Emily Zontos
Woodside,California
Summary
Conscientious and compassionate human resources professional with drive for helping employers recruit, develop and retain qualified candidates. Skilled at partnering with management teams to build employee-centric cultures promoting positive morale and optimizing productivity. Motivating and positive with excellent interpersonal, coaching and communication skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Manager
Stanford School of Medicine
Stanford, CA
03.2022 - Current
- Managed employee relations, investigating and resolving conflicts to maintain a positive work environment.
- Implemented performance management systems, providing constructive feedback for employees.
- Oversaw payroll functions, ensuring accuracy while maintaining strict confidentiality standards for sensitive employee information.
- Monitored and handled employee claims involving performance-based and harassment incidents.
- Collaborated closely with department heads in executing strategic workforce planning initiatives that aligned human capital resources with company goals.
- Guided leaders and employees on company policies, programs, and benefits administration.
- Assisted the DFA with annual salary planning for the department.
- Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
- Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires, bolstering employee job position knowledge and skillset.
- Conducted internal investigations related to harassment claims and other workplace conflicts, providing resolutions that preserved the integrity of the company''s values.
- Evaluated employee onboarding programs and presented strategic improvement recommendations to upper management.
- Managed an HR Administrator in their assigned tasks: onboarding, file maintenance, bi-monthly payroll, vacation and leave administration, and offboarding.
- Worked as a strategic partner with the department Directors for employee management and training.
- Led the revamp of the departments values and culture. Presented the process and results at the AAMC conference in Boston.
HR & Benefits Generalist
Woodside Priory School
Portola Valley, CA
05.2016 - 03.2022
- Developed strong customer relationships through attentive listening and prompt resolution of concerns with all Faculty and Staff.
- Provided exceptional service to Faculty and Staff, resulting in increased retention rates and positive feedback.
- Delivered high-quality work consistently, exceeding performance objectives regularly.
- Managed multiple priorities successfully, meeting tight deadlines without sacrificing quality of work.
- Administered annual open enrollment, new hire enrollment, termination of benefits information, and organized the annual health fair with various vendors.
- Served as a co-fiduciary for the school's retirement plan with TIAA.
- Handled all employee onboarding, which included: onboarding paperwork, HRIS system entries, benefit system entries, and orientation.
- Collaborated with leadership on recruitment strategies, employee development plans, performance management, and employee engagement.
- Completed frequent reports and data validation of employee's employment information.
HR & Benefits Coordinator
Black Angus Steakhouse Corporate Office
Los Altos, CA
08.2013 - 04.2016
- Educated new hires on available benefit options during orientation sessions, fostering a positive onboarding experience.
- Facilitated open enrollment processes and coordinated paperwork to to assist employees with benefit options.
- Processed multi-state payroll following specific state guidelines.
- Point person for HRIS and compliance reporting.
- Assisted in the management of FMLA/LOA requests, ensuring timely processing and accurate tracking of leaves taken.
- Managed relationships with insurance carriers and vendors, ensuring quality service delivery to employees.
HR Administrator
Stanford Law School
Stanford, CA
08.2012 - 06.2013
- Updated HR database with new employee information, changes in benefits, and other details.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping by conducting regular audits of personnel files and HR databases.
- Reduced time spent on administrative tasks by automating key processes.
- Assisted employees with benefits enrollment, ensuring accuracy of information and timely processing of forms.
- Processed bi-monthly payroll for Faculty, Staff, and temporary employees.
- Processed purchase order requests for temporary employees.
- Handled on-boarding process for newly hired employees, which included distribution of all paperwork.
- Assisted with HR sponsored events for department.
On Premise Administrator
Aeortek
Foster City, CA
04.2007 - 08.2012
- Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining strict confidentiality at all times as required by company policy or legal regulations.
- Maintained personnel records and updated internal databases to support document management.
- Onboarded and offboarded all contractors onsite at Gilead Sciences.
- Processed weekly payroll for 250+ contractors, 15 1099 contractors, and sub-vendors.
- Nationwide company contact for 1099 contractor onboarding and payment processes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Online05.2011
Skills
- HR policies and procedures
- Management of HR Administrator
- Employee Relations
- Compensation and benefits
- HR software proficiency
- Performance Management
- Recruitment and selection
- Exit Interviews and Processes
Timeline
HR Manager
Stanford School of Medicine
03.2022 - Current
HR & Benefits Generalist
Woodside Priory School
05.2016 - 03.2022
HR & Benefits Coordinator
Black Angus Steakhouse Corporate Office
08.2013 - 04.2016
HR Administrator
Stanford Law School
08.2012 - 06.2013
On Premise Administrator
Aeortek
04.2007 - 08.2012
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
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