CORIE BRIX
Mission Viejo
Summary
Human resources professional with solid foundation in employee relations and development. Known for effective communication and problem-solving skills. Key contributor to team success and adaptable to changing business needs. Expertise in benefits, leaves of absence, safety, workers' compensation, and compliance.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resources Generalist
Western Youth Services
Laguna Hills, CA
12.2024 - Current
- Transitioned into expanded role with full ownership of leave, compliance, and risk management functions while retaining and managing all prior responsibilities as a Human Resources Benefits Specialist, ensuring continuity of operations and service delivery across benefits administration and employee support functions
- Administered end-to-end leave of absence programs (FMLA, CFRA, ADA, PDL), including eligibility determinations, employee communications, medical certification tracking, and return-to-work coordination
- Administered workers’ compensation claims from intake through resolution, including incident reporting, claim filing, and coordination with third-party administrators and insurance carriers
- Served as backup for full-cycle recruitment and talent acquisition, including requisition intake, job postings, candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer negotiation, while ensuring a compliant and equitable hiring process aligned with organizational needs
- Ensured regulatory compliance with federal and state leave laws by maintaining accurate documentation, timelines, and audit-ready records
- Conducted injury trend analysis and collaborated with leadership to implement risk mitigation and workplace safety improvements
Human Resources Benefits Specialist
Western Youth Services
Laguna Hills, CA
08.2020 - 12.2024
- Administered employee benefits programs, ensuring compliance with regulations and policies.
- Evaluated and enhanced benefit offerings to align with employee needs and organizational goals.
- Provided guidance on benefits enrollment processes, enhancing employee understanding and participation rates.
- Managed annual open enrollment periods, ensuring seamless transitions between plan years for all employees.
- Implemented new wellness initiatives to promote a healthier workforce, resulting in reduced absenteeism and increased productivity.
- Implemented open enrollment system to streamline benefits processes for employees.
Human Resources Assistant
Western Youth Services
Laguna Hills
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Maintained employee records using HRIS to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Supported performance management initiatives by tracking employee evaluations and feedback.
- Efficiently managed personnel files, maintaining confidentiality while keeping records up-to-date and organized.
- Filed paperwork, sorted, and delivered mail and maintained office organization.
Spa Manager
Stressbusters Wellness Day Spa
Laguna Hills, CA
08.2018 - 10.2019
- Continued to perform all of the normal receptionist duties, along with the following:
- Created and managed inventory of all retail product orders
- Took part in all aspects of the hiring processes, including interviewing and reference checks
- Coordinated and processed payment for all hospital and home massage visits
- Trained, and assisted all new front staff members
- Purchased all essential supplies for the day to day running of the spa
- Collaborated with spa owners for marketing ideas, new sales approaches, etc.
- Coordinated private events such as bridal showers and promotional events
Receptionist
Stressbusters Wellness Day Spa
Laguna Hills, CA
01.2015 - 08.2018
- As there is only one receptionist on duty at a time, job duties included maintaining the overall wellness of the spa, checking clients in and out, booking appointments, and coordinating massage therapists schedules with Human Resources Manager at Mission Hospitals in the area.
- Answer phones, welcome visitors, sort and deliver mail
- Performed daily inspection of facility and equipment
- Interacted daily with clients and the general public to impart knowledge of services and products
- Performed routine inventory control
- Assist with business plans and promotions
- Dealt with bookings by phone, e-mail, letter, or face-to-face
- Completed procedures when guests arrived and left
- Dealt with complaints or problems
Assistant to the Owner
Precious Hand & Footprints
Mission Viejo, CA
12.2013 - 12.2015
- Answered phone calls, assisted clients with orders, assisted owner in organizing and making orders.
Administrative Assistant
Project Launch
Orange, CA
08.2014 - 01.2015
- Entered in sales reports, preformed initial screening on applications and reviewed resumes, and entertained the lobby while potential employees waited for interviews.
Sales Associate
Regal Entertainment Group
Aliso Viejo, CA
04.2013 - 08.2014
- Provided excellent customer service in concession, floor staff, and box office sales.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration (Human Resources Management)
California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, California, United States01-2019
General Education, Transfer Credits
Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CA01-2016
High School Diploma - General Education
Laguna Hills High School
Laguna Hills, California, United States01-2013
Skills
- Benefits administration
- FMLA administration
- Workers' compensation
- HRIS systems
- Recruitment
- Records management
Certification
- Certificate of Completion - PHR-SPHR Preparation Class , PIHRA - June-July 2024
Timeline
Human Resources Generalist
Western Youth Services
12.2024 - Current
Human Resources Benefits Specialist
Western Youth Services
08.2020 - 12.2024
Human Resources Assistant
Western Youth Services
08.2019 - 08.2020
Spa Manager
Stressbusters Wellness Day Spa
08.2018 - 10.2019
Receptionist
Stressbusters Wellness Day Spa
01.2015 - 08.2018
Administrative Assistant
Project Launch
08.2014 - 01.2015
Assistant to the Owner
Precious Hand & Footprints
12.2013 - 12.2015
Sales Associate
Regal Entertainment Group
04.2013 - 08.2014
General Education, Transfer Credits
Saddleback College
High School Diploma - General Education
Laguna Hills High School
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration (Human Resources Management)
California State University, Fullerton