PAMELA MURRAY, SPHR
Castro Valley, CA 94546
775-***-**** (cell)
*********@*********.***
SUMMARY:
I am a SPHR certified, experienced Human Resources Generalist with proven
strong analytical and excellent interpersonal skills. I have a passion for
Human Resources and enjoy the daily interaction with all staff. I have
over 15 years of experience as a manager driving process changes within
organizations, developing new or improved processes and / or procedures. I
have over 12 years of experience with high level Human Resource
responsibility as a manager or director.
Strengths include:
Organization development Employee Relations
Policy and Procedure Development Training and Development
Legal Compliance HRIS Technology and Payroll interface
Recruitment and Staffing Compensation Practices
CAREER SUMMARY
ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS CORPORATION, 2011 - PRESENT; Austin, Texas
Director of Human Resources
Organize, plan, develop and direct the implementation and administration of
human resources functions and carry out policies and procedures related to
all phases of human resources activities within a software company.
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, 2010-2011; Austin, Texas
Human Resources Service Manager
Organize, plan, develop and direct the administration of human resources
functions at a state agency. Carry out policies and procedures related to
Human Resources to an organization of over 8000 employees statewide.
Responsible for a staff of 15 direct reports.
GEMSTV USA LIMITED, 2007 - 2010; Reno, Nevada
Director of Human Resources
Organize, plan, develop and direct the implementation and administration of
human resources functions and carry out policies and procedures related to
all phases of human resources activities within a start up television /
internet sales work environment.
. Direct activities relating to personnel rules and regulations,
staffing, employee education and training, management development, and
labor relations.
. Created job descriptions for all positions, reviewed current
compensations, benchmarked wages and formalized pay ranges within job
classifications.
. Investigate problems incidental to sound and uniform personnel
administration, such as working conditions, disciplinary actions, and
grievances.
. Primarily responsible for the selection and implementation of HRIS
system which was coordinated with payroll.
. Administer the workers compensation program.
. Create and distribute safety material to support the safety program.
Ensure that required training is completed in a satisfactory manner.
. Acted as a liaison with outside counsel when legal input was required.
PACIFIC CHEESE COMPANY, INC. 1999 - 2007
Regional Operations and Human Resources Manager, 2004 - 2007; Reno, Nevada
Responsible for regional operations and human resource functions at a
manufacturing facility while working with corporate policy and procedure.
. Administer human resources activities to ensure compliance with
corporate policy and procedures while adhering to local, state and
federal regulations.
. Interface with and counsel management and employees on HR policies and
procedures.
. Identify regional legal and regulatory issues regarding general
employment law and ensure that company policy, procedures, and
reporting are in compliance.
. Develop and manage support services with the regional plant such as
office administration, communications, raw material scheduling,
production planning, and traffic.
Corporate Human Resources Manager, 2001 - 2004; Hayward, California
Managed the corporate Human Resources Department for a manufacturing
facility. Responsible for creating HR policies and procedures in line with
corporate direction and state and federal requirements.
. Designed and implemented Human Resources initiatives to be in
compliance with constantly changing federal and California state legal
and regulatory requirements.
. Reviewed and updated company compensations to ensure competitive.
. Designed and implemented annual performance reviews and professional
development programs.
. Designed, implemented and trained managers in progressive disciplinary
policy - including coaching, counseling, and dispute resolution.
. Acted as a liaison with outside counsel when legal input was required.
. Assisted in preparation of the first affirmative action plan,
administer plan requirements and update annually.
. Researched and created safety training program for compliance with
federal and state regulatory requirements. Responsible for
implementing training.
Corporate Human Resources Manager / Customer Service Manager, 1999 - 2001;
Hayward, CA
Managed customer service department while founding and implementing the
first corporate Human Resources Department for a manufacturing company.
. Managed the customer service and traffic department - responsible for
eight (8) direct reports.
. Reviewed current policies and procedures with federal and state
requirements and formalized in written form. Reviewed and update
employee handbook.
. Created job descriptions for all positions, reviewed current
compensations, benchmarked wages and formalized pay ranges within job
classifications.
. Reviewed and updated employee benefits providing more options with
increased cost savings to the company.
. Designed the Human Resources Department to be a working partner with
both management and the employees.
. Assisted in the selection of HRIS system to be coordinated with
payroll. Responsible for implementation within department. Assisted
in the selection of time and attendance software and responsible for
the rollout and training with supervisors and managers.
TALENT TREE, 1998 - 1999; San Francisco, CA
Recruiter / Staffing Associate
Recruited and staffed associates to fulfill assignment requests from Talent
Tree's clients
HYDRO AGRI NORTH AMERICA, 1991-1998; Redwood City, CA
Regional Manager, Customer Service and Traffic Department, 1993 - 1998
Dynamically and successfully managed the fast paced regional customer
service and traffic department of six employees.
. Coordinated logistics and distributions centers, trucking companies
and ocean freight forwarders.
. Acted as regional Human Resources generalist - responsible for benefit
administration, workers compensation, local recruitment and hiring,
and acted as a liaison with the corporate human resources department.
Regional Sales and Customer Service Representative, 1991-1993
Responsible for efficiently and accurately handling incoming purchase
orders for a regional office of an international manufacturing company.
. Reconciled remittances with customer accounts, prepared invoices,
BOLS, pricing, and inventory of products in distribution centers.
Education and Training
BS Business Administration - Management, College of Notre Dame, Belmont, CA
- Honors
SPHR Certified - May 2011; PHR Certified - June 2005 through June 2011
Certificate in Human Resources Management - the Employers Group, 2002
Certificate in Supervision and Management - The Employers Group, 2002