Salina Soto Johnson
Waikoloa,USA
Summary
Dedicated professional with validated performance and experience in HR strategies. Proven success in aligning HR strategies with corporate objectives. Demonstrated success with conflict resolution. Excellent verbal and written communicator with strong background cultivating positive relationships and exceeding goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director of Talent and Culture
Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort
Kailua Kona, HI
06.2024 - Current
- Assist in overseeing, administering and communicating pertinent information regarding all Human Resources functions to include, but not limited to, recruiting, training and development, compliance with statutory requirements, team member relations, labor relations and contract compliance, performative evaluations, workers compensation, employment processes and general leadership guidance and support.
- Cultivated a positive workplace culture
- Partnered with executive leadership to align HR strategy with business and company goals.
- Led complex employee relations issues inclusive of investigations.
- Managed the resort J1 Program with multiple agencies congruently.
- Managed 15+ offsite housing units with 30+ patrons.
- Support the daily management of the team and supported the Director of Talent and Culture on complex issues and the execution of various campaigns.
- Coordinated and established community partnerships with various organizations.
Director of Learning and Development
Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection
Kamuela, HI
06.2022 - 06.2024
- Created and maintained institutional conformance with regulatory and compliance standards.
- Spearheaded day-to-day performance management and team member relations strategies in close collaboration with managers.
- Minimized company liability with proper coordination of safety and workers’ compensation initiatives.
- Resolved labor relations issues by representing organization in grievances, mediations and arbitrations.
- Improved work relationships, built morale and increased productivity with well-implemented approaches.
- Aligned training programs with current business needs through regular assessments of department and team needs.
- Worked with labor relations, union and non-union establishments and state employment laws.
- Advised management of collective agreements, employee contracts and employment legislation with recommendations on appropriate courses of action.
- Designed and executed programs to drive awareness and engagement.
- Developed crisis management strategies, responding appropriately with targeted messaging.
HR Manager
Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection
Kamuela, HI
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Maintained human resources activities in full compliance with state and federal employment laws.
- Improved personnel management strategies with better engagement, training and retention tactics.
- Coordinated logistics of recruitment and training programs within budget and schedule targets.
- Promoted diversity and inclusivity in line with organizational mission and applicable mandates.
- Developed, enforced and documented full human resources policies for staff including but not limited to SOPs, training programs, etc.
- Resolved conflicts through positive and professional mediation including but not limited to investigations, disciplines, grievance process, etc.
- Handled confidential matters with discretion to maintain workplace and employee privacy.
- Oversaw and managed appraisal system geared towards driving high performance.
Hospital General Manager
VCA Yorba Regional
Anaheim, CA
11.2005 - 06.2021
- Directed and conducted HR processes such as hiring, onboarding, reviewing, coaching, training and terminating of professional staff ensuring compliance with local and state guidelines.
- Coordinated and developed the staff towards the goals of quality patient care and excellent service while ensuring formulation and implementation of objectives and policies in alignment with company goals to ensure efficient and profitable hospital operations.
- Analyzed the P & L report weekly to assess revenue and ensure financial goals are achieved; budget forecast, manage operating plan and manage cap ex expenditures.
- Tracked and organized hospital building maintenance, equipment maintenance cost and managed construction upgrade projects including Cap EX.
- Processed and managed payroll hours while increasing our contribution margin by over 15% over prior year.
- Developed process for improving organization and efficiency including but not limited to continuous oversight of safety protocols and daily operations.
- Created, maintained and managed all documentation related to employment utilizing Kronos, Workday, Cornerstone, Amcheck, Outlook, Adobe, Word and Excel.
- Structured branding and promotions for distributed platforms, events and email campaigns.
Education
EMT License -
Riverside Community
Riverside, CAundefined
USC - Med COR
Los Angeles, CAundefined
CVPM
Anaheim, CASkills
- Team Leadership
- Quality assurance
- Business management
- Team member engagement
- Performance Management
- Conflict resolution
AWARDS
Shining Star Award, 2019, Most Increased Contribution Margin Award, 2020, Social Purpose Award, 2021
Timeline
Assistant Director of Talent and Culture
Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort
06.2024 - Current
Director of Learning and Development
Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection
06.2022 - 06.2024
HR Manager
Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection
06.2021 - 06.2022
Hospital General Manager
VCA Yorba Regional
11.2005 - 06.2021
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USC - Med COR
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CVPM
EMT License -
Riverside Community