Feb 2016 – Jan 2023 · 6 yrs 11 mos

Apr 2015 – Jan 2016 · 9 mos · San Francisco Bay Area

Feb 2014 – Mar 2015 · 1 yr 1 mo · San Francisco

Apr 2013 – Jan 2014 · 9 mos

• Primary HR contact for over 400 employees, leading efforts for benefits, employee relations, and relocations
• Refine and lead mandatory, weekly Workplace Awareness Training for over 200 employees
• Refine and manage the immigration sponsorship process for temporary work visas and permanent residence status for over 150 foreign nationals
• Work closely with Finance teams to set annual headcount hiring plans and ongoing approvals

Apr 2011 – Mar 2013 · 1 yr 11 mos

• Consulted with business group managers to understand business needs and develop employee training programs
• Worked closely with executive leadership on employee relations issues; including workplace harassment, performance plans, theft and dismissals
• Recommended and implemented vendor workshops and programs to meet employee training needs
• Led all Health and Wellness initiatives across all North American studios
• Implemented and managed new global travel program

Nov 2008 – Apr 2011 · 2 yrs 5 mos

• Managed the immigration sponsorship process for temporary work visas and permanent residence status for foreign nationals
• Researched and responded to a variety of complex employee benefits-related inquiries; coordinate benefit activities with regards to Open Enrollment, on-site health fairs, and the Fitness Reimbursement Program
• Delivered new hire orientation for new employees
• Processed all termination paperwork and conduct exit-interviews
• Ensured compliance with federal and state labor laws

Dec 2006 – Nov 2008 · 1 yr 11 mos

• Served as primary liaison with hiring managers to facilitate employment hiring and separation
• Assisted with recruiting and training research
• Oversaw period audits of I-9 files; obtain needed information from employees
• Compiled and distribute recruitment metrics data
• Serve as primary liaison on matters relating to employee relocations
• Oversaw Corporate AMEX Card Program
• Maintained Federal Trade Commission Acknowledgement Forms for all newly hired employees worldwide

May 2006 – Dec 2006 · 7 mos

• Screened and interviewed candidates
• Processed all new-hire, leave, and termination paperwork
• Generated weekly reports on open positions within company
• Acted as liaison between employees and management
• Researched and evaluated training and development programs

Jun 2002 – Feb 2006 · 3 yrs 8 mos

• Facilitated Cognitive Behavioral Therapy groups
• Designed and implemented behavioral modification programs
• Provided crisis intervention when necessary
• Documented treatment progress of patients on a daily basis