Human Resources Business Partner

LINDA P. DAVIS

***** ******* ****** ? Torrance, CA 90502 ? ********@*****.*** ? 310-

***-****

Highly accomplished HR professional with over 15 years of comprehensive

experience. Expertise includes managing human resources functions across

wide geographical areas and diverse employee populations. Creating and

implementing programs to improve operations and administration of all human

resource functions. Strong employee relations, interpersonal

communications, and problem solving skills.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Employee Relations & Benefit & Compensation

Retention Administration

Comprehensive knowledge of federal Ceridian, Kronos, ADP and

& state Pro-Search Human Resource

employment laws Information System (HRIS)

experience

Firm knowledge of Title VII, Targeted Selection

FMLA, CFRA, PDL Recruitment

AA/EEOC, ADA and Workers Comp compliance

Employee Training &

Development Supervision

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CHILDREN''S INSTITUTE, INC~ Los Angeles, CA 2006 - 2013

Human Resources Manager

Managed and directed the Human Resources functions including employment,

compensation, benefits, training, employee relations, legal compliance and

services in support of corporate objectives to establish it as an employer

of choice in the nonprofit community.

Participated as a member of the management team to formulate and implement

policies and plans to meet the Agency's short and long-term objectives.

In coordination with the Senior Vice President, Finance and Administration,

establishes the strategic direction for Human Resources; develops and

implements human resource policies and procedures that support goals,

ensuring compliance with federal and State labor and related laws.

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Directed and managed recruitment, selection and other employment activities

for all positions; recruits and interviews management staff; works with

managers to forecast personnel needs and budgets; provides advice and

guidance to supervisory staff in making employment-related decisions.

Developed, implemented and administered CII's compensation and benefits

programs including development of budgets, negotiation of benefits costs,

and effective management of budgets; monitors the marketplace for changes

in compensation and benefits practices and recommends change to ensure the

Agency maintains a competitive stance.

Ensured that the organization's equal employment practices comply with the

law and ensures all supervisory staff are trained to support these

policies.

Worked with managers to determine staff development and training needs;

supervises development and implementation of appropriate training programs

including a comprehensive employee orientation program; monitors results of

training to ensure these are meeting organization goals.

Monitored employee counseling and disciplinary procedures; and approved

involuntary terminations.

Advised management on major employee relation issues and potential

liability, if any.

HEALTHCARE PARTNERS MEDICAL GROUP - Torrance, CA 2003 - 2006

Employee Relations Consultant

Managed multi-site human resource functions related to employee relations,

recruiting and training for over 900 employees and physicians.

Responsible for all employee relation's issues including investigations,

corrective actions, and terminations.

Oversees and manages the work of reporting Human Resources staff.

Encourages the ongoing development of the Human Resources staff.

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Effectively changed HR function from primarily a disciplinary/termination

unit

to a comfortable environment where employees feel at ease, increasing

overall satisfaction and reducing turnover.

Improved new-hire standard by adapting assessment tools to check for

position requirements prior to interviews; successfully screened prospects

to

quickly eliminate unqualified people.

Addressed long-running performance issues by assisting in the design and

implementation of a new employee evaluation system.

Rewrote new Supervisor and Employee handbook to ensure easy

comprehension in an employee-friendly format.

Directed delivery of programs in accordance with organizations goals and

objectives.

NORTHAMERICAN LOGISTICS ta Fe Springs, CA 2000

- 2003

Regional Human Resources Manager

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Clark Atlanta University

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