Human Resources Professional

•Worked alongside the CEO of a start up Solar Energy company and served as the lead in all areas of people operations.

•Directed team leads in areas such as recruitment, training, professional development, benefits, leaves, employee relations, performance management, compensation, labor and wage compliance.

•Evaluated and facilitated changes to company policies and best practices to comply with Local, State, and Federal employment and labor laws.

•Generated inclusive hiring strategies to drive an equity centered workplace assuring a fair, impartial, and competitive recruitment process. Implemented a thought leadership approach to drafting job descriptions, orientation packets, and new hire training programs.

•Recommended, planned, and lead key strategic DEIB goals. Identified external DEIB trends, advise on and implement best practices.

•Worked alongside CFO and Controller to help draft and implement staffing budget and a budget for the HR department.

•Worked alongside the Fleet and Safety Director to help ensure and promote a safe work environment while complying with all DOL and OSHA policies and procedures.

•Developed and oversaw the company performance appraisal program. Evaluated the effectiveness of the program and recommended changes needed for improvement. Ensured a high quality, fair, and culturally aligned process that positively contributed to individual and company performance.

•Served as the labor relations management expert, provided guidance on grievances, and conducted fair and thorough investigations.

•Collaborated with the executive team and key leadership to identify and analyze organizational learning and development needs.

•Provided thought leadership to leadership team to help shape and execute positive organizational culture and performance initiatives.

•Managed budget and operational aspects of various events including guest speakers, monthly summits, sales retreats, luncheons, and the company’s annual gala.

•Oversaw the creation of the Total Rewards Statements to communicate the overall value of an employee’s compensation package. Responsible for benefits overview.

•Responsible for leveraging best practices and creating a culture of collaboration between operations and sales. EXPERTISE

WORK EXPERIENCE

Diversity + Equity + Inclusion + Belonging

Thought Leadership

Labor Relations + Compliance Recruiting

Talent Management Workplace Safety

Harness Power Inc. - Norco, CA

DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCES

December 2019 - January 2023

SARAH POSHNEH

HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONAL

******.********@*****.*** 818-***-**** Tarzana, CA https://www.linkedin.com/in/shermaposhneh/ Training + Development Wellness Change Management

EXPERTISE

EXPERTISE

WORK EXPERIENCE

•Created strategies in all areas of people + sales operations including but not limited to sales agent onboarding, training and development, compensation, and account management. Maintained an agent roster containing 400+ sales representatives.

•Helped create and build out the onboarding portal, drafted various onboarding documents and policies, and continuously updated agent rosters.

•Facilitated the creation of the online training portal, helped schedule in person training, and placed orders for knocking kits.

•Assisted sales agents with customer communications, identified needs and developed innovative solutions to quickly move projects down the pipeline.

•Developed the Growth Team department to help recruit talent through various sourcing and networking within respective markets.

•Worked closely with sales leadership to review sales process effectiveness to identify areas of process improvement and optimization.

•Created a strategy for a seamless portal launch and implementation that maximizes usage. Led production meetings to communicate challenges, business requirements and provide clear direction to both internal and external stakeholders.

Facilitated the setting of release dates. Develop project profile including technical specifications, distribution requirements, and vendor assignments. Created and maintained production schedules for all assigned Domestic and International DVD and Blu-Ray (BD) projects. Monitored each release to ensure maximum efficiency and successful completion.

Performed risk assessment and provided status updates on market analysis. Developed and managed project budgets and reports.

Maintained relationships with international distribution partners and vendors to support distribution negotiations. Communicate pertinent rights, and holdback information. Directed cross-functional teams and vendors in developing new and innovative bonus features, exclusive to home video.

Oversaw creation, legal clearance and approval of all Domestic and International DVD/BD packaging and menu design. Reviewed and approved all international marketing materials and print ads submitted by International Markets.

Successful release of 500+ Domestic and International DVD’s/Blu-Ray’s for titles such as Dexter, Ray Donovan, Twin Peaks, Californication, The Affair, Penny Dreadful, The Borgias, and many more. Harness Power Inc. - Norco, CA

Showtime Networks, Inc. - Los Angeles, CA

SENIOR MANAGER, PEOPLE OPERATIONS

MANAGER, PROGRAM OPERATIONS & DISTRIBUTION

September 2018 - December 2019

May 2008-September 2018

California State University, Northridge

B.A. in Psychology

2003-2007

EDUCATION

Cornell University

ACHIEVEMENTS & CERTIFICATIONS

Human Resources Management Certification

2021-2023

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