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Renate Daves

Rancho Cucamonga,CA

Summary

Accomplished [Job Title] with [Number] years of experience leading human resources operations and organizational planning. Well-versed in employment laws, performance appraisals, salary structure, and benefits program management. Seasoned expert at protecting company interests and building successful office culture to promote employee retention and performance.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

EMPLOYEE RELATIONS MANAGER

UCLA HEALTH
Los Angeles, CA
07.2021 - Current
  • Provide consultation to managers on employee relations matters to include, performance management, policy and collective bargaining agreement interpretation, and federal and state employment law interpretation
  • Respond to employee complaints alleging policy or collective bargaining agreement violations
  • Investigate allegations of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, bullying and policy violations
  • Facilitate grievance meetings
  • Identify the causes of workplace conflict, facilitate mediation meetings, and create a resolution plan
  • Ensure employee compliance with COVID-19 vaccination policy and review requests for medical and religious exemptions/accommodations
  • Consult with organizational leaders on proposed layoffs and reorganizations
  • Promote a culture of equity, inclusion and high employee engagement
  • Collaborate across HR disciplines to provide effective solutions to organizational problems.
  • Conducted investigations into workplace complaints or violations of company policy.
  • Performed exit interviews to identify areas of improvement within the organization.
  • Guided managers and supervisors on resolving discipline issues and employee grievances.
  • Maintained accurate records of all employee relation activities including complaint investigations, counseling meetings.
  • Advised managers on effective resolution of employee relations issues in a timely manner.
  • Facilitated regular meetings to discuss and develop plans to positively influence workplace relationships.
  • Provided advice and guidance to leadership and non-management personnel in resolving work-related problems.
  • Interpreted employment laws, collective bargaining agreements, personnel policies and procedures for managers and employees.
  • Addressed conflicts between employees by providing mediation services.
  • Facilitated training sessions for managers on topics related to employee relations including harassment prevention, diversity awareness.

DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES

COASTLINE COLLEGE
Fountain Valley, CA
04.2016 - 07.2021
  • Served as a strategic advisor to the College President and her Cabinet
  • Directed the day-to-day operations of the human resources department
  • Ensured compliance with federal and state labor laws and collective bargaining agreements
  • Investigated allegations of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, bullying, and policy violations
  • Fostered positive relationships with union leaders
  • Promoted an organization-wide culture of learning, employee engagement, and diversity, equity and inclusion
  • Played an integral role in strategic planning, aligning HR strategy with organizational strategy and developing key performance indicators to evaluate effectiveness
  • Developed the College's staffing plan
  • Oversaw the HR department budget and professional development budgets
  • Developed and facilitated training programs for leaders, high potential employees, and staff
  • Collaborated with other District HR leaders to ensure equity with regard to pay and performance management districtwide
  • Represented the College at external and district meetings
  • Responsible for COVID-19 response and compliance.
  • Organized onboarding processes for new hires, including orientation sessions and paperwork completion.
  • Assisted in the preparation of annual budgets related to staffing needs.
  • Collaborated with department heads to develop strategies that would increase employee engagement levels.
  • Advised senior leadership on organizational structure changes affecting the workforce.
  • Coordinated recruitment activities to ensure the organization was staffed with qualified personnel.
  • Provided guidance on labor relations issues, including collective bargaining agreements.
  • Supervised HR Department employees by directing activities and monitoring performance.
  • Met with current and leaving employees to conduct surveys and determine areas in need of improvement.
  • Devised training programs for new and existing employees.

SENIOR HR BUSINESS PARTNER

NEW CENTURY HEALTH
Brea, CA
03.2015 - 04.2016
  • Served as a key advisor to the senior leadership team
  • Ensured compliance with federal and state labor laws
  • Oversaw the day-to-day functions of the human resources department
  • Oversaw the payroll department and the implementation of ADP Workforce Now as the organization's HRIS, payroll, accounting, and applicant tracking platform
  • Responsible for HR data analysis and reporting
  • Wrote company policies and procedures
  • Consulted with employment attorney on matters involving potential litigation
  • Promoted organizational health through investment in employee engagement and continuous process improvement.
  • Conducted exit interviews with departing employees to identify areas of improvement in the organization.
  • Resolved conflicts between staff members in a timely manner while maintaining confidentiality and impartiality.
  • Provided guidance to managers on employee relations matters such as performance management and disciplinary action.
  • Reviewed employee feedback surveys regularly to identify areas of improvement in terms of workplace culture.
  • Organized events such as team building activities or seminars related to professional development.
  • Facilitated training sessions for managers on topics related to employment law compliance, performance management.
  • Conducted new employee orientation to introduce employees to policies, culture and objectives.
  • Managed employee engagement and communication activities, guiding employee safety and workers' compensation activities.

