Allison Ruiz, PHRca

Experience

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  Stanford University

  Jun 1998 - Aug 2001

  Payroll and Benefits

  -Processed new hires, transfers, and terminations -Assisted recruitment processes for the University with 10,000+ employees -Compute wages and deductions, and enter data into computers. Coordinate special programs, such as United Way campaigns, that involve payroll deductions. -Processed and issued employee paychecks and statements of earnings and deductions. -Kept track of leave time, such as vacation, personal, and sick leave, for employees

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  Terron Investments

  Aug 2001 - Sept 2005

  Operations and H/R Director

  -Created an organizational system for all accounting and admin Implemented eReruiting system and applicant tracking systems -Responsible for recruitment, transfers, and replacement of employees-Initiated, developed, and maintained employee policy for the growing real estate development company

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  Cal Poly Foundation

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2006

  Account Clerk

  -Revised policies to streamline A/R processes -Collected on 90 day+ accounts Made recommendations for turn over to collections -Researched disputed payments and items -Handled all Accounts receivable items and adjustments for the Corporation

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  KSBY Communications Inc. NBC & CW Affiliates

  Nov 2006 - Sept 2014

  Business and Human Resources

  - Developed human resources standard operating procedures and employee handbooks. - Participated in collective bargaining negotiations to achieve satisfactory agreements and determine how proposed contract changes could impact business operations and workers' environments, and countered arguments to achieve target outcomes. - Managed all aspects of leave administration, including employee notifications and vendor management, disability programs, and health benefits.- Handled under-staffing, disputes, terminating employees, and administering disciplinary procedures.- Oversaw the consistent and fair discipline of all company employees, including performance improvement strategies and staff terminations. Show less

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  Founders Community Bank

  Sept 2014 - Mar 2017

  -Developed, established and implemented Human Resources (and related) policies and procedures which included: recruitment, hiring, separations, payroll, vacation, benefits, and Federal COBRA-Administered employee benefit programs, including: paid/unpaid leaves of absence, long term disability, medical, dental, vision plans, 401K Plan, Federal COBRA, and Employee Assistance Program-Maintained and revised confidential Human Resources and bank records such as; personnel files, time records, medical files, the Business Continuity Plan, and Employee Handbook-Acted as liaison between employees and senior management when needed-Acting Safety Officer -Maintained the Injury & Illness Prevention Program (IIPP), Material Safety Data Show less -Developed, established, and implements Human Resources (and related) policies and procedures which included: recruitment, hiring, separations, payroll, vacation, benefits, and Federal COBRA-Administered employee benefit programs, including: paid/unpaid leaves of absence, long-term disability, medical, dental, vision plans, 401K Plan, Federal COBRA, and Employee Assistance Program-Maintained and revised confidential Human Resources records such as; personnel files, time records, medical files, the Business Continuity Plan, and Employee Handbook-Acted as liaison between employees and senior management when needed-Acting Safety Officer -Maintained the Injury & Illness Prevention Program (IIPP), Material Safety Data Show less

  • Vice President Human Resources

    Jun 2015 - Mar 2017

  • Human Resources Director

    Sept 2014 - Mar 2017
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  Embassy Suites San Luis Obispo - Windsor Capital Group

  Feb 2017 - Jul 2017

  Director of Human Resources

  - Ensured effective and economical utilization of Human Resources by directing, supervising, and coordinating the daily activities and routines of the personnel function, including recruiting and employment, compensation and benefits, and training. - Managed Employee Relations investigations to ensure a fair and supportive environment.- Maintained an appropriate level of community affairs involvement.

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  Charter Communications

  Jul 2017 - now

  - Investigated and documented employee complaints and disputes and recommend an appropriate course of action. - Promoted equity, fair treatment, and positive employee relations and ensure compliance with state and federal employment laws. - Administered human resources policies and programs, balancing employee advocacy and business operating needs. - Built credible relationships with business leaders, allowing for better decisions and organizational effectiveness. - Contributed to implementing various organizational initiatives to generate maximum value addition towards performance improvement, employee retention, and employee welfare. Show less

  • Sr. Manager, Labor Relations

    Jul 2023 - now

  • Employee Relations Manager

    Mar 2022 - Jul 2023

  • Human Resources

    Jul 2017 - Mar 2022