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Jake Lawless

San Diego,CA

Summary

HR Generalist that creates positive employee experiences. Experienced with leave of absences compliant with federal (FMLA, ADA, USERRA) and California (CFRA, PDL) state law. Experienced in managing workers’ compensation and ensuring compliance with employment laws like Title VII and FEHA. Skilled at conducting thorough workplace investigations, creating strong employee relations, and resolving conflicts. Proficient in running background checks in compliance with California and federal regulations, ensuring fair and legal hiring practices. Recognized for creative problem-solving and driving HR solutions that build trust and improve the business.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

HR Generalist

Ace Parking
08.2024 - Current
  • Ensured full compliance with California and federal employment laws, maintaining adherence to regulations in all HR processes.
  • Oversaw 25 managers and 600+ employees, ensuring effective HR leadership and support across all levels.
  • Efficiently managed leaves of absence, ensuring compliance with federal (FMLA, ADA, USERRA) and California (CFRA, PDL).


HR Partner

Amazon
08.2022 - 08.2024


  • Identified attendance and attrition trends through metrics analysis, supporting operations by resolving ER issues and issuing disciplinary actions when necessary.
  • Led team of 10, managing career growth, escalations, onboarding, and benefits. Serving as the sole escalation point for 5000+ employees.
  • Analyzed attendance/attrition data to create action plans, coaching managers with tailored plans to boost productivity and meet goals.

SR. HR Assistant

Amazon
12.2021 - 08.2022
  • Led compliance audits of HR systems and record-keeping procedures, identifying areas for improvement aligned to legal requirements and organizational policies.
  • HR Specialist. Collected data and input key metrics into HR systems.
  • Generated reports for HR and Operations leadership to drive insights.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Marketing

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Skills

  • HR policies and procedures
  • LOA Administration
  • Background checks
  • Employment law compliance
  • Labor relations
  • Union relations
  • Recruitment strategies

Timeline

HR Generalist

Ace Parking
08.2024 - Current

HR Partner

Amazon
08.2022 - 08.2024

SR. HR Assistant

Amazon
12.2021 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Marketing

University of Arkansas