Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
Management
Area Of Expertise
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Paula M. Good

Vista,CA

Summary

Certified Senior Human Resources professional with over twenty years of experience in HR and nearly twenty-six years in supervisory roles. Expertise in employment law and process implementation, driving continuous improvement across organizations of 125-1200 employees. Recognized for strong business acumen and ethical practices, maintaining integrity while fostering collaborative relationships. Highly organized and results-driven, adept at managing multiple tasks effectively.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Human Resources Manager/Business Partner

Bachem
Vista, California
12.2018 - Current
  • Managed team of 230 employees in global GMP pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
  • Launched innovative incentive program, achieving low turnover rates in competitive market.
  • Developed and implemented HR policies aligned with organizational goals to enhance culture.
  • Streamlined recruitment processes to attract top talent across various positions.
  • Conducted training sessions promoting professional development and improving employee skills.
  • Oversaw employee relations initiatives, resolving conflicts and fostering positive workplace culture.
  • Collaborated with management on workforce planning and succession strategies.
  • Ensured compliance with labor laws and regulations across all HR functions.

Human Resources Business Partner

Jenny Craig
01.2017 - 12.2018
  • Manage all HR related processes for the Western Division (102 field retail locations, approximately 300+ employees).
  • Manage all HR related processes for two call centers at the corporate office encompassing 100 employees.
  • Build and manage strong relationships with Divisional Director, Market Directors, Center Directors and JC Consultants influencing senior level leaders regarding matters of signifigancce to the organization.
  • Support the business with employee-related matters including compliance, corporate policies and procedures.
  • Train and develop multiple levels of management through presentations, conference calls and personal training.
  • Developed New Manager Training Program implementing the new process for all new Center Directors.
  • Conduct thorough and neutral evaluations and investigations of all ER issues.
  • Responsible for training Leadership through Performance Management processes, making recommendations such as discipline, suspension, or termination.
  • Assist with the management of field and corporate recruitment ensuring time and quality metrics are being achieved.

Human Resources Manager

Awareness Technology, Inc.
08.2014 - 08.2016
  • Manage a team of 135 employees in a manufacturing environment where small medical devices, clinical laboratory instrumentation, biochemistry reagents and assays are assembled.
  • Managed multiple sites with cultural diversity inclusion for global corporation.
  • Worked with Field Sales team in multiple areas.
  • Implemented PEO process, LMS training program and new ATS program in first two years of employment.
  • Reformatted the Performance Review process training Managers and Team Leaders on proper procedures.
  • Formulated processes to be in compliance with ISO Regulatory Control processes.

Human Resources Manager

Aegis, Global Communications, LLC
03.2012 - 08.2014
  • Manage team of agents in a call center environment with a global corporation and steady state of 600 employees.
  • Implement recruiting strategies to meet current or anticipated staffing needs conferring with management to build strong, cohesive teams of 600-1250 employees.
  • Coordinate Mass Hires, Job Fairs requiring marketing, advertising and promoting.
  • Conduct the on-boarding processes for groups of 10-250 employees.
  • Produce excellent internal and external audit scores for Human Resources.
  • Conduct investigations of internal equal employment complaints and work closely with labor relations and legal departments to address employee relations, litigation and compliance issues to reduce the company’s exposure.

Human Resource Executive

Target Corporation
West Palm Beach, Florida
07.2005 - 11.2011
  • Recognized for Compliance Award of the year for DTK scores and stores green results.
  • Achieved most improved scores in the region for Best Team Survey results.
  • Received Excellence award at District HR summit from Store Team Leader for creating a positive environment that promotes an open-door culture.

Administrative Manager, Store Manager

Lowe’s Home Improvement Warehouse
Stuart, Florida
05.1994 - 07.2005
  • Achieved excellent internal audits for operations of the entire store including Sarbanes Oxley Compliance.
  • Awarded Outstanding Corporate District Network Trainer award for most improved corporate sales.
  • Assisted in developing corporate training programs for kitchen cabinet specialists.
  • Exceeded Sales budgets and payroll goals every year in management.
  • Recognized for excellent customer service skills through a variety of programs.

