Antonia Joseph
Battle Ground,WA
Summary
With a solid background in HR consulting, I bring expertise in conducting employee investigations, fostering relationships, and ensuring compliance with regulations. I have a proven track record in mediating disputes, providing guidance to executives, and upholding ethical standards while promoting diversity and inclusivity in HR practices. In workplace conflict mediation, I navigate interpersonal dynamics and facilitate resolutions, and my recruitment management skills help identify top talent and streamline hiring processes to create a positive work environment. My abilities in investigative skills, analytical thinking, and navigating complex organizations make me well-suited for roles that require these traits. I am dedicated to professional excellence, integrity, and diversity, making me a strong candidate for contributing to organizational success through impactful HR strategies. Each of my experiences has equipped me with the skills necessary to excel in roles that demand a high level of expertise in HR consulting.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resource Consultant 3
Department of Labor and Industries
10.2022 - Current
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with stakeholders to support HR initiatives
- Advised leadership on disciplinary actions, policy interpretations, and compliance issues
- Facilitated workplace conflict mediation and provided resources for employees
- Managed recruitment projects, consulted with hiring supervisors, and ensured compliance with pre-employment laws
- Conducted complex employee investigations, prepared detailed reports, and provided expert guidance.
Human Resource Consultant 4
Department of Labor and Industries
04.2022 - 10.2022
- Conducted comprehensive employee investigations agency-wide and assisted with employment-related claims
- Prepared investigation plans, conducted objective interviews, and ensured compliance with laws and policies
- Provided expert consultation on equal opportunity, non-discrimination, and investigations.
Industrial Relations Agent
Department of Labor and Industries
01.2018 - 10.2022
- Conducted investigations and properly apply, interpret and enforce numerous state laws, including Industrial Welfare, the Minimum Wage Act, Agricultural Labor and Child Labor Laws
- Effectively applied the Program Standard Work Process, RCW/WAC regulations, and Initiatives to investigations
- Created a personal organization and task management system to stay current with investigations and case files
- Audited payroll records to determine proper payment of wages
- Mediated disputes and negotiate settlements for collection of unpaid wages
- Prepared case files for litigation, if dispute is not resolved
- Organized, verified, analyzed the information and evidence gathered, and in writing, effectively conveys the information gathered in an unbiased manner and in language appropriate to the complexity of the topics and the knowledge of the reader for the investigative report
- Educated employers and employees on Employment Standards laws on overtime, unauthorized deductions, agreed wage, final wages, minimum wage, meal and rest breaks, child labor regulations, Paid Sick Leave law and other related wage and hour issues
- Assisted team members with questions regarding how to interpret and enforce different rules, regulations, and processes
- Facilitated Adult Family Home educational presentations
- Created and maintained partnerships with community programs such as Clark Community College.
Protected Leave Specialist (Acting)
Department of Labor and Industries
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Conducted investigations, enforced state leave laws, and mediated disputes
- Interpreted complex laws and regulations, and provided guidance and education to stakeholders.
Manager / Bartender
Out-A-Bounds Sports Bar
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Hired and trained staff members
- Observed employee interactions, behaviors, and communication styles
- Defused conflicts with positive resolutions
- Measured risk and safety concerns
- Developed marketing partnerships
- Exerted managerial duties.
Social Service Specialist 2 Intern
Children’s Administration
04.2015 - 04.2016
- Prepared and filed all documents
- Supervised child-parent interaction
- Assessed child safety
- Examined communication styles
- Ensured parent used appropriate parenting skills and physical interaction
- Transported children
- Conducted health & safety visits
- Assessed parent’s progress with their children
- Participated in court hearings
- Observed case staffing, case transfers, and family-team decision-making meetings
- Applied Solution-Focused Framework
- Recognized for hard work and dedication
- Assisted in all social service specialist and human resource duties.
Education
Certificate in Human Resource Management -
University of Management & Technology
10.2021
BA in Human Development, Minor in Psychology -
Washington State University (WSU)
08.2015
Skills
- Conducting comprehensive employee investigations, preparing investigation plans, and analyzing information effectively
- Mediating disputes, facilitating workplace conflict resolution, and providing resources for employees
- Advising executives, managers, and supervisors on disciplinary actions, policy interpretations, and compliance issues
- Managing recruitment projects, identifying top talent, and streamlining hiring processes
- Ensuring compliance with pre-employment laws, collective bargaining agreements, and agency policies
- Providing expert consultation on equal opportunity, non-discrimination, reasonable accommodations, and ethical practices
- Time management abilities
- Continuous Improvement
- Preparing written reports
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Professional Demeanor
- Analytical Thinking
- Project Management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Technical Documentation
- Excellent Communication
- Analytical Skills
- Standards implementation
- Task Prioritization
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Self Motivation
- Resource Management
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Information Protection
- Data Verification
- Background Checks
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Risk Management
- Talent Acquisition
- Employee Relations
- Recruitment Strategies
- Interviewing techniques
- Pre-Employment Screening
- Benefits Administration
- Paperwork Processing
- Recruitment
- Training development
- Compliance
- Recordkeeping
- Job Analysis
- Dispute Mediation
- Program Development
- Human Resources Management
Accomplishments
- Certificate of Excellence for 2019 Statewide Top Performing Agent
- Lean Six Sigma Certification
- Former Coordinator for Adult Family Home and L&I Business Essentials presentations
- Graduated Cum Laude from WSU
Certification
- Human Resources: Payroll
- Human Resources: Strategic Workforce Planning
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Human Resource Consultant 3
Department of Labor and Industries
10.2022 - Current
Human Resource Consultant 4
Department of Labor and Industries
04.2022 - 10.2022
Protected Leave Specialist (Acting)
Department of Labor and Industries
10.2021 - 01.2022
Industrial Relations Agent
Department of Labor and Industries
01.2018 - 10.2022
Social Service Specialist 2 Intern
Children’s Administration
04.2015 - 04.2016
Manager / Bartender
Out-A-Bounds Sports Bar
01.2014 - 01.2018
Certificate in Human Resource Management -
University of Management & Technology
BA in Human Development, Minor in Psychology -
Washington State University (WSU)