Experienced Director of Human Resources with a proven track record in developing effective recruitment and retention strategies. Skilled in implementing new hire training and onboarding methods for seamless integration into organizations. Possessing over fifteen years of valuable experience in public school districts, dedicated to driving organizational success through strategic management of human capital.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Personnel Commission
Centinela Valley Union High School District
06.2024 - Current
Lead, develop, plan, organize and direct the classified human resources function of the District including recruitment, examination, classification and compensation
Demonstrates and models advanced leadership through the use of motivation and positive support of the classified employees and the Merit System.
Leads, plans, directs and manages the classified personnel recruitment, selection, and assignment and compensation programs.
Conducts and supervises complex classification, reclassification and compensation studies in collaboration with the District management team, the exclusive union representative, incumbent employees and prepares recommendations to the Personnel Commission.
Recommends an annual budget to the Personnel Commission; administers and controls the department budget.
Advises and counsels employees, employee organizations and District Administration on matters pertaining to the Personnel Commission and Merit System; works to maintain cooperative and effective working relationships.
Advises employees, employee organization and District Administration regarding rules, regulations, policies and disciplinary procedures; coordinates the adjudication of employee appeals of disciplinary action.
Advises the Personnel Commission on administrative, legal and personnel matters by investigating and analyzing data, interpreting rules and regulations and submitting written and /or oral reports and recommendations.
Director of Human Resources
Monrovia Unified School District
06.2016 - Current
Coordinate employee communications and facilitate resolution of issues
Directed each phase of recruitment & hiring process, including developed recruitment strategies, conduct salary studies, employment verification, employee relations investigations, criminal background checks and onboarding
Maintained human resources regulatory compliance with local, state and federal laws
Coordinated and worked with management on performance evaluations, supervisory practices, dispute resolution, and employee accountability
Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands
Maintained optimal staffing levels by tracking vacancies and initiating recruitment and interview processes to identify qualified candidates
Recommended appropriate resolutions to employee relations concerns and handled disciplinary issues and investigations of misconduct
Plans, organizes, implements and directs a program of personnel management for the classified staff, including programs of recruitment, selection, assignment, transfer, promotion, retirement, evaluation and staff development
Develops and projects staffing patterns and ratios to determine long and short-term personnel requirements
Plans, organizes, develops, and recommends the implementation of the Personnel Commission Rules, policies and regulations statements and operational procedures and guidelines
Recommends negotiations strategies and interprets and administers the collective bargaining agreements