Monique L. Gregory, PHR

Cupertino, CA 971-***-**** linkedin.com/in/monique-gregory-6889aa13 ac7rhr@r.postjobfree.com

Human Resources Manager

Talent Acquisition Employee Relations Staff Training & Development

Experienced, detail-oriented HR professional with 15 years’ comprehensive background leading all related functions including recruiting and training, disciplinary actions, benefits administration, and audits and reporting. Passion for creating a holistic employee experience that promotes true satisfaction, growth, and loyalty. Particularly skilled in conceptualizing, implementing, managing, and auditing programs, and developing process improvements that ensure regulatory compliance. Expert-level knowledge of state/federal HR laws and regulations. Technical skills with MS Office and ADP WorkforceNow, and Ceridian HRIS.

Management Support & Guidance

Staff Retention & Development

Employee Benefits Administration

Confidential Records Management

Policy Development/Implementation

Auditing & Regulatory Compliance

Safety Program Development

Database Management

Recruiting, Onboarding, & Training

Disciplinary Action & Termination

Grievance Investigation/Resolution

Staff Mentoring & Coaching

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ROY GARRISON (FATHER), Sacramento, CA 12/2017 – 08/2018

Caregiver through hospice

HEAD START OF YAMHILL COUNTY, McMinnville, OR 12/2014 – 12/2017

Human Resources Manager

As member of leadership team, delivered direction and guidance across all HR functions for this established non-profit with 120 staff. Led recruiting, hiring, onboarding, training, and review processes. Created employee relations, development, and recognition programs. Addressed performance issues and handled exits and termination processes. Administered compensation, benefits, leave of absence, Worker’s Comp, and unemployment programs and processes. Built and managed vendor relationships, and produced requests for bids and renewals. Ensured compliance with state and federal audits, regulations, and reporting requirements. Maintained databases and personnel files using MS Office, ADP, and WorkforceNow.

In recognition of under-developed HR position, created and implemented needed department procedures and policies that greatly improved efficiency and reduced exposure to liability.

Reduced Worker’s Comp claims by developing and rolling out effective new safety program.

Maintained expanded responsibilities including maintenance of staff registrations with Oregon Criminal Registry, and audits from Oregon Childcare Licensing, with no issues of non-compliance during monitored events.

EVERGREEN INTERNATIONAL AVIATION, INC., McMinnville, OR 12/2001 –12/2013

Human Resources Manager

Delivered comprehensive support for HR Director and executive management while overseeing all HR services for family of companies with an average of 4,500 employees globally. Provided leadership, supervision, and training for 8-10 Generalist, Leave of Absence, Worker’s Comp, and Drug/Alcohol Specialists. Administered 401(k) plans; performed annual audits. Prepared and filed Affirmative Action Plans, and Vet-100 and EEO-1 reports. Recruited, interviewed, hired, and onboarded employees in accordance with EEOC regulations. Ensured compliance with drug testing and data confidentiality requirements for Federal Aviation Administration and Department of Transportation. Collaborated with HR Director to handle employee relations issues and complaint investigations. Developed and updated HR policies and procedures; maintained Employee Handbook.

Planned and led projects to implement two new HRIS systems; oversaw multiple benefits package revisions.

Investigated and successfully resolved sexual harassment claims including claim within leadership team.

Interfaced with authorities at FAA, DOT, and FMCSA to comply with federal and multi-state laws and regulations.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

California State University at Sacramento

Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Human Resources Certification Institute

Professional in Human Resources (PHR)

Professional in Human Resources – California (PHRca)