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Maggie Laprade
Fullerton,CA
Summary
Established comprehensive human resources function for civil engineering consulting firm. Provided tactical support and pro-active strategic direction for implementing all phases of HR policy and procedures, organizational development, employee and supervisory training, performance management, succession planning, pro-active employee relations strategies, talent acquisition initiatives, compensation analysis, and benefit plan designs.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Human Resources Director
Advanced Applied Engineering
09.2005 - 07.2024
- Established company-wide staff partnerships to ensure HR policies supported business objectives; implemented employee-centric focus of HR function.
- Participated at strategic and operational levels to develop and strengthen human resources services, relationships and mission.
- Provided advisement to address employee performance gaps via pro-active intervention; coached supervisors regarding documentation, progressive discipline procedures and termination assessments.
- Oversaw annual performance review process, providing guidance to managers on goal setting and progress measurement.
- Created succession planning initiatives to identify high-potential employees and prepare them for leadership roles within the organization.
- Researched, developed and communicated insurance plan options; negotiated contract renewals; supervised open enrollment process; ensured compliance with all ACA requirements.
- Implemented 401(k) Safe Harbor retirement plan; reviewed discrimination testing results; reviewed investment options and fee structures annually; initiated RFP process which reduced plan fees by 15% ; provided employee enrollment advisement.
- Manage all Leave of Absence (LOA) requests (FMLA, CFRA, Paid Family Leave, Work Comp); provide program eligibility advisement, benefits coordination and return to work requirements.
- Performed ongoing job analysis; updated job descriptions for FLSA compliance; reviewed classifications; analyzed salary data to maintain competitive external market structures and internal pay equity.
- Created workforce forecasting models to reduce overtime costs by 20% and serve as strategic recruitment planning tools.
- Established full recruitment programs including sourcing, screening, interviewing, testing and background checking procedures which reduced time-to-hire by 25% and total recruitment costs by 40%.
- Developed comprehensive onboarding process and reviewed new hire productivity to optimize effectiveness.
- Provided ongoing training for behavioral interviewing, performance goal setting and effective communication methods; updated delivery processes by reviewing existing documentation and leveraging employee improvement feedback.
- Developed office and field safety protocols; established IIPP compliance guidelines; administered workers compensation program, negotiated insurance coverage renewals and attended appeals hearings.
- Performed internal investigations for discrimination, harassment and retaliation claims; prepared findings including risk analysis of proposed actions; negotiated severance agreements.
Education
MBA - business administration
Pepperdine University
Bachelor's degree - management science
State University of New York College at Geneseo
Certificate - paralegal studies
Fullerton College
Skills
- Total Rewards Management
- Talent Acquisition
- Performance Coaching
- Learning and Development
- Organizational Development
- Risk Management
- Compensation Analysis
- Employee Communications
- Succession Planning
- Collaborative Leadership
Certification
- SPHR - Senior Professional in Human Resources (HRCI)
- SHRM-SCP - SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM)
- CEBS - Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (ISCEBS)
- CP - Certified Paralegal (NALA)
Software
Excel
PowerPoint
Outlook
Publisher
Adobe Acrobat Pro
Affiliations
- Society for Human Resorces Management (SHRM)
- Personnel in Human Resources Association (PIHRA)
- American Bar Association (Associate Member)
- Orange County Paralegal Association (OCPA)
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