Seasoned HR Generalist with 10 years of progressive HR experience in roles in small, medium and large organizations responsible for the delivery and management of all aspects of the HR function including talent assessment and acquisition, performance management, employee relations, employee retention, compensation programs, benefit programs, legal compliance, change management and company culture. Demonstrated ability to establish strong relationships across an organization and partner with leadership to work toward shared goals and translating business strategy into HR initiatives and programs.

Sr. HR Consultant @ HR Solutions Partners, Inc. helps you manage your company's most valuable asset — your employees. Our services are designed to help you manage your employee and employment related issues while controlling costs, reducing workloads, and educating managers and staff. Our clients range from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies who use our services both on and off-site. As your expert HR resource, we are committed to helping you provide the highest level of service throughout your organization. HR Solutions Partners provides Recruiting and Staffing, HR Consulting, and HR Help Desk services. Partnering with HR Solutions Partners means your company will have access to an incredible group of professionals. From July 2011 to Present (4 years 4 months) San Francisco, CASr. HR Generalist @ • Partnered with PMA to develop and implement a strategic overhaul of the HR function in regards to performance management, employee relations, talent acquisition, policy and procedure development, benefits administration, compensation programs and organizational workforce planning and development • Translated business strategies and objectives into HR initiatives and programs partnering with the leadership team • Facilitated all staffing/ employee relations -- onboarding, counseling, discipline, terminations -- to maintain an effective, qualified workforce and ensure consistency in all employment practices. Maintained contact with employees to monitor employee morale and engagement levels • Secured a qualified workforce through talent acquisition, organizational development and retention initiatives. Ensured talent acquisition plans met the demands of each area in order to maintain proper staffing levels across all functions to meet daily work requirements and to support succession planning efforts • Administered corporate compensation and benefit programs, including coordination of annual focal increases, performance assessments, open enrollment and bonus program. • Managed the resolution of specific policy, benefit plan design and procedural problems • Partnered with staffing agencies, benefit broker, and TPA’s to develop and implement HR solutions • Managed benefit plan administration e.g. medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, pension plan, 401K, FSA, PTO, open enrollment and compliance filings • Implemented and Managed ADP HR-B, Workforce Now and ezLaborManager databases in order to provide an analytical approach to Human Resources practices • Supervised Administrative Services Coordinator in order to deliver administrative support to HR and facilities management From July 2011 to Present (4 years 4 months) San Francisco, CAHuman Resources Generalist @ • Managed full cycle recruitment process • Managed mid-year, annual performance and salary reviews • Conducted new hire orientation, open enrollment and terminations procedures • Provided consultation on all HR issues to partners, employees and managers • Negotiated and managed benefit plans administration • Developed and presented internal employee communications regarding compensation, benefits, and company policies • Established and ensured federal and state legal compliance • Extensive project management on programs such as the employee development programs and employee handbooks • Negotiated and maintained business insurance policies, including general liability, professional liability, worker's compensation From May 2009 to January 2011 (1 year 9 months) Pasadena, CAHuman Resources Representative @ • Established a strategic partnership with store Managers and Regional Vice Presidents • Provided consultation to management on all employee disciplinary action including progressive discipline, investigations, action plans, and involuntary terminations • Partnered with other HR Representatives to develop and implement human resources processes and programs including but not limited to, performance management, training and development programs, development of employee handbooks, retention strategies, job description development, and benchmarking • Partnered closely with HR Specialists in areas of compensation, recruitment, benefits administration, workers’ compensation, and safety to help advance strategic initiatives in support of business goals • Managed unemployment administrations for 25 states and attended unemployment hearings as representative of Trader Joe’s Company • Managed leave of absence administration From March 2005 to May 2009 (4 years 3 months) Monrovia, CA

Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Emphasis on Human Resources @ California State University-East BayPasadena City CollegeCitrus College Andrew PHR is skilled in: Employee Relations, Human Resources, Recruiting, Temporary Placement, Benefits Administration, Employee Benefits, Deferred Compensation, Performance Management, ADP Payroll, Policy, Management, Strategic Planning, talent aquisition, Workforce Planning, Succession Planning, HRIS, Talent Management