Human Resource Resources

PATRICIA MCMAHAN

**** *** ******** #***, ** Jolla CA 92037 ****************@*****.*** 858-***-****

BACKGROUND Over 7 years experience as a Human Resources Generalist, knowledgeable in Full Cycle Recruiting, Personnel

Administration, Relocation, Safety Training, Employee Relations, and Executive advisement and support.

CORE STRENGTHS Knowledgeable of employment laws: EEOC, COBRA, FMLA, FLSA, EDD,CAL/OSHA, Union

Relations, Worker’s Compensation, Wrongful Discharge, Benefit Administration, Social

Security/Background Checks and Drug Testing.

Extremely analytical and articulate in researching employee/employer disputes and discrepancies

Innovative problem solver who works well with individuals and teams

Experienced working with a diverse client base while maintaining confidentiality

EXPERIENCE HUMAN RESOURCE AND EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT CONSULTANT

San Diego, CA June 2013 Current

Developed recruitment plan, prepared website ads and internal postings; conducted screening interviews;

performed applicant tracking and open position tracking; respond ed to and retained applications and resumes;

forwarded resumes and corresponded with applicants. Submitted background checks for required departments as

needed; followed-up as required. Worked with hiring managers; oversaw “on boarding” process including letters

of agreement, benefits summaries, completion of all new hire paperwork, safety orientation; eTIME initial

training; handbook distribution and job description distribution. Conducted phone screens as well as interviews for

potential candidates. Conducted reference checks as well as background and drug screening. Distributed changes

to policies and procedures to staff; responded to inquiries. Ensured educational pamphlets and other human

resources materials are kept current. Prepared human resource reports; and responded to requests for information

and government agency requests/reports including Unemployment claim notices. Conducted new employee

orientation. Advised management on appropriate resolutions of employee issues. Maintained company safety

compliance records. Met with employees regarding employee issues as needed to gather facts and report issues.

Leased and managed the CFO and President’s properties. Booked international and domestic travel. Increased

user engagement on social media sites including Facebook and Twitter by 250%.

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER UNITED DOMESTIC WORKERS OF AMERICA

San Diego, CA March 2010 June 2013

Created and implemented new hire orientations, advising on benefits options, assisting with enrollment process es

and facilitating open enrollment. Managed medical benefits, 401k, pension plans and PTO. Oversaw benefit

administration, open enrollment, deductions, COBRA and termination of benefits for 75 employees. Administered

and monitored the recruiting program; interviewed and hired staff at all levels, from entry level and C- level staff.

Created and implemented employee handbook, policies and procedures as well as employee code of ethics.

Updated and maintained HRIS system. Processed and released job requisitions, updated applicant status,

composed advertisements for print and websites, and researched and analyzed HR issues and recommended

solutions. Facilitated employee orientations for newly hired personnel with 10 -15 at one time, covering company

policies and procedures, benefits packages, introduction to specific software, dress code and office operations;

ensured paperwork was completed and signed with understanding of what was expected.

Managed relocation program of temporary and permanent hires. Oversaw records of pay rates, payroll, union

payroll, time sheet auditing, addresses/name changes, designated departments, shifts, (re)classifications, corrective

action, terminations, vacation, sick leave, insurance claims, performance reviews, retirement, leave, tax status and

hire dates Provided full service support of health and welfare programs for employees, including medical, den tal,

prescription drug vision, short/long term disability, life insurance, FMLA, long-term care and AD&D.

Monitored and tracked employee performance reviews; prepared employee evaluation reports and verified with

management. Acted as liaison between organization and employee regarding disputes, complaints and

discrepancies; provided. Created and implemented Safety Training and an Illness and Injury Program.

Served on the Executive Safety Committee. Resourcefully implementing CAL/OSHA safety regulations and

employee trainings, passing inspection and saving the organization over 80k. Successfully facilitated the

conceptualization and execution an office-wide renovation to upgrade existing furniture with ergonomically

correct workstations which had effectively reduced workers compensation claims by over 5%.

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO CFO UNITED DOMESTIC WORKERS OF AMERICA

San Diego, CA February 2008 June 2013

Provided advanced support in executive and administrative skills for Chief Executives including the Chief

Financial Officer and Chief Administrative Officer. Planned and coordinated PR initiatives, business development

events, partner retreats, and holiday parties. Assisted and independently managed Presidential and Board Members

elections. Created and reconfigured the client and employee database in Excel for swift accuracy on contacts. ADP

Trained in Payroll and Timekeeping. Advised CFO in compensation for employees by benchmarking. Composed

advertisements for print and websites including membership post cards, monthly mailers, and the company social

media pages. Organized domestic and international travel for our Executive Board, clients and employees.

Conducted presentations and training seminars for Executive Team and Senior Staff on team building and

effective communication. Handled general administrative duties such as filing, faxing, and copying as well as

check order forms, confirm and cancel orders. Communicated and negotiated with various vendors and

organizations, gaining favorable company discounts and incentives with hotels, office supply companies, and

travel companies saving 20k annually. Authority to make crucial decisions affecting the direction of the

organization for the CFO. In 2010, I was promoted to Human Resource Manager by the CFO, while maintaining

my Executive Assistant duties.

EDUCATION SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY, SAN DIEGO, CA

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 2013 - CURRENT

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY, TEMPE, AZ

SPECIALIZATION IN BUSINESS AND MASS COMMUNICATIONS 2002 - 2007

CERTIFICATES UCSD CAL/OSHA CERTIFICATION 2012

UCSD ERGONOMICS CERTIFICATION 2012

FRED PRYOR CAL/OSHA SEMINAR CERTIFICATION 2011

FRED PRYOR INTORDUCTION TO HUMAN RESOURCES CERTIFICATION 2011

MEDIA & TECH Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access), MS Power Point, MAC friendly

ADP Timesheets and Payroll, QuickBooks

REFERENCES AVALIBLE UPON REQUEST

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