Director/VP of Human Resources
Resume:
MYRA TALLERICO
**********@*****.***
HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONAL
Innovative and dedicated HR professional with 14+ years’ experience managing a full spectrum of HR
programs, services & functions; strong command of employment laws, compliance issues, benefit plans and HR
policies & procedures ~ Expert communicator who is able to resolve conflicts and negotiate win-win outcomes;
dynamic and performance-driven with strong organizational and management skills ~ Principled, strategic and
hands-on leader who inspires people, develops leaders, and creates a high-performance culture with focus on
operational excellence and driving results ~Team player with the passion necessary to accomplish organizational
goals; confident, poised & focused with a “can do” and “let’s roll up our sleeves and get to work” attitude.
HR COMPETENCIES
HR Operations Management ~ Benefits & Compensation ~ Performance Management ~ Policies & Procedures ~
Budgetary Planning ~ Payroll ~ Worker’s Compensation ~ 401k Administration ~ Employment Law ~
Employee Development ~ Diversity ~ Recruitment & Retention ~ Employee Relations ~ HRIS
EXPERIENCE
FRIENDFINDER NETWORKS INC. ~ Sunnyvale, CA ~ 4/11 to Present
Social networking technology company
Vice President of Human Resources
Lead the development, implementation, and optimization of HR programs including Human Resources
Operations, Benefits, Workers’ Compensation, Employee Relations, Learning & Development, Human Resources
& Legal Compliance, Talent Acquisition, and Talent Management Function proactively as a trusted advisor and
expert on talent, succession planning and organizational issues to the management team and executives Help
define, shape, cultivate, and communicate the organizational culture to attract and retain employees, and ensure
that HR strategies are aligned with the culture Manage 401k program as Plan Administrator Develop on-
boarding programs that emphasize the high value of integrating new employees into the culture and work
environment starting from the first day of employment Initiate, implement, and roll out Community Outreach
Program, as well as the Rock Star Program in order to increase employee morale and engagement Manage and
build an HR team that supports 4 offices in the U.S. and one in Taiwan; develop the HR team professionally by
providing timely feedback and coaching Develop a compensation strategy and program that is aligned with the
business strategy to effectively attract, reward, and retain employees Design and implement a talent review
process to identify high potential and high performing employees, ensuring that they have strategic development
plans Conduct organizational assessments, including exit interviews, employee satisfaction surveys, training
evaluations to accurately diagnose company issues and recommend actions based on results to address each
appropriately Provide highly visible, transparent and accessible leadership Conduct workplace investigations
and work closely with corporate and outside counsel.
QUANTENNA COMMUNICATIONS, INC. ~ Fremont, CA ~ 9/06 to 3/11
Startup, wireless/semiconductor – experienced financial hardship requiring a reduction in force
Human Resources Director
Set up HR department and manage all HR issues including benefits administration/processing, payroll,
confidential personnel/contract/job-file management, and new employee on-boarding Develop & administer all
HR policies, procedures, and practices; ensure compliance with Federal & State laws Provide guidance and
counsel in the interpretation and administration of personnel policies and procedures, assuring fairness in all
employee relations issues Act as a bridge between executive management and employees in order to facilitate
smooth functioning of the operations of the company Process H-1B visas & permanent residence applications for
employees & maintain all records Manage day-to-day operations of office, including all vendor relationships.
MYRA TALLERICO
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INHANCE DIGITAL CORPORATION ~ San Jose, CA ~ 5/04 to 9/06
Startup, multi-media video animation that relocated to L.A, which was not an option for me
Director of HR & Administrative Operations
Manage a broad range of HR functions including payroll administration, benefits/401(k) plan enrollment and
administration, personnel file management, HR policy development, employee screening/hiring/orientation
Develop and administer all HR policies, procedures, practices; ensure compliance with Federal and State
employment laws Provide guidance and consultation on employee-relations issues; investigate and facilitate
resolution of complaints Manage relationships and contract processes with external vendors and contractors.
Promote collaboration to enhance employee development, morale & effectiveness Administer performance
management and employee development programs Oversee the administrative functions including reception,
facilities, payroll, and accounting.
VIAQUO CORPORATION ~ San Jose, CA ~ 6/01 to 5/04
Startup, security software company that failed to get off the ground
HR & Office Manager
Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and practices ensuring compliance with Federal and State
laws. Manage benefits administration, including enrollments, coverage eligibility, change of status,
terminations, worker’s comp insurance, 401k, COBRA and Leave of Absence programs Manage and monitor
administrative budget, petty cash, purchasing activities and credit/collections effort Establish and update
policies and processes for internal office operations.
HOTDISPATCH, INC. ~ Mountain View, CA ~ 4/00 to 6/01
Startup, online exchange for technical expertise; company failed to get off the ground
HR & Administrative Manager
Manage & administer all HR functions including the areas of staffing, compensation, benefits, employee
relations & organizational development Author sections of company’s policies and procedures manual outlining
payroll, background checks, references, meals, breaks, vacation benefits, company regulations &performance
expectations for exempt/non-exempt employees Provide assistance in identifying, evaluating, and resolving HR
issues and work performance problems Develop & maintain policies and procedures within HR function as well
as company-wide Coach managers in HR matters involving employee recruitment, performance, and discipline
Oversee employee hiring and termination activities Supervise administrative staff and process bi-monthly
payroll.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
B. A. in Business Management
The Evergreen State College - Olympia, WA
Professional Affiliations
Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM)
REFERENCES
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