Human Resources Manager
Resume:
Sindy Buford, PHR,
SHRM-CP
**** *** **** ***** ********** ca, 95834
acyqq3@r.postjobfree.com
Human Resources Professional with 10 plus years of Human Resources
experience. Recognized for being a critical member of the leadership team
with comprehensive understanding of organizational dynamics.
o Bilingual-Spanish
o Benefits & Compensation
o Safety/Management of Workers Comp Claims
o Recruitment & On Boarding
o Succession Planning & Development
o Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS)
Key Accomplishments:
o Employee Performance Agreements
o Employment Law/Compliance
o Employee Relations
o Coaching & Team Building
o Bargaining Agreements- Union
o Conflict Resolution
o Payroll Administration
o Partnered with the Chief Financial Officer and HR Director to re-
build the HR Infrastructure
o Aggressively managed and helped reduce workers compensation claims
cost by $647,980
o Strategically partnered with the Human Resources Director to
implement a new vacation policy that saved the company over
$750,000 in vacation pay
o Saved $25K on recruitment by utilizing state On-The-Job training
programs
o Saved $77K by contenting with the General Employee Trust Fund (GETF)
benefits audit
o Successfully completed OSHA Audit with no citations
o Manage a State Employer Training Program and achieved a two year
contract to receive $83,200 in state reimbursement funds
o Participate in Executive Leader's meetings to consult and accomplish
company's strategic goals
Experience & Achievements
Matheson Trucking Inc.
Mar. 2016 to Jan. 2017
Transportation Company with 400 drivers and over 1,600 Labor Workers
(Material Handlers)
Human Resources Manager: Managed the day- to- day operations of the HR
Department. Partnered with management in the areas of employee relations,
safety and risk management, legal compliance, recruiting/onboarding, leave
tracking, and conflict resolution.
o Managed the HR team which consisted of one HR Business Partner and
three HR Coordinators and temporary seasonal HR staff.
o Solve problems and produce solutions by collecting and analyzing data,
identifying alternatives and implementing new processes and procedures.
o Developed relationships with leaders to understand their needs and
coached them to mitigate and proactively resolve employee matters.
o Develop policies, procedures and best practices.
o Managed the Driver's Qualification Files to ensure DOT & FMCSA
compliance.
o Managed high volume of Leave of Absences to ensure compliance with
state and federal laws.
o Conduced high volume of employee investigations (discrimination, sexual
harassment, wrongful termination, etc.)
o Ensure hiring/discharge procedures are in compliance with established
policies and procedures.
o Monitor unemployment claims and represented the organization with
appeals
Innovative Maintenance Solutions INC.
Jan. 2012 to Sept 2015
Service Management Company with 200 employees (union and non-union)
Human Resources Manager: Manage the HR Department while reporting directly
to the CFO and CEO. Oversee all aspects of Human Resources and acting as a
partner to all management in the areas of organizational development,
benefits administration, performance management, employee relations, risk
management, legal compliance, recruiting/onboarding, leave tracking, and
conflict resolution. Perform analysis of HR processes and procedures,
benefits and payroll.
o Managed the Health and Welfare programs for union employees under a
collective bargaining agreement through the General Employee Trust
Fund. Managed monthly union reporting and prepared documentation for
yearly audits for contract and legal compliance
o Managed and implement the benefits program for non-union employees,
including the fiduciary duties of 401(K) pension plan administration.
Processed enrollments and ensured they were timely, answered employee
questions and oversaw benefits invoicing
o Developed and managed Leave of Absence policies and procedures to
ensure compliance with state and federal laws
o Counseled and train supervisors & managers on employee related issues
o Conduced employee investigations (sexual harassment, discrimination,
accidents, etc.)
o Analyzed and managed HR & payroll processes and procedures, including
prevailing wages
o Managed the onboarding process to ensure regulatory compliance
including: recruiting, new hire orientation, DMV, background, and
employment checks. Complied with Equal Employment regulations for state
and federal contractors
o Worked with Fleet Safety Manager to ensure compliance with all safety
regulations as well as maintained OSHA 300 logs and managed the
company's pull program
FDI Collateral Management
Oct. 2010 to Feb. 2011
Title Company with 170 employees
HR/Payroll Administrator: Member of the Human Resources Department.
Responsible for processing accurate and timely payroll and admiration of
all other aspects of HR Department.
o Processed bi-weekly payroll
o Recruitment and Pre-employment screenings
o Arranged and conduct new hire orientations & Track employee attendance
o Completed monthly billing reconciliations
o Tracked Leave of Absences
o Benefits administrations: Processed new enrollments/changes and
answered employee questions
Bordier's Nursery Inc.
Dec. 2005 to Jan. 2010
Large Wholesale Nursery with 200 employees- on site location
Human Resources Manager: Oversaw the day-to-day activities of the Human
Resources Department: Partnered with the Human Resources Director to manage
the site facility with over 250 employees
o Responsible for coordinating all Human Resources processes and
procedures for site location
o Assisted HR Director with employee benefits design. Administered
benefits programs; including the accurate processing of new
enrollments, answered employee questions, and coordinated open
enrollments.
o Assisted HR Director with the creation of the Human Resources
infrastructure
o Coordinated with corporate office to implement a new time keeping
system that increased the efficiency of payroll management.
Responsible for processing bi-weekly payroll
o Assisted Human Resources Director with the review and update of the
employee handbook
o Championed corporate safety programs, including safety trainings,
tailgate meetings, and incentive programs
o Maintained employee personnel and medical files (HIPPA & I-9
Compliance)
o Recruited, interviewed and onboard employees to meet current and
projected staffing needs
o Participated in Strategic Planning and worked with consultant to
create a company newsletter
o Worked under minimum supervision to increase the value of the Human
Resources Department
Education
Bachelor of Science, Business Administrations/Management, California State
University Northridge (CSUN)
May 2002
Certifications
Human Resources Certification, Los Angeles Valley College January 2008
SHRM-PHR-SPHR Prep Course, December 2014
PHR - CA Certified as of Dec. 15th, 2014
SHRM-CP Certified as of Sept. 21st, 2015
Continuing Education
Attend Monthly SAHRA Meetings & Broker sponsored Legal Updates
Affiliations
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
Sacramento Area Human Resources Association (SAHRA)
HR California Member through California Chamber of Commerce (CAL-Chamber)
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