

• Resolved HR administration and employee relations issues including interpretation of employment law.

• Maintained Taleo Applicant Tracking System and conducted periodic audits of system to ensure accuracy.

• Responsible for full-cycle recruiting including resume sourcing, pre-screening applicants, coordination of

interview schedules, interviewing in both group and individual settings, offering hiring advice to mangers, and

issuance of all offer packages.

H E AT H E R K A S DA N

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• Developed and maintained SharePoint websites for internal and external HR clients; Partnered with IT

department to develop and implement HR workflows via SharePoint.

• Responsible for recording, tracking, and reporting of AAP and EEO data.

• Developed and administered new employee orientation program for all new hires.

• Supported the Incentive Compensation Plan and annual talent assessment process.

• Processed all separations; Conducted exit interviews and reported findings to management; Assisted in

calculation and development of severance packages for involuntary terminations.

• Coordinated and conducted semi-annual employee wellness fairs including question-and-answer sessions

with benefit carriers, on-site flu shots, and biometrics testing for approximately 200 employees.

• Served as first-level contact for all benefit program inquiries; Worked with employees and benefit carriers to

identify and resolve claims issues.

• Played a key role during the merger of Sempra Energy and Royal Bank of Scotland to form the joint

venture, RBS Sempra Commodities. Responsibilities post-formation included: administration of three new benefit

program roll-outs in two years; validation and facilitation of two separate payroll conversions.

LECG, LLC San Diego, California

Forensic accounting firm specialized in providing expert witnesses for trial testimony

Human Resource Assistant, January 2005 – June 2007

Provided a high level of assistance to Human Resource Director including: coordination

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of office-wide training sessions, overseeing initial aspects of hiring such as development of job

descriptions as well as interview coordination, acted as HR contact for employees during

manager’s maternity leave.

• Responsible for training and development of Receptionist and Facilities Service Coordinator.

• Developed and maintained an expense tracking system ensuring timely payment to employees of

reimbursements as well as a C.P.E. tracking system enabling proper tracking of credits and timely renewal of

licenses.

• Assist with administrative duties associated with the acquisition of Mack Barclay, Inc. by LECG, LLC. The

acquisition included a complete switch of all employee benefits to LECG system as well as an 80-person office move

to a new space.

Education & Certifications

Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI)

Professional in Human Resources (PHR), January 2010

Chapman University San Diego, California

Certificate in Human Resource Management, November 2009

Skills

HR Systems: PeopleSoft, CostPoint, Timberline, ADP EV3, Ceridian, Taleo, Pereless, Deltek, Orange

Computer Skills: Expert - Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher; Advanced - Excel, Visio; SharePoint

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