Proactive professional with expertise in employee recruitment, development, and motivation. Proven ability to establish rapport across all organizational levels and effectively resolve conflicts. Strong track record of enhancing team performance and fostering a positive work environment.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Business Partner/Benefits Advisor
University of North Texas Dallas
Dallas, TX
10.2021 - Current
Provides strategic guidance on diverse human resources issues across university departments.
Conducts workplace investigations, adhering to best practices and producing comprehensive reports.
Delivered tactical support and professional counsel to enhance university mission outcomes.
Coach staff in effective problem resolution through mediation and progressive discipline strategies.
Maintain strong business acumen, and knowledge of core operations, and long-term planning.
Research innovative human resources practices, keeping abreast of higher education trends.
Act as a liaison among various human resources functions to foster collaboration.
Analyze human resources data on special project teams, delivering actionable insights.
Senior Human Resources Generalist
University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA
01.2018 - 10.2021
Guided supervisors, managers, and administration on compliance with employment-related laws including ADA, FMLA, and Fair Labor Standards Act.
Counseled supervisors and managers on performance management, employee development, and disciplinary actions.
Determined FLSA status for independent contractors to ensure accurate classification.
Conducted exit interviews and managed unemployment claims to facilitate smooth transitions.
Recommended strategies to foster a positive and respectful workplace for employees and students.
Served as diversity and inclusion champion and certified Title IX investigator.
Strengthened complaint management processes through thorough investigations into incidents.
Collaborated with human resources to develop and implement effective employee relations strategies.
Human Resources Analyst
City of Patterson
Patterson, CA
04.2017 - 11.2017
Supported daily operations for department programs, including recruitment, policy development, and risk management.
Delivered quality customer service to various departments and the public.
Created and implemented social media strategies to enhance recruitment branding for the City.
Identified opportunities to establish strategic relationships that aligned with business objectives.
Managed multiple work tasks and projects simultaneously with efficiency and effectiveness.
Navigated organizational dynamics to facilitate successful interactions across teams.
Talent Acquisition Manager
Reach Worship Center
Stockton, CA
09.2005 - 04.2017
Drove internal employee and volunteer growth by emphasizing talent development within organization.
Analyzed talent assessment data to match candidates with open positions.
Educated leadership on advantages of employee and volunteer development through statistical workshops.
Managed full-cycle human resource operations to enhance overall HR employee performance.
Human Resources Representative
University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA
10.2000 - 09.2005
Facilitated training and development sessions for new employee orientations.
Administered benefits and compensation programs across university departments and schools.
Collaborated with departments to craft recruitment strategies, including advertising and interviewing.
Counseled faculty and staff on benefits, leading comprehensive new-hire orientations.
Reviewed and evaluated new positions, offering insights on classification and compensation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Behavior
University of the Pacific
Associate of Arts - Safety
San Joaquin Delta College
Skills
Employee relations and engagement
Effective communication
Strategic planning
Coaching and mentoring
Collaboration
Change management
Employee recognition
Affiliations
Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional, SHRM-CP.
Graduate Assistant at University of North Texas at Dallas- Counseling and Wellness CenterGraduate Assistant at University of North Texas at Dallas- Counseling and Wellness Center