PATRICIA JO SELLERS
Human Resources Consultant
Hawthorne,CA
Summary
Accomplished Human Resources Consultant with broad knowledge of HR metrics for benchmarking, measuring, analyzing and articulating value and ROI of HR initiatives, practices and policies. Guides, trains and supports clients in areas of strategic human capital management, employment law compliance, employee relations, organizational development, workers' compensation administration and overall development of best practices in human resources. Demonstrates strong business acumen and possesses entrepreneurial spirit with genuine desire to proactively and consistently deliver results for clients and internal teams.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Employee and Organizational Development Consultant
CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Pasadena, California
02.2022 - Current
- Serve as an employee relations advisor to establish and maintain professional work relationships with employees, management, and faculty that encourages them to seek advice from, and work with, Employee & Organizational Development in resolving workplace issues
- Conduct organizational analysis and reviews through surveys and interviews to identify possible problems, seek solutions, and provide recommendations for retention and operational improvement.
- Collaborate with management and EOD Consultants to develop, create, and conduct training programs and workshops on topics that foster positive employee relations (e.g., management training, Myers & Briggs Type Indicator as a framework for people development in the workplace, and performance management).
- Conducted in-depth research into recruitment and retention programs and implemented optimal solutions to drive organizational change.
- Collaborate with management, EOD consultants, Human Resource and Payroll team members in support of key initiatives and tracking of mandated trainings (e.g., Mandated Reporters, Financial Disclosure Forms, and Religious Exemption requests, COVID Booster Compliance, Remote Work Agreements, Caltech Exit Surveys and Exit Interviews).
Human Resources Specialist and HR Business Development Partner
THE CHICAGO SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
Los Angeles, California
04.2019 - 12.2021
- Conducted over 60 investigations, including preparation of written reports, determination of findings, and recommendations for improvements and/or changes
- Prepared and handled unemployment claims and represented Institution at employment hearings.
- Investigated and liaised with legal department to respond to complaints of harassment, discrimination, employee grievances and other sensitive issues and prepared position statements for EEOC.
- Held over 20 trainings and workshop sessions to operationalized positive work climate with managers and staff through coaching, advising, and applying appropriate recommendations with respect to university policies and procedures.
- Analyzed trends and collaborated with internal stakeholders to develop proactive solutions
Senior Paralegal
CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS
Los Angeles , California
04.1991 - 04.2019
- Oversaw paralegal staff focused on Corporate law.
- Recognized as the liaison representative for the General Counsel and legal department to workgroups formed to improve organizational programs.
- Created operational and administrative systems to facilitate all phases of litigation support for all C.A.R.
- Facilitated the creation of an electronic records management structure for case files and IP files.
- Maintained systems for corporate compliance, record retention, and litigation holds.
Education
Ph.D. - Business Psychology
THE CHICAGO SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
Los Angeles12.2023
MBA - Marketing Management And Research
UNIVERSITY OF REDLANDS
Torrance12.2016
Skills
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Performance Management Systems
- Administering Disciplinary Procedures
- Improving Employee Engagement
- Organizational Systems
- HR Support
- Employee Performance Management
- HR Strategy
- Exit Interviews and Processes
- Coaching Leadership
Affiliations
- American Psychological Association (APA)
- Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM)
Timeline
Employee and Organizational Development Consultant
CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
02.2022 - Current
Human Resources Specialist and HR Business Development Partner
THE CHICAGO SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
04.2019 - 12.2021
Senior Paralegal
CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS
04.1991 - 04.2019
Ph.D. - Business Psychology
THE CHICAGO SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
MBA - Marketing Management And Research
UNIVERSITY OF REDLANDS
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