Human Resources Project Manager

Qualifications Summary

Versatile human resources professional with 15 years of experience in evaluating potential HR and compliance issues and implementing strategic responses to support organizations. Worked in diverse industries, for companies of different sizes and in multiple locations. Seeks strategic human resources position.

Created and implemented HR operations strategy.

Created and updated company handbooks and policies.

Extensive legal research skills.

Experience in EEOC, DCAA and other Federal and State Agencies, Statutes and Guidelines

Experience in ADP Workforce Now Implementation and Usage HR and Payroll

Experience in Paychex 401K Site Usage

Professional Experience

Professional Environmental Engineers, Inc., St. Louis, MO 2011-June 2015

HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR

Head of Human Resources Department, responsible for all human resources aspects of employment, from recruitment to retirement. Served as an organizational leader and the designer of the company’s human capital strategy. Supported managers in staff development. Handled all Federally and State mandated employment reports, from the EEOC to the reporting for MO, KS, GA and NE Department of Labor Unemployment Benefits. Directed HR administrative staff in all locations. Handled all employee investigations, consulted with legal counsel when necessary.

EXECUTIVE TEAM MEMBER

Educated and advised executive team on various issues in order to improve decisions that depended on or impacted people. Partnered with CEO, CMO and other Officers on all executive projects and day-to-day operations, including applying analytical reasoning to determine what process improvements needed to be made. Provided contract reviews.

Society of Human Resources Management, 2014-Present (Volunteer)

ADVOCACY TEAM CAPTAIN (AS OF JUNE 2014)

Serve as the point person and chief member advocacy contact in congressional district. Develop and maintain relationships at the local level with elected officials and members of their staff on HR public policy issues through at least two meetings a year. Recruit, coordinate and train other HR professionals within congressional district to participate in the SHRM Advocacy Team program. Disseminate to other members of the SHRM Advocacy Team in district information on HR public policy issues, on SHRM priorities, recent studies or other industry insights. Attend advocacy and educational events, town hall meetings or other public forums. Advocate support of SHRMʼs public policy priorities by writing personal letters, placing phone calls and/or meeting directly with elected officials. Develop and foster relationships with the SHRM chapter(s) encompassing congressional district and with other organizations or interest groups that share interests on public policy issues. Participate in earned media activities, such as writing an opinion editorial or letter to the editor of hometown newspaper.

ADVOCACY TEAM MEMBER (MARCH 2014-JUNE 2014)

Work to advance the interests of the HR profession in Federal and state legislatures. Work to advance the HR perspective on workplace issues by leveraging the reach and knowledge of group members through grassroots advocacy.

Various Schools in Chiba/Tokyo, Japan, 2007-2010

SENIOR LEVEL RECRUITER

Recruited and trained Native English speakers to teach English to Japanese people.

SENIOR LEVEL ENGLISH INSTRUCTOR

Taught English to Japanese students of all ages and levels.

University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA 2001-2007

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT ADVISOR (2001 - 2007)

Primary Undergraduate Student Advisor for the Environmental Science, Policy and Management Department (which facilitated four (4) distinct undergraduate majors). Advised undergraduates and other Advisors on both academic and personal issues, reviewed transfer applications for admission into all four (4) majors, participated in hiring of support staff, supervised student orientations and major fairs, and was the principal speaker and moderator for incoming students enrolling at one of the Nation’s largest Universities.

Worked on existing Minority Programs as well as developed other Programs needed for the student population in the Undergraduate and Interdisciplinary Studies Department.

Winner of the University of California at Berkeley, College of Natural Resources’ Staff Climate Committee Recognition Award for Outstanding and Noteworthy Performance, February 2007.

CUE UNION MEDIATOR (2001-2005)

Worked as a mediator for the CUE Union in contract and employee relation disputes. In-depth review of clauses in Union Contracts, composed and edited information regarding bargaining, grievances, voting and other employment matters between 20,000 strong Union membership and University.

Travelocity.com, San Francisco, CA 2000-2001

HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER (CONSULTANT)

Responsible for assisting/resolving human resource issues, including working as a Benefits Liaison with health care providers, preparing, executing and maintaining management reports regarding advising and disciplinary action, scheduling of staff pursuant to resources available, risk management, conducting hiring and exit interviews, maintaining payroll systems and creating employee reports and guidelines.

Education

BA, Sociology, University of California, Berkeley

Juris Doctorate Level Law Studies, Golden Gate University School of Law, San Francisco

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