Manager Human Resources

LISA DEDRICK

**** ****** ****** ( Santa Clara, California 95051

408-***-**** ( abm1rs@r.postjobfree.com

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

HR manager with 10 years of experience providing global and regional human

resources leadership and direction for high-technology companies. Track

record of building strong, efficient HR organizations from the ground up to

support startup organizations and established corporations alike. Strengths

in organization development, staffing, and training. Demonstrated

managerial skills with the proven ability to direct large and small teams.

Praised by employees as a dedicated, fair leader with great personal

integrity.

Human Resources Management Systems (HRMS) ( Customer Relationship

Management (CRM)

Technical Staffing ( Benefits Life Cycle Administration ( Compensation

Development & Leveling

Startup ( Organizational Growth ( Strategic Planning ( Mission, Vision &

Values Development

Employee Retention ( Project Management ( C-Level Relations ( Consensus

Building

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

OMNIVISION TECHNOLOGIES, Santa Clara, California ( 2008-Present

Leading developer of advanced digital imaging solutions.

HR Manager - Domestic / Technical Staffing Manager / Benefits &

Compensation Manager

As the first Technical Staffing and HR Manager to proactively learn the

engineering department's needs and operations attend department meetings to

ensure that staffing efforts align closely with business unit needs.

Continually evaluate the competitive environment to refine compensation

planning and effectively compete for the area's best engineers. Oversee

FMLA, PFL, CFL, EEOC, and COBRA compliance. Prepare personnel documentation

for mergers and acquisitions. Supervise 4 staff in payroll, staffing, HRIS,

and general HR administration.

Selected Highlights

. Sourced, interviewed, and hired 25 engineers in 12 months; sourced,

interviewed, hired, and trained 2 Senior HR Managers in the same time

period.

. Co-developed the company's first global compensation plan and leveling

criteria for all positions up to the C-Level.

. Reduced the staffing budget 25% in the first month on the job in a close

strategic partnership with the Vice President.

. Trimmed total benefit costs 8% in 2009 by issuing an RFP for benefit

brokers and entering into a flat-rate broker compensation model with the

new provider.

. Achieved a 98% employee attendance rate for benefits open enrollment and

health fair.

OCZ TECHNOLOGY GROUP, Sunnyvale, California ( 2007-2008

Manufacturer and distributor of solid state drives and high-performance

components for computing devices and systems.

Global HR Manager / Stock Administrator / Benefits Administrator / Staffing

Manager

Built the HR organization from the ground up as a direct report to the CFO.

Served as primary contact, coach, and consultant to the managers and

employees on all HR issues. Directed recruiting, training and development,

program development and implementation, benefits administration, and

payroll for offices in the US, UK, and China. Oversaw the full HR life

cycle. Performed local recruiting and new-hire orientation as well as exit

interviews. Managed special events and travel for employees in the US,

Europe, China, and Brazil. Ensured compliance with FMLA and other

employment laws and regulations. Supervised 7 payroll and HR staff.

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Selected Highlights

. Evaluated, selected, and implemented the ADP HRIS in less than 5 months.

. Created a new applicant tracking process that generated 100% contact to

the applicant.

. Achieved 40% annual growth in conversion of engineering interns into full-

time employees.

. Performed in-depth needs analysis and drove improvement initiatives for

benefits, disability, health, FMLA, and health and welfare programs.

. Developed the initial HR, recruiting, benefits, development, and

management training programs for new operations in the UK and China in

compliance with the respective national labor laws.

ACORN NATIONAL INVESTMENTS, San Mateo, California ( 2004-2007

Financial, real estate, business, and personal investment software company.

HR Manager - Domestic

Developed and globalized the HR organization. Built consensus and achieved

buy-in to drive culture change and large-scale process development. Created

and implemented a comprehensive health and welfare benefits plan including

a health savings account (HAS), dental, vision, life, AD&D, LTD, COBRA and

401(k). Ensured full compliance with regulatory requirements including

ERISA. Audited the benefits program annually for cost-effectiveness and

competitiveness.

Selected Highlights

. Transformed the organization from reactive to proactive with the creation

of mission, vision, and values statements that formed the basis for a

successful global organization.

. Slashed staff turnover 40% with targeted development and training to

raise morale and job satisfaction, and maintained retention through a

friendly merger and a hostile takeover.

. Developed a Web-based global salary administration tool for annual

performance evaluation, and launched a global salary and manager training

process in only 4 months.

. Cultivated a pay-for-performance culture by developing new salary

administration practices and policies with a goal of improving employee

relations and market competitiveness across North American divisions and

product lines.

. Won 2005 Manager of the Year ($5,000 bonus), 2006 Award of Excellence

($3,500 bonus), and 2006 Honorable Attendance Awards ($1,000 bonus) in

recognition of outstanding performance.

PEOPLESOFT, Long term contract assignment Santa Clara, California ( 2002-

2004

Global provider of HRMS and CRM software, as well as software solutions for

manufacturing, financials, enterprise performance management, and student

administration.

Benefits & Compensation Manager

Developed and administered recruitment, compensation, and benefits plans

for permanent, temporary, and contract staff. Interpreted and advised on

corporate policies. Trained and oriented new hires.

Selected Highlights

. Helped develop the company strategic plan with short-term and long-term

objectives.

. Developed a principle and methodology roadmap for implementing the

Radford coding system.

CAPCOM USA, Santa Clara, California ( 2000-2002

Benefits & Compensation Manager

Drove compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action

laws including analyzing applicants, compensation, and adverse impacts.

Developed and managed diversity and inclusion initiatives. Coordinated

government reporting and responded to audits.

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Selected Highlights

. Designed, scoped, and mapped a self-facing employee benefit system.

. Planned and implemented a formal mentoring program that increased morale

and productivity.

. Collaborated with the benefits broker to reduce annual benefit costs 15%.

FORMAL TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Professional in Human Resources (PHR)

Certified in Oracle HRMS, Benetrac, Ivantage & Equity Edge

ADP Certified HR Benefits Administrator

ADP Certified Payroll Administrator

Microsoft Office Certified

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

Bay Area Human Resources Network (BAHRN)

Northern California HR Association (NCHRA)

Bay Area Women in Business Association

SELECTED TECHNICAL SKILLS

PowerPoint

Crystal Reports

Outlook

ACCPAC

ADP

STOX

Great Plains

JDE Payroll

Oracle

Quickbooks

CRM

Sugar

Halogen

PeopleSoft

MS Publisher

Radford AON

DreamWeaver

Lotus Notes

SQL

DOS

Currently Studying Mandarin Chinese

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