Human Resources Management
Resume:
Janet M. Rockas, PHR
**********@*****.***
Dynamic experienced professional in the field of human resources
management. Expertise includes recruiting, benefit administration, payroll,
employment law, immigration, labor relations and affirmative action. You
will find an analytical decision maker with excellent problem-solving
skills. Recognized ability and proven success in the ability to develop a
top notch human resources department within any organization.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SEATTLE BANK 2012-Present
V.P. Director Human Resources
Provide support to the executive officers in maintaining positive employee
relations, and internal affairs of the Bank. Ensured various projects and
employee events ran smoothly and efficiently; provided leadership,
training, and guidance throughout the organization. Responsibilities
included developing policies and procedures that were compliant with all
applicable state and federal banking regulations. Managed the recruiting,
and hiring selection to meet the requirements of our Affirmative Action
Plan. Managed all new hire orientations, exiting processes, employee
communication, benefits, employee records, counseling, coaching,
supervisory assistance, and payroll. The organization needed a strong human
resources executive to support their immediate goals to turn around the
bank. This was accomplished within one year. Supported the downsizing of 6
bank branches along with the reduction in force at the corporate office.
The company has now downsized to 34 employees and in functioning without
human resources.
SIMON GOLUB & SONS, INC. 2009-2012
Manager Human Resources
Developed and managed human resources programs, recruiting, payroll and
benefits. Ensured the alignment of all human resources policies and
programs and business initiatives were part of the overall company plan.
Partnered with senior management to support the new owner. Created a top
notch human resources department for the organization. Negotiated new
benefit plans which resulted in greater offerings for the employees, and at
a cost benefit for the employee and organization. Selected a new payroll
system that provided better efficiencies and considerable cost savings.
Facility project planner, and build out management. Event planner.
HR Consultant
2008-2009
The Boeing Company, Everett, WA (Contract through Comforce)
Fugro Seafloor Surveys, Inc., Seattle, WA, (Contract through H.R. Talent
Source).
PIONEER PROPERTY GROUP, Seattle, WA 2006-2007
Director Human Resources, Conversion, Business & Legal, and Office Manager
Member of the management team to ensure that all human resources programs
aligned with the business plan. Acted as a strategic business partner with
the effective delivery of condominium conversion projects. Volunteer for
one year before being hired. This was a startup company with 7 employees.
Supported the executive assistant with all human resources issues,
organization of employee files, benefit renewal, reconciliation of 2 years
bank statements and filing. Company went out of business due to the housing
market.
UNICO, Seattle, WA 2003-2006
Director Human Resources
Provided leadership and support to the executive team during strategic
planning sessions to assess the impact of strategic goals and objectives on
existing human resources infrastructures. Strategically designed,
developed, aligned and implemented human resources systems to assure
maximum effectiveness as well as legal and regulatory compliance. Created
the human resources department from the ground up. Developed systems and
procedures to generate a cohesive team environment. Partnered with the
executive team to establish a new brand within the organization and
community. Saved over $280k in benefit premiums. Company downsized and
outsourced HR.
TARGETED GENETICS, Seattle, WA 2001-2003
Director Human Resources
Functioned as a member of the management team to promote and ensure all
human resources programs aligned with the business plan. Managed the
effective delivery of policies and programs throughout the organization.
Responsibilities included coaching and counseling managers, employee
relations, full cycle recruiting and onboarding, compensation analysis,
employee review process, HRIS, payroll administration benefit plan
negotiation and administration. Direct reports included the payroll
specialist and human resources specialist. Managed the planning and
process of the reduction of force which affected 75% of the employee base.
Assisted in selecting the human resources outsource provider that took over
the department function. Member of the Biotech Steering Committee.
VITESSA, Seattle, WA 2000-2001
Human Resources Manager
Partnered with the executive team with the development of our human
resources programs. Fast-paced recruiting to meet aggressive staffing.
Hired 70 employees within 2 months. Managed the onboarding of all new
employees, and exiting terminations. Managed the HRIS data system,
payroll, benefits and other innovative solutions in a start up environment.
Negotiated all benefit plans, Trained the new human resources assistant,
sourced and hired 70 employees within 2 months. Company went out of
business due to the downturn of the high tech industry.
WRIGHT RUNSTAD & COMPANY, Seattle, WA 1995-2000
Human Resources Manager
Reported directly to the President and partnered with the executive team to
develop human resoures strategy and infrastructure that aligned policies
and procedures with organizational vision and goals of this premier
developer. Managed recruiting, on boarding, payroll, benefits, training,
compensation analysis, event planning, and employee relations. Created the
human resources department from a payroll and benefits position. Company
downsized and sold 90% of portfolio, and outsourced human resources.
EDUCATION -
2011 - Seattle Pacific University, Seattle, WA
Professional HR Management course taken - received National
Certification in Human Resources Management and in June 2012 renewing
PHR designation.
2008 - Seattle Pacific University, Seattle, WA
Professional HR Management course taken - received National
Certification in Human Resources Management.
2003 - Seattle Pacific University, Seattle, WA
Professional HR Management course taken - received National
Certification in Human Resources Management and in December 2003
received PHR designation.
1998 - Seattle Pacific University, Seattle, WA
Professional HR Management course taken - received Certification in
Human Resources Management.
1997 - University of Washington, Seattle, WA
Attended the University of Washington Extension Program from September
1996 through May 1997 and received Certification in Human Resources
Management.
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