May 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 1 mo · Tulare, California, United States · Hybrid

• We excel in risk mitigation, employing strategic measures to safeguard your organization against ever-changing compliance obligations. We establish strong partnerships with employers, working hand in hand to enhance their safety and people operations.

Jun 2018 – Jul 2021 · 3 yrs 1 mo · Visalia, California Area

• HR Department consists of 1 direct report and 22 indirect reports to execute the function of the HR Department across the organization.
• Developed and Implemented the Written COVID-19 Prevention Plan, compliant COVID-19 training program, and ongoing maintenance of PRO-PT’s COVID-19 compliance requirements as requirements evolve across jurisdictions.
• Successfully passed two separate Cal/OSHA inspections as a result of COVID-19 (April & June 2020) resulting in a Notice of No Violation from each inspection
• Deliver Executive and Management coaching/development
• Development and implementation of scalable HR practices, policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures
• Development and implementation of the HR function within the organization from no previous HR function, inclusive of payroll.
• Management of human resource function in support of a growing, multi-site, and disbursed workforce -- 7 worksites on date of hire with growth to 16 worksites at present.
• Development and implementation of the evaluation process for all staff levels within the organization.
• Management and facilitation of equitable Employee Relations and Labor Relations outcomes.
• Responsible for the development and implementation of the Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) and required training.
• Management of HR, HRIS, LOAs and ACA compliance, travel, management coaching/counseling, organizational development, standard practices, compensation, benefits, and developing and maintaining job descriptions.
• Administration of payroll, deductions, and garnishments for staff.
• Work closely with senior management to identify, develop and implement training and development programs in line with the business objectives.

Aug 2016 – Aug 2019 · 3 yrs · Bakersfield, California

• MGMT 3100 Human Resource Management
• o Discuss the changing legal environment that governs the field of HRM.
• o Explain the current labor market and discuss anticipated future labor market trends.
• o Understand and demonstrate the components of job analysis and a job description.
• o Understand the aspects of developing a training/development plan for continually updating employee knowledge and skills.
• o Identify appropriate job criteria and performance standards for conducting an effective performance appraisal.
• o Recognize the components of a compensation/benefits plan that will facilitate employee recruiting/retention and is consistent with the organizational strategy.
• MGMT 3000 Organizational Behavior
• o Students are provided with theoretical and conceptual frameworks drawn from the social sciences for understanding human behavior in business organizations.
• o Topics include individual differences, perception, motivation, learning, groups, communication, leadership, decision making, diversity, total quality management, international OB, politics, and ethics.
• BA 1008 Perspectives in Business
• o The course provides an introductory view of the core disciplines of business including management, finance, accounting, marketing, research and development, human resource management, production, and operations management, information management, strategic management, and business environment.
• o The course applies these disciplines to entrepreneurs and small business owners, corporations, and to other organizations.
• MGMT 3090 Career and Managerial Skills
• o This course has three primary objectives:
• o increase understanding of relevant career options through completion of the comprehensive career assessment plan,
• o increase understanding of managerial and employee survival skills,
• o and increase understanding of work/life balance issues through completion of a comprehensive work/life balance assessment balance.

Jan 2016 – Jun 2018 · 2 yrs 5 mos

• HR Department consists of 1 direct report and 9 indirect reports to execute the function of the HR Department across the organization.
• Implementation and administration of employee recognition and engagement platform resulting in a 97% adoption rate and a 90% utilization rate.
• Implementation, education, and ongoing administration of 401(k).
• Implementation and administration of a Learning Management System resulting in effective training address employee development and mitigation of risk factors.
• Management of human resource function in support of a growing, multi-site, and disbursed workforce.
• Partner with executive management to grow the business through innovative human-resources management to include organizational planning, employment, compensation, payroll, employee benefits, employee relations, and training and development, and evaluation of competencies & training needs of all employees
• Design and implementation of a company-wide performance management system that is linked to the core vision and objectives of the business. Provision of ongoing consultation to management on performance-related issues.
• Design of a merit increase and salary review system with built-in factors such as salary review budget, company performance, individual performance, the market rate of the job, and internal equity to ensure fair and equitable review of salaries within the business to address SB 358 legislation.
• Management of HR, HRIS, LOAs and ACA compliance, travel, management coaching/counseling, organizational development, standard practices, compensation, benefits, and developing and maintaining job descriptions.
• Work closely with senior management to identify, develop and implement training and development programs in line with the business objectives.
• Management of the full recruitment process including sourcing strategy; interviewing; reference checking; making offers to candidates; driving and delivering induction training.

Jun 2015 – Dec 2015 · 6 mos

Sep 2014 – Feb 2015 · 5 mos · Bakersfield, California

• Assist Generalists with Chevron and Aera accts. covering 2500 CA employees and the ND Generalist covering 400 employees to include employee relations, progressive discipline, onboarding, random drug screens, and SOP creation.
• Manage DOT program of 283 California and 41 N. Dakota files ensuring compliance with regulations. Audited and corrected non-compliance issues, updated current medical cards and commercial driver licenses, and DMV records.
• Assist in the application of FMLA, CFRA, PDL, and PFL laws and regulations with an average of 40+ open LOA cases.

Oct 2007 – Oct 2008 · 1 yr · Visalia, California

Apr 2003 – Feb 2006 · 2 yrs 10 mos · Visalia, California

Dec 2001 – Mar 2003 · 1 yr 3 mos · Tacoma, Washington

Mar 2000 – Dec 2001 · 1 yr 9 mos · Fife, Washington