Sabrina Gaspar
Valencia
Summary
Strategic Human Resources leader with 10+ years of progressive experience driving HR strategy, organizational effectiveness, and workforce transformation across multi-site and Fortune 500 environments. Proven success leading mergers and acquisitions, administering enterprise benefits programs, managing complex employee relations, and advising senior leadership on high-risk and high-impact decisions. Expert in HRIS and benefits systems, including ADP, DAYFORCE, WEX, and carrier administration platforms. Recognized for strengthening compliance, reducing organizational risk, improving engagement, and aligning HR operations with business objectives.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resources Manager
Calavo Growers Inc.
08.2025 - Current
- Lead full-scope HR and benefits operations supporting multi-site workforce, ensuring alignment with organizational and financial objectives.
- Direct administration of medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401(k) programs for employees, utilizing ADP, WEX, and carrier platforms.
- Manage annual open enrollment strategy, including vendor coordination, employee education, and executive reporting.
- Partner with executive leadership to provide strategic guidance on employee relations, organizational structure, and risk mitigation.
- Oversee benefits billing reconciliation, eligibility audits, and vendor performance, ensuring accuracy and cost control.
- Ensure compliance with ERISA, ACA, COBRA, FMLA, HIPAA, and state regulations, reducing organizational liability.
- Resolve complex employee concerns, escalating sensitive issues when necessary, while maintaining confidentiality and compliance.
- Analyze benefits utilization and trends to recommend cost-effective plan design improvements.
Human Resources Business Partner
Builders First Source
03.2024 - 08.2025
- Provided strategic HR leadership across 13 locations, supporting operational leaders and over 300 employees.
- Advised senior leadership on high-risk employee relations matters, including investigations, terminations, and performance management.
- Conducted workplace investigations involving harassment, discrimination, and policy violations, ensuring legal compliance.
- Supported organizational restructuring, workforce planning, and leadership coaching.
- Fortune 500
Human Resources Generalist
Lenny & Larry's LLC
03.2015 - 03.2024
- Managed full-cycle HR operations, including recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, employee relations, and compliance.
- Played a key role in mergers and acquisitions, successfully onboarding over 600 employees and integrating HR processes.
- Administered benefits programs and served as primary liaison between employees and carriers.
- Conducted investigations, resolved employee conflicts, and advised leadership on corrective actions.
- Managed leave of absence programs, including FMLA, ADA, workers’ compensation, and state leaves.
- Developed and implemented HR policies, procedures, and training programs.
- Supported leadership with performance management, coaching, and disciplinary actions.
- Improved HR operations by implementing process improvements and strengthening compliance.
Education
Human Resources Management
UCLA Extension
City Of Los Angeles, CA03-2019
Associate of Science - Child Development
California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CA06-2010
Skills
- Employee Relations, Retention & Engagement
- Union & Non-Union Workforce Management
- HR Policies & Procedures Implementation
- Benefits Administration & Vendor Negotiation
- HRIS Systems & Workforce Reporting
- Performance Management, Coaching & Terminations
- Sensitive Investigations & Confidential HR Matters
- Leadership Development & Training Programs
- Workers' Compensation, FMLA & Leave Administration
- Regulatory Compliance (ACA, ERISA, COBRA, ADA, OSHA)
- Business Process Improvement & Change Management
- Multi-Site HR Operations & Strategy
- HIPAA compliance
- 401K experience
- Employment law compliance
- FMLA administration
- Wellness program implementation
- COBRA administration
- Time management
- Team building
- Strategic planning
- Written communication
- Budget preparation
- Training proficiency
- Benefits administration
- HR information systems
Certification
Professional in Human Resources (PHRca) – HR Certification Institute
LANGUAGES & TECHNOLOGY
Spanish - Full Professional
HRIS & Benefits Platforms: Microsoft Office, Anthem, Delta Dental, WEX, 401(k) Systems - Full Professional
Timeline
Human Resources Manager
Calavo Growers Inc.
08.2025 - Current
Human Resources Business Partner
Builders First Source
03.2024 - 08.2025
Human Resources Generalist
Lenny & Larry's LLC
03.2015 - 03.2024
Human Resources Management
UCLA Extension
Associate of Science - Child Development
California State University, Northridge