Vana Vartanian

Head of Talent

San Francisco, California, United States22 yrs 5 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Expert in employee relations and benefits management.
  • Led training initiatives for over 200 employees.
  • Managed immigration processes for over 150 foreign nationals.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Human Resources expert with extensive experience in employee relations and training within corporate environments.

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Skills

Core Skills

Employee RelationsBenefitsTrainingEmployee EngagementComplianceRecruiting

Other Skills

Workforce PlanningHiringEmployment LawEmployee BenefitsTechnical RecruitingTalent ManagementManagementInterviewsTime ManagementNew Hire OrientationsPayrollLeadershipApplicant Tracking SystemsScreeningDeferred Compensation

About

Dedicated HR professional responsible for a variety of human resource initiatives related to recruiting, employee relations, learning and development, benefits, org design, succession planning, and leadership coaching. I have managed these initiatives during an intense corporate growth period and through several management changes.

Experience

22 yrs 5 mos
Total Experience
2 yrs 10 mos
Average Tenure
2 yrs 5 mos
Current Experience

Pixar animation studios

People Partner

Jan 2024Present · 2 yrs 5 mos

Github

Senior HR Business Partner

Feb 2016Jan 2023 · 6 yrs 11 mos

Instacart

HR Business Partner

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

Brightroll (acquired by yahoo!)

HR Business Partner

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

2k

Human Resources Generalist

Apr 2013Jan 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
Employee RelationsBenefitsEmployee EngagementTrainingWorkforce Planning

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Human Resources Generalist

Apr 2011Mar 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
Employee RelationsTrainingEmployee Engagement

Senior Human Resources Specialist

Promoted

Nov 2008Apr 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
Employee RelationsComplianceBenefits

Human Resources Specialist

Dec 2006Nov 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
Employee RelationsRecruitingTraining

Progressive home health services

Human Resources Coordinator

May 2006Dec 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
RecruitingEmployee Relations

Ucla neuropsychiatric institute

Mental Health Practitioner

Jun 2002Feb 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

Education

Pepperdine University

MA — Psychology

Jan 2003Jan 2006

University of San Francisco

BA — Psychology

Jan 1999Jan 2001

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