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HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
Senior professional with demonstrated expertise in human resources
management and personnel leadership, which motivates staff productivity.
Proven ability to cooperatively work well with others to produce and
deliver required work and achieve optimal success. Successful background in
project management, business development and quality assurance. Highly
competent in leading HR efforts in mergers, acquisitions and contact
operations. Implemented strategies to achieve 'Employer of Choice' status.
Demonstrate solid project planning skills in coordinating all aspects of
each project from inception to completion.
Areas of
Expertise
. Microsoft Word . Microsoft Power Point
. Microsoft Excel . Microsoft Outlook
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Professional
Experience
Stiefel Laboratories, Inc., PALO ALTO, CA 2005-
2009
Human Resources Manager
. Develop, implement and maintain HR policies and processes.
. Facilitate daily HR needs including payroll coordination and benefits
administration.
. Advise management in appropriate resolution of employee relations
issues.
. Respond to inquires regarding policies, procedures, and programs.
. Direct full cycle recruitment activities, including, interviewing
prospective candidates, assisting hiring managers in the selection
process and providing orientation to new hires.
. Assist and lead special projects, including but not limited to:
performance management, training, open enrollment, employee survey
initiatives and communication projects.
. Research, recommend, develop new and/or revise employment policies and
procedures.
. Serve as primary resource to employees for all leaves of absence
including FMLA, CFRA, PDL and PFL.
. Prepare employee separation agreements, all related correspondences
and conduct exit interviews.
. Manage two full-time HR Associates and delegate related tasks that
support business objectives.
. Provide a high level of service and timely communication to employees
and management in order to ensure high employee satisfaction,
performance, and retention.
Connetics Corporation, palo alto, ca (A SUBSIDARY OF STIEFEL
LABORATORIES)
Senior Human Resources Representative
. Responsible for administering and managing all company wide health and
welfare plans including medical, dental, vision, 401k, and COBRA
administration.
. Managed all Worker's Comp/Disability claims and LOA's including, FMLA,
PDL, PFL, and CFRA.
. Maintained HRIS, employee census information, new hire entry,
termination processing and status changes.
. Conducted new hire orientation.
. Ensured company policies and practices complied with State and Federal
Labor Laws.
. Provided guidance, interpretation, and education to managers and
employee population regarding company policies and practices.
. Filed EEO-1 reports and performed non-discrimination testing for
Flexible Spending Account.
. Preserved all professional relationships with brokers, insurance
companies, and vendors.
. Worked closely with finance department regarding payroll and various
cross functional needs.
. Upheld the integrity, accuracy and confidentiality of all employee
files and information.
. Managed Receptionist and front desk activities.
. Administered ad hoc reporting.
. Conducted exit interviews and managed the exiting process.
. Lead special projects and company events, including company health
fair, blood drive, flu shot program and brown bag seminars.
INTERMUNE INC., BRISBANE, CA 2001 - 2005
Senior Human Resources Associate
. Administered, managed and maintained all health and benefits programs,
including open enrollment.
. Implemented and managed formal new hire orientation program.
. Coordinated employee recognition programs, employee events and other
employee focused activities.
. Acted as a liaison between employees and the payroll, facilities and
other corporate departments.
. Managed multiple vendor relationships with partners including
negotiating annual renewals rates.
. Assisted with implementation of the HRIS system.
. Responded to employee's benefit questions, assisted with resolution of
problems regarding access to or payment of benefits, assisted
employees with paperwork related to filing medical claims, and
processing enrollment forms and change requests
. Reviewed resumes, screened candidates, and managed the submission and
tracking of resumes; coordinated candidate interviews with hiring
managers
MICHAEL TAYLOR DESIGNS, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 2000 -
2001 Executive Assistant
. Provided key assistance to company President and CEO.
. Coordinated complex scheduling and travelling arrangements, including
on and off-site meeting and events.
. Created purchase requisitions for new clients, processed check
requests for vendors and maintained purchase order numbers for invoice
processing.
. Maintained contact information of clients, vendors and agencies and
acted as the main point of contact.
. Screened incoming calls and served as a host for executive visits from
clients and investors by preparing agendas and meeting minutes,
arranging refreshments and engaging participants.
. Prepared documents and presentations.
. Generated various business tracking reports, completed and managed
expense reports.
. Sorted and distributed all incoming correspondence.
SALOMON SMITH BARNEY, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 1998 - 2000
Operations Representative Supervisor
. Supervised a team of four Operations Representatives.
. Guided staff in their day-to-day work to assume delivery of high
quality customer service.
. Monitored and evaluated existing work practices and developed new
or improved efficiencies.
. Responsible for training, coaching and providing positive
motivation for reporting staff members.
. Processed new accounts, scanned confidential documents, and
imported them into an electronic filing system.
. Provided administrative assistance on confidential, time
sensitive, and/or client sensitive issues.
EDUCATION
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PHR Certification (Professional in Human Resources)
Society for Human Resources Management & Northern California Human
Resources Association
Course work completed, Introduction to Compensation, HR Management,
Benefits Management & Administration,
Mastering Leaves of Absences (2003-2005)
Laney College, Oakland, CA, Business Management, Course Work Completed
(1996-1997)