Canoga Park, CA, **304
*************@*******.***
Objective Seeking a challenging, long term management position in Human
Resources where my education and experience will contribute to
the growth and ongoing success of an organization.
Experience Human Resource Manager
The Home Depot, Central Coast, CA June
2006 - June 2010
. Virtual support staff for Store Managers, supporting 9
Home Depot stores
. Responsible for staffing, new hire process, including ad
placements, initial screening and
Background verification
. Extensive Employee Relations, Performance Management &
Disciplinary Actions
. Ensure proper administration of benefits information
including healthcare, 401K, ESPP, workers compensation,
associate services, and The Home Fund
. Well versed on Affirmative Action Hiring Procedures, Union
Regulations/Avoidance, EEOC Compliances, and Labor Laws.
. Workers Compensation, OSHA, safety,
. Developed and conducted New Hire Orientation and training
programs
. Conducting store HR Town Hall meetings and following up to
ensure effective execution on issues
. Supporting store and district leaders in Employer of Choice
survey administration, feedback, and action planning
. Responsible for staffing for effective operations of
multiple $50+ Million locations
. Ensured compliance to labor laws while acting as a Liaison
for 1000+ employees
. Anticipated and took action to exceed customer
expectations; set measurable goals for providing excellent
customer service
. Created, promoted and facilitated volunteer programs;
Kaboom, The Haunted House, Rose Parade
. Administer donations to local community programs
Director of Human Resources
Pacific Lodge Youth Services, Residential Treatment Facility (Non-
Profit)
Woodland Hills, CA November 2003-
April 2006
. Facilitated management and staff communication
. Ensured Fund Compliance on all relevant Human Resources
policies,
procedures, laws, standard and government regulations
. Maintained accurate and current record keeping of all
employee personnel files
. Responsible for staffing, new hire process, including ad
placements, initial screening and
Background verification
. Revised and implemented HR policies and procedures
and updated Employee Handbook
. Processed all separation documents, including COBRA
requirements
. Workers Compensation, OSHA, safety
. Employee Relations/Disciplinary Action
. A member of the Senior Management Team
. A member of the Program & Personnel Committee Meeting
. A member of the ACSHA HR Directors Group
. Harassment Prevention Certificate
. First Aid/CPR Certified
Executive Team Leader-Human Resources
Target/Mervyn's Inc., Northridge, CA August 1999
to November 2003
. Monitor payroll accuracy
. Manage workers compensation/safety program
. Administer donations to local community programs
. Develop and conduct orientation and training programs
. Received award for highest employee retention in Group
. Managed and schedule an employee base of 150+ employees
. District Trainer; Lead Trainer for program "Train the
Trainers"
. Responsible for staffing for effective operations of a $35
Million location
. Ensure compliance to labor laws while acting as a Liaison
for 180+ employees
. Create, promote and facilitate volunteer programs; Katty
Kangaroo, United Way, Reading Across America
Professional Effective Communicator, multilingual, conflict manager,
leader, team player and Proficient in MS
Skills Word/ Excel, Windows 98/2000/XP, Internet research, and 10 key.
Education California State University, Stanislaus, Turlock, CA
Bachelor of Arts: May 2001
Major: Psychology Minor: Sociology
University of Phoenix, Woodland Hills, CA
Masters of Art: November 2005
Major: Education
References Available Upon Request
Jaklen K. Alkyan