Supply Chain Employee Relations

Summary

Results oriented Human Resource Professional experienced in:

Multi-site/Multi State Supply Chain (4 Distribution Centers and 1 Manufacturing Plant (approx. 1380 employees)

Supply Chain Distribution (500+ employees) Health Care Sales and Distribution (325 + employees)

Agra Business Manufacturing (125 + employees), Aero Space (165 + employees)

Cable/Internet Technology (350 + employees)

Proficiency in:

Employee Relations, ADA Compliance FMLA CFRA

California PDL Worker’s Compensation Safety, DOT

OFCCP Audit & Compliance FCC Audit & Compliance AA Plans OSHA

AB1825 Sexual Harassment Training, Internal GAP Audit preparation and execution, New Hire Orientation, Benefits Administration, Payroll (ADP), Workday and Recruiting.

Certificates and Memberships

SPHR, PHRca, SHRM-SCP,

PIRHA and SHRM

Education

BS/Business Management - University of Phoenix

Significant course work towards MPA/Master’s in Public Policy & Administration, California State University – Bakersfield

Experience

PIHRA (Professionals In Human Resources Association 4000 member organization)

President Current term 2025 and 2026

Leadership Positions held:

Vice President (4 years)

Regional Representative (3 Years)

Chair for By-law revisions (2017 to 2018)

Various local chapter leaderships roles to include Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer, Secretary, Programs Chair

Rite Aid Corporate – Remote 7/2024 – 2/2025

Accommodations Advisor (National – spanning New York. New Jersey, Ohio, Michigan, Washing State, Oregon, and California)

Responsible for organization wide accommodation process and improvement.

Collaboration with team members related to cross-over workplace investigations with accommodation need.

Mentored team members in accommodations for ADA, FEHA, Worker’s Compensation.

Partnered with Regional Leaders to determine accommodations for employees for:

oADA Disability accommodations

oRetrum to Work accommodation for Worker’s Comp P&S/MMI injuries with restrictions

oInteractive process for all accommodations

Rite Aid Supply Chain, Lancaster CA 6/2018 -7/2024

Sr. HR Manager, Human Resources (Department Head- 5 Direct Reports)

Partnered with Operations Team to support daily Human Resource activities (530+ employees) at Distribution Center Location.

Expanded role from single location to support multiple locations (4 Distribution Centers 1 Manufacturing facility) in support of Human Resource Departments in each location.

Completed complex investigations into associate complaints with oversight of less complex investigations in support of HR Managers in other locations

Partnered with Legal regarding DOL investigation(s) and various litigations from associates.

Managed facility closures of two locations to include resume building, job fairs and severance communication for associates impacted (400 + associates).

Maintained 100% on internal audits from 2018 to 2023 to include, I9s, Payroll functions and other related HR/Payroll tasks to ensure compliance with California Wage and Hour laws.

Incotec (Innovative Coating Technology), Mojave CA - (200+ Employees) 11/2015 -7/2016

Manager, Human Resources (Department Head- 1 Direct Report)

Employee Relations, Conflict Resolution, Recruiting, New Hire Orientation, FMLA/CFRA and Worker’s Compensations leave of absences, in a manufacturing environment.

Developed Employee Census to manage employee information, to include Head Count, Termination tracking, EEOC data and compensation. Providing a single point of information for Accounting and Human Resources.

Outlined potential promotion avenues for areas in Production, Coating Department, Quality Department and Maintenance Department.

Insured compliance with all State/ Federal and local law including government oversight programs.

Interfaced with Legal and Corporate partners to ensure consistency throughout the division for all employee related actions, to include PAGA lawsuit.

Managed and maintained oversite for Payroll, Benefits Management, and interface with PEO.

Revised Company Handbook revised Attendance Policy and implemented consistent oversite to ensure compliance and adherence to policies.

Bright House Networks, Bakersfield CA – (350+ employees) 12/2011 – 5/2015

Director, Human Resources (4 direct reports)

Division Human Resource Director – Cable/Internet Provider

Employee Relations, Recruiting, New Hire Orientation, FMLA/CFRA and Worker’s Compensations leave of absences, Safety, On-site Training of Customer Care, Technical Operations and Direct Sales.

