Carla (Carleen) Ricci
* ****** # ***** ● Irvine, California 92602● 714-***-**** ● ****************@*****.***
Solid Human Resources Generalist/Manager
Dedicated Professional with a broad experience base in the Human Resources arena. Strong command of employment laws, compliance issues, training, benefits, and employee relations.
Demonstrated success in the leadership and implementation of organizational change, under expanding and contracting business environments, developing conflict resolution processes, and an expert communicator.
Understanding of manufacturing processes to include Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and Kaizen concepts.
Human Resources Skillset
CA Employment Law Performance Management
Leave of Absence Management FMLA-ADA-EEO-W/C
Staff Recruitment & Retention Employee Engagement Direct Supervision of Staff
Mediation-Dispute Resolution HR Policies & Procedures
Orientation, On-Boarding, and Off-Boarding Benefits-Payroll Administration
Multiple site facilitation Leading-managing projects
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Human Resources/Office Manager July 2014 – March 2017
ALEXANDER’S MOBILITY SERVICES Tustin, CA
Responsible for all Human Resources functions for two facilities (Santa Fe Springs/Tustin)
Full cycle recruiting, onboarding, corporate policy implementation, Cost savings of $30,000 for three direct hires rather than utilization of temporary agency.
Management of Company Wireless Phone program to include, issues, returns, new equipment, end implementation of an End User Agreement to better control costs.
Forklift Trainer, ISO involvement, Safety and Worker’s Compensation administration.
Instrumental in the settlement of a Worker’s Compensation case in timely manner with minimal settlement amount to include resignation of employment.
Human Resources Generalist/Temporary Assignment
January 2014 – July 2014
OFFICE TEAM/TRANSPORTATION CO.
Irvine, CA
Point of contact for all employees regarding benefits, payroll, and general inquires.
Recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, policy communications, employee performance, disciplinary actions, as well as terminations.
Implemented an On the Job Training program (OJT) that reimburses employers 50% of training wages through the EDD. Annual training savings to the company $25,000.
Office Manager/Human Resources
March 2011 - June 2013
PREMIER CHIROPRACTIC
Huntington Beach, CA
Support all functions of the practice to include; marketing, sales, collections, scheduling and management and scheduling of four massage therapists
Increased revenue by 25% through implementation of consistent processes and procedures as well as marketing via Angie’s List, Living Social, Amazon Deals, and Groupon, various local publications
C. Ricci Resume Page 2.
Human Resources Consultant
September 2010 - September 2013
L3 ASSOCIATES
Huntington Beach, CA
• Strategize hiring plans for various client corporations to include full cycle recruiting
• Employee relations, sourcing, performance review management for L3A and clients
Human Resources Manager
March 2010 - August 2010
EMULEX
Costa Mesa, CA
• Employee relations, LOA, Open Enrollment, performance review management, and terminations
• Implemented new on-boarding process and presentation to include Skype for remote hires
• Full cycle recruiting for temporary positions
Sr. Human Resources Manager
March 2000 - March 2010
NEWPORT CORPORATION
Irvine, CA
• Upgraded the HR department to a service organization with two direct reports
• Established key business partnerships and initiatives with senior management
• Planned and implemented RIF (55 employees), implemented EDD program to pay employees for half pay for lost wages due to a reduced work schedule
• Investigation of various employee relations issues with a track record of fair and legal compliance
• Provide creative solutions within parameters of established policies and procedures
Regional Human Resources Manager/Business Partner - Franklin, MA/Billerica, MA/Stratford, CT (2004-2008)
• Provided support to 215 employees, reporting to multi Site General Managers, with dotted line reporting to Corporate HR, direct reports included two HR Representatives
• Implemented HR processes, procedures, delivery of corporate initiatives, and communications for two additional sites (sole contributor). Responsible for Safety Committee, OSHA reporting and OSHA logs
• Managed initiatives relative to a company-wide title-slotting project, training and performance reviews
• Developed productive relationships with three GMs with inclusive strategic planning and effective results
Human Resources Manager (Original Company Name: Spectra Physics), Franklin, MA (2000-2004)
• Reported to Director of Human Resources in support of 180 employees
Human Resources Generalist (Original Company Name: Thermo Electron), Franklin, MA (2000-2004)
• One-person HR Department reporting to Photonics Division V. P., recruiting, on-boarding, terminations, LOA, employee relations, investigations, safety, Workers’ Compensation, OSHA/logs and all reporting/posting functions
• Processed multi-state payroll for 230 employees through ADP
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Train the Trainer – Forklift Training January 2015
Cintas California
Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and Kaizan December 2008
Company Training Massachusetts
Competent Communicator November, 2007
Toastmasters’ International Rhode Island
Computer Skills
Word Outlook Excel PowerPoint SAP Ceridian iVantage OnBase PeopleSoft