Maria Huston

***** ****** ****

Poway, California 92064 760-***-****

abobbt@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE: Experienced Human Resources Professional with a solid track record

of successful achievements

EDUCATION:

B.S., Business Administration: San Diego State University

Certificate in Human Resources Management: University of California

San Diego

EXPERIENCE:

Henry Schein, Inc., (Ortho Organizers) Carlsbad, California

Human Resources Generalist, September 2012 to Present (This is a Temporary

Position)

. Recruitment, Benefits Administration, Employee Relations, Performance

Management and Payroll Administration

Nordstrom, San Diego, California

Sales, July 2010 to Present

. Assist customers with their selections, process sales transactions,

returns, open accounts, maintain sales floor organized and fully

stocked

Key Achievement:

> Customer Service All Star Award December 2010

> Rewards Leader

Aqua Lung America, Inc., Vista, California (national and international

operations)

Director of Human Resources, January 2002 - September 2008

Human Resources Manager, May 1998 - January 2002

. Recruitment and Selection - Recruited for hourly and salaried

positions including field sales staff at remote locations. Conducted

interviews, reference and background checks, prepared job offer

letters and conducted new-employee orientations.

. Employee Relations - Assisted management with interpretation of

company policies, recommended solution or course of action. Counseled,

advised and reviewed disciplinary actions to ensure fairness and

consistency. Conducted investigations and maintained confidential

files.

. Compensation - Prepared a wage structure for the entire organization

which included market analysis, job analysis, job descriptions, FLSA

classification, job titles, grades and salary range. Managed bonus

plan and Executive deferred compensation plan. Provided input to

field sales managers on commission, and retention programs.

. Benefits - Managed annual employee benefits including negotiations,

cost analysis, open enrollment meetings and billing. Administered 401k

plan and ESOP's.

. Policies and Procedures - Developed and implemented policies to ensure

compliance with Federal and State Laws including FMLA, OSHA and HIPPA.

. AAP/EEO - Developed and maintained an Affirmative Action Plan.

Managed a Department of Labor EEO desk audit.

. Safety and Worker's Compensation - Managed safety program.

Established safety awareness through training, ergonomics, weekly

safety meetings, inspections and accident investigations. Implemented

a "return to work program" for employees with work restrictions.

. Training and Development - Conducted training in the areas of

harassment, interviewing, performance and goal setting, disciplinary

procedures and wage and hour laws.

. Payroll - Managed Payroll Administrator. Assisted with payroll

conversion from ABRA to ADP.

. Budget - Prepared and tracked Human Resources budget including

benefits, headcount and employee activities.

Key Achievements:

> Improved communications and employee morale by implementing an

annual employee opinion survey, employee suggestion box, round

table meetings and cross-function team meetings

> Decreased Worker's Compensation exp. Mod from 2.0 to .06 in 4

years

> Implemented a Wellness Program that created health awareness and

rewarded employees for achieving program objectives

> Appointed to the Executive Team

> Assisted with company merger and plant relocation

Fortune Brands - Titleist Golf Club Operations Carlsbad, California

Human Resources Manager, January 1990 - 1998

Human Resources Administrator, November 1988 - 1990

. Recruitment and Selection - Pre-screened candidates, scheduled

interviews, recommended candidates to management, prepared job offer

letters, conducted background checks and new-employee orientations.

. Benefits - Managed open enrollment including census, negotiations,

meetings and billing. Administered 401k plan.

. Compensation - Prepared market analysis, wage structure and job

descriptions.

. Employee Relations - Conducted investigations, coached and recommended

resolution.

. Safety and Worker's Compensation - Supervised safety engineer and

managed Worker's Compensation Claims.

. Training and Development - Revised employee performance evaluation

system, trained management on interviewing techniques, harassment and

Federal and Stale Laws.

. Recognition/Rewards - Established a monthly meeting to recognize

employees with milestone anniversaries, perfect attendance and perfect

safety record.

Key Achievements:

> Implemented an Employee Assistance Plan

> Implemented pre-employment physical and drug screening

> Assisted in the implementation of employee involvement and team

concept

Computer Skills: MS Word, Excel, Access and Outlook. HRIS ABRA, Ceridian

and ADP

REFERENCES: Available upon request

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