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Brianna Gardner

Rancho Mission Viejo,CA

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. HR Business Partner

First American
01.2022 - Current
  • Provides strategic HR support and executed initiatives across all client groups.
  • Coaches managers on effective communication techniques, promoting greater transparency within the organization.
  • Oversees employee engagement surveys and action plans, addressing areas of concern proactively to improve satisfaction rates.
  • Provides updates on HR policy changes to employees to satisfy compliance and state laws.
  • Manages conflict resolution processes within the workplace, fostering a positive atmosphere conducive to collaboration and teamwork.
  • Manages complex employee relations issues, resulting in a more engaged and harmonious work environment.
  • Facilitates talent planning and succession planning initiatives to ensure continuity of leadership within client groups.
  • Partners with Legal to ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations across all HR practices.
  • Champions change management initiatives during periods of organizational transformation, mitigating potential resistance from staff members.
  • Fosters cross-functional relationships with HR Centers of Expertise.
  • Conducts initial review for any promotions, salary changes and partners with the compensation department and provides recommendations.
  • Conducts workshops and trainings sessions to support development initiatives for assigned client groups.

HR Business Partner II

In-N-Out Burger
02.2018 - 01.2022
  • Provided Human Resources consultation and support to 40 store locations with a focus on performance, talent development and employee relations
  • Oversaw all employee relation issues, including conducting investigations, maintain accurate and complete documentation of employee counseling and investigation resolution
  • Partnered with management team on the development of corrective action and implementation of performance improvement plans
  • Served as a trusted advisor to identify and address business issues related to areas such as training, engagement, staffing, and retention
  • Created and facilitate training sessions for leaders on various HR topics such as performance management, harassment, critical conversations and unconscious bias
  • Provided HR guidance on key trends and metrics, including but not limited to store demographics and survey results
  • Directed the rollout/implementation of business and company-wide initiatives
  • Participated in assigned division's trainings and operational meetings.

HR Business Partner

First American
02.2017 - 02.2018
  • Provided HR partnership to execute on HR initiatives for assigned client groups
  • Acted as an advisor on HR issues to managers by applying HR best practices for performance management and mitigating potential risk
  • Collaborated with Centers of Excellence (Compensation, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development) acting as a point of contact and liaison with clients to deliver full HR services
  • Provided guidance to client groups through developing partnerships that supported achieving business objectives
  • Assessed talent opportunities and performance gaps; participated in talent planning, talent reviews, talent development and succession planning.

Associate HR Generalist

First American
07.2016 - 02.2017
  • Counseled employees and provided support to managers concerning work related problems
  • Served as point of contact for employees and managers regarding HR related issues, policies, procedures and programs
  • Prepared employee separation documents and conducted exit interviews
  • Responded to UI wage claims and employment verifications
  • Prepared reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing data trends
  • Assisted with audit and compliance needs.

Sr. Talent Acquisition Coordinator

First American
09.2015 - 07.2016
  • Assisted in facilitating the hiring process by interacting with HR staff, management, recruiters and internal and external applicants
  • Provided an exceptional candidate experience and ongoing support to Recruiters
  • Provided guidance to managers, employees and external candidates on the hiring process
  • Served as the liaison between First American and HireRight
  • Handled a high volume of phone and on-site interview scheduling requests
  • Talent acquisition data reporting
  • Effectively utilized applicant tracking system
  • Responded to HR related inquiries.

Talent Acquisition Coordinator

First American
07.2013 - 09.2015
  • Maintained an accurate candidate tracking system for a fast-paced and high volume work environment
  • Assisted new hires and managers with all Onboarding related tasks
  • Requisition and new hire reporting for various business units
  • Cultivated relationships with Hiring Managers, HR Managers and Business Partners at all levels.

HRMS Representative

First American
06.2012 - 07.2013
  • Primary channel for routine employee and manager inquiries regarding HR policies, processes and systems
  • Provided accurate, consistent and timely responses to inquiries via phone and email
  • Assisted with the Onboarding process of new hires
  • Assisted with user security issues for HRMS systems and basic system administration.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

California State University, San Marcos
San Marcos, CA
06.2011

References

Excellent references upon request

Timeline

Sr. HR Business Partner

First American
01.2022 - Current

HR Business Partner II

In-N-Out Burger
02.2018 - 01.2022

HR Business Partner

First American
02.2017 - 02.2018

Associate HR Generalist

First American
07.2016 - 02.2017

Sr. Talent Acquisition Coordinator

First American
09.2015 - 07.2016

Talent Acquisition Coordinator

First American
07.2013 - 09.2015

HRMS Representative

First American
06.2012 - 07.2013

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

California State University, San Marcos

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