Marisol Reiner
Castaic,CA
Summary
Strategic human resources leader with over 15 years of HR experience, including 6 years in the film and entertainment sector. Expertise in employee relations, labor relations, compliance, and talent acquisition. Demonstrated ability to align business goals with effective people strategies, enhancing HR operations and fostering high-performing teams. Skilled in managing complex employment issues, collective bargaining, and compliance with California employment regulations.
Overview
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years of professional experience
Work History
Director, People and Culture Business Partner
SAG-AFTRA- Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists
Los Angeles, CA
2025.03 - 2026.08
- Serve as a strategic People & Culture advisor to business-unit leadership, providing guidance on workforce strategy, employee relations, performance management, compliance, and complex organizational challenges.
- Partner with leaders to ensure compliance with employment laws, collective bargaining agreements, and organizational policies, reducing risk and promoting consistent management practices.
- Lead organization-wide People & Culture policies and strategies that align human capital priorities with business objectives and operational needs.
- Advise leadership on FMLA/ADA, labor relations, compensation, benefits, performance management, employee engagement, and talent development.
- Conduct objective, comprehensive employee relations investigations and provide timely recommendations and escalation of sensitive matters to executive leadership and legal counsel.
- Coach managers through performance concerns, employee relations matters, and skill gaps while developing targeted training and leadership solutions.
- Drive change management initiatives by identifying talent gaps, addressing organizational risks, and developing workforce solutions in partnership with business leaders.
- Counsel executives and managers on policy interpretation, employment practices, inclusion, performance management, and employee engagement.
- Partner with legal counsel to assess employment matters and ensure day-to-day management practices remain aligned with applicable employment law.
- Developed and implemented a Meal and Rest Period compliance program, reducing wage-and-hour exposure.
- Improved hiring efficiency by implementing the iCIMS scheduling tool and introducing STAR Method interview coaching.
- Restructured the recruitment function and strengthened internal talent acquisition strategies to align with evolving business needs, reducing new-hire start times by one week and accelerating workforce deployment to support critical operational demands.
- Strengthen employee engagement and organizational effectiveness through collaborative leadership coaching and strategic workforce initiatives.
Director of Human Resources
FotoKem Industries, Inc.
Burbank, CA
2022.11 - 2025.03
- Architected the HR strategy to align with business objectives across multiple units, providing the executive team with the strategic feedback and solutions necessary for organizational growth.
- Accelerated talent attraction and retention efforts by providing strategic HR support, positioning the organization for sustainable long-term success through high-performing human capital.
- Modernized delivery of HR services, including employment agreement negotiations and performance processes, ensuring organizational development and swift resolution of employee relations issues.
- Standardized annual performance evaluation process, enhancing consistency and feedback quality through comprehensive management coaching.
- Re-engineered HR department for peak efficiency, streamlining workflows to boost overall department productivity.
- Boosted management engagement and policy clarity by designing and implementing a practical, accessible employee handbook in 2024.
- Ensured operational continuity during the Covid-19 pandemic by developing robust safety protocols that prioritized employee well-being and met all federal and state regulations.
- Updated and implemented key policies, procedures, and training programs, including Workplace Violence Prevention (WVPP), Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP), Anti-Harassment Training, and Defensive Driver Training, ensuring compliance and enhancing workplace safety.
- Reduced the experience modification rate by 30% through a total revamp of injury reporting and meticulous workers' compensation management, significantly lowering litigation risks.
Human Resources Manager
FotoKem Industries, Inc.
2019.07 - 2022.11
- Led HR team as Acting HR Director, offering strategic guidance and leadership while executing all HR responsibilities and initiatives.
- Restructured HR department to align with business strategy, enhancing organizational efficiency and positioning the company for competitive advantage.
- Researched, implemented, and managed COVID-19 protocols, ensuring compliance with CDC, state, and local guidelines. Introduced enhanced cleaning and sanitization procedures and restructured onboarding orientation to meet safety requirements.
- Led risk control initiatives, including forklift training, safety policy development, workers’ compensation management, and implemented comprehensive safety protocols that reduced workplace risks.
Human Resources Specialist, Generalist, Manager
Porto’s Bakery & Cafe
Downey, CA
2011.02 - 2019.07
- Led recruitment efforts successfully hiring over 200 employees within 3 months, ranging from entry-level roles to management.
- Managed talent acquisition for executive-level positions and implemented an Internship Program to support workforce development.
- Restructured and streamlined the onboarding process, improving efficiency and operational effectiveness for new hires.
- Partnered with Marketing and E-Commerce to design and launch the company’s new Career Page, enhancing employer branding and candidate engagement.
- Co-created and delivered HR101 training for management, providing guidance on HR policies, processes, and best practices.
- Conducted I-9 verifications, ran E-Verify, and administered background checks and drug screenings for management roles.
- Supported operations management with training notices, performance counseling, disciplinary actions, and termination processes, including creating documentation and participating in meetings.
- Attended career fairs at colleges, universities, and trade schools to strengthen talent pipelines and promote the company brand.
- Reviewed federal and state labor laws to ensure and enforce company compliance with employment regulations.
- Oversaw Safety Program and implemented engineering controls to address ergonomics, reducing workplace risks and enhancing employee well-being.
- Developed and implemented an Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) to reduce the frequency and severity of employee injuries.
- Conducted facility safety surveys across all locations, reporting findings to senior leadership and providing actionable recommendations to address potential hazards, with follow-up evaluations within 30 days.
- Collaborated with the Workers’ Compensation Manager on accident investigations, root cause analysis, return-to-work programs, modified duty assignments, and corrective actions, resulting in improved claim outcomes.
- Served as the main point of contact for insurance carriers, senior loss control specialists, and OSHA inspections, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.
- Developed monthly safety meeting topics and implemented a custom safety training video tailored to the company’s work environment, achieving high employee participation.
- Maintained OSHA 300 logs, operator logs, and other compliance records, ensuring alignment with company policies and DOT regulations.
- Partnered with management to address behavioral and conditional workplace hazards, driving safety improvements across all locations.
Education
Master of Science - Human Resources Management
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CABachelor of Arts - Theatre Arts
California State University Long Beach
Long Beach, CASkills
- Talent acquisition
- Performance management
- Employee engagement
- Training and development
- Compensation strategy
- Compensation and benefits
- Labor law compliance
- HR analytics
- Onboarding and offboarding
- Workforce planning
- Labor relations strategy
- Policy development
- Workplace safety management
- Employee leave management
- Conflict resolution
Certification
- American Society of Safety Engineers, Certificate in Safety Management
- SHRM, Talent Acquisition: Creating Your Organization's Strategy
Expertise Skills
- Employee Relations
- Recruitment and Talent Acquisition
- Training & Development
- Workforce Planning
- Performance Management
- Compensation & Benefits
- HR Analytics and Data Management
- Labor and Employment Law Compliance
- Onboarding and Offboarding
- Conflict Resolution and Mediation
- Safety and Worker's Compensation
- Collective Bargaining Negotiations
- FMLA, ADA, CFRA and Multi-State Compliance
- Policy and Procedure Development
- Payroll Processing- Dayforce, ADP, Paylocity
- Employee Engagement and Retention
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Director, People and Culture Business Partner
SAG-AFTRA- Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists
2025.03 - 2026.08
Director of Human Resources
FotoKem Industries, Inc.
2022.11 - 2025.03
Human Resources Manager
FotoKem Industries, Inc.
2019.07 - 2022.11
Human Resources Specialist, Generalist, Manager
Porto’s Bakery & Cafe
2011.02 - 2019.07
Master of Science - Human Resources Management
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Arts
California State University Long Beach