Victoria Siksnus
Placentia,CA
Summary
Dedicated Director of Human Resources offering 12+ years of comprehensive experience developing HR functions, cultivating a positive work environment and collaborating with all levels of management. Expertise in planning and managing employee relations, developing and communicating company-wide policies and procedures, recruitment selection and compensation classification. Results-oriented professional focused on building trust and improving organizational agility.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Director of Human Resources
Orange Lutheran High School
Orange, CA
05.2019 - Current
- Serve as member of School Leadership Counsel to establish clear and competitive goals, growth roadmaps and implement strategic initiatives.
- Structure compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands, annually.
- Implement performance management system to define expectations, standards and key performance areas.
- Maintain company compliance with local, state and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards, including drafting and implementing policies, procedures and employee handbook for over 350 employees.
- Design employee engagement strategies to improve morale, retain talent and maintain business continuity, including launch of annual employee engagement survey.
- Track and report metrics to identify trends and establish goals to meet business needs.
- Maintain "open door" policy to encourage employee communications and resolution of issues.
- Coordinate and work with management on performance evaluations, supervisory practices, dispute resolution and employee accountability.
- Analyze issues and employ improvement processes.
- Conduct salary surveys and develop, analyze and update salary budget.
- Launch company-wide HR strategies, practices and benefits and compensation policies to drive departmental and business objectives.
- Assess and align compensation packages to market to attract highly qualified applicants for organizational vacancies.
- Instruct senior leaders on appropriate employee corrective steps.
Human Resources Manager
Orange Lutheran High School
Orange, CA
02.2016 - 05.2019
- Streamlined HR efficiencies, coordinated new hire orientations and provided onboarding and training for 100+ new employees, annually.
- Maintained company compliance with local, state and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
- Leveraged cost-effective digital systems to manage payroll and benefit programs and automated office operations.
- Reduced workers' compensation claims by instituting safety training program.
- Mentored employees and assessed development needs to encourage professional growth.
- Oversaw payroll and benefits functions for over 350 employees.
- Created and implemented forward-thinking initiatives to improve employee engagement.
- Utilized compliance tools, corrective actions and identification of deficiencies to mitigate audit risks.
- Managed HR team to reduce workflow stoppage and achieve on-time project completion.
- Provided guidance on policies and procedures to harmonize responses, provide appropriate investigation actions and reach resolution of grievances.
Human Resources Manager
EASTSIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS
Fullerton, CA
07.2014 - 02.2016
- Maintained company compliance with local, state and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
- Reviewed existing policies and procedures to make recommendations for enhancing work productivity, recruitment, hiring processes and talent management.
- Streamlined HR efficiencies, coordinated new hire orientations and provided onboarding and training for new employees.
- Provided troubleshooting and technical assistance in use of HCM system.
- Facilitated completion of benefit-related paperwork to provide eligible employees with benefit overviews.
- Answered employee requests and questions related to benefits and compensation.
- Provided resolution to complex and confidential issues.
- Created and maintained employee handbook.
Student Accounts Manager/Communications Coordinator
EASTSIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS
Fullerton, CA
- Managed student accounts with regard to finances and state compliance.
- Worked with families to ensure successful transition into school system.
- Designed reports in Excel and implemented procedures to track payments.
- Conducted needs assessments quarterly to ensure work flow systems were effective.
- Launched program for processing new student enrollment that improved efficiencies across campuses.
- Facilitated school-wide communication to more than 750 families across multiple campus.
Supervising Paralegal
FRAGOMEN, DEL REY, BERNSEN & LOEWY
Irvine, CA
- Managed high volume service immigration accounts for major multinational, Fortune 500 companies
- Worked directly with diverse client base to determine appropriate visa options for international employees of corporations, while taking into consideration policies specific to each company
- Oversaw team of paralegals with responsibility for case preparation and filing with USCIS for adjudication
- Identified opportunities for improvement in caseload processing and designed and implemented strategies to achieve maximum efficiency and quality in delivery of services
Human Resources Manager
HOSPICE CARE OF CALIFORNIA, INC
Placentia, CA
- Developed and implemented plans to set up Human Resources department including Workforce Planning and Employment, Risk Management, Compensation and Benefits, and Employee Relations.
- Created policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all levels of state and federal regulations.
- Launched Benefits and Compensation programs including designing and managing 401(k) plan.
- Created compensation system inclusive of job analysis, job descriptions, job evaluations, structure development and pay delivery.
- Responsible for recruitment, selection and placement of qualified candidates.
- Conducted in-house investigations and counseled employees with regard to performance and behavior related issues.
Employee Relations/Immigration Specialist
CITY OF HOPE NATIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Duarte, CA
- Conducted in-house investigations and sat in on employee disciplinary action, as necessary.
- Counseled administrators and supervisors through progressive disciplinary process.
- Established and maintained good working relationship with bargaining unit representatives.
- Worked through performance concerns with managers and employees to resolve conflicts.
- Processed terminations for union and non-union employees.
- Organized and conducted training seminars on immigration for managers and supervisors.
- Conducted new hire orientation for new employees.
- Maintained compliance with all IRCA and INA requirements.
- Implemented policies pertaining to immigration and Form I-9 administration.
Immigration Assistant
CITY OF HOPE NATIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Duarte, CA
- Responsible for conducting annual audit of I-9s for over 2500 employees.
- Implemented and maintained docket system to manage expiration dates for work authorization.
- Notified management and employees of expiring work authorization to avoid possible termination.
- Collaborated with legal counsel on obtaining work authorization for potential new hires and reviewed immigration documents before submitting to INS.
Employment Assistant
CITY OF HOPE NATIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
- Assisted in process of recruiting and hiring employees.
- Processed job requisitions for all departments in medical center and research institute.
- Coordinated new employee orientation.
- Conducted background checks during pre-employment process.
- Generated offer letters.
- Responsible for proper completion and maintenance of I-9 forms, including evidence of employment eligibility.
- Responsible for reviewing applications, completing EEO forms for applicant tracking system.
- Maintained employee files and handled employee requests to review files and provide copies of documentation that is deemed appropriate for employee.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Minor in I/O Psychology
California State University - Fullerton
Fullerton, CASkills
- Complex Problem Solving
- Legal Correspondence
- Conflict Resolution
- Decision Making
- Employee Relations Oversight
- Cross Functional Collaboration
- Advising Department Managers
- Training Needs Analysis
- Recruiting and Interviewing
- Administering Disciplinary Procedures
- Relationship Building
Certification
- PHR-HRCI Certified Professional
- SHRM-CP Certified Professional
- Strategic HR Business Partner, HCI
Timeline
Director of Human Resources
Orange Lutheran High School
05.2019 - Current
Human Resources Manager
Orange Lutheran High School
02.2016 - 05.2019
Human Resources Manager
EASTSIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS
07.2014 - 02.2016
Student Accounts Manager/Communications Coordinator
EASTSIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS
Supervising Paralegal
FRAGOMEN, DEL REY, BERNSEN & LOEWY
Human Resources Manager
HOSPICE CARE OF CALIFORNIA, INC
Employee Relations/Immigration Specialist
CITY OF HOPE NATIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Immigration Assistant
CITY OF HOPE NATIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Employment Assistant
CITY OF HOPE NATIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Minor in I/O Psychology
California State University - Fullerton
- PHR-HRCI Certified Professional
- SHRM-CP Certified Professional
- Strategic HR Business Partner, HCI
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