Darlene Plesha
San Carlos
Summary
Experienced Senior Human Resources Generalist with nearly10 years of expertise in aligning HR strategies with organizational goals. Skilled in leveraging data-driven insights to enhance employee engagement, retention, and cultural transformation. In-depth knowledge of local, state, and federal labor laws, with a strong commitment to staying updated on regulatory changes. Proven success in implementing innovative recruitment and retention strategies while fostering a progressive and inclusive workplace culture. Passionate about partnering with organizational leadership to drive business success through impactful HR solutions.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Human Resources Generalist
Marin City Health and Wellness Center
08.2023 - Current
- Ensure compliance with federal and state labor laws and implement best practices
- Collaborate on compliance efforts for HRSA, Partnership, and state data requests, ensuring timely and accurate submission of required information
- Serve as liaison and partner for provider credentialing, ensuring compliance with all necessary licensing, certifications, and background checks
- Provide insights and recommendations based on data trends to enhance recruitment strategies and retention efforts
- Conduct investigations, advising management on handling sensitive employee relations matters to safeguard the organization’s compliance with legal requirements and company policies
- Implement engagement initiatives tailored to organizational needs by encouraging feedback through surveys, offering continued education programs, providing generous paid time off policies, and promoting flexible work schedule arrangements
Human Resources Operations Administrator (Contract)
Walker Warner Architects
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Orchestrated cross-functional partnerships to integrate360-degree feedback system, enhancing performance evaluation accuracy and promoting professional growth
- Developed employee benefits surveys to collect key data, enhancing retention strategies through informed, data-driven decisions
- Ensured compliance with workplace harassment training
- Developed training materials on best practices for hiring managers, improving interview techniques and candidate selection
Human Resources Generalist
Silicon Valley International School
01.2022 - 07.2023
- Monitored labor law updates and provided strategic guidance to leadership on staffing initiatives, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and alignment with organizational goals
- Led the onboarding process and performance evaluation initiatives, enhancing employee integration and aligning performance goals with company objectives
- Managed complex leave of absence and worker's compensation cases, ensuring employee well-being while minimizing operational disruptions
- Optimized HR policies, enhancing compliance and fostering a progressive work environment that attracted top talent and improved retention rates
Human Resources Generalist
Evolve Mortgage Services
08.2020 - 12.2021
- Administered bi-weekly payroll and managed benefits programs, maintaining compliance and accuracy
- Fostered positive employee relations and resolved workplace issues, ensuring a harmonious and productive work environment
- Optimized HR workflows, enhancing talent acquisition strategies and performance management systems to support organizational growth
- Partnered with cross-functional teams to implement HR initiatives, serving as a trusted resource for addressing employee concerns and promoting workplace culture
Human Resource Operations Associate
Rocketship Education
10.2016 - 03.2020
- Structured HRIS processes to enhance onboarding efficiency, facilitating a smoother and quicker transition for new employees
- Collaborated in the creation and rollout of performance management systems, streamlining evaluation processes and aligning with company objectives
- Worked alongside teams on compliance reporting and audits for state and federal agencies, supporting timely and accurate submissions
- Partnered with team on HRIS integration and developed custom fields to improve data accuracy and reporting capabilities
Education
BA - Human Development, Minor in Geriatrics
California State University East Bay
Hayward, CAAS - Allied Health
Cañada College
Redwood City, CASkills
- Labor laws
- Benefits management
- Payroll administration
- Leave administration
- Data analysis
- Recruitment
- Onboarding/Offboarding
- Policy development
- Employee training
- Employee relations
- Workplace culture
- Safety advocacy
- HRIS administrator
- Google Suite
- Microsoft Suite
- Cloud-based storage services
- Project management tools
- HR policies and procedures
- HR analytics
Affiliations
- Society for Human Resource Management
- Volunteer, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Palo Alto, CA
- Volunteer, Kaiser Permanente, Palo Alto, CA
Timeline
Human Resources Operations Administrator (Contract)
Walker Warner Architects
07.2024 - 08.2024
Senior Human Resources Generalist
Marin City Health and Wellness Center
08.2023 - Current
Human Resources Generalist
Silicon Valley International School
01.2022 - 07.2023
Human Resources Generalist
Evolve Mortgage Services
08.2020 - 12.2021
Human Resource Operations Associate
Rocketship Education
10.2016 - 03.2020
AS - Allied Health
Cañada College
BA - Human Development, Minor in Geriatrics
California State University East Bay
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