Focused and driven results to ensure compliance with Safety programs, Worker’s Compensation record keeping both Corporate and OSHA, resulting in an “Excellent” rating for 2014 Insurance GAP Audit, and maintained DOT files in compliance for driver qualifications.

Insured compliance with all State/ Federal and local law including government oversight programs FCC, OFCCP, OSHA, FMLA, CFRA, PDL

Demonstrated results for 2011 OFCCP Audit – resulted in “no findings”.

Demonstrated results for 2011 and 2012 FCC Audits – resulted in “no findings”.

Reviewed and completed Affirmative Action Plan documents for Plan years 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014.

Interfaced with Legal and Corporate partners to ensure consistency throughout the division for all employee related actions.

Oversight of on-site/on-the-job training for Customer Care, Technical Operations, to include New Hire training programs, Tech Progression program and Soft-Sales skills.

BAE Systems, Inc., Mojave CA 7/2009 – 10/2011

Human Resource Representative III

Sector Site Representative – Aero Space

Oversight for day-to-day HR functions for Mojave Site (160 + employees) including New Hire Orientation, terminations, employee relations, employee engagement activities, and disciplinary action including support of site management and participation in site management team.

Interfaced with Corporate Shared Services for Payroll, FMLA, CFRA and other related employee benefits.

Assigned second site located in Tucson, AZ (50 employees) supporting management in all aspects of the HR function including new hire orientation, employee relations, terminations, and policy enforcement as it related to transition into BAE Systems after acquisition.

Support HR Manager assigned to multiple sites located within US.

Tri-anim Health Services, Sylmar CA 4/2004 – 4/2009

Human Resource Director (1 direct report)

$240 Million, 325 + employees, Distributor of Medical Equipment, Devices and Supplies

Evaluated, developed, and implemented a revision plan for Human Resource department including evaluation of existing general policies and procedure manual, sexual harassment policy, safety policy, and compensation.

Interfaced with C-level management and attorneys for all legal matters with regards to labor relations, documentation, regulations, and employment law requirements.

Established new protocols for documentation of and reporting worker’s compensation claims and mitigation.

Designed and implemented New Hire Orientation presentation to support the retention goals of the company.

Researched, recommended, and implemented web-based performance system utilizing core-competencies as the basis of evaluation.

Revised and completed core-competencies, behavior-based performance standards and KSA assessment for Pre-hire testing from staff to executive levels providing for more fact based decision making in hiring resulting in better retention, and productivity of new hire employees.

Reviewed and Revised existing Job Descriptions for all departments (40 + positions).

Developed and implemented a two-tier Harassment Training for staff and managers.

Developed and implemented the concept of a computer-based training (CBT) module for harassment which has provided the groundwork for other department’s training needs.

Participated in bringing behavioral based interviewing training to Regional Sales Managers

Participated in Team Excellence initiative to identify key areas of staff development and training.

Harvest Farms Inc., Lancaster CA 3/1998 - 4/2004

Human Resource Director (4 direct reports)

$14 Million, 125 + employees Manufacturer of Non-Durable Goods

Development of the HR department including writing the general policy manual, sexual harassment policy, safety policy, drug, and alcohol policy, and lock-out/tag-out policy.

Oversight for all legal matters with regards to labor relations, documentation, regulations, and employment law requirements.

Successfully implemented, documented, and provided EZ (Enterprise Zone) Certifications, Welfare-to-Work and Work-Opportunity Certifications, (for targeted “at risk” employee groups) resulting in increased opportunity for State of California contracts in addition to providing state and federal tax credits in the aggregate of $150,000.00.

Implemented job descriptions, training, safety, SB198 compliance, and OSHA compliance.

Established protocols for documentation and reporting of worker’s compensation claims and mitigation.

Maintain aggressive worker’s compensation claims mitigation through supervisor/manager training and the development of safety programs.

Support the transportation department with DOT (Department of Transportation) compliance requirements for Driver Pull Program, BIT (Bi-Annual Inspection of Terminal), Motor Carrier Permits, Pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

Implemented random drug-testing protocols in compliance with DOT.

Administration of Profit-Sharing Plan, employee census (annual), payouts and tax deposits working in direct contact with Actuary.

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