Director of Human Resources
Resume:
DERRICK G. WASHINGTON
*** *********** ****** • Alhambra, CA 91801
**************@*****.***
QUALIFICATIONS
Experienced Human Resources professional with staff development and employee relations experience. Strong
grasp of employment laws, compliance issues and benefits plans. Successfully introd uced process
improvements and staff development initiatives to drive corporate goal attainment.
SKILLS
Best Practices Program MS Office Proficient
Compensation & Benefits New Employee Orientation
Employee Recruitment Project Management
FMLA Comprehension Team Building
HR Compliance Specialist Termination Procedures
HR Systems Specialist Trained in EEO/ADA/FEHA/WC
EXPERIENCE
LWA & Associates • Pasadena, CA 91105 September 2013 - Current
Senior HR/Labor Relation Consultant
Responsible for recruitment and sourcing talent development, performance programs, compensation, policy
compliance, employee relations and communications.
Achievements:
Recruited 65% of senior level staff to grow company’s leadership
Developed effective on-boarding program
Brokered and administered company’s employee benefits
Ensured Company’s compliance with HR Laws
DLR Group / DLR Group WWCOT • Santa Monica, CA 90403 July 2007 –August 2013
Director of Staff Development, Senior Associate
Led, directed and supported the company’s entire range of human resources and staff development activities
for five California offices, including but not limited to: employee recruitment, hiring and orientation, project
staffing, policy & procedures development and implementation, employee training, recognition & career
development programs, EEO, Wage & Hour issues, employee benefits programs and ESOP.
Achievements:
Created and managed the Employee Career Development Program (formerly performance review)
Increased employee retention rate by 55%
Managed Five California Offices with Over 250 Employees
Promoted to Senior Associate in 2 years
Managed employee offer process with 75% at the Exempt level
Developed and managed company’s “Best Practice” Program
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Fields Devereaux Architects & Engineers • Los Angeles, CA 90036 1999 - 2007
Director of Human Resources, Principal – Harley Ellis Devereaux
Responsible for leading and directing all human resources and employee relations activities for 17 offices
nationwide, including but not limited to: providing management for HR staff, Information Technology &
Administrative Service teams. Responsible for: employee benefits, company HR compliance, policies &
procedures development and implementation, and employee benefits administration.
Achievements:
Promoted to Principal Within 2 Years
Improved Employee Retention Rate by 30%
Developed Effective Employee Recruitment Program
Developed Industry-Compatible Compensation Program
Contributed to the development of new performance review program
The Employers Group • Los Angeles, CA 90015 1996 - 1999
Human Resources Manager
Developed and implemented the human resources department and its HR systems, including the company’s
employee handbook and policy & procedures manuals. Oversaw the employee benefits program and managed
four local Southern California offices.
Achievements
Developed and maintained nor for profit compensation survey
Revised and implemented performance review process
The Employers Group • Los Angeles, CA 90015 1992 - 1996
Helpline Labor Consultant
Telephone consulting services to national membership of 500 employers, including: Boeing, Disney, Macy’s,
Inc. and McDonnell Douglas. Analyzed and resolved HR & LR related inquiries, State & Federal legislation,
wage & hour issues, and employee relations.
EDUCATION
California State University, Long Beach
Criminal Law - Bachelors of Science Program
1975 - 1980
MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS
2014-2016 Board Advisor for California Unemployment Insurance Council (cuicspcal.org)
Member of Professionals in Human Resources Association (PIHRA)
Member of Society for Human Resource Management (SIHRM)
Associate Member of American Institute of Architects (AIA)
Panel Speaker – USC Career Fair, Woodbury University, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, and Cal Poly Pomona
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