Annemarie Ross
Laguna Niguel CA *****
702-***-**** Cell/Email: ******************@*****.***
Polygraph Examiner/Investigator
The Truth Sleuth
Polygraph Examiner/Private Investigator September 2020-Current
One Digital, Inc. August 2018 - December 2020
Irvine, CA
Director of Human Resources
• Director of Human Resources as a Consultant to numerous business entities onsite/remote
• Participated and leads a variety of Human Resources projects and initiatives as the business’ requires
• Conducted all hiring/terminations, background investigations, and internal investigations, ie. Theft, harassment, etc.
• Handled employee relations issues and investigates problems, reports findings, and makes recommendations for actions
• Processed federal (IRS) state (FTB) and other wage garnishments as needed
• Implemented and coordinated internal policies and programs and responded to inquiries
• Created and conducted numerous webinars for worldwide distribution
PROFESSIONAL CRAFTSMAN January 2016- August 2018
Dana Point, CA
Director of Human Resources
• Performed all new drug screenings and extensive background investigations, conducted all new employee orientations
Manage full-cycle recruiting, hiring, performance reviews, disciplinary actions, terminations, and maintains personnel records
• Developed and sustained effective working relationships with company leaders and employees
• Administers benefits and answers related questions from employees
• Handled employee relations issues and investigates problems, reports findings, and makes recommendations for actions
• Processed federal (IRS) state (FTB) and other wage garnishments as needed
• Implemented and coordinated internal policies and programs and responded to inquiries
• Managed all WC injuries with insurance company, processed payroll on a weekly basis ADP Workforce Now.
• • Stayed abreast of state and federal laws and ensured Company compliance
• Generated reports for company leadership team as needed
• Adheres to company guidelines and procedures for recruiting, onboarding, offboarding and benefits administration
• Coordinates and manages annual employee events calendar including Foreman’s meetings
• Participates and leads a variety of Human Resources projects and initiatives as the business requires
• Articulate and polished individual who is a great communicator, both written and verbally with the ability to maintain confidentiality and stay positive
• Maintains confidentiality and privacy of personal and business information according to best practices
HACKNEY ELECTRIC, INC. December 2011- January 2016
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Director of Human Resources
• Recruitment, hiring, performance reviews, firing, compensation, Processed Payroll (175 Employees) ADP Workforce Now.
• Coordinated annual performance reviews, Benefits Administration and oversight, employee health and benefit plans, maintained FMLA
• Professional Training and development including new employee orientation and proven ability to formulate and implement policies
• Maintained & updated personnel files for all employees with compliance and applicable legal requirements.
• Coordinated recruitment efforts, wrote and placed job postings; conducted extensive pre-hire substance screening and background investigations and thorough internal interviews, interrogations and investigations.
• Developed an employee-oriented organization culture that emphasizes continuous improvement, team work, and high performance.
• Conducted new employee orientations and processed all new hire paperwork as well as terminations.
• First point of contact for employees with respect to resolving issues and general employee relations and providing guidance and support to managers and/or employees in line with company policies and procedures and statutory provisions.
• Kept supervisors advised of potential problem areas and recommended/implemented solutions as appropriate.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to communicate effectively with staff at all levels and general public; strong organizational skills; ability to interpret and apply organizational policies and procedures; ability to work independently with excellent interpersonal and team building skills, effective staff training, foreman meetings, with superior leadership and mentoring skills.