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| Desired Industry: Entertainment |
SpiderID: 6798 |
| Desired Job Location: Los Angeles, California |
Date Posted: 5/2/2006 |
| Type of Position: Full-Time Permanent |
Availability Date: 05/01/06 |
| Desired Wage: 80,000 |
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U.S. Work Authorization: Yes |
| Job Level: Management (Manager, Director) |
Willing to Travel: Yes, 25-50% |
| Highest Degree Attained: High School/Equivalent |
Willing to Relocate: Yes |
Objective:
SKILLS HIGHLIGHTS
A progressive and creative Human Resources Generalist with more than 7 years of diverse HR experience in highly dynamic environments. Well versed in employment law in multiple states, with the ability to give constructive feedback and advice with tact and influence. With extensive project management background, an eye for process improvement, a passion for people, and the willingness to speak truth to power, I am a strong business partner with management. I have extensive experience with and knowledge of benefits administration, labor law, FMLA, employee relations, health and safety, and all other aspects of the HR umbrella. I have 3 years of management experience.
Experience:
HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR 07/03 – Present
JAKKS PACIFIC, INC., Malibu, CA
JAKKS Pacific is a 750M Corporation and the 3rd largest toy company in the US with 275 employees in 13 states.
As HR Director I direct a staff of three, a Payroll & Benefits Administrator, a Recruiter, and an Assistant. Reporting to the President, CFO, and SVP Operations. My department was solely responsible for all aspects of Human Resources Management; including payroll administration; benefits administration; event planning; employee relations; safety/OSHA compliance; recruitment; management training. Additionally, I managed the HR related aspects of acquisitions, including acquainting myself with any employment laws relevant to the state in which the acquired company operated.
I audited and improved processes for employee lifecycle; developed, improved and administered corporate Policies and Procedures and Employee Handbook. Department ensured compliance with HR & Operations law including HIPAA & OSHA Regulations; developed and administered the company’s performance evaluation process and enhanced compensation review standards.
HR GENERALIST 11/02 – 07/03
MGA ENTERTAINMENT, INC., North Hills, CA
MGA, home of the BRATZ (a $700M brand), is a 150 person Consumer Entertainment Products Company.
Responsibilities included HR Department coordination in all areas outside of Recruitment; Directly responsible for benefits administration, payroll administration, HRIS administration & planning, and event planning; employee relations, safety/OSHA compliance, maintaining corporate policies and procedures and employee handbook; administered orientation process.
HUMAN RESOURCES / OPERATIONS COORDINATOR - CONSULTANT 06/01 – 11/02
TRU-SKILLS, LLC, Los Angeles, CA
Contract position with a growing consulting firm in San Antonio, TX with expansion needs.
Developed and implemented HR & Facilities systems and procedures; researched, planned and implemented Benefits Programs; designed and implementation the company’s web site.
Developed and administered employment policies; advised on employee relations issues; developed performance-management system; developed recruiting process; copywriting; developed compensation program.
HUMAN RESOURCES & OPERATIONS COORDINATOR (05/00-06/01) 05/99 - 06/01
BENEFITS ADMINISTRATOR / HUMAN RESOURCES ASSOCIATE (05/99-05/00)
AVANTE GLOBAL, LLC / EXIST CORPORATION, Santa Monica, CA
Avante Global was a start-up Internet business-consulting firm.
Helped grow the company from 4 to 65 employees and aided in the development of the HR department, implementation of a benefits program and administration of HR, Benefits and Operations best practices. All in addition to serving as full service Office Manager.
HR department coordination; benefits administration; Policy and Procedure maintenance; wrote employee handbook; HR & Operations law, HIPAA & OSHA compliance; recruiting; culture and mission maintenance; managed termination process; exit interviews; aided in cross-communication of HR, Operations, Legal, and Finance departments; managed day-to-day office functions; performed orientations; payroll administration; designed and implemented HRIS system; managed administrative staff of 3
VERIFICATION COORDINATOR 11/97 - 05/99
HEALTH NET, Chatsworth, CA
Verifying the credentials of practitioners and medical facilities hoping to be contracted with a large HMO network. Additional support to the Manager of Credentialing and Team Supervisor.
Primary Source Verification of Physician and Health Delivery Organization Credentials; Database Maintenance; Oral and Written Communication; Organization of Confidential and Essential Data; Form Design
Education:
UCLA Extension US-CA-Los Angeles
Certification – Human Resources Professional Designation (in process)
Bachelor of Science – Business Administration (in process)
Los Angeles Valley College US-CA-Van Nuys
Continuing Education
Business, Computers, Law, Film, General Education
American Musical and Dramatic Academy US-NY-New York
Certification
Musical Theatre Performance Conservatory
Gordon College US-GA-Barnesville
Business, Film, Theatre, General Education
Affiliations:
AFFILIATIONS / MEMBERSHIPS
PIHRA (Professionals in Human Resources Association) Professional Member
SHRM (Society for Human Resources Management) Professional Member
Screen Actors Guild Member
Skills:
COMPUTERS
All apply to PC & MAC. MS Office Suite (full) – Advanced User; File Maker Pro; Lotus 1-2-3; Visio; Adobe Illustrator; Adobe Photo Deluxe; Adobe Page Maker; Word Perfect; Internet Explorer; Netscape Navigator; Lotus Notes; MS Outlook; MS Exchange; Lotus Smart Suite; Quark
Typing: 50+ WPM. Data Entry: 1800 Characters PM.
Reference:
Available upon request
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| Name: Tom Hand |
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