JANNA KAY, PHR

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home 858-***-**** ( cell 858-***-**** (abicm5@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY:

Certified Senior Human Resources Professional with multi-industry

experience, generalist knowledge, ten years of rapidly increasing

responsibility and a passion for exceptional customer service. Proven

track record of quickly developing trust and confidence of managers and

staff, thus ensuring a partnership with the Human Resources Department when

future issues arise.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Policy Development Management Coaching Compliance

Recruiting Leave of Absences & Worker's Comp Data Analysis

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration, San Diego State University,

August 1997.

Associates in Arts in Liberal Studies, Palomar College, San Marcos, CA,

December 1994. Dean's Highest Honors, Fall, 1994.

Professional in Human Resources (PHR) Certification, Human Resources

Certification Institute, December 2001. Currently certified through 2010.

EXPERIENCE:

TV Magic, Inc. San

Diego, CA

HR Manager November 2007 to March 2009

National broadcast systems integration firm with 90 employees nationally.

Report to the General Counsel. Manage HR Assistant. Laid off.

. Employee Relations and Management Coaching on employment issues such

as performance management, interpersonal relationships and harassment

. Ensure compliance of State and Federal laws

. Creation of new company policies and procedures: new hire program for

entire organization, new hire background procedure, disciplinary,

performance improvement and separation policy

. Manage payroll and Benefits Administration- including open enrollment

process

. Manage Safety Program including Worker's Comp Admin

. Recruiting for entire organization

Newland Communities, LLC San

Diego, CA

HR Specialist (manager-level position) August 2005 to

October 2007

National residential land developer with 400 employees. Reported to the VP

of Human Resources.

. Employee Relations and Management Coaching on employment issues

ranging from performance management to harassment

. Ensure compliance of State and Federal laws

. Creation of new company policies and procedures: new hire program for

entire organization, new hire background procedure, auto/mileage

reimbursement policy

. Create new HR policies and procedures to increase department's

productivity: increase responsibilities of Payroll Administrator to

manage multiple employee-related databases, involve Administrative

Assistant in New Hire Process, new benefits tracking system for

Benefits Administrator, design and implement "collaborative workspace"

on company Intranet for department to share resources and tracking

project progress

. Assist VP with multi-level highly detailed projects: creation of

presentation materials, input on communication strategy, creation of

database material, analyze data, pivot tables

. Annual reports to governmental agencies (EEO-1, Vets 100)

. Participate in annual salary surveys (Regional and Industry-related)

. Implement ADP PCPW, HR Profile and ReportSmith

. Control recruitment process throughout the organization

. Administrator for company-wide Health and Safety Program

Applied Biotech, Inc. San

Diego, CA

HR Manager November 2002 to August 2005

Manufacturer of health tests with 200 regular and temp employees. Promoted

to HR Manager from HR Generalist in 8/03. Reported to the Chief Financial

Officer. Manager of two employees. Laid off. Company closed.

. Employee Relations: During first week as manager started large-scale

harassment investigation. Directed several other harassment

investigations. Performance Management issues with managers and staff

. Recruiting, reference verification, exit interviews

. Ensured compliance of State and Federal laws

. Worker's Comp administration

. Created new policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Sarbanes

Oxley

. Managed administrative and HR Staff, oversee payroll and benefits

administration and open enrollment: assist in claim-related issues for

employees as needed

. Advised management to ensure that salary ranges were in line with

geographical region and industry

. Reported to all governmental agencies: EEO-1, Vets 100, Affirmative

Action

. Administrated all benefits, and Leave of Absence requests

. Conducted employment verifications and FLSA testing of all positions

. Updated job descriptions, company policies, and employee handbook

EdVISION Corporation. San

Diego, CA Human Resources Rep/Accounting Lead December 2000 to

August 2002

National education-related software company with 75 employees. Reported to

the Controller. Supervised 3 to 5 people in accounting and general office

administration staff. Laid off. Company closed.

. FLSA (exempt/non-exempt) testing of entire company

. Recruiting, new-hire orientation for all new hires

. Semi-monthly multi-state payroll for 75+ employees and all payroll

related issues

. All benefits administration, LOA administration

. Wrote and edited policies, job descriptions

Palumbo Enterprises. San

Diego, CA Payroll Assistant/Accounts Payable March

1998 to August 2000

McDonald's franchisee.

. Assistant to payroll: processed semi-monthly payroll for 1200

employees

. EDD requests, employment verifications, wage garnishments

SKILLS AND AFFILIATIONS:

. Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Internet, PowerPoint,

Visio), ADP PCPW Payroll, ADP Report Smith, ADP HR Profile, 10-key by

touch, pivot tables.

. Member of National SHRM and San Diego SHRM since 1998.

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