Experienced with employee relations, talent acquisition, and performance management. Utilizes strategic HR initiatives to foster productive and cohesive work environment. Knowledge of labor laws and organizational development enhances overall company performance.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Human Resources Business Partner
Builders First Source
03.2024 - Current
Strategic business partner working closely with general managers to assist with understanding Builders First Source vision, strategies, plans, organizational structure, culture, operating policies, practices, and business processes
Provide guidance and recommendations that will help to meet business goals while supporting all applicable employment laws
Consult and advise managers to ensure the appropriate handling of disciplinary actions, involuntary terminations, job eliminations/layoffs and reorganizations are within legal and compliance guidelines
Respond to management and employee inquiries regarding the handling of specific human resource issues according to company policy
Leads investigations into complaints and concerns with diligence, objectivity, and resolve
Coordinate with Managers across the organization to effectively minimize the Company’s risk and improve employee relations across the Los Angeles Market
Counsel and, when necessary, provide referrals to employees for help with personnel and work-related problems
Such problems include, but are not limited to, harassment, discrimination, outplacement, domestic and childcare issues, substance abuse, acts of violence and company theft
Visit multiple company work sites to liaison best practices training and tools to site managers; acts as an approachable contact to all site staff; and positively represent Builders First Source
Interprets and explains Company benefit programs to employees during new hire orientation and open enrollment
Conduct exit interviews to gather relevant information regarding the issues and concerns of the employee population
Human Resources Generalist
Lenny & Larry’s LLC.
03.2015 - 03.2024
Advice senior team on a variety of topics to optimize employee engagement, team development, and organizational effectiveness
Implement and develop Personal Action Forms for all personnel changes, including new hires, transfers, promotions, terminations, and all applicable changes to records including I-9 forms
Provide current and prospective employees with information about policies, job duties, working conditions, wages, opportunities for promotions, and employee benefits
Participate in confidential investigations of complex Team Member relations issues including disciplinary action and conflict resolution requiring solid judgment
Create and maintain employee handbook, policies, and procedural manuals to ensure a safe and secure environment compliant with OSHA and state laws
Determine employee eligibility for leaves of absence, including but not limited to FMLA, ADA, State-specific related leaves, and Workers’ Compensation
Facilitates action plans for hiring managers to develop job descriptions, benching positions against the market to ensure competitive compensation and providing feedback on candidate selection
Plans and conducts new employees orientation to foster a positive attitude toward organization objectives
Primary point of contact for general and specific HR inquiries, fully versed on how to apply company policy and procedures to determine when escalation is necessary
Owner-Store Manager
Twinkle Twice II Children’s Store
06.2011 - 06.2015
Identify current and future customer requirements by establishing rapport with potential and return customers in a position to understand their product needs
Oversee and ensures efficiency of all store daily operational procedures
Calculate profits, expenses, and quarterly taxes
Determine the value of items according to brand, season, condition, and demands
Conducts weekly visual merchandising walk-throughs with key staff members
Build customer loyalty through in-store experience, utilization of social media and email