Human Resources Manager

Daniel Jara, PHR Certified

626-***-**** *******@*******.*** Upland, CA 91786 https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-jara-ii-phr-53aa00133/

Senior Human Resources Manager

Interactive human resources leader adept at executing company-wide programs and empowering individuals.

Demonstrated expertise governing all aspects of human resources. Dedicated to working with tact and discretion in

sensitive and challenging environments while driving initiatives to meet companywide objectives.

Core Competencies

Employee Retention, OSHA Compliance and Safety, Conflict Resolution, Total Rewards, Employee Benefits, Talent Acquisition, Unemployment, Worker's Compensation, Leave of Absence, Labor Laws, Culture Management, Employee Relations, Human Resource Information Systems, Compensation, Benefits, Policy Development and Implementation, Leadership Development

Professional Experience

Human Resources Manager 08/2021 – Present

Western States Regional Council of Carpenters Los Angeles, CA

Deliver confidential support to leadership teams and 300+ interdepartmental employees throughout 6 western states.

Streamline onboarding processes and integrate programs to retain a specialized workforce.

Direct punctual payroll processing utilizing Paycom, ensuring data integrity and FLSA compliance.

Research, design, and implement tailored training solutions to develop staff and meet operational requirements.

Collaborate with interdepartmental leadership to review workforce performance and analyze skill gaps to align recruiting initiatives.

Resolve complex matters and act as the primary point of contact for all employee queries.

Provide written and verbal performance improvement notices, separation notices, and related documentation.

Human Resources Manager 07/2021 – 07/2023

Prime Healthcare San Dimas, CA

Guide all aspects of human resources for 300 employees in a community-based hospital. Supervise 3 direct reports.

Maintain professionalism and confidentiality while investigating and closing multiple workplace conflicts, code of conduct concerns, and insubordination cases.

Ensure end-to-end compliance while administering employee relations, written and verbal performance

improvement reviews, separation notices, and exit packets adhering to California Labor Laws

Drive interactive process meetings and oversee HR orientation sessions.

Compile database reports for audits and compliance; manage HRIS ICIMS records.

Complete internal transfers and workforce updates. Coordinate benefits and open enrollment.

Present written case summary decisions and recommendations for employee dispute resolutions.

Partnered with employee-elected Union representation, SEIU, to resolve personnel performance issues, disputes, complaints and resolutions.

Senior Human Resources Generalist, 11/2019 – 01/2021

McKenna Motors Norwalk, CA

Principal human resources subject matter expert overseeing benefits, recruiting, employee relations, safety, and conflict resolution for 550 employees.

Lead full cycle recruiting efforts company-wide for 10 to 20 open requirements simultaneously, including offer letter preparation, negotiations, onboarding, and weekly orientations.

Issue job requirement descriptions, addendums, and statements of difference.

Administer annual enrollment programs with brokers for life, health, and dental insurance as well as pension, vacation, sick leave, leave of absence, and employee assistance benefits.

Instruct management and employees on company policy, procedure, and compliance.

Build and implemented a candidate testing system to narrow candidate pool and attract better quality candidates for open requisitions.

Human Resources Manager 10/2018 – 9/2019

DG Therapy Whittier, CA

Solo HR specialist supporting 100+ employees and directly managing 16 office staff in 2 locations.

Create and implement customer service training and phone etiquette for client support representatives.

Organize employee experience, succession training, and conduct annual reviews for each representative.

Coordinate with employee benefits and retirement brokers to review and fulfill enrollment requirements.

Adhere to ADA, FMLA, and PDA policies and procedures. Complete FMLA and CFRA leave documents including return from leave tracking.

Monitor Workers’ Compensation claims including distribution of DWC1, completion of 5020 forms, recording injuries on Cal/OSHA, and weekly updates.

Human Resources Manager 09/2016 – 09/2018

Traffic Solutions Irvine, CA

Point of contact for employee inquiries, talent acquisition, new hire onboarding, safety, and compliance serving 13 locations in CA and additional locations in NV, and HI.

Spearhead installation of new HRIS/Payroll system (PayCom), and coordinated implementation to customize with business needs for a smooth transition.

Schedule and conduct new employee orientation activities including scheduling meetings, compilation of new hire paperwork, and overview of timekeeping and payroll systems.

Recommend and develop training and onboarding programs for New Hires and for Payroll employees.

Conduct employee training for Onsite Managers via Zoom to develop skills and knowledge in incident reporting, worker's compensation investigation, leaves of absence, and performance evaluations.

Track L&I injury reports and abide by return-to-work compliance.

Human Resources Manager 01/2012 - 08/2016

Buckets in Motion Mobile Detailing Santa Fe Springs, CA

Performed multi-faceted role of accounts payable, business manager, relationship/PR manager, human resource manager and purchaser.

Partnered with business owner to build and grow the business through sales, business presentations and marketing, answered phones and made all purchases for supplies to maintain inventory, conducted accounts payable/receivables, vehicle maintenance and other business transactions.

Conducted interviews and background checks, made offers of employment and personnel changes.

Human Resources Recruiter (Contract) 10/ 2011 - 12/2012

Bank of America Los Angeles, CA

Human Resources Coordinator (Contract) 08/2010 - 09/2011

JRK Property Holdings Los Angeles, CA

Human Resources Coordinator 06/2005 – 07/2010

Union Bank of California Monterey Park, CA

Education

Bachelor of Science Human Resources Management Expected Graduation 2025

Western Governors University

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