Andrea Purnell
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Experienced in driving organizational change, improving employee engagement, and providing comprehensive HR support. Demonstrated success in developing and implementing effective HR policies and managing employee relations. Proactive in utilizing analytics to identify improvement opportunities and leveraging digital tools to streamline processes. Skilled at creating organizational structures that align with company goals, foster a positive working environment, and maximize employee productivity.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Director of Operations & Human Resources
Greater Sacramento Urban League
01.2024 - Current
- Identified training needs within the organization and developed appropriate solutions
- Led change management efforts to successfully implement new technologies and systems across the organization.
- Facilitated staff training programs to ensure employees were knowledgeable about the latest industry trends, best practices, and tools required for their roles.
- Defined, implemented, and revised operational policies and guidelines.
- Mentored and coached staff members, enabling them to reach their highest potentials
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, suppliers, customers, and partners effectively
- Established performance metrics to track progress and success of initiatives
Human Resource Director
Greater Sacramento Urban League
01.2023 - Current
- Resolved workplace issues in accordance with company policy and legal guidelines
- Recruited and onboarded new employees, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
- Ensured compliance with federal, state and local employment laws regarding all aspects of Human Resources management
- Collaborated with senior management to identify staffing needs and develop comprehensive recruitment plans
- Implemented innovative solutions for streamlining processes such as applicant tracking systems or automated timekeeping software
Senior Human Resources Executive
Human Resource Consultants
11.2020 - 09.2023
- Developed and built a pipeline for open positions through sourcing and recruiting both passive and active candidates
- Implemented and provided training to employees and managers on corporate policies, processes and procedures
- Coordinated employment testing for candidates, reviewing assessment scores and candidate qualifications to determine eligibility
- Provided management with information and training related to interviewing, performance appraisals, counseling techniques and documentation of performance issues
- Addressed employee relations issues, such as harassment allegations, work complaints, or other employee concerns
E-Commerce Executive
B Incorporated
10.2019 - 12.2022
- Developed brand and messaging to attract and retain customers
- Developed and managed supply chains to ensure continuity and maintain margins
- Recruited, managed and outsourced personnel to support business growth
- Identified problems, made decisions, and interpreted results based on quantitative techniques
- Developed competitive advantage on market niche
- Executed strategic planning initiatives for business products and solutions
- Created compelling content strategies that increased organic search rankings leading to increased brand visibility
Senior Human Resources Generalist
Sunrise Clinical Associates
02.2019 - 11.2020
- Reviewed applications, screened applicants and conducted scheduled interviews
- Prepared and updated employment records related to hiring, transferring, promoting, and terminating
- Created social media initiatives for new employee search strategies
- Explained human resources policies, procedures, laws, and standards to new and existing employees
- Ensuring new hire paperwork is completed and processed
- Informed job applicants of job duties, responsibilities, benefits, schedules, working conditions, promotion opportunities, etc
- Conducted exit interviews and ensured that necessary employment termination paperwork is completed
- Develop & implemented recruiting strategies to meet current or anticipated staffing needs
- Performed searches for qualified job candidates, using sources such as computer databases, networking, Internet recruiting resources, media advertisements, job fairs, recruiting firms, or employee referrals
Human Resources Executive
Extended Reach LLC
08.2008 - 11.2018
- Identified new, cost-effective resources for recruitment, and tracked and reviewed the effectiveness of advertisement sources
- Participated in on boarding of new employees and orientations
- Spearheaded the revision of outdated employee handbooks to ensure compliance and employee understanding of company protocols that led to over a 50% improvement with employee performance indicators and retention
- Performed difficult staffing duties, including dealing with understaffing, refereeing disputes, firing employees, and administering disciplinary procedures
- Planned, directed, supervised, and coordinated work activities of subordinates and staff relating to employment, compensation, labor relations, and employee relations
- Conducted training for employees and leadership regarding HR issues, new hires and onboarding
- Rewrote job and marketing descriptions to attract employees aligning with company culture
- Analyzed HR data to build strategic insights related to sourcing, recruiting and retention
Human Resources Intern
Lane Community Services
02.2007 - 08.2008
- Administered employee new hire orientation program and enrollment process
- Administered policies and programs relating to all phases of human resources activity including HR planning, recruitment, training and development, employee performance evaluation and appraisals, and firing processes
- Coordinated change management efforts for staffing new departments, including recruitment, on-board process development, and training
- Provided cross-coverage support for other administrative personnel
Education
Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.) - Human Resources Management Candidate
Walden University
12.2024
Masters of Business Administration - Graduate Business Administration And Management
Keller Graduate
01.2013
Bachelor of Science - Technical Management
DEVRY UNIVERSITY
01.2011
Skills
- Talent management
- HR Policy Development
- Human Resource Systems/Technology/ATS
- Training development
- Pre-employment screening
- Organizational development
- Change management
- Recruiting
- Employee relations
- KPI Management
- Employment Data Tracking
Workforce Planning
Certification
Professional in Human Resources
Timeline
Senior Director of Operations & Human Resources
Greater Sacramento Urban League
01.2024 - Current
Human Resource Director
Greater Sacramento Urban League
01.2023 - Current
Senior Human Resources Executive
Human Resource Consultants
11.2020 - 09.2023
E-Commerce Executive
B Incorporated
10.2019 - 12.2022
Senior Human Resources Generalist
Sunrise Clinical Associates
02.2019 - 11.2020
Human Resources Executive
Extended Reach LLC
08.2008 - 11.2018
Human Resources Intern
Lane Community Services
02.2007 - 08.2008
Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.) - Human Resources Management Candidate
Walden University
Masters of Business Administration - Graduate Business Administration And Management
Keller Graduate
Bachelor of Science - Technical Management
DEVRY UNIVERSITY
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
HybridRemoteOn-SiteImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCompany CultureCareer advancement401k match4-day work weekTeam Building / Company RetreatsAffiliations
- Society for Human Resource Management
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