Paulette Maternowski
Perris
Summary
Well-qualified HR Manager with proven success in improving operations and solving problems. Highly proficient in building lasting relationships with key decision makers, customers and team members to further company goals. Ready to leverage training and experience to take on new professional challenges.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Human Resources Business Partner
Wayfair
12.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with senior leadership to align HR strategy with overall business objectives, driving organizational success.
- Coached managers on effective communication techniques, promoting greater transparency within the organization.
- Managed complex employee relations issues, resulting in a more engaged and harmonious work environment.
- Identified HR training needs and conducted training for employees and leadership while recommending approaches to effect continual improvements in business objectives, productivity, and within company to reach business goals.
- Oversaw employee engagement surveys and action plans, addressing areas of concern proactively to improve satisfaction rates.
- Provided updates on HR policy changes to employees to satisfy compliance and state laws.
- Championed change management initiatives during periods of organizational transformation, mitigating potential resistance from staff members.
- 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.
Human Resources Manager
Stir Foods, LLC
03.2022 - 12.2023
- Maintained human resources regulatory compliance with local, state and federal laws.
- Coordinated employee grievances and disputes in timely and professional manner by finding constructive solutions.
- Monitored and handled employee claims involving performance-based and harassment incidents.
- Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations, minimizing financial discrepancies through detailed program management.
- Motivated employees through special events, incentive programs, and constructive feedback.
- Used technologically relevant digital systems to manage payroll and benefits programs.
- Worked with managers to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.
- Liaised between multiple business divisions to improve communications.
Senior Human Resources Generalist
Stir Foods, LLC
05.2019 - 03.2022
- Collaborated with managers to identify and address employee relations issues.
- Led special training courses such as yearly sexual harassment seminars.
- Collected information on areas such as attendance tracking and turnover and analyzed trends in order to assist with making policy decisions.
- Resolved employee complaints and grievances successfully through mediation and collaboration.
- Managed payroll processing and benefits to compensate employees for service rendered.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with external vendors, insurance providers and benefits administrators to establish trust and rapport.
- Pre-Screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
- Assisted with writing job postings and job descriptions for boards.
Human Resources Specialist
Stir Foods, LLC
09.2016 - 05.2019
- Maintained personnel records establish accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Fielded employee inquiries related to insurance, pension plan, vacation, sick leave and employee assistance.
- Managed payroll processing and benefits to compensate employees.
- Monitored employee attendance and performance, addressing issues in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Conducted workplace compliance training to reduce liability risks and operate effectively. (GMP Training & Safety Training)
- Developed and implemented onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.
- Administered employee benefits programs and assisted with open enrollment.
- Developed and monitored employee recognition programs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
California State University - San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA06.2015
Skills
- Employee Engagement Strategies
- Benefits and Compensation Management
- Employee Relations Oversight
- Human Resource Information System (HRIS)
- Biweekly Payroll Processing
- Administering Disciplinary Procedures
- Policy Enhancements
- Performance Review Management
Certification
Human Resources Management
California State University, Fullerton - May 2019
Timeline
Sr. Human Resources Business Partner
Wayfair
12.2023 - Current
Human Resources Manager
Stir Foods, LLC
03.2022 - 12.2023
Senior Human Resources Generalist
Stir Foods, LLC
05.2019 - 03.2022
Human Resources Specialist
Stir Foods, LLC
09.2016 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
California State University - San Bernardino
Human Resources Management
California State University, Fullerton - May 2019
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