MONICA E. KAJAR, SHRM-SCP, MBA

760-***-**** adxhz6@r.postjobfree.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/mkrandazzo2014 SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONAL

Human Resource professional with over 20 years of “hands-on generalist experience”. Poised to deliver success-proven operations and human-resources management methodologies in a management role requiring out-of-the-box innovation and creativity to support and further organizational goals. Possess broad knowledge of human resources in a variety of sectors including union and non-union environments and Fortune 500 companies with a large number of exempt/non-exempt employee base. Demonstrated experience in initiating cost containment strategies resulting in significant savings. Excellent ability to address and implement strategic plans for talent acquisition, retention and succession planning. Proven skills in labor and employment law including complaint investigation to thwart legal action.

Employee Relations & Investigations Harassment/EEO/AAP Compliance SEC Committee Set-Up/Administration

Full cycle Recruiting & Employee On-Boarding Policy Design & Administration Change Management/Cultural Steward

Training & Development Department Set-Up/Multi-State HRIS/Technology Advancement PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Sr. Human Resources Business Partner 3/2017 to Present Henry Schein Orthodontics Carlsbad, CA

Provide consultation on all HR related matters to assist in growing the business and building top performance. Establish a culture of professionalism and actively take the organization to the “next level” through the development and implementation of world class HR policies and procedures affecting day to day compliance, new hires, benefit programs, staffing and selection practices.

Special Project: Developed “Supervisors Handbook to Interviewing” and Manager’s On-Boarding Guide and facilitated training/roll out amongst leadership team.

Counsel and advise senior and middle management on all employee relation issues, performance management, training, retention and recognition.

Participated on Sarbanes Oxley Team to establish guidelines, procedures and compliance with corporate office, including payroll and ADP.

Created a formal structured Compensation System that included salary ranges, company bonus program, commission structure and spot bonus award program for Global Workforce for HSO Business Unit. Global Human Resources Business Partner 9/2015 to 3/2016 (laid-off) Alphatec Spine Carlsbad, CA

Provided HR support, service and counsel to assigned internal client groups for both US multi-state and worldwide line managers and employees totaling approximately 250 covering APAC, EMEA, Brazil, and Japan. Employee base 560. Non- union environment.

Ensured multi-State and international employment/compliance; Employee Relations/Investigations; LOA/WC Management and Administration; Position Classifications/Job Analysis Database; Full cycle Recruitment/Succession Planning.

Coached and advised senior department leaders on the process and implementation of HR policies, disciplines, termination, and performance management concerns to ensure consistent application and treatment of employees.

Completed all domestic and international New Hire On-Boarding activities including payroll company set up abroad/Voluntary and Involuntary Separations, and Exit Interviews. Specializing in…implementing cost effective Return to Work Programs; SCA Expertise & Compliance; ADA/FMLA/Leave Administration & Compliance; Worker Compensation/Safety Risk & Claims Management; “Train the Trainer Classes”; ISO 9001/9002 Certification; and LEAN Six Sigma/KAIZEN. Human Resources Manager 3/2011 to 7/2015

SCOSS/USCIS California Service Center Laguna Hills, CA FCi Federal/LongView

Directed and Oversaw the development, implementation, administration and delivery of Human Resources services as a Prime Contractor under Fed Consulting Longview JV for the Service Center Operations Support Services (SCOSS)/Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).Provision of Human Resources/Support Services to the USCIS contract employees in the areas of mailroom operations, electronic data entry, fee collection, and tracking and maintenance of the files. Averaging over five million applications and petitions received by USCIS annually.Employee base is 450. Multi-Union(2) environment. Special Project: Developed corporate multi-state/multi-contract IIPP Plan and Return to Work Program. Provided counsel and authored VSC- Vermont Service Center action improvement plan for WC/Loss Prevention. Reduced VSC WC claims by 50% and instrumental in the successful renewal of WC contract with prominent carrier. Divisional Human Resources Director 12/2008 to 10/2010 ABM Engineering Commerce, CA

Guide and manage the overall provision of Human Resources tactical & strategic services, policies, and programs for the entire ABM Engineering Division. Responsible for Corporate office and six regional offices nationwide. Employee base is 4,162 covering the entire United States including Puerto Rico and Hawaii. Multi-union (56) environment.

Created and ensured national AAP/EEO Plan compliance. Handled OFCCP desk audits to successful resolution/no penalties. Full cycle national recruiting/staffing for non-exempt/exempt/ and technical/non-technical positions. Talent improvement. Developed a national model for the On Boarding Process with centralized features for checks & balances regionally.

Coordinated national roll out of new HRIS. Responsible for evaluating, analyzing, maintaining and initial data population for division. Point of contact for day to day tasks/questions involving end users; BI report writing/data audits; system troubleshooting; and table maintenance.

1st/2nd Tier Investigator. Responsible for divisional National Compliance Hotline/ETHICSPOINT. Investigate all charges of discrimination/handled employee relations issues including counseling employees/managers/executives. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Corporate Human Resources Manager

DACOR, Inc., City of Industry, CA

Senior Human Resource Business Partner

TROJAN Battery Company, Santa Fe Springs, CA

Human Resource Western Regional Coordinator

SEALY Stearns & Foster Mattress Company, South

Gate, CA & Phoenix, AZ

Human Resource Generalist

MAG INSTRUMENT, Inc., Ontario, CA

Employee Relations/Regional Recruiter

Aaron Brothers Art & Framing, Commerce, CA

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX-

GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT

Masters of Business Administration Winter 2015

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Bachelor of Arts, Communication

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology

SPHR-SCP Certification Winter 2015

ASHWORTH COLLEGE

Payroll Specialist NBA Certification Spring 2018

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