Senior Human Resources & Employee Relations Leader

Trisha Summeril

********.******@*****.*** 925-***-**** linkedin.com/in/trisha-summeril

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, ALAMEDA, COUNTY, TRI-VALLEY, OPEN TO RELOCATION

Accomplished and mission-driven Human Resources expert with over 21 years of experience shaping high-performing, employee-centric cultures. Strategic leader adept at developing and implementing HR initiatives and systems that align with organizational goals, drive employee engagement, and ensure compliance. Leading effective HR teams that get stuff done, coaching managers, training, hiring and employee relations. Two Master's degrees in Psychology and high ability to navigate complex employee relations and foster a supportive and passionate work environment.

Core Competencies

• Strategic HR Planning & Leadership

• Paycom implementation

• Paylocity implementation

• Talent Acquisition & Retention

• Employee Relations & Investigations

• Performance Management & Coaching

• Compensation & Benefits Strategy

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)

• HR Policy Development & Compliance

• Manager Training & Development

• HRIS & HR Systems Management

• Organizational Development & Change Management

• Labor Law (FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEO)

• Excel Advanced

Professional Experience

San Jose Behavioral Health Hospital (MFT Intern) – present (weekends)

• Conduct bio-psychosocial assessments to multiple serious crises affected patients, working in 8 different inpatient units ranging from male high acuity, female high acuity, children mixed acuity email/ male.

• Work with outpatient clients ranging from conducting groups, triads, family therapy, one-on- one therapy, crises therapy and trauma. Entering PSA’s into WellSky system and conducting collaterals and trauma assessments.

Human Resources Consultant iHR Consulting LLC. 2017 to 2026

• Strategic lead for corporate benefit portfolios, specializing in pension fund oversight and retirement plan design. Focused on mitigating company liability through rigorous audits, tax optimization, and vendor management.

• Partner with executive leadership to align HR strategy with organizational mission and business objectives, driving a high-performance culture.

• Lead full-cycle HR functions, providing strategic direction on talent acquisition, onboarding, performance management, and employee relations to diverse client organizations.

• Champion diversity and inclusion initiatives, developing and implementing programs to foster a more equitable and engaging workplace.

• Serve as a subject matter expert on complex employee relations matters, leading workplace investigations and coaching managers through conflict resolution to mitigate risk.

• Design and deliver customized learning and development programs for managers and employees on topics including performance management, compliance, and leadership.

• Direct organizational compliance with all federal and state labor laws, conducting audits and developing risk mitigation strategies.

• Manage compensation analysis projects to ensure clients maintain competitive and equitable pay practices.

Human Resources People Operations Manager Medical 2025 Managing three medical companies in three states. As the point of contact for all people operations and business strategies. Business operations, compliance, benefits and development.

Multi-Site Human Resources Manager G.L.O.M. (Mental Health) 2018 - 2021

• Support company in administering comprehensive benefit programs, including pensions, 401(k) retirements, and executive health plans. Proven track record in ensuring regulatory compliance, optimizing plan performance, and enhancing employee financial wellness.

• Managed all HR functions for multiple sites within a mental healthcare organization, ensuring consistent policy application and employee support.

• Handled complex employee relations issues, conducted investigations, and coached managers through performance improvement plans and involuntary departures.

• Oversaw talent acquisition and retention strategies to meet the unique staffing needs of a mental health provider.

Human Resources Manager CSLOT (Mental Health) 2017-2018

• Directed full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, and orientation processes to attract and retain talent in a competitive mental health field.

• Administered compensation and benefits programs, working with brokers on annual renewals and ensuring programs were competitive and fiscally responsible.

• Developed and implemented HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance and support the organization's mission.

Previous HR Roles (Consulting / Contracts)

• Independent HR Consultant Client Healthcare Company 2025

• HR Consultant Correctional Healthcare 2025

• HR Business Partner BCI (Healthcare) 2024

• Senior Recruiter / HR PetersenDean Roofing & Solar 2014

• People Operations Manager HHQA Biotechnology 2025 Education

• Master of Science, Clinical Psychology (In Progress, Expected 2027)

• Master of Science, Psychology (2021)

• Bachelor of Science, Business Human Resources (2014)

• Associate of Science, Information Technology (2012) Certifications & Memberships

• Lean Six Sigma (2024)

• Registered Caregiver (2025)

• SHRM Member (2014)

• Persuasive Communication (2018)

• Private Investigations (2007)

• American Psychological Association (APA) (2020)

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