Human Resources Manager
Resume:
Marisa Palomo, SPHR
** ***** **** ****** ***** Fluffy Fox Ct.
Earlville, NY 13332 Las Vegas, NV 89119
*******@**************.***
Objective- Provide excellent oversight and management of Human Resources functions.
Experience-
July 2006 to Present- Human Resources Manager
The PENTA Building Group, Las Vegas, NV, Palm Springs, CA and Los Angeles, CA
• Established Human Resources Department from ground up for $600,000,000 General Contractor operating in
multiple states. Created policies and procedures for an efficient and effective department.
• Hire and manage Human Resources staff. Develop role for recruiter and benefits administrator and recruit,
screen, hire and manage those positions.
• Developed Employee Handbook including employment practices and policies that are compliant in NV, CA,
NJ, OR, AZ and ID.
• Oversaw the creation of the Company Intranet that was developed as a resource for our regional locations.
Designed Human Resources website located on the Intranet to be used as an effective resource for all
employees.
• Manage Payroll process for exempt and non-exempt employees and union and non union employees.
• Created a training program for each division of the company that includes tailored courses for each position.
Research upcoming technology and ensure company is offering the appropriate training to stay current with
the systems offered.
• Developed effective system to track and monitor training and performance evaluations.
• Create and maintain Human Resources Department Budget.
• Design and manage benefits plan for all salaried exempt employees.
April 2005-July 2006, Human Resources Manager
JMA Architecture Studios, Las Vegas, NV
• Design recruiting plan based on staffing needs firm wide. Post jobs, source candidates, prescreen and
coordinate interviews with Project Managers.
• Develop Intern recruiting plan partnering with Universities with strong architectural programs such as
Berkley, Arizona State University, Texas A&M, University of Texas at Austin. Coordinate job fair attendance
at each university and the interview process for new graduates.
• Supported the Management team with Human Resources policy interpretation and implementation. Consult
with Employment attorney reducing risk exposure to law suits.
• Advise Management on promotion program, performance appraisals, progressive discipline actions, and
salary adjustments and terminations. Conduct workplace investigations in response to complaints or
employee relations issues.
May 2002-April 2005 Human Resources Generalist
The Thomas Group, Ithaca NY 14850
• Chaired on career development committee with Sr. Associate Principals to develop tailored career plans for
fast track employees. Facilitated the use of 360 degree feedback surveys and Myers Brigg assessments.
• Managed the recruiting, hiring and on boarding processes. Developed a strong relationship with Cornell
University to support a pipeline of employment candidates from the Architectural and Engineering programs.
• Monitored Diversity hiring goals set forth in our Affirmative Action Plan.
• Maintained HRIS system and oversaw conversion from Lawson to Oracle.
• Responsible for the Human Resources Departments compliance with Sarbanes Oxley when purchased by
Tetra Tech.
Education
A.A.S Business Administration B.S. Human Resources
SUNY Morrisville SUNY IT
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