Human Resources Management

*********@*****.*** Marlene Keating, cell: 408-***-****

Human Resources Manager/Business Partner

A proven track record of leadership, with creative problem solving and analytical skills. Accomplished, resourceful, and results-oriented professional. Commitment to exceeding client/customer needs, with the ability to manage multiple projects with flexibility and sound judgment.

Employee Relations/Change Mgmt

Full Cycle Recruiting & ATS

Talent Acquisition & Succession Planning

Organizational Design/Workforce Planning

Compensation Salary Planning & Job Leveling

Immigration Visas & Mobility

Rewards, Recognition, & Engagement

Performance Management & Training

HRIS Software Programs/ Payroll

Benefits/Open Enrollment/Leaves

Professional Experience

Western Digital, San Jose, CA (Temp contract) 2015- 2015

HR Business Partner

As strategic partner for (Engineering, Manufacturing and IT), align business objectives with employees and management in these designated business units. Serve as a coach, advisor, and partner to management on business and people related issues. Project work; annual salary and promotion planning, workforce organizational changes, training, open enrollment. Act as employee champion and change agent. Anticipate, assess, and identify HR related needs. Formulate partnerships to deliver value added service to management and employees that reflect the business objectives of the organization.

HR Services, San Jose, CA (contract project assignments) 2012 – 2014

HR Business Partner/Manger and project assignments. Roles include employee relations/investigations, performance and talent management, recruiting, workforce planning, salary planning, on-boarding, training, compliance, develop/ review and communicate policies, coaching and supporting managers, applicant tracking, benefits, leaves, Immigration Visas (H,L,O,TN,PERM, Green Card), & Mobility.

First Solar, Inc., Santa Clara, CA 2011-2012

Human Resources Business Partner

As sole HR POC, provide HR leadership and generalist support to 125+ employees at R&D Operations site. Coach and advise managers with resolving policy and/or employee questions and concerns. Collaborate and support recruiting in talent acquisition. Train, lead, and facilitate performance management process. Handle employee investigations/relations. Support managers and employees with career development, benefits administration (including open enrollment), safety and training, rewards and recognition. Track and audit employee visa status on E-Verify.

ITT Electronic Systems, (EDO Reconnaissance & Surveillance RSS), Morgan Hill, CA 2005- 2010

Human Resources Manager

Responsible for the planning, implementing, and administration of all Human Resources services and programs to ensure alignment to the business priorities. Hands on with Staffing and Security responsibilities. Provide leadership and coaching support to 400+ employees and oversee HR staff of 5. Member of the management team to lead change initiatives and implement strategies. Participation in annual business and strategic planning. Handle all Employee Relations/Investigations. University College Liaison and POC for recruiting. Compliance reports, EEO1, Vet-100, AAP.

Revitalize HR team into a customer focused, business partner to support the business needs (especially in recruiting, talent acquisition, and succession planning).

Coach supervisors on matters of performance management, wage/hour labor and other CA law, and organizational changes.

Improve communication through creation &standardization of functional organization bulletin boards, quarterly employee meetings, and publication of quarterly newsletter.

Improve and enhance employee engagement/retention through planning and executing team building events with 90%-100% attendance.

Develop and roll out yearly summer intern program and partner with Engineering Mgmt to hire college interns.

Lead and facilitate the Performance Appraisal and Salary Budget processes for all personnel from start to end with 100% completion. (including employees at remote sites)

Northrop Grumman Corporation, Sunnyvale, CA 2001-2005 Senior Human Resources Generalist

Provide HR support to 800+ employees in manufacturing and engineering departments. Partner, coach, and assist managers and employees with resolving employee issues. Fulfill all staffing and recruiting needs, meet hiring milestones and effectively remain within budget. Manage and maintain the yearly on-site training program.

Participate in salary benchmarking and job leveling analysis through internal and market surveys with Radford SIRS, Hewitt salary vendors.

Full cycle recruiting for all manufacturing operations and technical engineering positions.

Provide training resources to the various business groups, collaborate with management to audit and identify training needs.

University College Liaison & POC for internships, and new grad hiring.

Chartered Semiconductor, Milpitas, CA (contract assignment) 2000-2001

Staffing Specialist

Handle all staffing and recruiting needs, including job posting, resume sourcing, pre-screen candidates, face to face interviews, and applicant tracking. Point of contact for all new hires to ensure their relocation needs were taken care swift and efficient. Liaise and team with Corporate HR counterparts in Singapore – to provide and relocate prospective new hires to this manufacturing location.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration, Personnel Organizational Management, Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA

Professional Training

Value Based Six Sigma Green Belt Certified, University of Michigan, 2009

Business HRIS Software Systems: Ceridian, Bamboo, Concur, JobVite, Taleo, People Soft, ADP, SAP, Abra, Review Snap, EZ Comp

Affiliations & Community Giving/Volunteer

CSIX Connect Member, Silicon Valley Women in Human Resources, Silicon Valley OD Association, NCHRA, Toys for Tots, AT&T Pebble Beach volunteer, Treasurer for Bank of the West ‘Employee & Friends’ Golf Club.

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