Partnered with North America Regional, Costa Rica, Ireland and Turkish-based management teams and India-based HR support teams to ensure HR practices are consistent with overall objectives to support the growth and development of employees
Educated managers and supervisors regarding performance management and corrective actions
Led employee relations initiatives and investigations to ensure a positive and fair work environment
Led an HR team, focusing on business continuity and successful employee experience
Analyzed exit interviews and employee surveys, analyzes data, and makes recommendations to management for continuous improvement
Promoted a work environment that embraces and encourages diversity and inclusion in its workforce and where differences are valued.
Human Resources Manager
MOBILE INTEGRATION WORKGROUP, INC.
Bellevue
01.2017 - 01.2018
Partnered with management to communicate HR policies, procedures, programs and laws
Supported the development and execution of a talent plan to achieve business goals
Managed the process of preparing and filing of all non-immigrant visas with the appropriate government agencies
Processed visas: B-1, H-1B, L-1, F-1 and Green Card
Maintained strict standards and procedures for securing all HR & payroll information, records and files
Developed, budgeted and implemented positive employee events
Ensured company compliance with all existing governmental and labor legal and government reporting
Managed benefits administration, including medical, dental, vision, life, 401K and portfolio
Delivered exemplary customer service through strong ownership and professionalism
Demonstrated a commitment to teamwork through relationship-building and collaboration.
Human Resources Generalist
Fathom Travel Ltd
Seattle
01.2015 - 01.2017
Led Human Resources activities and services for a diverse, geographically-dispersed (domestic, international, and aboard ship), premium social impact start-up cruise line workforce
Built strong working relationships with Carnival Corporation and its portfolio of global brands to create, manage and deliver HRIS, payroll, compensation, and benefits functions to Fathom staff
Coordinated process with Carnival UK to onboard Fathom ship staff through seafarer contracts, to include all required prerequisite documentation
Built a new applicant tracking system to streamline candidate sourcing and new hire onboarding
Facilitated performance management and review process
Acted as a Change Agent to motivate, advise and influence Senior Leadership on HR strategies
Successfully collaborated with Princess Cruises IT to build and launch the employee cruise wellness benefit for Fathom team members, generating positive morale
Effectively guided the entire Fathom team through a difficult restructuring period that involved a significant reduction in workforce
Inspired a culture of resilience and productivity for transitioning team members, while coordinating and delivering high quality job placement services.
Manager, Employee Relations and Performance Management
Greystar
Irvine
01.2014 - 01.2015
Led daily human resources support to 1000+ multi-site associates in CA, NV, NM and AZ
Conducted effective, objective and thorough investigations
Responded to and represented the company in unemployment insurance claims
Supported employees who were victims of crime, medical emergencies, addiction and in need of counseling services and/or other resources
Provided HR leadership through a major period of workforce downsizing.
Senior Regional Human Resources Generalist
Riverstone Residential Group
Irvine
01.2013 - 01.2014
Managed a platform of consummate HR support to 1000+ multi-site associates in CA, NV, NM and AZ
Fostered an 'open-door' environment conducive to positive dialogue across my region, increasing the employee-retention rate
Led effective, objective and thorough investigations to resolve complex employee relations matters and grievances
Spearheaded the restructure of CA employment procedures through auditing, assessing and training.
Human Resources/Accounting Manager
Wiens Cellars LLC
Temecula
01.2006 - 01.2012
Designed and implemented a Human Resource infrastructure to manage fast-paced growth in six years, resulting in maximum employee retention
Initiated and developed company employment policies, resolved employee conflict and developed educational training for employees, including company health and safety program to maintain OSHA compliance and reporting for vineyard, production, clerical and retail departments.
Timeline
HR PROFESSIONAL
CAREER BREAK/TRAVEL
01.2022 - Current
North America Group Manager-HR
DENALI, INC., A WNS COMPANY
01.2018 - 01.2022
Human Resources Manager
MOBILE INTEGRATION WORKGROUP, INC.
01.2017 - 01.2018
Human Resources Generalist
Fathom Travel Ltd
01.2015 - 01.2017
Manager, Employee Relations and Performance Management