Debra Sanders
Auberry,CA
Summary
Strategic HR professional skilled in performance management and benefits administration. Enhanced employee engagement and ensured compliance with employment laws, driving organizational success. Extensive experience across construction, including concrete estimation, dispatching, sales, transportation services, accounting, and Human Resource Management. Seeking to leverage diverse skills in a role aligned with Project Engineering and support for project management teams.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Manager
Clark Bros. Inc.
Fresno, California
04.2017 - 08.2026
- Managed recruitment processes to attract top talent for various positions.
- Assisted in employee recruitment, hiring and interview processes.
- Created job postings, tracked applicants and maintained applicant database.
- Implemented performance management systems to evaluate staff effectiveness.
- Oversaw benefits administration and employee relations initiatives.
- Coordinated various benefits programs such as medical insurance, retirement plans and vacation policies.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state and local employment laws.
- Provided guidance on labor law compliance issues such as FMLA, ADA, Title VII.
- Maintained HRIS for accurate tracking of employee data and records.
- Administered employee discipline procedures to enforce company policies. and termination to address policy infractions.
- Organized orientation sessions for new hires and provided them with onboarding information.
- Resolved employee conflicts through mediation and effective communication.
- Resolved conflicts between different departments or personnel using sound judgment to maintain a harmonious work environment.
- Investigated employee relations matters through interviews with involved parties to ensure a fair resolution.
- Compiled reports to provide management with accurate information and comply with policies and procedures.
- Handled sensitive employee and company information with highest level of confidentiality and discretion.
- Used HR website and other media to communicate HR processes, increasing understanding and consistent use.
- Aligned HR policies with federal and local regulations.
Accounts Receivable Manager
Talley Transportation
Madera, California
03.2006 - 04.2017
- Managed accounts receivable processes for large transportation operations.
- Oversaw collections and follow-up on outstanding invoices.
- Implemented new procedures within the Accounts Receivable department to improve efficiency.
- Developed and implemented efficient invoicing procedures.
- Communicated with clients regarding payment terms and account status.
- Analyzed aging reports to prioritize collection efforts effectively.
- Negotiated payment plans with past due customers while ensuring full compliance with company policies.
- Coordinated with various departments to resolve billing discrepancies.
- Investigated and resolved customer inquiries regarding billing issues or discrepancies.
- Generated monthly statements for clients outlining their current balances due.
- Maintained accurate records of all accounts receivable transactions.
- Researched disputed invoice items for resolution of payment delays.
- Followed up with customers via phone, email, or mail regarding outstanding invoices.
- Monitored delinquent accounts and initiated collection efforts.
- Reviewed customer contracts for pricing accuracy prior to invoicing customers.
- Assisted in month-end closing process, including account reconciliations, journal entries, and accruals.
- Performed weekly audits of AR data entry accuracy for errors or omissions.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers to ensure timely payment of invoices.
- Implemented effective billing procedures, reducing errors and improving customer satisfaction.
- Conducted monthly reconciliation of the accounts receivable ledger to ensure accuracy.
Education
High School Diploma -
Clovis High School
Clovis, CA06-1981
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting
Clovis Adult Education
Clovis, CASkills
- Talent acquisition
- Recruitment processes
- Recruitment
- Recruitment and selection
- Employee onboarding
- Performance management
- Employee relations
- Employee engagement
- Exit interviews
- Talent management
- HRIS management
- Benefits administration
- Benefits management
- Benefits programs
- Labor law knowledge
- Labor law compliance
- Employment law
- Legal compliance
- Compliance auditing
- HR strategy development
- Handbook development
- Recruitment
- HR guidance
- Records management
- Workforce planning
- Training and mentoring
- Staffing strategies
Timeline
Human Resources Manager
Clark Bros. Inc.
04.2017 - 08.2026
Accounts Receivable Manager
Talley Transportation
03.2006 - 04.2017
High School Diploma -
Clovis High School
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting
Clovis Adult Education