MANAGER, HR BUSINESS PARTNER

ST. JOSEPH HERITAGE HEALTHCARE
08.2013 - 03.2015
  • Served as a member of the HR leadership team
  • Represented the VP Human Resources at meetings in her absence
  • Coached managers and consulted with employees on employee relations matters and grievances processes
  • Promoted positive employee relations through relationship building, open door policy, promoting an atmosphere of trust and confidentiality
  • Championed staff participation in the annual employee engagement survey
  • Facilitated action planning meetings in response to survey results
  • Investigated allegations of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and policy violations
  • Partnered with client group leaders in developing strategies and prescribing interventions aimed at improving organizational effectiveness.

EMPLOYEE RELATIONS CONSULTANT

UCLA
06.2010 - 08.2013
  • Consulted with senior leaders and campus HR leaders on escalated employee relations issues
  • Served as dedicated employee relations advisor to the UC Police Department, School of Law, School of Management, School of Public Health, Student Health Center, Counseling and Psychological Services, Department of Student Affairs, Cultural and Recreational Affairs, Events and Transportation, Environmental Health & Safety and other assigned client groups
  • Interpreted collective bargaining agreements and established positive relationships with union leaders
  • Identified root causes of employee relations issues and prescribed solutions to problems
  • Consulted on organizational restructuring and reductions in force minimizing risk via adverse impact analysis
  • Facilitated the FMLA/Protected Leaves of Absence course for the UCLA Supervisory Certificate Program
  • Co-developed and facilitated the Addressing Challenging Employee and Labor Relations Issues course for the UCLA Management Certificate Program
  • Conducted workplace investigations, reported findings, and provided recommended course of action to decision makers
  • Reviewed departmental requests for the employment of near relatives
  • Advised managers and employees on matters involving a potential Conflict of Interest
  • Negotiated settlement agreements as applicable to resolve workplace disputes.

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF LOS ANGELES
12.2007 - 06.2010
  • Managed the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources Department
  • Managed employee health and welfare benefits to include DC pension plan funding and variance reporting and resolution
  • Ensured organizational compliance with Federal and State Labor Law, company policy and the AFSCME collective bargaining agreement
  • Developed and implemented policies and procedures to streamline operations and improve organizational effectiveness
  • Updated and facilitated new employee orientation
  • Co-facilitated new manager orientation
  • Supervised and audited the biweekly download of data from the HRIS to the payroll system (ADP)
  • Managed HRIS data and reporting to include the preparation of the annual EEO-1 report
  • Provided oversight to the HR Coordinator, HR Assistant, and voluntary staff
  • Responded to Union requests for information
  • Participated in meet and discuss meeting with union representatives
  • Administered employee leaves of absence to include FMLA, CFRA, PDA, ADA, and extended leaves under the collective bargaining agreement
  • Conducted workplace accommodation meetings.

Education

Master of Public Administration - Public Sector Management and Leadership

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, NORTHRIDGE
01.2017

Bachelor of Business Administration - Human Resources Management

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LOS ANGELES
12.2005

Skills

  • Strategic Business Partnering
  • Training & Development
  • Change Management
  • Workplace Investigations
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Promoting Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
  • Employee Engagement/Workplace Culture Development
  • Retention Strategies
  • Employee Relations
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Policies Implementation
  • Onboarding and Orientation
  • Employee Engagement
  • Internal Communications
  • Exit Interviews
  • Dispute Mediation
  • Workforce Planning
  • Leadership Coaching

Activities

  • Human Resources Business Partner Certificate program, CSUDH, February 2022 - Present
  • Strategic Workforce Planning, Human Capital Institute, February 2022
  • Equity Leadership Academy, RSS Consulting, LLC, June 2021
  • Constructive Conflict Skills Engagement training, OC Human Relations, June 2021
  • Mediation Training, OC Human Relations, May 2021
  • Diversity and Inclusion for HR certificate program, eCornell University, January 2018
  • Workplace Investigations certificate program, Association for Workplace Investigators, January 2017

References

Available upon request

Certification

  • SHRM-SCP
  • SPHR
  • sHRBP
  • SWP
  • AWI-CH

Timeline

EMPLOYEE RELATIONS MANAGER

UCLA HEALTH
07.2021 - Current

DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES

COASTLINE COLLEGE
04.2016 - 07.2021

SENIOR HR BUSINESS PARTNER

NEW CENTURY HEALTH
03.2015 - 04.2016

MANAGER, HR BUSINESS PARTNER

ST. JOSEPH HERITAGE HEALTHCARE
08.2013 - 03.2015

EMPLOYEE RELATIONS CONSULTANT

UCLA
06.2010 - 08.2013

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF LOS ANGELES
12.2007 - 06.2010

Master of Public Administration - Public Sector Management and Leadership

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, NORTHRIDGE

Bachelor of Business Administration - Human Resources Management

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LOS ANGELES

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