DEANNA ALI Phone: 260-***-****

Oakland, CA ****1 Email: adleko@r.postjobfree.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannaali

HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST

Executive Summary

Skilled at delivering full-cycle multi-faceted people operations. Efficiency focused, diligent, and operates with a high level of integrity. Exhibits grace under pressure, while resolving complex issues. Work experience includes 10+ years in human resource management, and over 10 years in the human services working with eclectic demographics.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SIERRA CLUB • Environmental/Humanity Protection • Oakland, CA 2019-present HR Partner

Coach/support managers in the application of HR policies/practices; provide strategic advice, feedback and guidance on complex HR issues

Provide assistance with employee counseling, promotions/recognition, and retention efforts

Revise job descriptions, conduct equitable salary reviews for current employees and candidates.

Provide guidance for managers and employees for multi-state leaves and ADA accommodation processes

Investigate all claims of policy violations to conclusion and support

Counsel managers through challenging performance management situations

Address and resolve employee questions and problems for non rep and union employees COLLABORATIVE CLASSROOM• Education/Publishing • Alameda, CA 2015-2019 Senior HR Generalist

Oversee all HR functions: benefits, compliance, training, policy implementation, engagement, reporting, audits

Oversee payroll processes (medical leaves, compensation, benefits, accruals, employee changes)

Prepared severance packages, and facilitated process for preparing employee for workforce re-entry

Revise job descriptions, conduct salary reviews, implement performance evaluations and processes

Active role in the company rebuild (recruiting, facility relocation and expansion), oversee facility management

Responsible for audit and reporting including: 5500/NDT, workers compensation, EEO, AAP, 990

Full cycle benefits administration (including COBRA), reconciliation, census completion

(Medical, dental, vision, FSA, commuter, dependent care, STD, LTD, life, ADD, 401k/403b)

Developed/oversaw all HR procedures. Created e-file and procedure organization/maintenance system

Redesigned performance evaluations, forms, streamlined processes and facilitated trainings GIVE SOMETHING BACK• Service/Retail • Oakland, CA 2014- 2015 HR Manager

Streamline and manage HR onboarding and program compliance. Audited, reorganized and maintained files

Recruitment, retention, workers comp, orientation, training, grievances, oversee payroll & benefits (COBRA, 401k)

Reworked policies, handbook, implementing new HRIS/payroll system, assist w/metrics and monitoring KPI. CHICAGO PROTECTIVE APPAREL• Manufacturer/Safety • Skokie, IL 2012-2013 HR Director

Create job descriptions, and policy/procedure manuals, onboarding process, I-9 compliance, E-verify

Facilitated employee engagement, recognition, benefits, employee relations, disputes and wellness programs HCR MANORCARE • Healthcare/Residential facility • Glen Ellyn, IL 2009-2011 HR Director

Payroll for 80+ staff, employee onboarding/orientation, training, scheduling

Compiling employee files: background, criminal, credit, and substance abuse checks

Provide guidance in practices of compensation, benefits, retention, recruitment and union engagement

Follow up with workman’s compensation claims, maintained OSHA log. Member of Safety Committee

Business office – banking/payroll reconciliation and budget management averaging 500K monthly, AR EDUCATION:

(2002) PURDUE UNIVERSITY BS Psychology, Focus in Human Resources

(2015) CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY Human Resources Management Executive Certificate SKILLS:

PC/Mac-Proficient PeopleSoft/Oracle/Taleo Kronos/ADP/Paychexx/Paylocity/Workday

COBRA Administration Google suite MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Notary exp 2023 Creatively Resourceful French (Conversational Fluency)

Κnowledge of Federal & State laws including: ADA, ACA, PDL, SDI, PFL, OSHA, HIPPA, and FMLA VOLUNTEER:

EDD – Offer trainings for job preparation skills

ALAMEDA COUNTY FOOD BANK - Sorting and bagging produce to deliver REBUILDING TOGETHER -Organized 50+ volunteers to assist in repairing homes for low income homeowners

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