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree - Education

Eastern Nazarene College
Quincy, MA

Associate of Arts Degree - Interior Design

Harford Community College
Bel Air, MD

Skills

  • Strategic and workforce planning
  • Talent and performance management
  • Leadership development
  • Conflict resolution
  • Employee and labor relations
  • Business and HR strategy
  • Employee engagement
  • Organizational development
  • Performance management
  • Risk management
  • Talent acquisition
  • EEOC and ADA compliance
  • Succession planning
  • OSHA compliance
  • Diversity and inclusion initiatives
  • HR policy adherence
  • ISO compliance
  • HRIS proficiency
  • Microsoft Word and Outlook
  • Excel expertise
  • ADP and Kronos systems
  • UltiPro and SuccessFactors knowledge
  • Workers' compensation administration

Affiliations

  • Member of SHRM
  • PHIRA
  • Former Member of HR Martin SHRM Chapter
  • Former Member of HR Martin Board – Foundation Chair 2015 -- coordinated fund raising auction for student scholarships

Certification

SHRM-SCP

Management

  • Strong problem-solving, judgement and decision-making skills to develop influential teams.
  • Built recruiting team for Jenny Craig to bring recruiting team in house from a dysfunctional RPO.
  • Managed an HR and Recruiting team of 10 employees for a global call center of 1200 employees, recruiting 600+ employees for accounts that would ramp up for Open Enrollment working with three various vendors.
  • Successful career progression following core visions of the companies goals which has provided a strong operational background for organizational strength and extensive business acumen.
  • Placed in operationally challenged stores that required management skills that motivated and turned around metropolitan work environments to create profitable stores. Accomplished a successful team at every store that I was assigned to manage for both Lowes and Target.

Area Of Expertise

  • Human Resource Administration
  • Demonstrated ability to build strong, trusting relationships and partnerships with all levels of management and employees in order to gain support and achieve results.
  • Experience managing manufacturing and production facilities of medical devices and pharmaceutical products.
  • Executed all areas of hiring practices, required, related paperwork and training processes for all new hires and management team.
  • Creates, interprets, compiles and explains human resources policies, procedures, laws and standards for state, federal and corporate regulations.
  • Manages and resolves complex employee relation issues such as harassment allegations, work complaints, employee concerns, performance management.
  • Implemented an Applicant Tracking system and Learning Management System for Awareness Technology, INC. creating a more effective organizational processes.
  • Monitored benefits eligibility, compensation, schedules, working conditions, promotional opportunities and payroll processes.
  • Maintained and organized all personnel files, Corrective Action documentation, Unemployment claims, Workers Compensation files, FMLA cases, Risk Management cases and OSHA regulatory paperwork.
  • Coordinated monthly volunteer activities to promote positive community involvement with our employees as well as creating well-being programs and health fairs for self-improvement, successful work life balance and a positive work environment.
  • Collaborated with Quality Control department to train and develop employees making tremendous improvements in the ISO certification program assisting with passing audit scores and re-certification.

Timeline

Human Resources Manager/Business Partner

Bachem
12.2018 - Current

Human Resources Business Partner

Jenny Craig
01.2017 - 12.2018

Human Resources Manager

Awareness Technology, Inc.
08.2014 - 08.2016

Human Resources Manager

Aegis, Global Communications, LLC
03.2012 - 08.2014

Human Resource Executive

Target Corporation
07.2005 - 11.2011

Administrative Manager, Store Manager

Lowe’s Home Improvement Warehouse
05.1994 - 07.2005

Bachelor of Science Degree - Education

Eastern Nazarene College

Associate of Arts Degree - Interior Design

Harford Community College
Paula M. Good