Human Resources Manager

** ***** ** ********** ** a variety of industries; well versed in all

disciplines of human resources with an emphasis on employee relations.

Strong strategic partnerships with high level executives and excellent

working relationships with all employee levels. Seeking an environment

with opportunity for professional growth and ability to provide value added

contributions long term.

Professional Experience

5/08 - Present Western Youth Services, Laguna Hills, CA

Human Resources Manager

Provide full cycle human resource administration for mental

health service providers. 11 clinics comprising of

approximately 200 employees. Directly supervise staff of

2.

5/07 - 5/08 Grant Thornton, LLP, Irvine, CA

Human Resources Manager

Primary responsibilities included the management and

oversight of firm wide Human Resources policies and

procedures for the 4 Southern California offices supported

(approximately 500 employees). Directly supervised 2

employees.

. Oversaw compliance with employment law and EEOC

regulations

. Managed and facilitated the entire performance appraisal

and evaluation process

. Conducted new hire orientation, processed new hires, and

facilitated in-house training on a weekly basis

. Partnered with Office Managing Partner and upper level

management on all applicable employee relations and

performance management issues

10/04 - 5/07 Argent Mortgage Company, Orange, CA

Human Resources Manager (11/05 - 5/07)

. Overall responsibility for 1000+ CA Production,

Corporate and Sales Associates including the direct

supervision of 3 Human Resource Associates.

. Constant interaction and collaboration with high level

executives regarding human resource processes

. Provided California representation for all EEOC, DFHL,

Labor board claims, arbitrations, etc. partnering with

Corporate legal counsel

. Instrumental in planning, training, organization and

implementation of reduction in force of over 7000

Associates

. Key participant in development of several employee

retention programs, customer service training module, as

well as development and facilitation of New Manager

training program.

. Senior Human Resources Representative (10/04 - 11/05)

. Complete responsibility of all employee relations issues

for the Orange, CA facility ( approx 700 associates)

. Final approval of new hires

. Conducted exit interviews and prepared termination

paperwork

. Complete processing of all Workers' Compensation claims

. Conducted training sessions on various topics

8/03 - 10/04 Kelley Blue Book, Irvine, CA

HR Generalist

. Sole inside recruiting and on-boarding source for KBB;

grew company from 100 to 175 employees

. Composed job descriptions for all employees

. Monitored and facilitated skills training for all

employees

. Key participant and contributor in the development and

implementation of HR hiring procedures and trainings for

the company.

. First resource for employees with questions on company

policy, benefit plans, and general inquiries

. Assisted with employee relations issues, affirmative

action and employment equity programs

. Administered STD/LTD and FMLA plans/policies for company

Professional Experience - continued

7/01 - 8/03 University of California, Irvine, CA

Disability Plans Coordinator (5/03-8/03)

. Developed intake procedures and managed disability

program (total staff/faculty of approx. 2000)

. Liaison to employees, department and Liberty Mutual on

disability claims and processes

. Coordinated continuation of benefits for employees as it

related to Leaves of Absence

. Worked with Workers' Compensation and Disability

Programs Consultant as well as Retirement Specialist

when warranted to coordinate disabilities that were

linked with any other area of Human Resources

Benefits Specialist (6/02-5/03)

. Administered the Unemployment Insurance program ( for

staff/faculty of approx. 2000)

. Instructed employee's on use of Atyourserviceucop.edu

website as well as assisted/trained employee's on use of

e tools and frequent contributor on updating website

. Administered all COBRA and counseled separating

employees

. Assisted current and former employee's with UC's

retirement plans

. Participated heavily in Open Enrollment process

(presentations, enrollment assistance)

. HR forum speaker (quarterly) and New Employee

Orientation presenter (monthly)

. Key developer and participant on various special

projects (Antcolades, Benefits Fair and Techno Expo)

Office Manager, Financial Aid (7/01-6/02)

8/98 - 11/00 Technicolor Inc., Camarillo, CA

Generalist, Human Resources (4/99-11/00)

. All employee relations issues for Distribution group

(approx. 200 employees)

. Partnered with VP of Distribution and President of

facility on appropriate matters

. Administered Leave of Absence (FMLA, CFRA, LOA) for

Distribution group

. Coordinated and facilitated all employee special

functions (picnic, job fairs, fundraisers, etc.)

. Processed all Unemployment/Disability claims for

Distribution group

. Key team member in writing of policies and procedures

for entire company

Education & Affiliations

5/06 Concordia University, Irvine, CA - Bachelor of Applied

Liberal Arts, Business emphasis

4/05 - Present Professional Member - SHRM

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