Kimberly Estes
Lake Balboa,Ca
Summary
Dynamic Human Resources Director with a strong focus on enhancing employee engagement and compliance with employment laws. Expertise in overseeing HR operations, managing payroll, and implementing strategic initiatives that support organizational goals and foster a positive workplace culture.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Director
Tulua Health
Los Angeles, Ca
07.2021 - Current
- Oversee all HR operations, including hiring, onboarding, and employee relations.
- Lead recruitment efforts and workforce planning.
- Advise leadership on HR strategy, staffing, and organizational needs.
- Support managers with coaching, performance reviews, and staffing needs.
- Handle employee issues, investigations, and corrective actions.
- Ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws.
- Update and maintain HR policies and procedures.
- Manage payroll, benefits, and HRIS records.
- Coordinate training, development, and employee engagement activities.
- Developed payroll reports for management review and decision-making support.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, payroll data, inventory information.
Program Manager of Residential Services
Purposes Recovery
Los Angeles, California
07.2020 - 07.2021
- Led program development and implementation across multiple projects.
- Managed cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones and objectives.
- Supported Clinical Director in managing and ensuring quality of clinical services, enhancing client care.
- Advocate for client needs by communicating with providers, payors, and community partners to remove barriers to care.
- Facilitate care transitions, including admissions, discharges, warm handoffs, and follow-up appointments.
- Working closely with clients of various backgrounds, mental health diagnosis and substance abuse.
- Maintain and ensure HIPAA, ethical standards/code of conduct and professional boundaries with all staff and clients.
- Developed employee engagement programs to enhance workplace culture.
- Oversaw recruitment processes to attract top talent for various roles.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, payroll data, inventory information.
- Oversaw program compliance with requirements, schedule and budget.
Shift Supervisor
Starbucks
Tarzana, Ca
07.2016 - 07.2020
- Established safe, welcoming environment for customers and staff, enhancing overall experience.
- Navigated fast-paced environment, delivering exceptional Starbucks experience for partners and customers.
- Monitored day parts to uphold operational standards, ensuring smooth service delivery.
- Crafted beverages and food items to meet customer preferences.
- Be quick and alert to resolve any customer or partner issues.
Education
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Psychology
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ06-2020
Skills
- HR strategy
- Compensation strategy
- HR compliance
- Policy writing
- Employee relations
- Team leadership
- Microsoft Office
- Spanish proficiency
Timeline
Human Resources Director
Tulua Health
07.2021 - Current
Program Manager of Residential Services
Purposes Recovery
07.2020 - 07.2021
Shift Supervisor
Starbucks
07.2016 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Psychology
Arizona State University