Overview : Able to quickly and efficiently turn around a fledgeling recruiting department so that recruiting objectives are met. Can teach others how to "close a deal" "negotiate a deal" and come out the winner. Sense of urgency and ability to get the job done far surpasses all peers.
Ideal Project : High volume, fast paced recruiting effort. Previous experience in creating project plans and implementing them. Have a roll your sleeves up kind of attitude. No job to small or to big.
CAREER OBJECTIVE
Motivated, results-driven Human Resources Manager with extensive experience across multiple industries including legal, investor relations and non-profit organization. Proven performer and adept at negotiating cost-saving initiatives reducing overhead by thousands of dollars. Demonstrated success as a strategic business partner with senior management to recruit and retain the best and brightest available talent. I have superior experience managing groups of paralegal professionals, administrative assistants and accounting teams. I possess a unique perspective on the latest HR techniques. Seeking to provide top-quality HR and Administrative management to ensure a competitive advantage in the global marketplace. Excellent communication skills, computer proficiency (word processing, spreadsheets, database programs, IT desktop support), and an understanding of organizational development strategies to help meet corporate objectives.
EMPLOYMENT
2005 - 2006 Pacific Placement Group - San Francisco, California
Contract Recruiter
Recruiter - sourcing, interviewing, background, offers and administration.
Conducted behavioral based interviews. Performed the following duties:
Staffing plans.
Sourcing and qualifying candidates.
Reference/background checking.
New hire orientation.
Salary negotiation.
New hire relocation.
Immigration issues and visa processing.
Targeted selection.
Testing and assessment.
Vendor evaluation and selection.
Software tools evaluation and deployment.
Offer negotiation training.
Program marketing.
Community relations.
Internet sourcing.
Web site jobseeker traffic.
2002 - 2005 Great Place to Work Institute -San Francisco, California
Senior Manager, Human Resources
Reporting to President, developed and implemented and administered policies and programs in the areas of Compensation and Benefits, Recruitment, Employee Relations, Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), Employee Records, affirmative Action Compliance, Legal(all areas), Training and Development, Management Development, Workers Compensation and Labor Relations for this Human Resources/Organizational Development Consulting Firm.
· Managed and Coordinated all Human Resources duties in 35 person organization
· Assuring compliance with Federal. State and Local employment laws.
· Managed Administration Team and Accounting Staff located in Delaware, New York, London and San Francisco offices.
· Developed stable business relationships with contract recruiters, vendors, etc.
· Created and implemented Benefits Summary and Employee Handbook· Management of Quarterly Employer and Income Tax Filings and Payroll for all staff.
· Created policies and procedures relating to everything from recruitment and orientation to maintenance of computer equipment.
2000 – 2002 Pacific Business Group on Health -San Francisco,California
Human Resources Manager/Office Administrator
Reporting to President, my main focus for this growing non-profit organization was Compensation and Benefits, Recruitment, Employee Relations, Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), Employee Records, affirmative Action Compliance, Legal(all areas), Training and Development, Management Development, Workers Compensation and Labor Relations. I managed and coordinated all Human Resources duties for this 55 person organization including benefits administration, training, orientation, recruiting, performance review program, employee retention and HRIS.
· Responsible for assuring compliance with Federal. State and Local employment laws.
· Lead Diversity Task Force and full ownership of weekly staff meetings (preparation of agenda, special presentations, etc.
· Created and implemented Benefits Summary, Orientation Procedures, Termination Procedures and Employee Handbook.
· Management of Administrative Team (administrative assistants, receptionist, human resources assistant, and IT contractor).
· Performed all duties related to Office Management including budgeting, expense account monitoring, cost center approval, ordering supplies, furniture, etc., interfacing with building management and other vendors to assure the maintenance of a professional work environment.
· Acted as in-house IT Support with the assistance of an outside consultant, accomplished complete replacement of IT System, individual workstations, update of hardware and software, staff training on new software and hardware.
· Full responsibility for all materials for quarterly Board of Directors meetings, assisted with creation and maintenance of all databases.
1999-2000 Financial Relations Board – San Francisco, California
Division Coordinator – Human Resources Assistant
Reporting to the Vice President, Founding Partner of this Investor Relations Firm, I was initially hired as an executive assistant and was quickly promoted and assumed greater responsibility in which I could execute leadership and thinking skills. The list below is an overview of those responsibilities.
· Coordination of the time and skills of the administrative team.
· Performed basic human resources functions including interviewing, testing, training and orientation of perspective and new administrative employees.
· Executive Assistant to Managing Partner performing a variety of tasks including organizing corporate events both on-site and offsite.
· Chief liaison between San Francisco office and counterparts located in New York, Chicago, Boston, Los Angeles, and Seattle offices.
1995-2001 San Gabriel Valley Paralegal Services – Upland, California
Sole Proprietor – Paralegal/Credit Consultant
· Owned and operated a legal document preparation and credit consulting firm.
· Performed basic human resources functions including recruiting, interviewing, testing, training and orientation functions for a small 20 person (full time, part time and contractors) including process servers, administrative assistants, receptionist and attorneys.
· Preparation and filing of legal documents related to child support, evictions, legal, name changes, conservatorships, bankruptcies, small claims and various other family law cases for clients filing in pro per.
· Assisting clients with setting up California and Nevada Corporations and Non-profit organizations.
· Initiated credit negotiation and disputes on client behalf, work with clients to create budgets and payment plans to achieve better credit worthiness.
1992-1996 Davidson Jones, Attorney at Law/C.P.A.– Los Angeles, California
Legal Secretary/Paralegal/Legal Office Administrator
· Coordination of the time and skills of a team of legal secretaries.
· Performed basic human resources functions including interviewing, testing, training and orientation of perspective and new administrative employees.
· Managed ordering of office supplies, established and maintained vendor relationships.· Responsible for producing legal correspondence, petitions and various other legal documentation under the supervision of an attorney/certified public accountant related to credit and financials.
· Performed legal research, and courtroom assistance as needed.
· Maintained attorney’s personal and professional calendars scheduling court appearances, depositions, interfaced with members of the legal community and clients including performing client intake duties.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
· Member Society of Human Resources Managers – San Francisco
· Northern California Human Resources Association – San Francisco
· National Association of Female Executives
EDUCATION
Watterson College Pasadena, California Associate Degree Major: Paralegal Studies
Mount San Antonio College Walnut, California Associate Degree Major: Secretarial Science Minor: Bookkeeping & Accounting
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