Experience

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  Hydrofarm inc

  Oct 2005 - Jun 2007

  Human resources supervisor

  Instrumental in designing and developing HR policies and procedures in compliance with state/federal laws and regulations for a nationwide wholesale distribution & manufacturing company with over 100 employees.Managed evolution of EE from recruiting (ad placement, background and reference checks to offer letters) to termination.Managed Worker’s Comp claims and administration; policy negotiations and recommendations to management. Managed leave of absences – FMLA, CFRA, personalCounselor/Advisor to employees and executive staff members regarding day-today operations; liaison for EEs.Implemented and administer benefits – medical, vision, dental (self-insured), 401(k) and disability insurance plans along with COBRA Administration.Collected and analyzed data for EE benefits, payroll, 401(k), etc. then presented recommendations to CEO.Responsible for EE communications regarding compensation, benefits and company policies. Benefit Analyst and Administrator.Management of HR staff.Familiar with local and state regulations/labor laws, HR concepts, practices and procedures.Ability to handle Human Resource responsibilities from A to Z. Показати менше

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  Spt group -small precision tools

  Jun 2007 - Sept 2021

  Senior human resources generalist

  Human Resources department management for international ISO9000 Certified manufacturing facility with diverse group of 100+ regular and contingent employees. Strategic and functional expert responsibilities included, but not limited to:Overview: Compliance Labor Law - local, state and federal regulations Organizational Development - managed Corporate policies to align with the company's goals, culture, vision & mission statement Management Relations – coach, counsel, training, education and development Liaison between EEs & Management and vice versa Employee Relations – coach, counsel, advocate, training and education  Talent Acquisition, Applicant Tracking System Management, Retention Leaves of Absence management (FMLA, CFRA, STD, LTD, medical, Maternity, Paternity) Worker’s Compensation – full cycle (claims, COVID, return to work programs) Health and Welfare management - Benefit Administration / COBRA / Open Enrollment / 401k Plan Administration Bi-weekly Payroll and Compensation Personnel Lifecycle – onboarding/terminations, training and development  Investigations, Disciplinary Actions & Terminations – (all levels) counsel employees and management Safety Team Leader – developed internal and coordinated external programs Vendors Relations and contract negotiation EE Parties and events (monthly birthday/anniversary parties, quarterly and annual events) Corporate Travel and Trade Shows Logistics Project management Strategic member of the Executive Team for CA location (Team: GM, HR and Controller) Показати менше

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  Wine country wedding carriages .com

  Jan 2014 - now

  Owner operator / president

  Wine Country Wedding Carriages provides luxury horse-drawn carriage services with a distinguished reputation for all special occasions including weddings, Quinceaneras, birthdays, holiday events, romantic strolls through quaint towns, engagements, corporate events, private estate events, family reunions or an anniversary ride with your loved ones. At Wine Country Wedding Carriages we create memorable events for you and your guests aboard our many specialty vehicles and known for our Gentle Giant draft horses. We create your dream come true with our specialized horse-drawn vehicles.All aboard our Steamboat Landing Trolley that seats 15-19 people and great for large groups. Our trolley features an authentic trolley bell. We also feature a 16 passenger Open-air Country wagon and a 6-9 passenger Hotel Surrey wagon that are ideal for weddings, wine country tours, family and corporate events or caroling through the streets during Christmas time with family and friends. Our most popular carriage is our Princess Carriage and our Traditional Vis-à-vis Carriage, both in white with a soft blue interior and custom designed wheels to give the perfect fairytale look. For a rustic “old west” themed event, we feature our fully restored Replica Overland Stage Line Stagecoach that adds the wow-factor to your next event. Or take a step back in time with our 16 passenger Pioneer Covered wagon to bring a little country feel to your next function.Themed weddings such as Baraat Indian weddings, we offer our fully decorated white Traditional Vis-a-vis Carriage that is pulled by our stately Percheron Draft horse team.You can find more information about Wine Country Wedding Carriages and our Gentle Giant Percheron draft horses by visiting our website at www.WineCountryWeddingCarriages.com or on social media at: #winecountryweddingcarriages #jackandduke #jacklukcyduke#jackandlucky Social media marketing includes Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube & Pinterest. Показати менше

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  Denbeste companies, inc.

  Jan 2023 - now

  Human resources manager

  Human Resources management.

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  Denbeste water solutions, inc.

  Feb 2023 - now

  Human resources manager

  Human Resources Manager for 60+ employees at Denbeste, Inc., a diverse company that encompasses several business entities.