Yolanda Thomas

Recruiters Summar:

Yolanda has experience as a Senior Regional Human Resources Manager, where she provided a full range of HR support, including staffing, compensation, benefits, training, and employee relations.

She possesses extensive knowledge of federal and state employment laws in multiple states (especially within CA Labor Legislation) demonstrating her expertise in HR compliance.

Her experience in processing payroll-related tasks, managing compensation programs, and developing/editing employee handbooks and HR policies demonstrates her versatility in handling administrative HR functions.

Yolanda's experience in administering collective bargaining agreements, labor and arbitration negotiations, and her ability to propose resolutions between labor and management showcases her proficiency in handling employee relations and labor-related matters.

During her experience at Windsor Healthcare, she has worked with a broad range of employee types, including those in manufacturing, supply chain, and operations, with a focus on a non-exempt population (80%).

She is a local candidate, willing to come onsite and available for interview with a prior notice of 24-48 hours.

Skills Matrix:

Skills

Total Experience

Last Used

Organization/ Client

HR Experience

10+ years

01/08 - Present

CPEhr/Windsor Healthcare

Experience with CA Labor Legislation

10+ Years

01/08 - Present

CPEhr/Windsor Healthcare

Exempt/ Non- Exempt Population Experience

10+ Years

01/08 - Present

CPEhr/Windsor Healthcare

Manufacturing / Supply chain Environment Experience

10+ years

01/08 - Present

CPEhr/Windsor Healthcare

Education:

B.S./Business Management/Human Resource Management, University of Phoenix

Summary of Qualification:

Highly motivated professional experienced in the human resources arena seeking an opportunity to build and develop outstanding strategic human resources practices and procedures in a progressive organization while strengthening employee bonds through HR counselling, focusing on policies, procedures, benefits management and fully complying with business and employment law.

Solid leadership in HR principles and policies resulting in the ability to quickly apply HR theory to practical applications.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build rapport and trust with all levels of personnel from individual team members, midlevel managers to C-level executives.

Core Competencies:

Employee Relations

Employment Law

Performance Management

Orientation & Onboarding

FMLA/EEO

HR Policies & Procedures

Training & Development

Effective Leader

Professional Experience:

Sr. Regional Human Resources Manager

CPEhr/Windsor Healthcare 01/08 - Present

Provided a full range of HR support, staffing, compensation, benefits, employee training and development, environmental health and safety, security, and general employee relations.

Guided day-to-day administration, communication, and implementation of HR policies and programs at the business unit or division level.

Performed recruitment and selection for public and private employees, domestic and international candidates for a wide variety of professional and technical positions.

Generalist Responsibilities Included:

Performed extensive audits of HR process to ensure legal compliance.

Extensive knowledge of federal and state employment laws in 4 states

Facilitated and advised managers on terminations, layoffs and reorganizations.

Designed salary surveys conducted research and assisted in development of compensation program.

Processed garnishments, student loans, IRS levies and child support payments

Interfaced with child support agencies from multiple states as well as attorneys and courts

Develop/edited employee handbooks and human resources policies.

Benefits Responsibilities Included:

Administration of benefits plans and new hire enrollments.

Management of all health, dental, vision, and retirement plans

Coordinated Open Enrollment and Annual Benefits Fair

Negotiations benefit vendors.

Administration of workers compensation claims and policies

Manage payroll manager to ensure accurate payrolls for all employees.

Labor Relations Responsibilities Included:

Administer collective bargaining agreements for employees (SEIU) union.

Labor and arbitration negotiations.

Compiled information and propose resolutions between labor and management.

Served as resource for management training programs in labor relations.

Interpreted policy and employment decisions affecting union workers.

Advised and represent employer regarding UI, EEOC, DFEH claims.

Advised management regarding EEO, federal, and state employment laws and compliance issues.

Previous Experience:

Human Resources Manager, Bayside Medical Group, In, 05/05 - 01/08

Director, Human Resources, Pacifica Foundation, 08/02 - 04/05

Director, Human Resources, Phoenix Programs, Inc., 05/00- 08/02

Human Resources Associate, Berlex Labs/98- 04/00

Human Resource Associate, Pacific Gas & Electric09/78- 06/91

Professional Affiliations:

Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM)

National Association for Female Executives *(NAFE)

California Chamber

ASHRA

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