Susan Coppeta
Mill Valley,CA
Summary
Conscientious and compassionate human resources professional with drive for helping employers recruit, develop and retain qualified candidates. Skilled at partnering with management teams to build employee-centric cultures promoting positive morale and optimizing productivity. Motivating and positive with excellent interpersonal, coaching and communication skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Manager
Habitat Horticulture
08.2018 - Current
- Manage all areas of recruitment, benefits, payroll, scheduling, employee relations and performance management
- Work collaboratively as direct support to management and field operations teams providing organization-aligned HR leadership and expertise supporting overall HR and business strategies
- Successfully manage all federal and state guideline compliance, overseeing 55+ employees.
- Developed and executed recruitment strategy for that optimized hiring and retention processes.
- Implemented paperless HR processes for onboarding, payroll, benefits and organizational structure.
- Ensured the compliance of all health and safety programs, contributing to a safe and healthy work environment.
- Organize and led staff orientation programs and training initiatives to foster collaboration and professional growth.
- Motivate employees through special events, incentive programs, and constructive feedback.
- Collaborate with unions on specific initiatives and manage the monthly reporting requirements for union-related activities.
Human Resources Consultant
06.2015 - Current
- Partnered with companies such as ThinkSmart, ThinkSmart Data Services, Spendvu, Redbubble, EMP180 and SimpliGov to drive success through effective HR strategies.
- Provided HR Generalist duties ,including payroll, benefit enrollment, performance management, and employee team-building events.
People Operations Manager
MSM Music Inc
06.2015 - 08.2018
- Established and implemented processes and teams from the ground up.
- Directly hired 17 employees and managed full spectrum of HR operations, systems, and programs.
- Developed HR policies and procedures; recruited top talent, created group benefit databases, and developed orientation, training and incentive programs.
- Coached, advised and developed entire organization for success using culture and values as foundation
- Orchestrated recruitment efforts, created job postings, and developed a compensation plan to attract top talent.
- Developed comprehensive onboarding and orientation programs to build a strong organizational culture.
- Set, enforced and explained HR policies to team members to cultivate engaged and satisfied workforce
Human Resources Office Manager
Lombard Street Property & Land
06.2006 - 06.2015
- Oversaw all HR aspects, hiring, termination, HR paperwork, and training for new employees.
- Directed and controlled various programs, including payroll, 401K, medical, dental and vision programs.
- Implemented training programs for new and existing employees, fostering ongoing professional development.
- Managed overall employee relations and processed department records and reports.
- Compiled and prepared reports and documents
- Directed office operations to ensure top productivity.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and enhanced service quality.
Financial Brokers Sales Assistant
Northeast Securities Inc
09.2001 - 05.2006
- Provided sales and administrative support to six brokers.
- Processed and allocated daily business transactions and new account documentation.
- Conducted buy and sell side orders for brokers, ensuring seamless operational functions.
- Responsible for administrative and operational functions for firm.
- Acted as liaison for trading and operational issues with Northeast Securities headquarters.
- Obtained documents, clearances, certificates and approvals from local, state and federal agencies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT12.1991
Skills
- Talent Management
- Benefits Administration
- Record-keeper
- Employee Relations & Diversity
- Union Negotiations
- Organizational Development
- Employee Performance Management
- Workforce Planning
- Compensation/Payroll
- Teamwork
- Communication
Additional Information
Society of Human Resources Management - PHR
Expected Spring, 2024
Timeline
Human Resources Manager
Habitat Horticulture
08.2018 - Current
Human Resources Consultant
06.2015 - Current
People Operations Manager
MSM Music Inc
06.2015 - 08.2018
Human Resources Office Manager
Lombard Street Property & Land
06.2006 - 06.2015
Financial Brokers Sales Assistant
Northeast Securities Inc
09.2001 - 05.2006
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Southern Connecticut State University
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