Maria Stravelakis

Experience

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  Deltec Corp. (acquired and currently known as Eaton Corp.)

  Jan 1982 - Jan 1997

  HR Director

  Director, Human Resources (94-97), Manager, Human Resources (85-94), HR Representative (83-85)Reported to the CEO, provided Human Resource services over a period of 14 years. Computer power supply manufacturer, gross annual sales $150M, 300 employees stateside, 1000 employees in Mexico.• Recruitment (All levels and categories, Interviewing, Reference Verification, Pre-employment Drug Testing, Temp Contract negotiations, New Hire Orientations, Advertising, Career Fairs, Community Networking, etc.)• Employee Relations (Newsletters, Awards, Incentives, Conflict Resolution, Counseling, Established Wellness/EAP Programs, Coordination of Group Activities, Annual Company Picnic, Established Recreation Committee On-site, Employee Surveys, etc.)• Compensation Administration (Salary Surveys, Job Descriptions, Grade Placements, Increases/Adjustments, Bonus Plans, Payroll Interface.)• Benefit Design and Administration (Medical/Dental/Vision/Life, 401k, Insurance Renewals, Broker/Carrier Interface, Cost Containment, Managed Care Plan Design, Employee Enrollments, Benefit Communications, and Worker’s Comp)• Performance Appraisals (Performance Review Program with Employee Participation Design, Advice and Administration for Annual Merit Increases Formula)• Employment Separations (Progressive Discipline, Exit Interviews, UI Hearings, COBRA, etc.)• Labor/Benefit/Affirmative Action Law Compliance (Oversaw Regulatory Compliance, AA, EEOC, ADA, FMLA, Wage & Hour, Title VII, I 9)• Supervision (HR Representative and HR Assistant) Show less

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  Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego

  Jan 1997 - Jan 1999

  HR Manager, New Parent Support Program

  Reporting to the V.P. of Human Resources, responsible for providing a broad scope of Human Resource Generalist duties and consultative HR expertise to upper management within an identified hospital business unit. $5M, 5-year, 12 military site nationwide contract serving military families • Recruitment (Nation-wide candidate search for M.S.W. Social Workers, and MFCC licensed counselors. Sourced, interviewed, hired, verified licensure, and oriented new hires to RFP mission and record keeping requirements. • Employee Relations (Consultative role to Program Director on all employee relations issues, facilitated conflict resolution, delivered established progressive discipline, performance appraisal and salary evaluation programs as mandated)• Benefits and Compensation (Communication, enrollment, and problem solving point of contact for established employee benefit programs)• Labor Law Compliance/Policies & Procedures (Educated Program Director on interpretation and application of established federal and state laws, federal contract adherences, and hospital policies pertaining to human resource practices)• Supervision of HR Assistant (Oversaw payroll function and administrative duties of HR Assistant) Show less

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  LHH

  Jul 1999 - Dec 2013

  Job Market Consultant/Employer Outreach Specialist/Candidate Liaison/Job Developer

  Reporting to the General Manager, primarily responsible for promoting LHH services and accelerating candidate job search efforts through proactive hiring strategies and events. LHH is a talent management solutions company with over 270 offices in 41 countries providing expertise in career transition and outplacement services, leadership consulting, and workforce management solutions.• Developed and strengthened relationships with hiring managers, corporate staffers, industry/networking organizations, a variety of recruiters and employment firms by acting as a liaison between them and displaced candidates. • Empowered candidates and career coaches by providing ongoing easy access to job market intelligence, up-to-date resources, employer information, current openings, and networking contacts.• Planned and delivered dozens of Job Fairs, Employer Spotlights, and group introduction events in order to present candidates to the marketplace. Events were both industry and candidate specific, as well as general, in all types of settings and included follow-up evaluation.• Promoted and trained exclusive LHH website job search tools to both hiring professionals and candidates.• Set up career centers, by providing customized resources and consultation for large career transition projects. Trained Career Center Job Developers.• Interacted and participated with corporate Information Services in developing their on-line job technology endeavors, and virtual training designs for candidates.• One-on-one consulting with the sales team and career coaches to equip them with strategic prospecting and networking suggestions for their employer sales efforts and candidate caseloads. Show less

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  Self Employed

  Jan 2014 - Mar 2022

  HR Service Support/Career-Emplymt Services/Talent Mgt./Employer & Community Outreach/Staffing Servs.

  OFFICIALLY RETIRED - Request No messaging regarding employment. (Provided )HR Contract Consultant & Part-time HR Generalist or HR support role, including general recruitment, staffing, job placement related positions, employer outreach and career services support. Bringing full spectrum of Human Resource generalist skills, along with recruitment, career services, job resource counseling, employer liaison, hiring & staffing partnerships, community outreach and effective employer relation partnerships. Offering an established track record of respected visibility with San Diego's HR professionals and San Diego's hiring community. Strong local references and available endorsement from former employer. Show less