Newark, California, United States
More than 20 years of human resources management experience with a strong knowledge of US federal and state labor laws, as well as, an understanding of international labor laws and customs in 10 other countries. Trusted HR adviser who ensures business priorities, HR programs, people and organizations are aligned for success. Specialties: Operational HR; Building/leading/mentoring HR teams, International HR, Legal compliance, Scalable HR program development; User-friendly company wiki page creation and/or handbooks; Onboarding; Culture and employee engagement; Coaching; Performance management; HR Business Partnering; Leaves of absence administration; HRIS and Office software proficiency
One more opportunity to set up the infrastructure for a California organization in a global company with all its legal and operational challenges. This is a phenomenal company which values its employees and would spare no expense to ensure that all programs, processes and procedures are set up properly and the employees are trained and informed to be successful in their roles. Being a member of the global team to define and implement Workday as our HRIS, to enhance the managerial and employee experience, has been a welcomed challenge and working with employees on a daily basis to assist with immigration, benefits, and all other questions that arise in the employee life cycle completes the experience for me.
As the HR leader for the plant I plan, organize, and direct all activities of the department, align corporate business objectives to our plant – cascading goals and objectives to all levels of employees and ensure that all necessary training, evaluations and initiatives are met. I am the advocate to both the company and employees regarding employee relations and I provide counseling and coaching to managers on legal, ethical, and work-related issues.
In this role I have been responsible for the launch of a new JIT manufacturing plant to provide automotive seating to our customer, from the beginning days. As a California HR professional I have reviewed, revised and/or created all the processes & procedures, handbooks, guides, presentations, employment forms, required notifications and orientations to be compliant in all areas of the employee life cycle for an out-of-state employer. I have hired production team members through five agencies, to produce and ship safe, high quality seats as needed for the customer's production line.
As leader on the Talent Operations team I created/documented all trainings, processes and procedures for the newly formed organization, and mentored and managed associates in providing counsel and support to managers and employees in dealing with the day-to-day issues in the work environment including immigration, employee relations, legal compliance, leaves of absence, workplace injuries, benefits and employee database queries.
In the Senior HR Generalist role I was instrumental in the development, implementation, administration and evaluation of a variety of human resources programs, policies, processes and services, including advising employees and management on highly complex and critical HR issues, policies, practices and programs, and leading the roll out and implementation of new and/or updated HR programs.
As a Business Partner I assisted senior management in the development of appropriate organizational solutions and provide direction and guidance to employees according to policies established. • Implemented corporate policy at the business unit level • Facilitated organization and leadership development efforts • Worked with employees and managers to address root causes of human resources issues • Resolved employee relations issues through a systematic approach • Developed and drove company-wide programs and initiatives
I managed the daily activities and special projects necessary to fill in for the Senior Human Resources Representative who was out on leave for five of those months. The following were among the projects and responsibilities in the seven+ months as a consultant at Ditech: • Managed employee relations • Facilitated annual performance appraisal and compensation review • Maintained legal compliance in nine countries • Followed up and filed immigration cases • Reviewed and implemented legally compliant and appropriate benefits in two of the eight countries outside the US • Assisted with two benefit open enrollments in the US • Conducted two RIFs and numerous exit interviews • Held new-hire orientations, as needed