ANNMARIE BALL
***** ******* ****** ** ■ Riverside, CA 92503
**************@*****.***
HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONAL
15+ Years of Maximizing the Return on Investment from Organization’s Human Capital
Policy & Procedure Development / Productivity & Efficiency Enhancement
Team Building & Organizational Leadership
A highly motivated, team-spirited, and results-focused professional who has a solid track record of motivating employees to obtain maximum performance and increase bottom-line profits for the company, as well as building and developing strong consulting partnerships.
Offering solid experience in human resource management, encompassing employee recruiting, training, and supervision, identification of staffing needs and job duties, implementation of benefits administration programs, EEO/AA compliance and diversity, evaluation of human relations and work-related problems, and resolution of employee relations issues, while maintaining a consistent since of urgency.
Recognized for the ability to creatively identify methods for improving staff productivity and organizational behavior. Proven abilities in incorporating innovative management techniques into a multicultural workforce.
Excel at organizing and setting up new policies and procedures, troubleshooting, and taking adverse situations and making them positive. Eliminates redundancy, automates repetitive functions and improves bottom-line profitability, through strengths in innovation and staff maturation.
CORE STRENGTHS
Staff Supervision, Training, & Development
Personnel Recruiting & Job Placement
Employee Relations Policies & Regulations
Benefits Administration & Compensation
Strategic Planning & Implementation
Regulatory Compliance Oversight
Safety & Risk Assessment
Budgetary Management & Expense Control
Computer Skills: MS Office Suite, Lotus Notes, HR & Payroll including Peoplesoft, ADP, E TIME, Data Count, Pro Business, Rumba, Kronos, Union Payroll, and In-House systems
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
GOODRIDGE USA, Torrance, CA
Human Resources Manager, 2003 to 2009
Responsible for manufacturing plant with 3 locations in the US while overseeing 1 plant in Mexico (ISO Certified).
Responsible for multi-state payroll, group benefit plans evaluation and design as well as 401K administration (Trustee).
Lead, managed and coordinated all HR activities including compensation and benefits, performance management, conflict resolution, HRIS reporting and management, employee relations, recruiting, retention, affirmative action, EEOC compliance, and labor law.
Partnered with the management team to implement and drive change programs in support of business strategies and initiatives. Work with company legal counsel to facilitate acquisition and maintenance of employment visas’.
Developed, revised, implemented and administered HR programs, policies, practices and procedures that improve business performance and also ensure compliance and equity.
ADECCO/AJILON FINANCE (formerly Accounts on Call), Los Angeles, CA
(Worked on various temp assignments to, include Toyota)
Payroll / Human Resources Generalist, 2002 to 2003
Processed payroll for multi-states employer with an employee base of over 6000 personnel.
Developed employee incentive and motivational programs designed to create and support a positive work environment which was conducive to maximizing employee morale and productivity.
Advised managers and supervisors regarding state and federal regulations and effective human resources practices as they pertain to employee issues.
Provided coaching to managers on the most effective ways of addressing employee concerns. Improve employee satisfaction by identifying and responding to concerns in a timely fashion.
KB HOME, Los Angeles, CA
Human Resources Information Specialist, 1999 to 2001
Administered and coordinated human resources programs such as compensation and benefits, with primary emphasis on employment and employee relations matters.
Communicated and interpreted corporate human resources policies and procedures for managers and employees.
Spearheaded company- wide compensation program, as well as monitored performance evaluations and revised as necessary.
Processed human resources and payroll for multi-states with an employee base of 4000 plus
TRANSAMERICA CORPORATION, Los Angeles, CA
Human Resources Generalist, 1989 to 1998
LAIDLAW TRANSIT, Los Angeles, CA
Payroll Coordinator, 1987 to 1989
EDUCATION
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY, San Diego, CA
Master of Arts in Human Resources Management, 2009 completion
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY, San Diego, CA
Bachelor of Business Administration, 2007
Concentration in Human Resources Management
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY, San Diego, CA
Certificate in Human Resources Management
Professional Affiliation
Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM)
Professionals in Human Resources Association (PIHRA)
References furnished upon request.