HOPE K. BOWHAY

818-***-**** ad006i@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Established human resources executive with demonstrated expertise in process improvement and change management. Thrives in a fast- paced environment where decision making is necessary and critical. Passionate about creating an inclusive environment that supports all of our people, professionally and personally, to ensure that we can bring our best selves to work. A reputation for maintaining a high- service HR delivery approach. Experienced professional in variety of industries with strong business development, relationship building, and coaching skills eager to pursue new and challenging opportunities to leverage skillset. Acts with excellent initiative to solve problems and take ownership of issues from initiation to conclusion with a spirit of “arriving with solutions” in mind. AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Full Cycle Recruiting

New Hire Orientation/On Boarding

Benefits, 401k

Employee Training

Employee Relations

Bi-Lingual (Spanish)

Process Creation & Implementation

FMLA/CFRA/ LOA

Workers Compensation

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Production HR Business Partner

World Race Productions Paramount/CBS- Hollywood,CA 4/2023-7/2023

On set service-oriented, innovative, and highly collaborative HR Production Partner

Onsite for day-to-day for live-action production of The Amazing Race

Deployed a hands-on approach, effectively assessing the needs of production employees and while driving efficient follow-up and reaction to Sr. HR and if required to legal.

Partnered with production to support departments: Talent; Production Management; EIC's; Development; Current Series; Health and Safety; Security; Facilities; Labor; and Employee Relations

Manage compliance training.

Build relationships with show leadership and crew.

Acted as the neutral and objective HR Production resource handled queries, exit interviews, show post-mortems, reporting for HRP team and drive HRP DEI initiatives.

Field general Employee Relations and performance issues and work closely with the appropriate labor, risk, and employment law representatives along the way

Determine appropriate metrics to measure the success of various programs and initiatives.

Thrived as I remained a transparent, solution-oriented leader, in an ever-changing environment.

understanding, embracing, and promoting company and show values, ensuring they are embedded in all actions within the production environment.

Continually passionate about promoting a culture that centered around diversity, equity, inclusion, respect, and education. Director Human Resources 9/2019 –7/2023

Television City Studios/MBS – Los Angeles, CA

Leading the organizational HR team to foster a supportive work environment where employees practice zero tolerance for harassment, discrimination, and/or bullying, and where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect.

Implemented use of and trained others on new HRIS PayCom.

Accountable for the management of all HR activities including daily tasks, people relations, and special event responsibilities.

Acting as the main point of contact for the introduction and delivery of HRIS new process and training material.

Taking ownership of issues from initiation to conclusion with a spirit of “arriving with solutions” in mind.

Provided reporting to the VP of HR and the Studio Heads, for analysis in the areas of headcount, turnover and org charts.

Maintaining a positive, collaborative, team-oriented approach with an instinct to pitch in and get the job done.

Successful managing HR communications and efforts aligned to company directives while applying the appropriate tone, business judgment, and diplomacy to each unique creative, technical, and operational production environment they support.

Established and upholding an “above and beyond” client-centric approach in HR.

Collaborating with VP to provide senior-level HR support, advice, and counsel to management and employees.

Proven knowledge of employment laws and sound HR principles

Effective business partner with ability to influence senior management and drive organizational efficiency.

Shown ability to deliver client focused HR solutions to business problems. Strategic problem solver with the ability to tactically translate ideas to workable solutions.

HOPE K. BOWHAY

818-***-**** ad006i@r.postjobfree.com

Proven ability to deliver operational excellence and strong time management skills to multitask in a fast paced, vibrant environment.

Created job descriptions as needed. Partner with Department Heads on job evaluation, promotions, salary adjustments, new positions, etc.

Manage compliance training and reporting.

Oversaw workers compensation claims and return to work process.

Ensure communication flow of compensation related issues is delivered timely and appropriately to people leaders.

Continual use of good judgment and ability to work autonomously or as part of high functioning team.

High level of interpersonal and diplomacy skills coupled with Excellent communication skills.

Directly providing day-to-day HR support, advice, and counsel to management and staff on all HR-related activities.

Conducting investigations into harassment, discrimination, and other complex or legally based allegations. Manager Human Resources 01/2019-9/2019

CannaSafe – Van Nuys, CA

Owner of corporate plan development for employee relations, ensuring continued adherence and relevance of all policies.

Developed a hiring process, including orientation and onboarding standard operating procedures for department managers.

Facilitated and led new hire orientation meetings while hiring and training company recruiter on the recruitment process.

Aligned with managers on status of department opening, candidate’s status in the hiring process, and anticipated start dates.

Wrote job descriptions and designed compensation scales for all positions in the company.

Coordinated benefits, medical, dental, and vision alongside employee engagement program.

Secured payroll provider and ensured payroll was processed correctly and in compliance.

Led health and safety, talent acquisition, payroll, and organizational development implementation.

Conducted 90 day and annual review process meetings alongside executive staff.

