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Latisha Lamberth

Helendale

Summary

Multifaceted and goal-oriented professional with valuable experience in Human Resource Management, including experience in employee recruitment and retention, staff development, mediation, conflict resolution, benefits and compensation, HR records management, HR policies development and legal compliance. Highly organized and detailed adept at providing administrative direction and office operational strategies critical to organizational success with proven ability to thrive in busy environment with positive results. Well-developed interpersonal skills coupled with outstanding verbal and written communication skills, able to establish and maintain productive relationships across all organizational levels.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Human Resources

City of California
06.2023 - Current
  • Creates and enforces policies and priorities of the human resources programs designed to help the organization achieve its mission; serves as a member of the City's leadership team responsible for helping to develop and communicate vision, mission and values within the organization.
  • Develops and implements personnel systems designed to hire, train, motivate and retain employees; facilitates conflict resolution and problem-solving regarding issues that detract management and/or employees from a high level of motivation and productivity; assists with determining appropriate disciplinary and grievance responses.
  • Develops and recommends personnel programs and policies; advises the City Manager on personnel related issues; confers with department heads on policy issues and interpretation; advises employees on personnel policy and program matters.
  • Work closely with City personnel attorney and other relevant agencies and organizations.
  • Coordinates the City's leave of absence programs; prepares, reviews, approves, and monitors requests for leaves of absence; ensure City wide consistency of program applications; and ensures compliance with applicable rules, regulations, and policies.
  • Conducts classification & compensation studies and position audits; prepares and revises job class specifications; ensures compliance with classification & compensation rules, regulations, practices, and procedures; and assists with and prepares related reports and documentation.
  • Assist in regular communication with employee association representatives and provide staff work required to ensure sound relations within the organization.
  • Manage the City's risk management program.
  • Coordinates recruitment and selection programs; writes advertisements; screens applications; assists with developing interview questions; participates in interviews when needed; coaches supervisors and managers in effective and legal hiring practices; maintains records and checks for adverse impact; assists with reviewing screening methods of job-relatedness and effectiveness.
  • Assists customer departments in review and application of personnel manual and personnel policies.
  • Conducts training needs assessments and provides or coordinates training for employees and managers; develops and conducts employee orientation and other related programs.
  • Develops and administers performance evaluation program, performance and other pay programs.
  • Reviews, researches, and recommend various benefits programs; coordinates worker's compensation programs; insures cost effectiveness of structure and providers of benefits.
  • Review and revise Personnel Manual as needed per negotiations or mandated by changes in State and/or Federal Law.
  • Coordinate the administration of the employee grievance process.
  • Coordinate safety and accident prevention programs and ensure compliance with State and Federal laws.
  • Supervises departmental staff and develops and administers departmental budget; hires, trains, provides performance coaching and evaluation for departmental staff.
  • Participate in labor negotiations.
  • Work closely with payroll.
  • Attend human resources and risk management seminars as required.
  • Makes periodic presentations to managerial and employee groups.

Human Resources Manager

MK Magnetics
09.2021 - 06.2023
  • Developed and implements various human resource policies and procedures and communicates them to the employees.
  • Monitored and assists those employees having supervisory responsibilities with performance reviews with the goal of each employee being fairly and accurately evaluated using a 360 feedback system.
  • Performed recruitment efforts, reviews applications/resumes, interviews, and evaluates candidates for select positions; writes and places advertisements and utilize alternative means to fill open positions.
  • Conduct new-hire orientation to ensure that employees gain an understanding of company policies and benefit plans.
  • Develops and delivers effective federal and state required safety training and additional training on safety concerns associated with a manufacturing and desert environment to employees.
  • Develops and implements safety policies, rules, procedures and related materials.
  • Trains management and supervisory employees on the laws governing employees’ health and safety.

Area Human Resources Manager

Technica LLC
02.2019 - 08.2021
  • Provided management-employee relations to assigned organizations. Provided overall advice and assistance on management-employee relations, discipline, adverse actions, grievances, performance management and recognition, employee counseling and related functions.
  • Lead initiatives to foster positive employee relations, an engaged workforce, a positive culture, and effective communication throughout the workplace by working collaboratively with leaders and hourly employees.
  • Lead and ensured action plans are created and executed.
  • Provided guidance on the application and interpretation of policies and practices and ensures compliance with all applicable laws.
  • Gathered background information and prepares formal correspondence on full range of disciplinary actions. Advises and assists employees, managers and supervisors on grievance procedures and appropriate options for proper resolution of conflicts or problems.
  • Assured that official case files are properly maintained with complete documentation to support recommended or final action. Coordinated with legal officials as appropriate.
  • Reviews and advised management on performance plans and provides technical information on performance management systems. Interprets command policies and provides advice on other personnel issues such as reduction in force, substance abuse, sexual harassment, hours of work, leave administration, pay entitlements, affirmative actions, etc.

Human Resources Business Partner

IAP/CB&I/APTIM
03.2011 - 01.2019
  • Responsible for managing all Human Resources activities for the project, including high volume recruiting and employment, compensation and benefit administration, affirmative action plans, OFCCP and EEOC compliance. Responsible for the development of some personnel policies and procedures and ensuring compliance with all federal, state and other government laws and regulations.
  • Employee Relations duties included conducting investigations and inquiries involving harassment, discrimination, inappropriate behavior, and employee/supervisor relations.
  • Provided interpretations of personnel policies, rules, laws, regulations, and Collective Bargaining Agreement for managers and employees.
  • Coordinated the company's Performance review process to include performance evaluations of exempt and non-exempt personnel and ensures that Merit increases are in sync with performance review scores.
  • Ensured Family Medical Leave Act compliance at all levels; informs employees of rights and responsibilities and keeps the management informed of all changes to the regulations.
  • Tracked and reported data such as turnover statistics, training compliance, recruitment, and labor relations activities, recommending changes when applicable.
  • Explained benefit options, terms and conditions of benefit plans, and employee enrollment requirements.

Education

Masters Certification - Human Resources Management

Villanova University
Villanova, PA

Master of Arts - Business Administration, Human Resources Mgmt

American Inter-Continental University
Hoffman, IL

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO

Skills

  • Workers' Compensation (4 years)
  • Leadership
  • Employee Orientation (10 years)
  • Communication skills
  • Recruiting (10 years)
  • Performance Management (10 years)
  • Conflict Management (10 years)
  • Human resources
  • Human Resources Management
  • Analysis skills

Timeline

Director of Human Resources

City of California
06.2023 - Current

Human Resources Manager

MK Magnetics
09.2021 - 06.2023

Area Human Resources Manager

Technica LLC
02.2019 - 08.2021

Human Resources Business Partner

IAP/CB&I/APTIM
03.2011 - 01.2019

Masters Certification - Human Resources Management

Villanova University

Master of Arts - Business Administration, Human Resources Mgmt

American Inter-Continental University

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Northwest Missouri State University

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