Human Resources Talent Acquisition

Darlene Tolbert

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SUMMARY

Dynamic and results-oriented human resources leader with over 10 years of experience in employee relations, talent acquisition, benefits administration, and workplace compliance. Proven ability to create engaging work cultures, streamline HR processes, and drive strategic initiatives to meet business goals. Adept at managing full-cycle HR operations, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and training development, to align workforce potential with organizational success.

CORE COMPETENCIES

HR Strategy & Compliance: Align HR initiatives with business goals while ensuring adherence to state and federal regulations.

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding: Streamline hiring processes and foster smooth onboarding experiences.

Employee Relations & Conflict Resolution: Resolve workplace conflicts and improve team dynamics.

Benefits & Payroll Administration: Manage compensation structures, benefits, and payroll operations efficiently.

Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives: Champion equitable practices and foster inclusive workplace cultures.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

GRAY, DUFFY, EISENBAUM, & LEE, LLP Woodland Hills, CA 2021 – Present

HR Manager / Office Manager, 2021 – Present

Manage the full spectrum of human resources functions and facilities management, including but not limited to the following:

Manage human resources operations, encompassing talent acquisition, onboarding, and benefits coordination ensuring seamless integration of employee life-cycle processes.

Facilitate effective performance management and employee relations, coordinate mandatory workplace sexual harassment prevention training and developed the workplace violence prevention plan mandated by the state of California.

Coordinate benefits administration and enrollment for new hires and annual open enrollment for the all employees.

Conduct workplace and harassment investigations with integrity, maintaining a safe and respectful work environment for all staff

Collaborate with insurance brokers to renew corporate policies.

Oversee daily facility operations and lead Office Services team to support organizational efficiency and effectiveness.

Collaborate with senior management to develop and implement human resources strategies that support the organization's business goals and objectives.

CEDARS-SINAI Los Angeles, CA 2016 – 2021

Marketing Specialist – Brand Strategy, 2019 – 2021

Executed brand management operations for a non-profit medical center, encompassing both printed and digital stationary, product distribution to internal entities, and staff education, ensuring adherence to corporate guidelines at all times.

Revised and enforced standards for brand-related projects, which required diligent review of logo designs and collaboration with preferred vendors.

Maintained oversight of corporate-branded promotional items, including management of inventory levels and distribution, sourced new items and vendors, organized files, led quality control, negotiated contracts, and processed purchase orders.

Cultivated relationships with various service lines to source promotional items and fulfilled requests for specialized orders.

Collaborated with various marketing departments to develop an online promo store of items for use by internal departments, as well as corporate and community-based events.

Management Assistant – Marketing Department, 2016 - 2019

Delivered exceptional administrative support to the Senior Executive Director, Associate Directors of Marketing, senior staff members, and marketing consultants. Accountable for monthly financials, office supply management, expense reporting, and heavy calendar management of complex schedules with key stakeholders, executive leadership, physicians, affiliate and sponsorship partners, outside vendors, and prospective corporate partners.

Mastered financial tasks, including processing invoices for payment, reconciling charges to department cost centers, analyzing monthly reports, and identifying explanations for variances.

ALCHEMY (formerly Millennium Entertainment & First Look Studios) Los Angeles, CA 2007 – 2016

Human Resources Director, 2012 – 2016

Human Resources Manager/Office Manager, 2008 – 2012

Oversaw full-cycle HR functions for an independent film distributor.

Conducted onboarding and training to all employees, in addition to providing mentoring to office assistants and receptionists, leading to quick assimilations into the company.

Investigated workplace and harassment claims, ensuring compliance with labor laws and maintaining a respectful work environment.

Advised senior leaders on HR policies, conflict resolution, and succession planning.

Utilized analytical ability to generate extensive ad hoc reports for use by executive management to drive operational enhancements and business results.

Spearheaded the development of a new revenue stream by liaising with film and tv productions seeking to rent office space for commercial and film shoots.

Served as the first point of contact for all facility matters, encompassing building management, vendor relations, contract negotiations, parking assignments, security badges, and invoicing.

Boosted employee engagement by planning corporate and employee events, lunches, sales meetings and conferences.

Manager, Sales Communications, 2007 – 2008

Facilitated administrative and client-related support in partnership with Chief Operating Officer and sales executives.

Compiled and disseminated independent film title information to retail and wholesale home entertainment partners with impeccable timing and accuracy.

Oversaw planning and execution of annual national sales meetings, conventions, and trade shows.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

UNIVERSITY OF LA VERNE La Verne, CA

Bachelor of Science, Organizational Management

Concentration in Human Resources Management

WEST LOS ANGELES COLLEGE Culver City, CA

Associate of Arts, Liberal Arts

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Kronos Concur

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