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Amelia Harvie Wilson

Camarillo,CA

Summary

Executive Human Resources Leader with nearly 20 years of experience driving HR strategy across U.S. and international markets. Proven track record as a strategic partner to executive leadership, leading organizational restructuring, workforce integration, and compliance initiatives that strengthen resilience and enable growth. Skilled in workforce planning, succession and performance management, compensation architecture, HR technology and systems, and organizational development. Recognized for advancing employee engagement, DEI, internal communications, and organizational culture. Trusted by both subsidiary and enterprise leadership for delivering sustainable people strategies that align talent, performance, and business success.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Vice President, Human Resources

Pleasant Holidays
01.2017 - Current
  • Company Overview: Pleasant Holidays, an Automobile Club of Southern California (ACSC) Subsidiary
  • Lead full-cycle HR strategy across 24 states and international markets, overseeing workforce planning, recruitment, retention, total rewards, compliance, and organizational development.
  • Partner with ACE executives as a strategic business advisor, aligning subsidiary HR initiatives with enterprise-wide policies, compliance frameworks, and transformation goals.
  • Directed corporate restructuring and rebranding (2025–2026), leading workforce integration initiatives, talent pipeline development, and leadership realignment to support long-term growth.
  • Oversee domestic payroll and limited international payroll, including ANOBAG management in Switzerland, ensuring compliance with local requirements.
  • Manage global Employer of Record (EOR) partnerships and country-specific benefits implementation in Switzerland, the UK, and India.
  • Drive compensation governance and job architecture, including salary sourcing, incentive design, and compliance with enterprise and regulatory requirements.
  • Partner with ACE teams on benefits and workers’ compensation strategy, including wellness and mental health programs.
  • Provide policy-driven compliance leadership, including workplace investigations, wage & hour compliance, unemployment claim management, and HR policy development.
  • Spearhead enterprise-wide digitization and AI integration strategy, targeting a 100% digital HR department by 2026 and leveraging workforce analytics for executive decision-making.
  • Implement and optimize Workday HRIS and applicant tracking; previous platform leadership includes Taleo, Taken, SumTotal, Paylocity, Lawson, and UltiPro.
  • Lead employee recognition and engagement programs using OC Tanner platforms, Benevity, travel credits, and in-office incentive campaigns.
  • Direct internal employee communications strategy, including leadership messaging, employee campaigns, and intranet site management to increase engagement and transparency.
  • Partnered with Facilities and ACE executives on a multimillion-dollar office remodel, ensuring workforce input, change communications, and business continuity.
  • Direct business continuity and emergency response planning, safeguarding payroll, HR operations, and workforce safety during crises.
  • Advanced corporate citizenship by leading DEI programs, serving as a Community Impact Ambassador, and contributing to ACSC’s Sustainability Task Force.
  • Selected by ACE executive leadership as one of the first 250 leaders to complete the Rady Executive Leadership Program, strengthening enterprise leadership bench.

Human Resources Manager

Music Express
01.2013 - 01.2017
  • Admired for delivering full-cycle Human Resources leadership across four national locations (Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington DC, New York/NJ), supporting ~450 employees.
  • Oversaw the complete HR portfolio, including recruitment, benefits, employee relations, investigations, payroll, and compliance.
  • Partnered with executives on organizational design and succession planning, ensuring workforce strategies aligned with long-term business goals.
  • Served as primary liaison with labor counsel and regulatory agencies, successfully managing audits and reporting for OSHA, EEO, ERISA, Wage & Hour, and DOT compliance.
  • Directed end-to-end workers’ compensation programs, achieving a Broker Safety Award three consecutive years for advancing safety and reducing claims.
  • Administered a $5M+ Fidelity 401(k) plan, overseeing compliance testing, annual audits, and filings.
  • Strengthened employer–employee relations by leading workplace investigations, conflict resolution, and terminations, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.

Human Resources Manager

Performance Automotive Wholesale Inc.
01.2005 - 01.2013
  • Delivered full-cycle Human Resources leadership for ~200 employees across multiple sites, managing workforce planning, employee relations, compliance, and payroll.
  • Designed and implemented recruitment, onboarding, training, and performance programs, building workforce capability and improving retention.
  • Directed employee relations and workplace investigations, resolving complex issues while mitigating risk and maintaining compliance with employment law.
  • Oversaw workers’ compensation, unemployment, and risk management programs, reducing claims costs through proactive case management, safety initiatives, and audit readiness.
  • Ensured DOT/PUC compliance by managing driver qualifications, records, and regulatory reporting.
  • Streamlined payroll operations in ADP, including garnishments, bonuses, and accruals, ensuring accuracy and compliance with federal and state reporting requirements.
  • Produced HR reports and analytics to guide executive staffing decisions and shape policy improvements.

Office Manager

Performance Automotive Wholesale Inc.
01.2004 - 01.2005
  • Managed corporate payroll and banking operations, including reconciliations and monthly sales tax filings for a multimillion-dollar business.
  • Directed accounts receivable and collections, producing weekly reporting that improved cash flow management.
  • Oversaw accounts payable, inventory reconciliation, and vendor management, supporting accurate financial reporting and operational continuity.
  • Administered insurance programs including workers’ compensation and umbrella coverage, ensuring compliance and audit readiness.

Education

SHRM-SCP

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

California Lutheran University

Rady Executive Leadership Program -

University of California San Diego

Skills

  • Workforce Strategy & Talent Management (Recruitment, Retention, Succession, Performance)
  • Compensation Governance, Job Architecture & Total Rewards
  • Global HR Operations (EOR Partnerships, Payroll & Benefits Integration)
  • HR Technology, Digital Transformation & Change Management (Workday, Analytics, AI)
  • Employee Relations, Compliance & Workplace Investigations
  • Employee Engagement, Internal Communications, Culture & Community Impact (DEI, Recognition, Experience)
  • Business Continuity, Risk Management & Organizational Resilience
  • Leadership Development & Organizational Learning

Technology And Systems

  • HRIS & Payroll: Workday (ATS & HRIS), ADP, Paylocity, Lawson, UltiPro, Ceridian Dayforce (familiarity)
  • Recruitment & Verification: Taleo, Taken, Workday Recruiting, Equifax (employment verification & compliance)
  • Learning & Development: SumTotal, LinkedIn Learning, LMS compliance platforms
  • Employee Recognition & Engagement: OC Tanner, Benevity, Igloo Intranet, Yammer/Teams channels, internal intranet site management
  • Benefits & Compensation: BenAdmin platforms (bSwift / PlanSource / Benefitfocus — confirm), compensation survey tools (Mercer, Salary.com)
  • Analytics & Reporting: Power BI, Tableau (exposure), Excel advanced modeling, workforce dashboards
  • Collaboration & Communication: Microsoft Office Suite, Teams, SharePoint, Outlook, Zoom, Azure Files
  • Process & Workflow: DocuSign, Adobe Sign, HR ticketing/case management (ServiceNow/Workday Help)
  • Other Tools: Kronos/UKG (timekeeping), Concur (expense/leave reporting), DocuWare (document management)

Certification

SHRM-SCP

  • SHRM-SCP - SHRM Senior Certified Professional
  • SHRM - Society for Human Resource Management certification

Timeline

Vice President, Human Resources

Pleasant Holidays
01.2017 - Current

Human Resources Manager

Music Express
01.2013 - 01.2017

Human Resources Manager

Performance Automotive Wholesale Inc.
01.2005 - 01.2013

Office Manager

Performance Automotive Wholesale Inc.
01.2004 - 01.2005

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

California Lutheran University

Rady Executive Leadership Program -

University of California San Diego

SHRM-SCP

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