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Amanda Loera

Amanda Loera

Summary

Accomplished Human Resources Consultant with over 15 years of hands-on HR management experience and broad knowledge of HR metrics for benchmarking, measuring, analyzing and articulating value and ROI of HR initiatives, practices and policies. Guides, trains and supports clients in areas of strategic human capital management, employment law compliance, employee relations, organizational development, workers' compensation administration and overall development of best practices in human resources. Demonstrates strong business acumen and possesses entrepreneurial spirit with genuine desire to proactively and consistently deliver results for clients and internal teams.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Human Resources Business Partner II

Paychex Inc
02.2010 - Current
  • Assisted and guided clients on HR procedures and program development by devising performance evaluations, job descriptions and industry-standard salary ranges.
  • Improved organizational filing systems for confidential employee records, resulting in improved accessibility and efficiency.
  • Partnered with clients to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations.
  • Planned, monitored and appraised employee work results by training managers to coach and discipline employees.
  • Developed disaster and recovery strategy to prepare company for hazardous weather conditions and workplace violence procedures.
  • Kept current on all agency and state policies, rules, regulations and statutes regarding employment law.
  • Researched case law and assisted clients with investigations to determine appropriate course of proceedings.
  • Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation and evidence associated with employee investigations to provide effective recommendations.
  • Contributed to business and HR functions by identifying, prioritizing and building organizational capabilities, behaviors, structures and processes.
  • Partnered with senior leadership to establish and develop corporate and HR policies and procedures.
  • Provided guidance on policies and procedures to harmonize responses, provide appropriate investigation actions and reach resolution of grievances.
  • Educated management on successful policy implementation and enforcement actions to prevent employee legal entanglements.
  • Reduced workers' compensation claims by instituting corporate safety training program.
  • Assessed and aligned compensation packages to market to attract highly qualified applicants for organizational vacancies.
  • Drove change management practices to enable organizational effectiveness and incorporate diversity and inclusion strategy to foster culture of inclusion to maximize competitive advantage and skills of workforce.
  • Delivered successful presentations and facilitated training to individuals and groups.
  • Partnered with leaders on HR and business functions using consultative approach to proactively identify and address issues and concerns.
  • Designed and delivered client-specific benefit presentations for open enrollment and new hire orientations.

Human Resources Executive

Target
08.1998 - 03.2009
  • Developed and executed HR policies and programs, workforce and job development, recruitment and hiring, compensation and benefits and employee and labor relations to build staff-focused human resources office culture.
  • Maintained company compliance with local, state and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
  • Developed succession plans and promotion paths for staff.
  • Devised hiring and recruitment policies for 100+ employee company.
  • Managed other HR staff and oversaw completion of tasks and initiatives.
  • Directed hiring and onboarding programs for new employees.
  • Provided updates on HR policy changes to employees to satisfy compliance and state laws.
  • Monitored and handled employee claims involving performance-based and harassment incidents.
  • Fostered cross-functional relationships to connect managers and employees and improve overall efficiency.
  • Maintained optimal staffing levels by tracking vacancies and initiating recruitment and interview processes to identify qualified candidates.
  • Directed job fairs to bring in local talent for long term and seasonal positions.
  • Performed administrative and customer service functions by responding to general employee inquiries, addressing employee relations issues and scheduling meetings.
  • Coordinated and engaged with leadership in planning and organizing calendars, events and activities.
  • Conducted investigations and assisted with handling employee complaints involving Affirmative Action and EEOC to promote equitable workplace.
  • Interviewed potential hires, negotiated salaries and benefits, and performed reference checks.
  • Recommended appropriate resolutions to employee relations concerns and handled disciplinary issues and investigations of misconduct.
  • Assessed training needs and coordinated learning and development initiatives for 100+ employees.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies

California State University- Northridge
Northridge, CA

Skills

  • Reviewing Compliance
  • Optimizing Performance
  • HR Transformation
  • Risk Management
  • HR Strategy
  • Complaint Response
  • Employee Performance Management
  • Workforce Improvements
  • Hiring and Retention Strategies
  • HR Support
  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
  • Risk Mitigation

Certification

  • PHR/PHRca, HRCI - certified since 2010

Timeline

Human Resources Business Partner II

Paychex Inc
02.2010 - Current

Human Resources Executive

Target
08.1998 - 03.2009

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies

California State University- Northridge

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