ERIC ELLERBEE
Los Angeles
Summary
Senior HR professional with a proven track record in enhancing organizational effectiveness through strategic communication and leadership. Recognized for strong work ethic and ability to analyze root causes to drive improvements. Committed to developing skills that support business objectives in dynamic environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
SR. HRBP
VastSpace
12.2024 - Current
- Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, consulting on complex workforce and organizational challenges.
- Develop and deliver strategic HR plans aligned to business objectives, including talent management, succession planning, and career development.
- Spearheaded a companywide mentorship program to strengthen leadership capability and internal mobility.
- Lead and conduct employee relations investigations, providing well-supported recommendations on substantiated findings.
SR. HRBP
JUUL LABS
San Francisco
07.2020 - 09.2023
- Supported Tech organization leadership, including the Chief Tech Officer and senior leaders.
- Designed and executed a comprehensive performance management calibration framework, improving fairness and equity in performance reviews.
- Served as lead investigator on sensitive employee relations matters and advised leaders on corrective actions.
- Co-created an Employee Relations investigation playbook to standardize investigative practices across People Partners.
- Consolidated investigation and corrective action templates and led the selection and implementation of NAVEX as the ER case management system.
PEOPLE PARTNER
JUUL LABS
San Francisco
09.2019 - 06.2020
- Constructed Manager Toolkit for Product organization, enhancing foundational people management skills for leaders.
- Collaborated with leadership to design and implement product job leveling frameworks utilizing Radford benchmarks.
- Developed dashboards to maintain consistency and equity during end-of-year promotion and compensation processes.
PEOPLE PARTNER
APP ANNIE
San Francisco
10.2018 - 08.2019
- Executed compliant employee handbook for AMER region, integrating California and San Francisco ordinances.
- Managed leave of absence, ADA interactive processes, and employee relations matters with consistent documentation.
- Led year-end performance calibrations for Sales and Marketing, advising on merit, bonus, and equity decisions.
- Implemented field sales policy to define expectations and standards for commercial organization.
- Coached managers on effectively addressing complex performance and conduct issues.
SR. HR BUSINESS PARTNER (CONTRACT)
TASK RABBIT
San Francisco
08.2018 - 09.2018
- Facilitated challenging performance discussions with leadership to drive accountability.
- Developed a disciplinary point system for Austin call center, addressing attendance and performance concerns.
- Ensured compliance with employment regulations, city ordinances, and anti-harassment training mandates.
- Implemented ADA interactive process for managing employee accommodation requests.
SR. HR BUSINESS PARTNER
CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS
New York
04.2016 - 09.2017
- Represented business during unemployment hearings to advocate for its interests.
- Enhanced productivity through coaching leaders on effective one-on-one sessions and focus groups.
- Identified areas of opportunity for leaders via targeted ride-alongs with field sales employees.
- Achieved 40% reduction in churn for field sales employees by enforcing mandatory customer follow-ups.
- Implemented aggressive fraud investigations to safeguard employee retention.
- Diminished leave of absence rates by 90% through streamlined processes with legal team.
- Partnered with legal to address unprotected leaves and medical separations efficiently.
EMPLOYEE SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE (Contract)
ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES
New York
11.2015 - 03.2016
- Delivered expert customer service to enhance client satisfaction and strengthen relationships.
- Assisted in optimizing processes for Estee Lauder HR Connect Shared Service model.
- Revamped onboarding process through comprehensive I-9 audit, identifying incomplete documentation.
- Streamlined ServiceNow workflow to improve operational efficiency.
People Business Partner
Uc Berkeley
Berkeley
03.2013 - 08.2015
- Facilitated workshops to enhance cross-functional team communication.
- Created reports detailing project progress and resource allocation.
- Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders to increase collaboration across departments.
- Collaborated with department heads to tailor onboarding processes for specific roles.
- Created instructional materials that simplified complex concepts for new employees.
HR Generalist
Department of Human Services
Atlanta
02.2008 - 02.2013
- Managed recruitment processes for diverse roles within the Department of Human Services.
- Implemented HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Developed and implemented a company-wide background check process.
- Maintained accurate employee records in HR information systems securely.
- Assisted in the development of workforce planning strategies for the department.
- Compiled reports related to hiring, termination, promotions, absences, turnover rates.
- Established and generated various reports to verify HR compliance.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business Admin
San Joaquin Delta College
Stockton, CASkills
- Talent management
- Employee relations
- Performance management
- Succession planning
- Policy writing
- Workforce planning
- Coaching and mentoring
- Organizational development
- Conflict resolution
- Leadership development
Certification
HR Certification - UC Berkeley
Timeline
SR. HRBP
VastSpace
12.2024 - Current
SR. HRBP
JUUL LABS
07.2020 - 09.2023
PEOPLE PARTNER
JUUL LABS
09.2019 - 06.2020
PEOPLE PARTNER
APP ANNIE
10.2018 - 08.2019
SR. HR BUSINESS PARTNER (CONTRACT)
TASK RABBIT
08.2018 - 09.2018
SR. HR BUSINESS PARTNER
CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS
04.2016 - 09.2017
EMPLOYEE SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE (Contract)
ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES
11.2015 - 03.2016
People Business Partner
Uc Berkeley
03.2013 - 08.2015
HR Generalist
Department of Human Services
02.2008 - 02.2013
Some College (No Degree) - Business Admin
San Joaquin Delta College