Carin Fumiko Lee, SPHR
San Diego,,CA
Summary
Experienced HR leader with expertise in labor law compliance, employee relations, performance management, and leave of absence and ADA accommodations. Provides exceptional support to clients by effectively balancing the role of consultant and mentor while also serving as a gatekeeper to mitigate employer-related risks. Passionate about mentoring business owners and managers, with a proven track record of understanding their unique business objectives. Establishes genuine relationships to become an indispensable partner in their success.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HR BUSINESS PARTNER II
Paychex, Inc.
San Diego, CA, USA
04.2018 - Current
- Provide consultative and proactive HR advice to business leaders to increase employee retention and productivity
- Partner with senior leadership to develop and implement effective HR policies and practices that will support the strategic growth of the business
- Develop appropriate and effective strategies for owners and managers regarding employee relations, development and coaching, compensation, and organizational development
- Educate management on compensation practices, including compensation, performance feedback, and career transitions
- Mentor and coach HRBP new hires during their first year of employment
- Develop and create HRBP department trainings for monthly meetings in the areas of DEI and HR
- Analyze and interpret various types of employee reports (e.g., compensation, job levels, and attrition) to guide decision making and provide proactive solutions to management
- Spearheaded diversity and inclusion initiatives, fostering a more inclusive workplace culture.
- Conducted thorough job analyses to develop accurate and detailed job descriptions for new hires.
- Facilitated successful policy implementation and enforcement to maintain legal and operational compliance.
- Managed conflict resolution processes to maintain a positive work environment and resolve employee disputes effectively.
- Collaborated with senior management to align HR initiatives with organizational goals.
SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST
ShoeMetro/ DSW, Inc. Subsidiary
San Diego, CA, USA
02.2016 - 04.2018
- Employee Relations: proactively addressed employee relations issues, coached and mentored managers/employees to provided conflict resolution and performance management, conduct investigations and oversee escalated employee issues, seek legal advice from DSW, Inc
- General Counsel (when necessary)
- Recruiting and Staffing: managed full cycle recruitment for all Corporate, Customer Service, and Fulfillment Center requisitions, created candidate tracking spreadsheet, consulted with hiring managers to determine and anticipate department needs, regularly tracked pipeline, provided guidance during recruitment process; from pre-qualifying to offer execution
- Payroll: provided key support to Payroll function, including payroll processor auditing, reporting, retro-pays, payroll documentation, time clock corrections/merges, process personnel changes, and system management
- Benefit management: oversaw annual enrollment, including communications, enrollment confirmations, fielded employee questions, claims resolutions, partnered with DSW, Inc
- Benefits department to ensure proper roll-out of online enrollment systems
- Compliance: processed all unemployment claims and represent the Company at hearings, EEO-1 Filing, Workers Comp
- Administration, maintained compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment, LOA administration
- Managed organizational change, planned and implemented company-wide layoffs, communicated department reorganizations, supported staff to promote a positive and productive work environment while managing change
- Supported and implemented HR policies and strategies around employee engagement and development
- Created and supported compensation, incentives, bonus and employee recognition programs
RECRUITER (INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR)
Miva, Inc.
