Carrie Griffiths
Newark
Summary
Strategic and results-oriented Human Resource Leader with over 20 years of experience in partnering with leadership teams to drive organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, and business transformation. Proven expertise in labor forecasting, recruitment strategy, organizational development, and managing HR processes through periods of change and transition. Adept at guiding senior leadership teams on employee relations, performance management, and cultural integration. Passionate about building inclusive work environments and executing HR initiatives that align with both short-term goals and long-term business objectives.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Business Partner
El Camino Health
04.2022 - Current
- Act as a strategic HR partner to senior leadership, contributing to organizational planning, efficiency improvements, and cultural alignment
- Advise leadership on employee relations issues, providing insights and actionable recommendations to improve workforce satisfaction and address organizational challenges
- Lead HR initiatives, including workforce planning, talent management, and retention strategies, in line with labor market trends and business objectives
- Provide guidance on organizational changes, including restructures, workforce expansion, and cost management, ensuring smooth transitions and compliance
- Collaborate with leadership to implement employee surveys and drive action plans based on feedback to improve engagement and retention
- Foster positive employee relations by developing and implementing programs that promote a high-performance culture
- Support managers in performance management processes, offering coaching and tools to develop high performers and address performance issues
Human Resources Business Partner
Stanford Health Care-Valley Care
11.2017 - 04.2022
- Collaborated closely with leadership teams to chart the future of the organization, focusing on continuous improvement in HR effectiveness and efficiency
- Served as a subject matter expert on HR processes, providing executive-level strategic support and advice to leadership on employee relations and talent development
- Led workforce planning and labor forecasting efforts, aligning staffing needs with business priorities and market trends
- Drove the implementation of employee engagement initiatives and action plans based on survey results, boosting retention and morale
- Managed HR compliance with labor laws, regulations, and accreditation standards to ensure organizational adherence to best practices
- Provided leadership and guidance to HR managers, creating a cohesive HR team focused on organizational goals and employee engagement
Director of People Works Department
Pacific Meritage, LLC
03.2015 - 11.2017
- Directed HR strategy and operations for the organization, ensuring alignment with business goals and regulatory requirements
- Led HR teams through workforce restructuring efforts, implementing cost-effective strategies that aligned with the company's goals and financial targets
- Managed HR budget, ensuring resource allocation adhered to financial guidelines and optimized operational outcomes
- Established HR programs that fostered positive employee relations and helped managers address performance issues and improve team engagement
- Contractor
Human Resources Manager/Director
Safeway Corporate
07.1997 - 01.2015
- Provided strategic HR leadership to senior management, facilitating workforce planning and talent management strategies
- Led performance management efforts, coaching managers to assess and develop employees at all levels
- Played a key role in negotiations and labor relations, addressing employee concerns and aligning organizational goals with labor agreements
- Managed HR compliance with state and federal regulations, ensuring the company met legal and accreditation requirements
- Partnered with leadership to create and implement strategies that improved organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, and retention
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Western Governors University
Skills
- Labor Market Trends & Forecasting
- Strategic HR Leadership
- Employee Engagement & Retention
- Change Management & Workforce Transition
- Organizational Effectiveness & Efficiency
- Leadership Coaching & Performance Management
- Talent Development & Succession Planning
- Labor Relations & Compliance
- HR Policy Development & Execution
- Managing employee relations
Timeline
Human Resources Business Partner
El Camino Health
04.2022 - Current
Human Resources Business Partner
Stanford Health Care-Valley Care
11.2017 - 04.2022
Director of People Works Department
Pacific Meritage, LLC
03.2015 - 11.2017
Human Resources Manager/Director
Safeway Corporate
07.1997 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Western Governors University
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