Human Resource Professional
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Cassondra L. Halpin, JD, SPHR
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HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONAL
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Highly motivated and creative human resource and legal professional with over 10 years combined experience in employment law and human resources.
Versatile and seasoned professional who adapts well to rapidly changing environments.
Strong team player/leader who strives to maintain productive relationships with staff, peers and management.
Provided leadership, direction and oversight for human resource departments.
Drove Cultural Assessment Survey process for over 20,000 employees.
Developed and implemented employee and management training sessions. Strong knowledge of adult learning concepts and training delivery techniques.
Managed human resource and administrative staff.
Developed and managed human resource strategic action plans with executive management. Advised executives and leaders regarding employee and management training needs, gaps and training options.
Conducted over 100 workplace investigations.
Defined and developed standard human resource policies.
Refined and enhanced standard job descriptions and organizational compensation structure.
Reclassified employees into exempt/non-exempt status to ensure compliance with state and federal law.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Human Resource Compliance
FMLA FLSA
ADA and ADAAA
Human Resource Policy Assessment/Development EEOC Compliance/Affirmative Action
Project Coordination/Planning Wage and Hour Issues
Employee and Management Training Benefit Administration
Legal Research Job Analysis/Job Descriptions
Negotiation and Mediation California, Federal and Texas Employment Law
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Aspire HR April 2008 – June 2009
Director of Human Resources
Directed Human Resource function for over 70 full employees in a professional consultant organization.
Developed and facilitated human resource policies and procedures.
Developed job descriptions.
Coordinated and facilitated the PERM process for immigration.
Refined and implemented salary structure.
Responsible for reclassification of employees into exempt/non-exempt status.
Advised managers and senior leaders on employee performance and termination issues.
Developed and provided training for managers and leadership.
Subject Matter Expert on employee engagement.
Subject Matter Expert for employment law and compliance issues.
Maintained employee files.
Benefits negotiations.
Acted as liaison with outside legal counsel and ensure legal compliance.
Organized and facilitated open enrollment for employee benefits.
Developed and maintained human resource budget.
Responsible for employee communication.
Planned and coordinated employee events.
Perot Systems Corporation Jan. 2006 – Dec. 2007
Associate Relations/Compliance Case Manager
Advised managers and senior leaders on employee performance and termination issues.
Developed training for Human Resource generalists regarding documentation, investigations and employment law issues.
Subject Matter Expert on employee engagement.
Subject Matter Expert for employment law and compliance issues.
Subject Matter Expert for Affirmative Action and OFCCP investigations.
Investigated compliance complaints or reports.
Responded to EEOC and other regulatory complaints.
Ensured compliance with corporate directed best practices, policies and procedures.
Keller Graduate School of Management Oct. 2006 – Present
Professor
Facilitate and instruct on-ground and virtual courses in:
Human Resource Management
Compensation
Negotiation
Ethics
Managing Organizational Change
Human Resource Planning
Employee Benefits
Managing Global Diversity
Employment Law
Other Human Resource and/or Business courses as assigned
Design and develop course delivery materials.
University of Phoenix Sep. 2005 – June 2008
Associate Professor - Adjunct
Facilitate and instruct on-ground general education and research courses for adult students.
Employment Law
Research
College Skills
Other Human Resource courses as assigned
Design and develop course delivery materials.
Facilitate online general education and research courses.
Murchison & Cumming, LLP Feb. 2003 – Nov. 2004
Associate Attorney
Handled insurance defense cases for employment law cases, including discrimination, wage and hour issues, sexual harassment and wrongful termination.
Researched state and federal employment and labor law issues.
Negotiated settlements and drafted settlement agreements for employment law cases.
Counseled corporations on employment law issues such as employee leave policies, employee handbook provisions, human resource policies and wage and hour issues.
Reviewed human resource policies for legal compliance.
Defended companies against employment law claims.
Conducted investigations and interviewed witnesses in employment law cases.