San Diego, CA, USA
10.2016 - 11.2016
- Sourced and built candidate pipeline for Project Manager, Account Manager, Jr
- Front-end Web Developer, Associate Front-end Web Developer positions
HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST
Applied Data Finance
San Diego, CA, USA
11.2015 - 02.2016
- Recruiting: scheduled all candidate interviews, including travel and hotel accommodation, prepared and distributed interview packets, and other related information, ensured interviewers remained on schedule, rescheduled conflicts as necessary, ensured a positive candidate experience from source to hire, handled communication with recruiting inquiries, third parties, vendors, prepared and processed offer letters, executed agency agreements with assistance from General Counsel and Legal
- Coordinated and conducted all new hire orientations and exit interviews
- Maintained daily communication regarding hiring process with Sr
- Financial Analyst to adhere to recruitment budget
- Created company policies and forms (e.g
- Cell Phone/Data Plan Reimbursement Policy, Drug-Free Workplace Policy, Employee Release Form, Social Media Policy, Time-off Request Form, Personnel Action Form, Termination Checklist)
HUMAN RESOURCES COORDINATOR
La Jolla Institute for Allergy & Immunology
La Jolla, CA, USA
03.2015 - 11.2015
- Recruiting: collaborated with, and advised upper-management to assist them with all recruitment efforts, maintained recruitment documents, created job descriptions and posted them in appropriate resources, screened incoming resumes and applications, coordinated interview scheduling, conducted phone screens and reference checks, sent appropriate responses to all applicants, candidates, and new hires, prepared offer framework, worked closely with temporary agencies to fill any open requisitions for various departments, and executed employment offers
- Onboarding: prepare new hire packets and materials, provided institute tours and introductions for all new hires, and conducted benefit orientations
- Company Culture: coordinated annual company events with participation from our, spearheaded various employee wellness projects and activities (e.g
- AHA Heart Walk, Spring in to Motion Challenge, National Walking Day, Bike to Work Day, Wellness Fair)
- Researched and presented appropriate training and seminar options based on training assessments, and supervisor or employee requests
- Assisted in planning for next fiscal year HR budget and EMH&W Program by making recommendations on new budget items and tracking cost increases and/or changes to existing budget items
- Created monthly census report using HRIS (ADP)
- Benefits maintenance and coordination
HUMAN RESOURCES COORDINATOR
Miva, Inc.
San Diego, CA, USA
04.2014 - 03.2015
- Recruiting: managed job postings, sourced possible candidates via LinkedIn and ZipRecruiter, screened candidates, scheduled interviews, managed candidate experience, prepared offer letters, completed background and reference checks, conducted new employee orientation and other on-boarding activities
- Coordinated monthly company-wide and department outings
- Organized events (e.g
- Toys for Tots Holiday Party, Bring Your Dog to Work Week, Thanksgiving Food Drive, Support a Patriot for 4th of July)
- Rebuilt the onboarding program with new orientation materials (informational binder, including design and content), and updated process, organized new hire Meet & Greets
- Created company newsletter and employee feedback forum to increase internal communication
- Served as main point of contact for employee questions concerning company policies, procedures, and benefits
- Processed paperwork and data entry for new hires, benefit enrollments, employee changes, and terminations
- Conducted all exit interviews
- Tracked and managed performance reviews
- Assisted with payroll preparation, direct deposit enrollment, and other related time and attendance duties
HUMAN RESOURCES INTERN
La Jolla Institute for Allergy & Immunology
La Jolla, CA, USA
01.2014 - 04.2014
- Assisted in phone screening and coordinated interviews
- Performed administrative duties such as record filing and data entry (Excel, HRIS)
- Coordinated activities and events in areas such as wellness and employee morale
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Human Resource Management
California State University, Long Beach
Skills
- Employee Relations
- HRIS Systems
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Benefits Administration
- Compliance Management
- Strategic Planning
- Payroll Management
- Employee Handbook Development
- ADP Workforce Now
- Paylocity
- Onboarding, Training, and Development
- Recruitment and hiring
Certification
- SPHR - HRCI Certified Professional
Volunteer Experience
Women's Shelter of Long Beach, Long Beach, CA, Children's Development Center Volunteer, 07/01/12, 01/01/13
Timeline
HR BUSINESS PARTNER II
Paychex, Inc.
04.2018 - Current
RECRUITER (INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR)
Miva, Inc.
10.2016 - 11.2016
SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST
ShoeMetro/ DSW, Inc. Subsidiary
02.2016 - 04.2018
HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST
Applied Data Finance
11.2015 - 02.2016
HUMAN RESOURCES COORDINATOR
La Jolla Institute for Allergy & Immunology
03.2015 - 11.2015
HUMAN RESOURCES COORDINATOR
Miva, Inc.
04.2014 - 03.2015
HUMAN RESOURCES INTERN
La Jolla Institute for Allergy & Immunology
01.2014 - 04.2014
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Human Resource Management
California State University, Long Beach