Janel Ozar, SPHR, PHRca

Experience

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  Morrison & Foerster LLP

  Jul 1996 - Jun 2008

  Managed attorney and summer associate hiring process, including interfacing with headhunters and applicants, coordinating on-campus and office interviews; implemented summer associate program; prepared and monitored recruiting budgets. Established attorney recruiting program in new San Diego office as it grew from two to twenty-five attorneys, concurrent with Irvine office recruiting responsibilities. Assembled client pitch materials, updated attorney biographies and planned business development events. Show less

  • Director of Administration

    Nov 2001 - Jun 2008

  • Recruiting Manager

    Jul 1996 - Nov 2001
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  Jones Day

  Oct 2008 - Sept 2011

  Office Administrator

  Directed administrative operations of the Irvine office, including staff personnel management, paralegal and staff recruiting, policy implementation, budget and expenditure monitoring, and facilities management. Responsible for vendor selection through the RFP process, contract negotiation, and ongoing vendor relations. Participated in the design and build out of 42,000 sq. ft. of office space. Planned and orchestrated relocation of Irvine office.

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  Silverado

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2018

  Provided strategic oversight of Business Office Operations across a multi-state healthcare organization. Identified business drivers; developed human capital capabilities, systems and process efficiency, and program innovation to execute the business strategy. Developed and led the corporate HR/Employee Relations team. Worked closely with senior executives to align HR strategy with corporate goals. Provided HR direction and counsel to business leaders across all service lines. Conducted detailed investigations on complex employee relations issues and recommended solutions aligned with company's core values. Formulated and implemented policies and procedures designed to foster a diverse, dynamic, and flexible organization.

  • Vice President, Business Services

    Jan 2017 - Jan 2018

  • Sr. Director of Human Resources

    Jan 2015 - Jan 2017

  • Director of Human Resources

    Jan 2013 - Jan 2015

  • Human Resources Manager

    Jan 2011 - Jan 2013
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  Fisher Phillips

  Sept 2018 - now

  Work with the Sr. Director of Administration to develop, enhance and improve firm-wide administrative processes and procedures. Manage administrative operations of Kansas City office, including human capital management, employee relations, training and development, staff recruiting, and performance management. Directed and oversaw administrative operations of Irvine office, including human capital management, employee relations, training and development, paralegal and staff recruiting, performance and compensation reviews, expenditure management, and facilities management.

  • Paralegal Manager

    Jan 2024 - now

  • Administration Manager

    Sept 2022 - Jan 2024

  • Office Administrator

    Sept 2018 - Sept 2022