Represented clients at court hearings, mediations and negotiations.
Prepared legal memoranda, summary judgment motions and mediation reports.
Met with clients and witness to prepare cases.
Mount Miguel Covenant Village Jan. 2002 – Feb. 2003
Human Resource Director
Directed Human Resource function for 250 full and part-time employees in a Continuing Care Retirement Community.
Developed and facilitated human resource policies and procedures.
Refined and implemented salary structure.
Responsible for reclassification of employees into exempt/non-exempt status.
Managed Workers’ Compensation claims and return-to-work program.
Developed training and conducted sessions for management team.
Ensured legal compliance in areas such as hiring, disciplinary actions and wage and hour issues.
Investigated employee complaints.
Counseled managers prior to employee disciplinary actions.
Acted as liaison with outside legal counsel and ensure legal compliance.
Developed and facilitated employee recruitment strategy.
Organized and facilitated open enrollment for employee benefits.
Developed and maintained human resource budget.
Responsible for employee communication.
Planned and coordinated employee events.
Managed and supervised administrative staff.
Broadband Innovations Oct. 2000 – Dec. 2001
Human Resource Director/Counsel
Consulted with executives, managers, and employees to develop programs to address emerging human resource needs.
Worked as a partner with executive team to develop appropriate human resource strategies taking into account long-term company objectives.
Liaison between employees and executive management team.
Drafted and implemented human resource policies and procedures.
Developed company salary structure, utilizing various salary surveys and other outside resources.
Coordinated, designed, recommended and implemented employee benefits package.
Negotiated with benefit administration plans for employee benefit packages.
Facilitated employee recruitment strategy.
Interviewed and assessed candidates.
Collaborated with hiring managers and executives to generate employment offers.
Coordinated and facilitated 35% reduction-in-force, ensuring compliance with EEOC guidelines.
Authored employee separation and release agreements.
Drove employee review/salary increase process for over 50 employees.
Tracked and monitored employee leave.
Created and facilitated employee recreation committee.
Planned and coordinated employee events.
Liaison with outside employment law counsel.
Managed and supervised administrative staff.
Law Offices of Contreras & Gomez Mar. 1999 – Oct. 2000
Associate Attorney
Handled plaintiff employment law claims, including discrimination, wage and hour issues, sexual harassment and wrongful termination.
Researched and prepared legal memoranda on employment law issues.
Represented clients at court hearings, mediations and negotiations.
Drafted discovery for employment law and other legal cases.
Drafted, analyzed and prepared contracts.
Met with clients and witnesses for case preparation.
COMPUTER SOFTWARE LITERACY
Microsoft Windows NT/2000/XP; Microsoft Office 2000/XP (Word, Excel, Power Point, Project, Access); WordPerfect; PeopleSoft; Lexis; Westlaw; Electronic Document Review Systems, EthicsPoint
EDUCATION and TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS
2009, SPHR Certification
2007, Master in Business Administration, with Distinction,
Keller Graduate School of Management, Plano, TX
2004, Master in Human Resource Management, with Distinction,
Keller Graduate School of Management, San Diego, CA
1998, Juris Doctorate, University of San Diego School of Law, San Diego, CA
1991, Bachelor of Arts in Communications, Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI
2007, Certificate, Leadership Workshop, Perot Systems Corporation
2006, Certificate, Presentation Skills, Perot Systems Corporation
2006, Certificate, Effective Time Management, Perot Systems Corporation
2006, Certificate, Dealing with Difficult People, Perot Systems Corporation
2006, Workshop, Effective Investigations, SHRM National Convention
1997, Certification, Mediation Specialist, San Diego Mediation Center
PUBLISHED ARTICLES
Halpin, C. L. (2004), Paid Family Leave Creates New Benefits For Employees and Increased Legal Concerns for California Employers in US Law Network News, July 2004
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Member, California Bar Association
Member, Society for Human Resource Management
Member, Dallas Human Resources Management Association (DHRMA)
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