Human Resources Manager

SONIA NERIO

San Jose, CA ***** ? 408-***-**** ? abll3p@r.postjobfree.com

HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS PARTNER

Dynamic and committed HR Business Partner with several years of

increasingly responsible experience in all areas of human resources

management, including: performance management, training, change management,

organizational development, staffing, and compensation. Knowledgeable

leader who has continuously performed above and beyond requirements and has

advanced accordingly. PHR certified professional with hands-on expertise,

strong business acumen and a proven ability to partner with executive team

members.

Core Competencies

Policy Development ? Strategic Planning ? HR Program Design & Execution ?

Compensation & Benefits Administration ? Performance Management ? Project

Management ?

EEO/Compliance ? Change Management ? Full Cycle Recruitment ? Reporting ?

Employee Relations

Professional History

LAM RESEARCH, Fremont, CA (July 2008 to Present)

A provider of wafer fabrication equipment and services to the semiconductor

industry.

Senior Human Resources Representative

Serve as a strategic business partner by providing guidance, coaching and

support to management and staff throughout North America, Europe and Asia.

Offer expert generalist support to the Sales & Marketing and NA Field

Service organizations. Manage all HR matters, including: employee relations

issues, the hiring process, local and international transfers/relocations,

compensation, immigration, recruitment and interpretation of corporate

policies. Manage reward and recognition programs. Proactively address

talent and organizational needs by collaborating with the L&D, Compensation

and Staffing Departments to identify solutions. Investigate formal employee

complaints, and conduct termination interviews. Produce reports that

capture and analyze quarterly statistics.

Key Accomplishments:

. Addressed employee relations issues to ensure that all legal compliance

is met, lowering the company's exposure to liability.

. Recognized for going above and beyond the call of duty during the last

2 acquisitions by helping new employees assimilate and excel in the

organization.

QUALCOMM, INC., Campbell, CA (July 2007 to July 2008)

A designer and supplier of fabless semiconductor chips.

Human Resources Representative

Provided generalist support in: employee development, training and

recruitment. Conducted on-boarding training, and exit interviews.

Successfully applied company policies and procedures to practical work

situations. Performed needs assessment by facilitating focus groups in

collaboration with the corporate learning center and generalist.

Recommended organizational interventions to improve company policies and

processes. Developed, implemented and assessed training programs.

Researched, selected and implemented automation of the Commuter Program for

North America in conjunction with key partners at CHQ.

Key Accomplishments:

. Encouraged the executive team to champion new training programs, which

increased the ROI of training within the organization.

. Managed the Bay Area internship program, and made significant

improvements to better engage interns and increase their commitment to

returning after graduation.

. Led the test site for the initial launch of the Commuter Program.

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APPLIED MATERIALS, Santa Clara, CA (May 2006 to June 2007)

A global semiconductor manufacturer.

Human Resources, Finance

Guided and supported management and staff in the employee selection

process, internal transfers, compensation, domestic and international

relocation, recruitment and interpretation of corporate policies and annual

reviews. Managed the finance mentor program and participated in executing

the global mentor program. Benchmarked and implemented employee incentive

programs. Prepared annual talent assessment metrics for the CFO to identify

top performers and assess talent shortages in key areas within the Finance

Division.

Key Accomplishments:

. Received an award for managing the annual Finance Day of Learning

program for up-and-coming leaders within the organization.

. Expanded breadth of knowledge and delivery skills, which led to taking

on increased responsibilities and filling in for senior team members.

SANTA CLARA COUNTY SOCIAL SERVICES, San Jose, CA (Jan. 2003 to April 2006)

A public agency that provides professional, financial and protective

services for residents.

Program Coordinator, Department of Family & Children Services

Partnered with management and staff to recruit and retain clients by

providing outreach, high-level interventions, support and referrals to

community and agency groups. Interpreted complex laws and regulations, and

applied them to practical situations regarding clients and the public.

Delivered training to clients and staff on regulations and organizational

procedures. Served as the leader of an 8-person team in planned absences of

the designated lead. Cross-trained team members to maximize group

effectiveness in delivering service to internal and external clients.

Directed the implementation of goals, policies, procedures and standards

for the Respite Program.

Key Accomplishment:

. Effectively managed the Respite Program's $250,000 annual budget by

analyzing cost effectiveness and applying necessary cost controls to

save money.

STASIS ENGINEERING, Los Gatos, CA (Jan. 2002 to July 2002)

A company that offers chassis and engine tuning for Audi cars.

Interim Human Resources Manager & Product Marketing Manager

Collaborated with management to analyze business strategies, diagnose

current organization performance, and implement plans to build and improve

HR capabilities. Wrote and developed company policies, procedures and the

employee handbook. Communicated effectively with vendors to improve and

manage payroll, staffing, benefits and workers' compensation

administration.

ALTERA CORPORATION, San Jose, CA (Sep. 1997 to December 1999)

Provider of programmable logic devices (PLDs) and development tools.

Inside Sales Administrator

Provide administrative support to the Regional Sales Manager, Inside Sales

Manager, Field Applications Engineer Manager, Cisco Division Manager and

sales staff.

Education, Skills and Affiliations

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (May 2008)

San Jose State University, San Jose, CA

. Concentration in HR Management

Certification

. PHR - Professional in Human Resources (June 2009)

Associations

. Executive Vice President of SHRM@SJSU, a Human Resources Student

Association: Rebuilt organization from a non-participatory membership

base by forging relationships with students and professors. Delivered

programs which enhanced members' marketability and connection to the

business community. Launched recruiting efforts which increased

membership by 150% and member participation by 80%.

. Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) (May 2006 to Present)

. Northern California Human Resources Association (NCHRA) (May 2007 to

Present)

Software: Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, Act, QuickBooks, Oracle, Brio,

PeopleSoft and SAP.

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