Heidi Lewis
PHR
Sebastopol,CA
Summary
Human Resources (HR) Professional Now Available Creative, energetic administrator of human resource programs with proven ability to work in fast-paced, diverse environments. Possesses expertise in compensation planning, talent acquisition, succession planning, employee relations, conflict resolution, investigations and more. Articulate communicator with superior presentation skills. Easy to work with and dedicated to fostering an atmosphere of fairness and camaraderie.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
HR Generalist
Alluxa
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Conducted all manner of HR administrative functions and Employee cycle support for high-tech manufacturer of optical filters, including office management, talent acquisition, hiring, payroll, onboarding, employee file maintenance, employee relations, employee evaluations, benefits administration, and safety/labor law compliance
- Developed and implemented numerous business and HR improvements that played key role in company growth (from 90 to 120 employees over four years): Spearheaded online recruitment/talent acquisition/remote interviewing process during the pandemic, resulting in ability of company (deemed an essential manufacturer) to continue operations and grow revenues
- Liaised between management and workforce to implement rightsizing by updating roles and compensation resulting in less attrition and more committed workforce
- Worked with management to support Lean Manufacturing practices, resulting in more efficiency
- Created new employee rewards program (with Total Rewards Division) that recognized workers who uncovered potential manufacturing problems, resulting in more seamless operations
- Played key role implementing significant administrative and HR-related changes after Alluxa was acquired by EnPro Industries (2021)
- Liaised between management of both companies and sat in in numerous meetings in order to affect clear communications
- Ported key employment information (payroll mapping, employee records etc.) into new digital filing software system (UKG)
- Updated Alluxa ACA protocols and records
- Assisted new HR director in conducting in-house investigations
- Enhanced employee relations and maximized employee trust through keeping open-door policy
- Fielded employee post-sale concerns, interpreted & integrated new Servant/Leader culture
- Trained employees and managers on accessing new company self-serve portals
- Collaborated on new employee handbook after company sale, resulting in clarity of new policies
- Implemented contact tracing badge program during pandemic, as well as guidance on masking, social distancing, decontaminating areas, and Covid-19 vaccinations
- Amidst pandemic related challenges worked with cross functional teams to ensure operation continuity
- Served as OSHA liaison to ensure adherence to health and safety regulations
- Led the Wildfire Response Committee and developed a proprietary map using ArcGIS.
HR Specialist
Copperfield's Books, Inc.
01.2023 - Current
- Managed multiple simultaneous HR projects and operations for local bookstore chain with 10 locations, including assisting with open enrollment, executing labor/time analysis for managers, processing payroll, maintaining employee files, and executing EDD quarterly survey findings
- Implements and administrates 1-9 binder system, ensuring up-to-date record compliance
- Co-wrote company managers’ handbook, resulting in managerial uniformity
- Facilitated anti-harassment trainings
- Ensures all ACA regulations are followed and updated as necessary.
Admin/Payroll Assistant
Copperfield's Books, Inc.
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Performed accounting/bookkeeping functions and assisted HR with payroll.
HR Administrative Intern
Bohemian Club
01.2018
- Facilitated onboarding of 620 employees for events, oversaw EE relations, and monitored ERCS compliance for private club catering to high-end clientele.
Private Caregiver
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Provided 24/7 care for ailing parent, assisting in everyday living functions including ensuring proper administration of medications, meal preparation, and transportation to physician offices.
Content Author/Website Manager
The FruitGuys
01.2006 - 01.2014
- Developed voice of company that delivers fresh fruit and healthy snacks to businesses, individuals, and schools throughout the U.S
- Developed and maintained company website and ran its social media campaigns (FB/Instagram/Twitter)
- Created print and online marketing content for nationally distributed publications, including educational materials for corporate outreach
- Wrote weekly company wellness newsletter that went out to ~10K subscribers
- Maintained subscriber database and fielded customer queries.
Education
BA - Liberal Arts
Bard College
Annandale-on-Hudson, NYSkills
Talent Acquisition & Retention Strategies
Onboarding & 30/60/90 Follow Thru
Payroll/Time-Attendance Modules
HRIS Enterprise Workforce Management
Employee Records/Labor & Wage Analysis
Compensation & Rightsizing strategy
Safety Programming & OSHA Liaison
EEO-1 Data Collection and Reporting
Open Enrollment & Guidance
HR Project Management
Anti-Harassment Training
Employee Handbook Creation
Leaves & Work Comp/EDD Filings
Government Surveys, Audits & RFIs
Website Design/Social Media Expertise
Innovative Office Solutions
Email Newsletter/Survey Tools
MS Office Suite/Adobe CS5 Suite Expertise
Excel Formulas/Charting/Functions
Certification
PHR - Professional in Human Resources, Human Resource Standards Institute, 01/01/2023
Affiliations
- Member, SHRM (Professional Society of Human Resources Management)
- Member, PASCO (Personnel Association of Sonoma County for Human Resources)
- Member, Toastmasters International (Club 182 of Santa Rosa)
Timeline
HR Specialist
Copperfield's Books, Inc.
01.2023 - Current
HR Generalist
Alluxa
01.2019 - 01.2023
HR Administrative Intern
Bohemian Club
01.2018
Admin/Payroll Assistant
Copperfield's Books, Inc.
01.2016 - 01.2019
Private Caregiver
01.2014 - 01.2016
Content Author/Website Manager
The FruitGuys
01.2006 - 01.2014
BA - Liberal Arts
Bard College