Human Resources Manager
Resume:
Shannon M. Young, MSHR, SPHR
Stevenson Ranch, CA 91381
**********@*****.***
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Human Resources professional skilled in employee relations, communications,
benefits administration, compensation analysis and administration, and
compliance. Strong working knowledge of Federal and California employment
law. Excellent business acumen and people skills. Highly confidential
nature and customer-service orientation. Good computer skills and
experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and various HRIS
systems.
EXPERIENCE
UNX,LLC
Burbank,CA
Vice President of Human Resources
March 2010 - present
. Oversee all HR functions for 80 employees in CA and NY
. Partner with senior management on recruiting and employee relations
issues.
. Employee Orientations, Terminations, Discipline meetings
. Negotiated Open Enrollment for June renewal
. Implemented COBRA outsourcing and gym benefits
. Partner with Finance department for payroll and related financial
reporting
Grancell, Lebovitz, Stander, Reubens & Thomas, APC
El Segundo,
CA
Human Resources
Manager
April 2008 - March 2010
. Oversee all HR functions for 10 offices throughout California
. Partner with labor attorneys, Managers, Shareholders, and
Administration Director on recruiting, discipline, performance, and
termination issues
. Employee Orientations, Discipline meetings, and Termination meetings
. Develop/update Employee Handbook
. Manage leaves of absence, investigations, workers' compensation, and
employee relations issues
. Partner with brokers to negotiate employee benefits plans (medical,
dental, etc.)
Esquire Deposition Services
Los Angeles, CA
West Region Human Resources
Manager
October 2006 - March 2008
. Oversee all HR functions for 9 regional offices in 3 states, from
Seattle to San Diego
. Partner with Regional Finance Manager and Regional General Manager on
financial and budget-related issues
. Benefits Administration, Performance Management, and all Employee
Relations issues for approximately 125 employees
. Develop updated Corporate Employee Handbook
. Recruiting and on boarding for exempt and non-exempt positions,
including sales
. Liaison with corporate HR office in New Jersey
BCBG Max Azria Group
Los
Angeles, CA
Retail Division Human Resources
Manager
June 2005 - October 2006
. Partnered with 4 Regional and 30 District Managers to direct entire
HR function for approximately 2000 field employees across the US,
Puerto Rico, and Guam
. Developed and delivered Employee Handbook, HR policies and
procedures, and HR forms for retail division, including discipline
and termination delivery, proper documentation techniques, and
performance management.
. Partnered with Retail Operations, Benefits, Payroll and Recruiting
teams to revise and deliver employee communications to field
employees, enhancing employment branding and retention, and reducing
employee grievances.
Good Guys!
Los Angeles, CA
Regional Human Resources
Manager
June 2004 - January 2005
. Managed and implemented HR processes and initiatives in the Los
Angeles and Pacific Northwest Regions for field teams.
. Managed several functions for these regions, including employee
relations, performance management, training and development,
recruiting and staffing for field sales and management positions.
. Managed HR policy and procedure administration in compliance with
Federal and state laws.
. Coordinated all escalated associate grievances in a timely manner.
. Investigated EEO and wage & hour claims and appear before local
enforcement agencies as needed.
. Administered coaching and progressive counseling and leaves of
absence policies.
Discus Dental
Culver City, CA
Sr. Human Resources
Generalist
July 2001 - January 2004
. Directed all aspects of employee benefits and safety programs,
including health and welfare plans, 401(k) plan, workers
compensation, safety, and leaves of absence.
. Created and implemented New Employee Orientation and Benefits
Orientation programs.
. Performed research and initial response for EDD, EEOC, and DLSE
claims. Appeared at UI and DLSE hearings with consistently favorable
results.
. Administered compensation strategies, including job evaluations,
salary surveys, and oversight of annual employee review/merit
increase process.
. Partnered with Regulatory Affairs for ISO certification requirements.
. All employment law-related research and creation of company policies
as directed.
. Managed HR Assistant
Strategic HR Services
Newport Beach, CA
Benefits
Specialist
January 2000 - May 2001
. Administration of all health and welfare plans for approximately 10
client companies, including 401(k) plans.
. Created and managed employee "solution hotline" for client companies
for benefits and other general HR-related questions.
. Saved approximately $7000 in outsourced expenses by preparing and
filing all client 5500's for the 2000 plan year.
. Interfaced with carriers and providers to manage entire enrollment
process, bill reconciliation, employee communications, COBRA
administration, and 401(k) transactions
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION
Master of Science in Human Resources Management, Chapman
University 2004
SPHR Certification (recertified through December 2012)
2003
Employers Group Certificate in Employee Benefits
2002
PHR
Certification
2000
Professional Certificate, Human Resources Management, CSU Long
Beach 1999
Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice/Business Administration, CSU
Fullerton 1998
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Professionals in Human Resources Association (PIHRA)
Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM)
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