Lindsey Metzger
Senior HR Manager
South Lake Tahoe,CA
Summary
Experienced human resources professional with over eight years of experience. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organization and its people.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HR Policy Administrator and Program Consultant
UC Davis Human Resources
12.2021 - Current
- Manage highly visible and strategic HR projects and programs spanning both campuses with a general focus on staff experience/engagement, workforce development, and workforce planning.
- Lead and serve on project teams to advance people programs and initiatives.
- Responsible for the development of strategies and interpretation of all policies, processes and local procedures within the purview of the Chief Human Resources Officer.
- Draft and revise policy, engaging in dialogue with campus colleagues to ensure appropriate consideration of professional knowledge and to resolve conflicts between laws, regulation, and policy.
- Administer all HR policies for UC Davis campus and UC Davis Health.
- Act as subject matter expert, providing guidance to managers, supervisors and senior leadership on personnel policies and procedures.
- Perform complex analyses of sensitive employment decisions involving criminal convictions, often requiring unique analyses of issues without precedent.
HR Analyst and Executive Project Analyst
UC Davis Student Affairs Human Resources
08.2017 - 12.2021
- Served as subject matter expert for over 1,000 staff members (exempt, non-exempt, union, and policy-represented) advising on a wide variety of HR issues including staffing changes, recruitments, compensation, performance management, performance evaluation, disability management, leaves of absence, payroll concerns, etc.
- Coordinated annual HR and budget programs by implementing data-driven spreadsheets and worksheets, collaborating with upper management.
- Participated in strategic planning meetings to assess business needs, synthesize data, and provide high-level snapshots of budget implications.
- Provided complete coordination and consultation of high-level recruitments while maintaining confidentiality.
- Developed HR processes and procedures for supervisors and managers.
- Supported the Associate Vice Chancellor (AVC) by managing projects and start-up initiatives, coordinating cross-functional taskforces, and providing assistance on matters that were sensitive or complex in nature and required a high level of analytical skill and initiative in execution and implementation.
- In collaboration with leadership, supported AVC with process improvement, organizational effectiveness and long-term strategic planning, and other projects requiring audits, research, and information gathering.
- Working with diverse teams and encouraging feedback from different perspectives, participated and provided support for high-level workgroups.
- Served as interim HR Manager for Student Health and Counseling Services in Fall 2018. Acted as primary point of contact for various HR matters, including highly sensitive and confidential personnel matters. Coordinated labor response during strike activity.
Business/Human Resources Director & Paralegal
The Goralka Law Firm
10.2016 - 08.2017
- Managed all financial and personnel transactions for the Firm including billing, payroll, and client accounts payable/receivable.
- Recruited, interviewed, hired, and trained new employees. Handled on-boarding process for newly hired employees and distributed all paperwork.
- Assigned projects and new cases among staff.
- Oversaw calendars and workload to ensure cases were distributed appropriately and equitably.
- Tracked and reported employee time for payroll.
- Researched any payroll or benefit issues.
- Conducted 401(k) reporting and deposits.
- Oversaw and served as the point of contact for estate planning signings, tax matters, and business (corporation/LLC/sole proprietor, etc.) transactions.
- Managed quarterly and annual state-required filings for 14 corporations.
- Formed and drafted required formation documentation for Corporations and LLCs.
- Worked with the Secretary of State Office to ensure compliance.
- Collaborated with the IRS on audits for clients hire for taxation matters.
- Drafted business sale/acquisition documents for corporations valued up to $85 million.
Executive Assistant, Notary & Paralegal
Goralka Law Firm
02.2016 - 10.2016
- Executive Assistant to 3 attorneys, 2 paralegals, and 2 business associates.
- Prepared correspondence for estate planning, business, tax, and probate matters.
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Produced accurate office files, updated spreadsheets and crafted presentations to support executives and boost team productivity.
- Notarized legal documents.
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
- Screened calls and emails and initiated actions to respond or direct messages for managers.
- Researched case law and drafted petitions for filing
- Filed documents with the Secretary of State and various Superior Courts of California.
Program Director
Community Legal Information Center
05.2014 - 05.2015
- Hired, trained, and supervised a team of 30 pre-law student interns.
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Orchestrated smooth and efficient program development by collaborating cross-functionally across departments.
- Monitored progress, set individual and departmental goals, and provided outreach and professional development opportunities.
Pre-Law Intern
Housing Law Department
02.2014 - 05.2014
- Researched and provided housing law information to the community including information regarding habitability concerns, payment disputes, discrimination, rental agreements and evictions.
- Researched statutes and laws to support compliance and legal risk management.
- Worked with clients through phone, email, and in-person communication.
- Maintained confidentiality with each case.
Education
MBA - Business Management
California State University - Monterey Bay
Seaside, CA05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - Management
California State University - Chico
Chico, CA12.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science - Legal Studies
California State University - Chico
Chico, CA12.2015
Skills
- Organization Procedures
- HR Systems
- Advising Managers
- Microsoft Office
- HR Support
- Workforce Development
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certificate
- Human Resource Management Certificate
- Paralegal Certificate
Affiliations
- The National Society of Leadership and Success
- Pi Sigma Alpha, Political Science Honors Society
Additional Information
- Graduation with Distinction at CSU, Monterey Bay (2021)
- Graduation with Distinction at CSU, Chico (2015)
- STAR Award, UC Davis (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022)
- Team Member of the Month, The Goralka Law Firm (2016, 2016, 2017)
- Director of the Month, Community Legal Information Center (2015)
- Employee of the Month, Oakwood Athletic Club (2011)
- Young Woman of the Year, City of Martinez, California (2010)
Hobbies
- Traveling
- Hiking
- Kayaking
- Crafting/Artwork
Timeline
HR Policy Administrator and Program Consultant
UC Davis Human Resources
12.2021 - Current
HR Analyst and Executive Project Analyst
UC Davis Student Affairs Human Resources
08.2017 - 12.2021
Business/Human Resources Director & Paralegal
The Goralka Law Firm
10.2016 - 08.2017
Executive Assistant, Notary & Paralegal
Goralka Law Firm
02.2016 - 10.2016
Program Director
Community Legal Information Center
05.2014 - 05.2015
Pre-Law Intern
Housing Law Department
02.2014 - 05.2014
MBA - Business Management
California State University - Monterey Bay
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - Management
California State University - Chico
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science - Legal Studies
California State University - Chico