Responsible for the preparation and administration of the organization's wage and salary program.

Successfully owned and delivered on several projects simultaneously, delivering exceptional results and deliverables.

Provided support, counsel, and direction to managers on routine employee relations issues as well as policies and procedures.

Encouraged the creation and maintenance of a positive work environment that is tuned to company values.

Guided leadership team on organizational structure and staff utilization by liaising between business unit and corporate office.

Assisted managers through various phases of the performance management process, ensuring fair and consistent evaluations.

Directed initiatives for training on workers’ comp and employee relations needs. Manager Human Resources 6/2015 –12/2018

Powerfull Electric Group – Los Angeles, CA

Employee champion and change agent responsible for the establishment of an organizational HR Department by creating and implementing key documents to standardize operational practices for people management including staff requisition, employee handbook, HR policies for employee relations, an executive succession plan, and various cross-functional procedures.

Emphasized core values, setting a foundation for increased employee engagement and morale to reduce turnover by 35%.

Worked alongside management and employees to improve relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.

Provided performance management guidance to leaders (coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).

Developed external talent pool for upcoming and forecasted projects by tracking companywide vacancies and related timeline.

Maintained in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, appropriately reducing legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance while collaborating with internal legal department as needed.

Participated in the evaluation and monitoring of training programs’ success while working with leadership to identify gaps.

Identified key and high potential employees, creating development plans for increased organizational impact and future growth.

Worked with workers comp provider and adjuster to implement safety training program and lower X-MOD by 39 points.

Drove talent acquisition initiatives by ensuring timely filling of open roles through partnership with hiring managers to develop a slate of qualified candidates and influencing effective hiring practices for all designated teams’ positions.

Resolved complex employee relations issues by conducting effective, thorough, and objective investigations.

Partnered with the management team to assess and effectively address human resources needs in areas such as organizational design, performance management, compensation as well as career, competency, and leadership development.

Assessed and anticipated HR related needs and roadblocked; proactively developed and implemented solutions.

Delivered guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning, and succession planning.

Advised employees and management of Human Resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, and government regulations.

Coordinated area employee recognition programs.

Analyzed and produced compliance reports concerning employment and promotion practices. HOPE K. BOWHAY

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Business Partner Human Resources, Pacific Region 4/2014 –6/2015 Diagnostic Laboratories & Radiology – Burbank, CA

Oversaw Human Resource functions consisting of an employee population of over 800 while partnering with Pacific Region managers to assess, develop, and deliver human resource solutions and support to enable strategic, tactical, and organizational objectives of the company.

Collaborated with nationwide HR team to drive strategies and plan initiatives while solved complex organizational challenges through people-related solutions

Independently handled complex and sensitive facility and regional employee relations and grievance/conflict resolution with diplomacy decreasing turnover by 30% for the Pacific Region.

Responsible for setting, achieving, and reporting on quarterly business reports for HR objectives.

Proficient in ADP Workforce Now, PeopleSoft, analytics, and building spreadsheets.

Led management teams through HR processes and programs such as performance management, compensation planning, organizational development, and workforce planning.

Owned transactional responsibilities (status change, preparing separation packets, conducting employee exit interviews, frontline support).

Facilitated the onboarding experience for 10-20 candidates bi-weekly to fill key positions.

Designed and facilitated training on sexual harassment prevention, interviewing, and employee engagement.

Proactively provided counsel and coaching to all levels of management by providing insightful metrics and recommendations to guide decision-making.

Ensured 100% compliance in all HR areas (Benefits, FMLA, Worker’s Comp, OSHA/Safety, HIPAA, ADA, Elder Justice).

Drove process improvement design through research and innovation on employee relations, training, onboarding, recruiting, hiring, and LEAN practices.

Manager Human Resources

Notre Dame Academy, Los Angeles, CA 8/2008- 9/2013

Managed employment, compensation, employee relations, benefits, training, and employee services by performing the following roles: HR Manager, Benefits Specialist, Payroll Specialist.

Created, managed and maintained compulsory files Personnel, Medical, and Training files of faculty and staff.

Collaborated with administration in the issuing of corrective counseling notices for employees.

Investigated employee relations issues & advised management in appropriate resolutions.

Prepared employee separation notices and related documentation and conducted exit interviews to determine reasons behind separations.

Researched, selected and administered employee benefits. (medical, dental, vision & 401k).

Administers performance review program to ensure effectiveness, compliance, and equity within NDA.

Prepared workers compensation reports and ensured OSHA compliance.

Placing job ads, interviewing candidates and hiring new Classified and Certificated Staff.

Used extensive knowledge of employment laws relating to Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (Cobra), and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA), and Workers Compensation.

EDUCATION

MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY

HR Certification

UNIVERSITY OF LA VERNE

Master Education

La Verne, CA

UNIVERSITY OF LA VERNE

B.S. Organizational Management

La Verne, CA

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