Partner, HR Consultant. Subject matter expert on employment laws and regulations including the State of California, the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and other state laws. Experience includes multi-state employers, government contractors, and large employers. Demonstrated knowledge and utilization of a broad variety of labor-related concepts, such as wage and hour, compensation, recruitment, hiring, retention, succession planning, organizational development and training, terminations/reductions in force, retirement plans, leave administration, and benefits administration. Adept at all aspects of employee disciplinary processes, including progressive discipline, counseling, grievance and appeals, harassment training & investigations, and discriminatory issues investigations. Certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR). Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP). Member, Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) and local chapter (PIHRA).