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Brandee Orozco

Mililani Town,HI

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Desired Job Title

Employee Relations SpecialistHuman Resources GeneralistEvent CoordinatorLead Office Receptionist

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCompany CultureCareer advancementPersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsPaid time off

Summary

As a dedicated HR professional, passionate about fostering an environment where employees can thrive and organizations can achieve their goals. With a strong foundation in HR management and a commitment to ongoing learning, Eager to continue making impactful contributions to the success of dynamic teams and forward-thinking companies.

With a keen understanding of both state laws and industry best practices and effectively managed a wide range of HR functions, from recruitment and onboarding to benefits administration and performance management. Demonstrated a strong ability to build lasting relationships and establish open lines of communication, contributing to improved organizational effectiveness and employee satisfaction.

Meticulous and hardworking HR professional with advanced understanding of successful employee relations strategies. Dedicated to reinforcing company policies for handling performance and behavioral issues. Good research, dispute resolution and solution development skills.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Employee Relations Specialist

Bank of Hawaii
04.2025 - Current
  • Facilitated conflict resolution through effective communication and mediation strategies.
  • Developed employee engagement initiatives to enhance workplace culture and morale.
  • Advised management on employee relations policies, ensuring compliance with labor laws.
  • Effectively managed complex employee relations caseloads, navigating sensitive situations and ensuring all parties were treated fairly and equitably.
  • Provided ongoing coaching to managers regarding best practices in employee relations, resulting in stronger leadership skills across the organization.
  • Developed and delivered training sessions on topics such as diversity, harassment prevention, and workplace ethics, promoting a culture of inclusion and respect.
  • Leveraged team exercises, group discussions, and videos to instruct participants.
  • Managed investigations into reported workplace incidents, ensuring proper documentation and follow-up actions were taken.
  • Mediated conflicts between employees, restoring workplace harmony with effective communication strategies.

Human Resources Generalist

Associa Hawaii
05.2018 - Current

Management of a full spectrum of HR operations, systems and programs. Work with senior executives and a team of over 260 professionals.

Key Results:

  • Improved operational processes resulting in productivity increase in HR department.
  • Conducted confidential investigations of discrimination, harassment and workplace violence.
  • Oversee hiring, staffing, and labor law compliance.
  • Plays key role in ensuring success of new structured and implemented programs and policies in areas of training, compensation structures, benefits packages, incentives, and new- employee orientation
  • Fosters teamwork environment conducive to positive dialogue across organization
  • Conduct disciplinary procedures, code of conduct, FMLA policy and benefits information
  • Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands.
  • Developed and implemented HR policies and procedures to promote clear and consistent approach to managing employees.
  • Manage payroll and timekeeping to track hours and accurately pay employees.
  • Revised job descriptions across all levels and categories
  • Interview employees to construct accurate pictures of duties and skills required for each position.
  • Conducted career fairs, screened resumes and interviewed applicants to build candidate pipelines and enhance company culture.
  • Met with staff to resolve difficult situations related to performance and conflict management.
  • Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations and diminished financial discrepancies through expert program management.
  • Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
  • Provided guidance to managers and employees on talent management, payroll, FMLA and benefits
  • Collaborated with payroll to complete and upload pay data and worked with managers to support proper wage and hour compliance

Event Coordinator

The Modern Honolulu
12.2013 - 05.2018
  • Managed event logistics and operations.
  • Performed event coordination for larger parties and gatherings.
  • Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
  • Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
  • Attended conferences and events to stay up-to-date with industry trends and planning standards.
  • Managed event logistics and operations
  • Coordinated schedules and timelines for events
  • Developed post-event reports to determine effectiveness of each event
  • Consulted with customers to determine objectives and requirements for events
  • Implemented contingency plans to address last-minute changes or unforeseen events
  • Utilized social media to promote events and increase attendance

Lead Office Receptionist

Commercial Roofing And Waterproofing Inc
01.2013 - 01.2018
  • Managed client visits, emails and over 50 calls per day.
  • Managed projects and daily tasks.
  • Maintained files and records by implementing effective filing systems that boosted efficiency and organization.
  • Resolved customer issues quickly and notified supervisor immediately when problems escalated.
  • Plan and participate with business expos
  • Retrieved mail, packages and documents on behalf of guests, promptly verifying receipt, and arranging for pickup or transmittal.
  • Transcribed phone messages and relayed to appropriate personnel.
  • Helped office staff prepare reports and presentations for internal or client-related use
  • Operated multi-line telephone system to answer and direct high volume of calls
  • Assisted with onboarding new clients and securing paperwork completion

Education

High School Diploma -

Merced Community College
Merced, CA

Skills

  • Personnel Management
  • Employment Engagement
  • Recruitment and staffing
  • Training and Development
  • HR compliance
  • Benefits Administration
  • Performance Management
  • Relationship Building
  • Organizational Development
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Payroll Administration
  • Exit Interviews
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Workplace safety
  • Performance improvement strategies
  • Ethics and compliance

Timeline

Employee Relations Specialist

Bank of Hawaii
04.2025 - Current

Human Resources Generalist

Associa Hawaii
05.2018 - Current

Event Coordinator

The Modern Honolulu
12.2013 - 05.2018

Lead Office Receptionist

Commercial Roofing And Waterproofing Inc
01.2013 - 01.2018

High School Diploma -

Merced Community College
Brandee Orozco