Work experience

• Sr. Director, Human Resources

  Intrax

  2023.01-Current

  (4 years)

  11 years 1 month (3 years 5 months) In this role, I focus on legal compliance, employee engagement and satisfaction, employment trends, benefits and perks, and people operations best practices.
• Director, Human Resources

  Intrax

  2015.05-2023.01

  (8 years)

  (7 years 9 months) Direct the core human resources functions and manage a team of HR, Payroll and Administration professionals. Lead large scale projects including HRIS migration (ADP WorkforceNow), integration of GoCo platform with ADP, comp structure change and people initiatives. Member of the Intrax Leadership Team, compensation committee, and 401K fiduciary committee. Provide HR direction and business support in change management, operational initiatives, legal compliance, and overall employee satisfaction for a multi-state workforce of over 300.
• Human Resources Manager (US and International)

  Paul Capital Partners

  2006.10-2015.04

  (9 years)

  (8 years 7 months) Oversaw people operations including payroll and benefits for offices in the US, London, Hong Kong, and Brazil. Managed process flow with PEO. Ensured operational compliance with legal, regulatory and organizational policies. Facilitated annual performance/compensation planning. Supervised office and facility activities.
• Human Resources Manager (Regional)

  Party America

  2004.10-2006.10

  (2 years)

  (2 years 1 month) Advised and counseled store operations in forty-five (45) States on all people matters (200+ retail stores in 45 States with an employee population of2,000+). Contributed to the successful integration of people, corporate culture, HRIS/payroll systems, policies and procedures and benefit programs after major M&A. Investigated and managed employee relation issues, LOAs, and worker’s compensation; responded to state unemployment and disability claims.
• Human Resources Manager (contract)

  Let's Talk

  2004.01-2004.10

  (10 months)

  Administered the annual benefit renewal and open enrollment. Recruited and trained the SF HR Manager. Managed daily HR, benefits, payroll and facility. Updated the employee handbook and implemented HR best practices. Provided training to the Dallas HR Manager.
• Human Resources Manager/Business Partner

  International Data Group (IDG)

  2000.02-2003.09

  (4 years)

  (3 years 8 months) Partnered with business unit senior management team in developing appropriate HR strategy to support the business, i.e. recruitment, retention and employee and management development. Oversaw annual review process; administered compensation plans by evaluating internal and external pay equities. Made and presented appropriate salary recommendations within range and budget to business unit presidents. Handled HR payroll and benefits inquiries; managed leave of absences (FMLA, Worker’s Comp, etc.) and benefits. Facilitated annual employee survey and feedback meetings; analyzed employee feedback and presented action plan recommendations to senior management team for implementation.
• Human Resources Manager

  DFS North America

  1989.11-2000.02

  (10 years)

  (10 years 4 months) Led and directed HR services for the SF Bay Area downtown and airport stores. Interpreted and implemented policies and procedures, and assured consistent application across locations. Counseled and advised store management on all people matters. Investigated and responded to employee relations issues and complaints. Managed UI, SDI, worker’s comp claims timely. Developed and launched skill training sessions for store management. Planned, budgeted, and delivered annual employee social functions.

Educational experience

• San Francisco State University

  Business administration

  2002.01-2006.01

  (4 years)
• San Francisco State University

  Personnel Administration and Labor Relations

  1982.01-1987.01

  (5 years)

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