Resources Manager Human

Kathleen Espino, San Jose, CA 408-***-**** ***********@*****.***

Objective: Opportunity in a Senior Human Resources role to help people & the organization achieve their goals. Summary of Experience

● Reliable and action-oriented human resources professional with progressive human resources experience in High Tech, Startups, Bio-Life Science and Non Profit Organizations with hands on experience.

● Passion in organizing and managing the day-to-day human resources activities in different environments and have Lean Quality Manufacturing knowledge.

● Responsible for all the human resources functions such as; recruitment, employee relations, succession planning, organizational development, all benefits with 403b and 401k plans, worker’s compensation, full compensation packages, safety and OSHA orientation and termination under a variety of corporate and public sector environments.

● Experience in payroll, employee handbook and stock options.

● Proven planning, organizational and leadership skills. Managed up to 5 staff.

● Consistent, fair, and ethical handling of staffing and human resources issues that meet management objectives.

● Thorough understanding of state, federal and local labor laws. Employment History

Peninsula Family Service 2012 to 2016

Robert Half Services (Contractor) 2012 to 2012

Human Resources Director

● Business partner to all three major programs (6 executive team members) and responsible for playing an integral part in organizational development. Approximately, 300 employee’s with 150 as trainees.

● On boarded 5 acquired new locations in two weeks.

● Managed and administered all human resources daily operational functions such as; recruiting, benefits and compensation, all insurance renewals, worker’s compensation, status changes and 403b plans.

● Coached and handled all employee relations issues which include all EDD Claims and all legal issues.

● Strategic business partner on the executive team and attend board meetings.

● Provided ongoing training to employees on the employee handbook, workers’ compensation, different types of leaves and various procedures on going.

Tecan Systems, Inc. San Jose, CA (Global Company) 2006 to 2011 Human Resources Manager

● Partnered with 8 senior management for all human resources issues for over 110 employees.

● Member of senior management and participated in weekly strategic meetings for operations of business.

● Led succession planning and partnered with management for development of goals for their employees.

● Assisted all managers in all phases of recruitment and responsible for affirmative action, performance reviews, OSHA, 401K plan and stock options.

● Participated in senior management leadership and development programs for the operations of business.

● Managed non-exempt positions.

● Lead all employee events to include healthiest employer award.

● Processed all visas and new hire orientation.

● Safety officer for all safety issues and audits.

● Processed owner for the human resources provisions and tracked all matrix’s provisions.

● Coached management in all employee relations and consulted with legal when appropriate.

● Advised on policies and practices.

● Traveled internationally to Switzerland for global HR strategic & training meetings. HR Talent & Solutions, San Francisco, CA 2006 to 2006

(West Coast Quartz, Fremont, CA)

Human Resources Manager – Contract

● Partnered with management for all human resources issues for over 135 employees.

● Recruited for all levels of hiring, screening, interviewing and presenting offer letter to candidates.

● Administered all company benefits.

● Provided internal consulting and services to management and staff to drive organization changes.

● Participated in business strategy by identifying, training programs and practices to meet the business objectives.

● Communicated effectively to all employees on corporate policies and practices.

● Coached and assisted managers in compensation issues and performance reviews.

● Tracked ISO training requirements for all departments. Center for Employment Training, San Jose, CA 2003 to 2006 Human Resources Manager

● Partnered with management to support 22 US vocational schools with over 300 employees.

● Collaborated with management in hiring, orientation, employee issues, policy interpretation, employee terminations, legal issues, performance reviews and compensation.

● Implemented benefits and systems such as ADP and MIS Systems.

● Reduced cost in workers’ compensation claims and student’s accidents.

● Assisted with strategic planning.

Honeywell, Inc. (formerly Invensys) Milpitas, CA 2000 to 2003 Human Resources Manager

● Managed all human resources functions for 160 employees.

● Responsible for managing ADP payroll system and receptionist.

● Implemented and processed all benefits, reviews, employee awards programs.

● Recruited all regular and temporary employees.

● Successfully completed a comprehensive employee handbook.

● Maintained the affirmative action plan and passed a two year audit.

● Participated as staff and a team member for ISO 9001-2000 certifications. Macrovision, Inc. Sunnyvale, CA 1999 to 2000

Human Resources Manager

● Revised and improved all employee benefits plan.

● Established an effective recruiting system for management.

● Administered the stock options plan.

● Implemented and administered employee relations that included: employee retention awards, open door policies, corporate employee communications and functions. Actiontec Electronics, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA 1996 to 1999 Human Resources Manager

● Helped grow the company from 30 employees to over 150 in 3 years.

● Established a strong partnership with management on hiring and growth strategy.

● Recruited and implemented a hiring process to established EEO/affirmative action.

● Signature authority for human resources, administration, facilities and procurement.

● Focal point for employee career development, process improvement, retention, review, training and implemented change with management.

● Managed programs to improve employee morale and communications.

● Investigated, documented and resolved employee grievances fairly and timely. Education

Business Administration – University of Phoenix, San Jose, CA Tecan MBA Courses on Business Planning/Decision Making Computer Skills: M S Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook; HRIS Databases – SAP, ABRA & In-house database. Groups/Volunteer: SHRM, NCHRA, Rotary Club, HR Executive Team & ProMatch (Interview Team) Hobbies: Swim, walk, read, participate marathons and give back to the community

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