Berlin DeMarco
Woodland Hills,CA
Summary
Human Resources Director with 5 years of progressive HR experience and advanced knowledge of employment law, compensation, recruitment and employee relations. Engages with HR service providers and suppliers on HR systems, payroll, insurance and training and development to promote high performing organization with efficient operating systems, professional and skilled staff and sound financial resources. Maintains strong stakeholder focus and service-oriented attitude with excellent organization and interpersonal skills to excel in multi-cultural environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Human Resources
Purpose Driven Hospitality
07.2019 - Current
- Maintained "open door" policy to encourage employee communications and resolution of issues.
- Directed each phase of hiring process, encompassing employment verification, employee relations investigations, criminal background checks and onboarding.
- Maintained human resources regulatory compliance with local, state and federal laws.
- Coordinated and worked with management on performance evaluations, supervisory practices, dispute resolution, and employee accountability.
- Collaborated on hiring and training of new employees, professional growth of staff and team building and motivation.
- Educated employees on company policy and kept employee handbook current.
- Interviewed potential hires, negotiated salaries and benefits and performed reference checks.
- Performed administrative and customer service functions by responding to general employee inquiries, addressing employee relations issues and scheduling meetings.
- Conducted investigations and assisted with handling employee complaints involving Affirmative Action and EEOC to promote equitable workplace.
- Recommended appropriate resolutions to employee relations concerns and handled disciplinary issues and investigations of misconduct.
- Coordinated and engaged with leadership in planning and organizing calendars, events and activities.
- Directed hiring and onboarding programs for new employees.
- Processed employee claims involving performance issues and harassment.
- Met with employees annually for progress reviews and performance assessments.
- Directed job fairs to bring in local talent for long term and seasonal positions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
California State University - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA06.2024
Associate of Arts -
Los Angeles Pierce College
Woodland, CA06.2021
Skills
- Company Leadership
- Recruiting and Hiring Oversight
- Time Tracking and Payroll Administration
- Leadership Training
- Employee Orientation
- Maintain Employment Records
- Employee Timesheet Processing
- Performance Review
- Operational Efficiency
- Microsoft Office
- Workers' Compensation Oversight
- Employee Retention
- Human Resources Administration
- Employee Relations Oversight
- Company Organization
- Strategic Planning
- Wages and Salary
- Payroll and Benefits Administration
- In-Person and Telephone Interviewing
- Staff Supervision
- Accident Investigations
- Payroll Coordination
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Orienting New Employees
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Director of Human Resources
Purpose Driven Hospitality
07.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Arts -
California State University - Los Angeles
Associate of Arts -
Los Angeles Pierce College
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