Human Resources Employee Relations

Claudia Macias

Leave of Absence Manager

Contact

**************@*****.***

Cellular: 925-***-****

Objective

Lead the LOA team to ensure day-to-day operations are aligned with organization leave and disability programs.

Optimize process design to improve employee experience. Stay current on legislative and regulatory issues at the State and Federal level, also taking into consideration the provisions off the various collective bargaining agreements.

Education

Cal State University –

Human Resources

Management

DDI - Leadership Trainer

DMEC- Leave of Absence

Specialist certificate

Key Skills

Compliance

Coaching

Communication

Problem-solving

Experience

July 2019-Current

Able Services-ABM

Leave of Absence Manager

Responsible for overall effectiveness of leave operations, while supporting payroll and benefit teams on the integration process. Oversees the technical duties related to employee disability, management, absence tracking, modified duty, reasonable accommodation, FML and return to work programs. Works to continuously improve processes to ensure the most efficient approach to disability management.

Coach managers in the handling of FMLA issues.

Golden Gate Petroleum

Human Resources and Payroll Manager

Administered Payroll and ensured compliance with current government regulations. Ensured filing of monthly, quarterly, and year-end payroll statements. Conducted Background Investigations, report the findings to the requesting managers, maintained records of the results. Administered benefits plans participation such as insurance and pension plan, personnel transactions such as hires, promotions, transfers, open enrollment, performance reviews, and terminations, and employee statistics for government reporting. Coordinated management training in interviewing, hiring, terminations, promotions, performance review, safety, and sexual harassment. Responded to employee inquiries regarding policies, procedures and programs. Oversaw preparation and update of company employee/policy handbook. Reconciled monthly invoices for medical, dental, vision, and life. Ensures timely payments. Prepared employee separation notices and related documentation, and occasionally conducted exit interview. Represented organization at hearings and investigations that are related to EDD. Managed workers' comp. claims and return to work program. Collected and maintain key safety related performance indicators.

Inclusion Services

Human Resources Manager

Responsible for the Human Resources Management of the Napa office. Management of the employee leave of absences such as: FMLA, CFRA, PDL, PFL, Jury Duty, Bereavement Leave, etc. Including to ensure integration of benefits. Processed EDD reports related to a potential claim for employee unemployment benefit. Oversaw the payroll processing by managing the HR Team associated with payroll responsibilities. Managed and oversaw the responsibilities related to the Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP), Compensation, workers compensation insurance and claim processing. Coach and advised the Program Manager or Director of employee issues. Ensured that the maintenance of employee personnel files is being maintained and ensure confidentiality. Conducted employee meetings with management team member as needed.

Masonite International

Human Resources Manager

Responsible for the HR management of all 3 production plants (Nor Cal Territory) Developed and maintained strong partner relationships with the business and key stakeholders to coach and influence the best business decisions. Identified training and development needs within an organization through job analysis, appraisal schemes and regular consultation with business managers and human resources departments. Created an employer brand in the community to serve our intense recruiting needs over the next few years. Built an effective labor training system for all levels of staff. Maintained high visibility to promote HR programs and assisted management with effective facility wide communication. Champion world class service to the business and employees in partnership with corporate HR support and the Architectural HR team (i.e. full cycle recruitment, performance management tied to development, organization design, benefit exceptions, and compensation analysis as well as implementing corporate HR initiatives. Managed personnel issues and employee relations needs. Managed the Leave of Absence program for Nor California employees. Responsible for proposing, publishing, and administering personnel policies. Stayed current on recent law changes and monitored labor law updates and newsletters for changes that affect HR. Prepared, recommended, and maintained records and procedures for controlling personnel transactions and reporting personnel data. Answered any questions and/or requests by governmental agencies, including employee complaints

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