Anthony Acosta
Canyon Country,CA
Summary
Progressive and business-driven Human Resources Director with 15+ years of experience advancing HR from operational support to strategic enterprise partner. Proven ability to design, standardize, and scale people practices across multi-site environments while ensuring compliance, risk mitigation, and alignment with corporate objectives. Trusted advisor to executive and senior leaders on employee relations, organizational design, labor strategy, and workforce optimization. Adept at partnering with Home Office HR, Legal, Finance, and Operations to implement consistent, data-informed HR programs that strengthen culture, reduce liability, and support organizational growth. Known for executive presence, sound judgment, and the ability to translate complex employment law and workforce challenges into practical, corporate-ready solutions.
Diligent Employee Relations Business Partner with proven history of strategic leadership in human resources. Adept at driving organizational change and enhancing employee engagement. Demonstrated expertise in talent acquisition and conflict resolution.
Human Resources professional prepared to drive organizational success through effective people management and strategic planning. Expertise in employee relations, talent acquisition, and compliance, with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving measurable outcomes. Adaptable and reliable, skilled in navigating dynamic environments and aligning HR strategies with business goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Human Resources
Front Porch Communities and Services – Villa Gardens
Pasadena, CA
02.2023 - Current
- Serve as senior HR leader responsible for aligning local HR operations with enterprise standards, corporate policy, and Home Office strategy within a highly regulated senior living environment.
- Partner closely with Executive Director and Home Office HR leadership to ensure consistent application of organizational policies, labor strategy, and compliance governance.
- Act as primary employment-risk advisor, leading complex employee relations matters, investigations, corrective action, and terminations in alignment with Legal and corporate HR guidance.
- Lead workforce planning, leadership hiring, and succession readiness for administrative, clinical-adjacent, and operational leadership roles.
- Oversee total rewards administration, including medical, dental, vision, life, LTD, COBRA, and wage programs; ensure accuracy of payroll, reconciliations, and premium billing.
- Manage bi-weekly payroll operations, wage adjustments, and timekeeping audits while ensuring full compliance with California wage & hour regulations.
- Lead annual performance management and compensation review cycles, advising ensuring merit increases, pay equity, retention risk, and budget alignment.
- Chair the Injury & Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) and Safety Committee, driving proactive training, claims management, incident analysis, and return-to-work strategies.
- Collaborate with Home Office HR on audits, unemployment hearings, regulatory inquiries, and enterprise initiatives, representing the organization with professionalism and consistency.
- Design and implement employee engagement, recognition, onboarding, and retention strategies aligned with corporate culture objectives.
- Analyze turnover, engagement, and workforce trends; provide actionable insights to leadership to reduce attrition and improve employee experience.
- Serve as a member of the community leadership team, contributing to interdisciplinary planning, service excellence initiatives, and organizational performance outcomes.
Human Resources Operations Manager
Soto Food Services
Industry, CA
03.2015 - 02.2023
- Directed HR operations and compliance across multiple locations, supporting a workforce of 100+ employees in a fast-paced, regulated environment.
- Led multi-site HR strategy, ensuring consistent employee experience, policy enforcement, and regulatory compliance.
- Developed and standardized HR policies, SOPs, employee handbooks, and safety programs (IIPP).
- Administered benefits programs, including health plans, ancillary benefits, 401(k), profit sharing, and open enrollment.
- Served as advisor to senior leadership on performance management, investigations, corrective action, and employment risk resolution.
- Partnered with payroll and finance teams on labor cost controls, timekeeping audits, and operational efficiencies.
- Spearheaded high-volume recruitment, onboarding, and retention initiatives, improving time-to-fill and workforce stability.
- Led HRIS implementations and process improvements, increasing reporting accuracy, system adoption, and scalability.
- Reduced workplace incidents through routine safety audits, compliance training, and corrective action plans.
Office Manager
DeLuscious Cookies & Milk
Hollywood, CA
08.2013 - 03.2015
- Oversaw daily operations, HR administration, staffing, and employee lifecycle processes.
- Designed onboarding, training, and performance frameworks that improved productivity and service quality.
- Supported leadership with labor planning, scheduling, and workforce optimization.
Customer Service Manager
Soto Food Services
Alhambra, CA
07.2009 - 08.2013
- Managed customer service operations and fleet logistics across distribution hubs.
- Recruited, trained, and developed service teams to deliver consistent client service.
- Led cross-functional initiatives to improve operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Education
High School Diploma / GED -
Nathaniel Narbonne Senior High School
Harbor City, CACollege Coursework - undefined
Los Angeles Pierce College
Woodland Hills, CASkills
- Enterprise HR Strategy & Governance
- Multi-Site Workforce Planning & Optimization
- Executive Advisory & Stakeholder Partnership
- Employee Relations, Investigations & Risk Mitigation
- HR Policy Design & Standardization
- Talent Acquisition, Succession & Leadership Development
- Compensation, Benefits & Total Rewards Administration
- HRIS, Payroll & Process Optimization
- Change Management & Culture Transformation
- California & Federal Employment Law Compliance
- ADP & ADP Onboarding
- Paychex / Paychex Flex
- PeopleSoft
- Infor HR
- SAP / Quick SAP
- Relias
- Microsoft Office
- Teams
- Sage
- QuickBooks
- EDI
- Workforce & Payroll Systems
ENTERPRISE-READY VALUE PROPOSITION
- Operates seamlessly between local execution and corporate strategy
- Deep expertise in California labor law and regulated industries
- Proven ability to standardize HR practices for scale
- Strong executive presence with collaborative leadership style
- Trusted partner to Home Office HR, Legal, Finance, and Operations
Timeline
Director of Human Resources
Front Porch Communities and Services – Villa Gardens
02.2023 - Current
Human Resources Operations Manager
Soto Food Services
03.2015 - 02.2023
Office Manager
DeLuscious Cookies & Milk
08.2013 - 03.2015
Customer Service Manager
Soto Food Services
07.2009 - 08.2013
College Coursework - undefined
Los Angeles Pierce College
High School Diploma / GED -
Nathaniel Narbonne Senior High School