Debbie Stein
Cerritos,CA
Summary
Accomplished Human Resources Executive proactive in meeting company issues head-on with creative and innovative approaches. Knowledgeable about changing industry and employment market demands. Expertise includes 22+ years of Human Resources experience, with the last twelve spent managing the HR Department. My recent focus has been on change management, recruiting, training and development, employee relations and cultural engagement. I am a SHRM-SCP and PHR certification holder with a strong knowledge of California & Federal employment law. I am comfortable working with all levels of management and employee base. I have excellent written and oral communication skills and am highly computer literate.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resources Director
IQAir North America, Inc.
03.2014 - Current
- Responsible for the management and execution of all Recruiting, Leadership and Team Member Training and Development, Cultural Engagement and Compliance and related tasks
- Provide strategic coaching, direction, P&L reporting and analyses to CEOs of North America and Switzerland
- Development, review and oversight of all HR and related infrastructure, including Handbook, HR Department Manual, Policies & Procedures, Best Practices and Leadership Guidelines
- Oversight of Facilities and IT teams as well as Human Resources Generalists and their day to day responsibilities
- Identified and implemented timekeeping and performance management systems that integrate with our PEO’s payroll and HRIS system; sourced an LMS to maintain all training records
- Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
- Established onboarding procedures to facilitate smooth transitions for new hires into the organization.
- Oversaw annual performance review process, providing guidance to managers on setting goals and measuring employee progress.
- Addressed employee conflicts with appropriate urgency, following all corporate procedures.
- Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with other department leaders to align HR strategy with overall business objectives.
- Managed benefits administration, ensuring cost-effective coverage options for employees while staying within budget constraints.
- Supported talent development through coaching sessions with key personnel, assisting them in reaching their professional growth objectives.
- Managed workforce planning initiatives, ensuring appropriate staffing levels across departments while minimizing costs associated with overtime or temporary workers.
HR Manager
Southland Transit, Inc.
10.2012 - Current
- Solely responsible for benefits administration, open enrollments, claims, and billing reconciliation and 5500 filing as well as day to day administration, questions, resolutions of employee issues, etc
- Manage day to day administration of 401k Plan, including annual audit, 5500 filing, non-discrimination testing, withdrawals and QDRO requests
- Manage all aspects of leaves, including FMLA & CFRA compliance along with coordination with state and private disability plans
- Handled all COBRA notices, tracking and payments
- Handled all EDD unemployment and disability claims
- Responsible for I9 administration and set up with E-Verify
- Heavy employee relations experience, including collective bargaining compliance, terminations, layoffs due to contract loss, etc
- Ad hoc reporting to owner, VPs and General Counsel as needed.
Senior HR Generalist
SCS Engineers, Inc.
08.2011 - 10.2012
- Responsible for managing Corporate Recruiter and Senior HR Specialist; oversight of recruiting, sexual harassment training
- Member of Health & Safety team working with H&S Director on internal programs such as medical surveillance, SAFE observations, training and tracking and OSHA recording
- Managed Worker’s Comp Claims
- Corporate Compliance and Privacy Officer
- Planned, implemented and conducted management training to ensure consistency and compliance with state and federal laws
- Reviewed and updated Company Handbook, Position Descriptions & Benefit Books.
HR Assistant
Source Refrigeration & HVAC, Inc.
09.2002 - 02.2011
- Assisted Recruiter with developing and placing ads, screening resumes and interviewing
- Coordinated temporary and contract labor with various agencies
- Coordinated backgrounds, drug screens, orientations and on-boarding for applicants and new employees
- Resource for project managers and company management with employee issues including benefits, corrective action, recognition, training, etc
- Management of variety of special projects including liability insurance renewals and compensation reviews.
Education
Bachelor degree in Business with a Human Resources Management emphasis -
California State University Long Beach
A.S. degree in Business -
Columbia State Community College
Columbia, TN05.1997
Skills
- Employee Relations
- Learning & Development
- Benefits & LOA Administration
- HR Policies Development & Implementation
- Onboarding process
- Compensation and resource planning
- Recruitment Strategies
Certification
- SHRM-SCP & PHR
- CCP
- CRIE
Affiliations
- SHRM
- PIHRA North Orange County Chapter
- IAQA
Timeline
Human Resources Director
IQAir North America, Inc.
03.2014 - Current
HR Manager
Southland Transit, Inc.
10.2012 - Current
Senior HR Generalist
SCS Engineers, Inc.
08.2011 - 10.2012
HR Assistant
Source Refrigeration & HVAC, Inc.
09.2002 - 02.2011
Bachelor degree in Business with a Human Resources Management emphasis -
California State University Long Beach
A.S. degree in Business -
Columbia State Community College
- SHRM-SCP & PHR
- CCP
- CRIE
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