Human Resources Los Angeles

KARINA TARKHANIAN, MS-HRM, SHRM-SCP

Los Angeles, CA 310-***-**** ***********@*****.*** linkedin.com/in/karinatarkhanianshrmscp

HUMAN RESOURCES EXECUTIVE

Legal Hospitality Manufacturing Apparel

Strategic HR executive with 16 years of experience across diverse industries, specializing in California employment law, HR technology, and organizational design. Builds scalable, compliant people strategies that reduce risk, improve retention, and align with business goals.

CORE COMPETENCIES

California Employment Law · HRIS Optimization (UKG, ADP, Paycom, Bamboo) · Compensation & Pay Equity

Multi-State Compliance · Organizational Design & Change Management · Performance Management

Employee Relations & Risk Mitigation · Workforce Planning & Recruiting · Training & Development

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Human Resources Manager Offit Kurman Law Firm (Am Law 250) · Remote · Mar 2024 – May 2025

Aligned UKG timekeeping with CA break laws, reducing compliance risk.

Automated performance reviews and trained managers firmwide.

Built compensation tools to support pay transparency and budgeting.

Developed 30-60-90-day feedback and exit analytics to inform retention.

• Created SB 553-compliant workplace violence training and led ER support

HR Consultant Tarkhanian & Associates · Remote · Apr 2023 – Jun 2024

Served as fractional HR leader for law firms; led recruiting and built SOPs that increased retention.

Delivered system recommendations and implemented HRIS projects from end to end.

Used trend reporting to identify benefits gaps and drive down turnover.

HR Consultant (In-House) CustomInkandThread.com · Remote · Feb 2021 – Mar 2023

Stabilized HR ops during COVID supply chain crisis; reduced bottlenecks by 30%.

Led organizational restructuring, cutting operational costs by 20% and boosting production efficiency.

Negotiated international labor contracts, leading to 30% revenue recovery post-shutdown.

Managed office relocation and lease negotiation—cut costs and improved customer access.

Executive Director of Human Resources HTSY Hospitality Group · Remote · Oct 2015 – Feb 2021

Built the HR department from scratch, supporting 9 restaurant concepts and over 385 staff.

Led high-volume hiring (300+ roles), deployed ADP Workforce Now, and eliminated paper processes.

Reduced turnover 30% through stronger onboarding and internal mobility planning.

Introduced talent analytics and succession planning frameworks to support growth.

Executive Director of Human Resources OLS Hotels & Resorts · Los Angeles · Mar 2013 – Aug 2015

Shifted workforce to a performance-based culture, contributing to a 30% revenue increase.

Cut work comp claims by 80% and won 100% of UI hearings through risk management.

Improved 30-day retention by revamping orientation and manager onboarding training.

HR Administrator / Benefits & Risk Specialist Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel · Los Angeles · May 2009 – Mar 2013

Supported HR compliance, benefits, and risk management for 460+ employees.

Led successful HRIS upgrade; negotiated 25% vendor discount and improved onboarding retention.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

MS, Human Resources Management – Brandman University (Chapman University System)

BS, Business Administration (HR Emphasis) – Brandman University (Chapman University System)

SHRM-SCP Certified Member, SHRM, PHRM, Cal-Chamber

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