Executive Assistant Employee Relations

AUDREY WASHINGTON

adqidk@r.postjobfree.com 510-***-****

EDUCATION

Masters Degree MBA- Human Resource Management

Trident University - Graduated 12/2018

Bachelors in Science BSBA- Human Resource Management

DeVry University - Graduated 10/2008

HIGHLIGHTS

Full Cycle Recruiting Regulatory Compliance Training & Development

Employee Relations/Investigations Labor Relations/ Agreements Workers Compensation

Leave of Absence/Disability Management Benefits Administration Strategic Management

Manager coaching/mentoring Union Relations & Negotiations

HR Business Partner Compensation Management

EXPERIENCE

01/2020 Present Human Resource Business Partner-Alta Bates Summit Medical Center

Conduct complex workplace investigation including planning union investigations, conducting interviews, recommending resolutions.

Participate and manage union grievances for CNA, SEIU, OPEIU

Closing out investigations for union and non-union nursing staff.

Collaborating with management and executive managers on recommended disciplinary or training actions and documenting the investigation.

Identify and address misconduct of policy and collective bargaining agreement violations accordingly.

Provide recommendations and coaching to managers regarding effective management practices, performance management, employee relations, and interpretation and application of HR policies, guidelines and practices.

Provide guidance to managers around Disability, Leaves of Absence and Reasonable ADA Accommodations.

Partner with Employee Relations Managers, LOA Specialists, and Legal to ensure consistency and compliance with all relevant local and federal requirements.

Knowledge of Human Resources policies and statutory and regulatory requirements including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, California Labor Code, CFRA, California and Federal Wage and Hour Laws, Workers’ Compensation Law, FLSA, FEHA, ADA, FMLA, OSHA, EDD, and other applicable laws and regulations.

12/2016- 01/2020 HR Consultant/Manager- Top Talent Solutions (Staffing Agency)

Industries served Healthcare, Biotech, Manufacturing, Hospitality, Construction

Companies worked for include Stanford Medical Center, Sutter Health, Blue Cross.

Benefits Management of health, dental, vision, 401K and all other employee benefit programs

Human Resources Business Partner role for clients

Employee Relations investigations and resolutions.

Workers Compensation management of all claims, return to work programs, investigations, documentation and communication with adjusters and workers comp staff.

Regulatory Compliance of all state and federal laws

Leave of Absence/Disability Management of FMLA/CFRA/PDL/PFL/ADA programs and compliance

Training & development-create content and run specific management development programs

Full cycle recruiting/on boarding-Manage the full recruiting life cycle process which includes creating job specification, interviewing, extending and negotiating offers, and on boarding

Drive organization design, workforce planning, sourcing & staffing (including supporting recruitment process)

Exit/Terminations/Off boarding/ Lay off’s documentation and coordination.

Manage staff included in HR departments receptionist, facilities, HR reps and generalist

Manage Immigration documents and assist with case status with onsite atty.

Provide HR support and coaching to managers on HR policies and processes, people management, and career development.

Assist with SEIU and UFCW Union labor relations, contract negotiations, and collective bargaining agreements.

05/2007-08/2016 HR Consultant/Manager - AR Consulting (HR Outsourcing)

Support HR Departments with all aspects of HR including Benefits administration, compensation management, sourcing and recruiting, Open enrollments, Lay-offs and all other special projects.

Human Resources Business Partner role for clients, coaching management and training staff.

Full cycle recruitment for retail, biotech, semi-conductor; manufacturing, and engineering and technical positions. Conducted screening, interviewing, on boarding and document collection.

Identified new, cost effective resources for recruitment, and tracked and reviewed effectiveness of advertisement sources.

On-boarding – Conduct new hire orientation, explain company policy and procedures

Assisted with Reduction in force creating and coordinating forms, put together employee severance packages, Inform employees, explain procedures and next steps in lay off process, Point of contact for Human Resource questions.

Project Manager or lead on many projects: software implementation, Relocation moves, change management and company events.

Manage and administered benefits enrollments, terminations, and changes.

Manage leave of Absence programs in compliance with HIPAA, FMLA, CFRA, ADA and other related applicable laws, tracking, reporting, investigation and follow-up

Develops and provides training and development plans and processes.

Union Consultant for various unions managing employee relations, collective bargaining agreements and investigations of all employee relation issues.

06/2002-09/2007 HR Generalist/Executive Assistant - Abgenix, Inc (Biotech)

Started out as manufacturing administrative assistant for Director of Manufacturing then promoted to HR Generalist.

Fostered a teamwork/open-door environment conducive to positive dialogue across the organization.

Negotiated approximately 50 salary offers and dozens of sign-on bonuses/relocation packages annually at both the exempt and nonexempt level.

Reconciled benefit statements-Reduced benefits costs by 15% annually through meticulous recordkeeping and ensuring that company did not pay for benefits for which employees were ineligible.

Manager employee manual covering and updating issues including disciplinary procedures, code of conduct, FMLA policy and benefits information.

Revised job descriptions across all levels and 50+ categories engineering, office, facilities and management. "Shadowed" and interviewed employees to construct an accurate picture of the duties and skills required for each position.

Full cycle sourcing and recruiting.

Technical Proficiencies

ADP Workday Oracle Fidelity finance management

Bamboo Ultipro SAP

Advance skills will Microsoft Suite

Most all other Systems

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