Sandra K. Brown
Mountain House, CA 95391
209-***-**** Fax
OBJECTIVE:
Although my background has been in Human Resources management, I am currently looking for a work from home opportunity where I can apply my years of experience as a disciplined professional, with a hands-on work ethic.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Over 20 years of progressive responsibilities and experience as a human resources generalist.
Strong interpersonal skills and understanding of employment law, benefits, employee relations and program administration. Ability to excel in a fast paced environment. Proven management skills.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Flextronics International 4/00 - 2/07
San Jose, CA
Contract Manufacturer
Sr. Manager, Human Resources 4/04 - 2/07
Reporting to V.P Human Resources
With the assistance of an HR Advisor, support the corporate groups that include the Human Resources, Finance, Treasury, IT, Marketing & Procurement business units.
Manage two other HR Advisors who support the two Operation business units.
Partner with internal HR staff (benefits, staffing, compensation, and training) to support and foster strong working relationships with these business units.
Provide coaching and counseling in the areas of conflict resolution.
Administer new hire orientation and exit interviews.
Assist in performance management to target low performers and implement improvement plans.
Coordinate employee LOA’s and worker’s compensation claims
Salary and employee focal review administration
Manager, Human Resources 10/00 – 4/04
Same responsibilities as above
Staff Human Resources Advisor 4/00 – 10/00
Primary generalist for the Engineering R&D, Test and PIC groups
Partner with internal HR staff (benefits, staffing, compensation, and training) to support and foster strong working relationships with these business units.
Economic & Social Opportunities 3/97 – 10/99
San Jose, CA
A Non-profit Service Organization
Vice President, Administration
Reported to the President/ CEO
Assisted program directors and other senior staff in decision-making regarding hiring, promotions, employee counseling and termination actions.
Developed, implemented and administered HR policies and procedures.
Provided employee relations assistance and counseling to managers and employees.
Organized off-site training for senior staff and helped to identify appropriate classes and training for all employees.
Directly, and through the supervision of an HR assistant, was responsible for the administration of all employee benefits, i.e. medical, dental, vision, life insurance, workers compensation insurance and FMLA.
Acted as affirmative actions officer, providing monthly affirmative action reports.
Supervised the office services coordinator to ensure proper file archival and disposal and assisted in implementing a new file storage system to facilitate the process.
Responsible for the maintenance and security of the building through the supervision of the facilities manager.
Implemented and administered the agency IPP program.
Filed all required state and federal reports.
Implemented the Abra HRIS system.
Atari Games Corporation (Aka time Warner Interactive, Inc.) 6/82 – 7/96
Milpitas, CA
Video Game Manufacturer
Human Resources Director 3/94 – 7/96
Reported directly to the vice president administration/general counsel.
Managed a human resources supervisor and an assistant in the administration of all benefit programs, i.e. Medical, dental, life insurance, workers compensation, FMLA and 401k plan.
Assisted with the consolidation of benefit plans for a newly acquired Time Warner subsidiary in Burbank and became the corporate HR contact
Researched, implemented and administered a 125 flexible spending plan.
Interfaced with department managers to determine hiring needs then sourced and screened candidates.
Attended job fairs and industry events.
Coordinated with contingency and out-placement firms and managed internal research and advertising campaigns.
Handled employee relation functions, i.e. employee complaints, employee and manager advice and counsel, disciplinary actions and sexual harassment claims.
Maintained the HRIS system and company wide organization chart.
Filed all required state and federal reports.
Involved in developing, modifying and executing company policies and procedures including the company’s first internet/computer use policy.
Conducted annual focal compensation problem.
Supervised the office service coordinator and receptionist.
Was a member of the company security team, responsible for the appropriate access programming of employee card-keys.
Human Resources Manager 7/89 – 3/94
Reported directly to the vice president, administration/general counsel.
Supervised the HR administrator HR assistant, office services coordinator, two receptionist, and two evening guards.
Supervised contracted cafeteria staff.
Manage employee relations, compensation and benefits.
Managed staffing, sourcing candidates developing offers and closing candidates.
Advised management in personnel policies and procedures.
Implemented the IPP, safety glass and safety shoe programs.
Chaired the employee recreation committee, planning employee parties and other morale boosting activities.
Human Resources Supervisor 6/82 – 7/89
Reported to HR manager administering employee benefits.
Managed resume processing and candidate sourcing.
Responsible for new hire orientation and exit interviews.
Re-established and revamped service awards program, choosing a new vendor for employee awards.
Organized recreation committee.
Shared the implementation of the First Resources HRIS system.
Education
San Jose State University
Sociology major, Business minor
Microsoft Word, Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Oracle,