Human Resources Business Partner:

Qualified professional with experience providing human resources expertise in global companies and start-up organizations. Reputation for turning chaos into order by implementing processes, organizing, researching and developing systems that support and align an organizations with company objectives. Successful track-record in building strong partnerships with top management and employees through HR strategy and counseling.

HR Skills & Qualifications:

Change Management

International HR/Global Immigration

Performance Management

HR Policy & Procedure Development

Employment Law/Employee Relations

Talent Management/Recruitment

EXPERIENCE

Silver Spring Networks San Jose, CA Green IoT Company 2016 – Present HR Business Partner (8,000 Employees, acquired by Itron)

Provide business partnership and consulting to client organizations, utilizing generalist HR experience and knowledge.

Translate business strategy into HR Strategy and initiatives, developing programs, processes and tools to help the business achieve their goals.

Collaborate with hiring managers and staffing team to optimize the talent acquisition process.

Effectively manage employee conflicts and ensuring effective resolution in accordance with company policies and culture.

Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues. Conducting effective, thorough and objective investigations. Partners with the legal department as needed/required.

Develop and manage contract terms for new hires, promotions and transfers.

Manage Global Mobility Program providing support and advice to hiring managers, recruiting in regards to global hiring, local law, and immigration rules applicable to specific regions.

Collaborate with the HR team to design, plan and implement global HR initiatives in support of the company to include talent management, leadership, and employee development.

CDNetworks San Jose, CA Cloud Security Company 2015 – 2016 Senior HR Generalist (500 Employees)

Developed strong partnership with HR management to manage HR operations by applying knowledge of policies and procedures.

Processed terminations, leave of absence requests, promotions, internal transfers, contractors and new hires.

Support top managers with compensation planning, recruiting, coaching, corrective actions, performance improvement plans, goal setting and performance reviews, and compliance trainings.

Develop and maintain current and complete understanding of compliance of all federal, state and local laws and regulations.

Managed and developed the US Contingent Workforce program and Immigration Program; coordination all recruitment and processing of H-1B transfers, extensions, withdrawals, H-1B cap cases, PERM applications, L-1 applications and relocations to the US.

Appcelerator Mt. View, CA Mobile App Software 2011 –2015

HR Generalist (5,000 Employees, acquired by Axway)

Identified employee relations needs, mentoring individuals and teams toward positive issue resolution, and implementing programs to strengthen employee competence.

Applied knowledge and understanding of human resources functions, processes and the interdependencies of such processes in all dealings with managers and employees.

Responsible for new hire onboarding, off boarding, and new hire orientation process.

Partnered with outside immigration attorneys to coordinate H1B’s

Assisted in management activities, ensuring compliance with appropriate corporate strategies, regulations and policies.

Administered various employee benefit programs, such as medical, life, dental, vision, FSA, and 401k.

Neelinfo San Jose, CA Mobile App Software Company 2010 – 2011 HR Generalist (300 Employees)

Provided administrative support to HR and Executive staff.

Managed pre-onboarding process from, drafting offer letters and conducting background checks, and I-9 verifications.

Administered benefit programs, such as medical, life, dental, vision, FSA, and 401k.

Provided support regarding employee relations and training.

Partnered with Finance during each payroll cycle by auditing non-exempt time and attendance.

Survey.com San Jose, CA Market Research Firm 2005- 2008 HR Administrator (100 Employees)

Scheduled and coordinated meetings and interviews.

Drafted all documents and proposals, prepared excel spreadsheets and daily reports used at weekly meetings.

Collaborated with in-house legal counsel, drafting offer domestic and international offer letters.

Responsible for running reports for Human Resources and Finance.

Professional Affiliations:

Resources Management SHRM Member

Systems/Technical Skills:

Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel/PowerPoint,

Salesforce, NetSuite, Bugzilla, Jira, Jive/Navigator, ZenDesk,

ADP, Benetrac, Paylocity, SAP, BambooHR, Jobvite, Silk Road, Taleo,

Oracle, Worday, Service Now

Education:

Academy of Art University

San Francisco, CA

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