Natalie Avalos
Corona
Summary
Accomplished Human Resources leader with experience in non-profit higher education, public and private sectors. Developed and implemented global HR strategies that aligned business priorities resulting in a competitive advantage for the organizations. Adept in developing teams skilled at designing and executing consistent strategies to meet changing business requirements while supporting organizational growth and constant changes. A record of delivering measurable results supporting revenue enhancement, cost reduction, strategic planning, organizational development, and rapid tactical execution.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Consultant
HR Consultants
11.2023 - Current
- Partnered with leaders on HR and business functions using consultative approach to proactively identify and address issues and concerns.
- Built HR consulting capabilities focused on clients undergoing organizational change and development.
Vice President, Administrative Services & Human Resources
Woodbury University
07.2016 - 08.2023
- Developed comprehensive process for new hires and reviewed new hire productivity, optimizing onboarding effectiveness.
- Distributed employee engagement surveys to identify areas of improvement.
- Utilized compliance tools, corrective actions and identification of deficiencies to mitigate audit risks.
- Collaborated with legal and compliance teams to review paperwork, obtain feedback, and procure available information for new training processes.
- Discovered and resolved complex employee issues that affected management and business decisions.
- Created and implemented forward-thinking initiatives to improve employee engagement.
- Maintained current knowledge of industry regulations and legislation to amend policies and promote compliance.
- Supervised 27FTE
Associate Vice President, Human Resources
Woodbury University
01.2016 - 06.2016
- Established and directed successful Human Resources programs focused on support services for faculty, staff and students.
- Managed the Campus Facilities & Construction Team
- Managed the Campus Safety and Security Team
- Managed Campus Auxiliary Contracts
- Served as the University's Title IX Coordinator
- Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
- Supervised 14 FTE
Human Resources Director
Woodbury University
06.2012 - 12.2015
- Maintained the university's compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
- Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands.
- Administration of faculty, staff and students benefits programs to maintain compliance applicable mandates. Audited benefit programs and agreements to optimize service delivery.
- Conducted investigations and assisted with handling staff and faculty complaints involving Affirmative Action and EEOC to promote equitable workplace.
- Implemented the first phase of the Human Capital Management System-Ultipro
- Supervised 3 FTE
Human Resources Director
VR & Staffing
11.2010 - 06.2012
- Recruited to partner with CEO in the development and establishment of new operational policies and procedures for a High Tech & Light Industrial staffing agency
- Developed and implemented workers’ compensation & safety plans
- Developed applicant tracking system
Corporate Human Resources Director
American Sporting Goods Corporation
07.2001 - 07.2010
- Recruited to establish the corporate human resources department from ground zero for a global manufacturer & distributor of Avia, Ryka & AND 1 footwear & apparel with over 300 employees in multiple states and 3400+ employees in Asia
- Participated at strategic and operational level to develop and strengthen human resources services, relationships and mission.
- Implemented the Human Resources Management System utilizing ADP HCM Solution
- Recruited top talent to maximize profitability.
- Decreased annual contingency of warehouse labor cost by 35%, with implementing staffing & retention plans and monitoring systems
- Developed the Safety & Workers’ Comp program, reducing the experience modification rate, and decreasing cost by more than 87% in a two-year period, saving the organization over $600k.
- Ensure compliance with all Federal & State labor regulations & laws such as FMLA, ADA, ADEA, OSHA and EEO etc
- Develop & implement all employee benefits to meet the diverse workforce’s needs, this included offering multiple state options for Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, FSA, etc
- Member of the Executive M&A Team during the acquisition of AND1 (Basketball Footwear Brand)
- Supervised a staff of 4
Human Resources Manager
Targus Group Int’l/Roundhouse, Inc.
03.2000 - 05.2001
- Directed the human resources operations for 300+ employees (both temporary and regular staff) in a non-union environment, with employees in multiple locations ensuring compliance with all Federal and State labor regulations
- Managed the Payroll, Time & Attendance and Benefits activities
- Established an HR-Information system and ensured system and transactional abilities were adequate to support company growth
- Member of the Merger & Acquisition Team during our merger with Targus Int’l
- Managed the staff reduction plans along with the staffing integration into the new group
- Supervised a team of 5 FTE
Human Resources Manager (Contract Position)
National Headwear Mfg.
03.1999 - 03.2000
- Managed the human resources activities for a textile manufacturing company with 100+ employees in a non-union environment
- Ensured technical compliance with all Federal and State labor laws, such as EEO, Affirmative Action, FMLA, and ADA
- Developed and implemented safety programs
Recruitment Manager
County of Orange
11.1997 - 12.1998
- Directed the recruitment activities for the Health Care Agency’s 2400+ employees in a union environment
- Ensured technical compliance with EEO, Affirmative Action, ADA and all Federal and State labor regulations
- Designed and implemented successful and cost effective recruitment strategies and outreach programs, decreasing the cost per hire by 50% while filling all vacancies in a shorter timeframe
- Supervised a team of 7 recruiters and support staff
Human Resources Manager/MSO II
University of California
11.1991 - 10.1997
- Managed the human resources functions for an Engineering R&D center with 100+ employees in a union environment
- Through the use of an on-line HRIS reviewed and approved all staff personnel actions, including payroll and merits and promotions
- Directly supervised 12 technical and administrative personnel
Education
Human Resources Management Certificate -
No Degree - HR Executive Leadership Certificate
Stanford University Executive Education
Title IX Certificate - undefined
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion for Human Resources - undefined
Cornell University
Business Administration - undefined
Cal State Polytechnic
01.1988
Skills
- Organizational development
- Coaching and mentoring
- Workforce planning
- Employee engagement
- Retention strategies
- Workforce improvements
- HRIS management
- Strategic planning
- Title IX Coordinator
Accomplishments
- Achieved complete digitalization of the Human Resources and Payroll operations by replacing manual processes with Ultimate (UKG) Software
- Collaborated with a team of faculty and staff in leading the efforts for the development of the University's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Plan.
- Achieved the implementation of the Campus Filming Plan, which generated over $500K annually.
Certification
Cal State Polytechnic, Pomona, Attended from 1986-1988
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Certificate-eCornell University
- Inclusive Leadership Certificate-Academic Impressions
- Title IX Officer Certificate-Academic Impressions
- ATIXA Title IX Certificate
- Executive HR Leadership-Stanford University
- Human Resources Certificate-UCI
- SHRM Executive Network Member
- Tableau Certified Associate Consultant - Tableau Software.
Languages
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Consultant
HR Consultants
11.2023 - Current
Vice President, Administrative Services & Human Resources
Woodbury University
07.2016 - 08.2023
Associate Vice President, Human Resources
Woodbury University
01.2016 - 06.2016
Human Resources Director
Woodbury University
06.2012 - 12.2015
Human Resources Director
VR & Staffing
11.2010 - 06.2012
Corporate Human Resources Director
American Sporting Goods Corporation
07.2001 - 07.2010
Human Resources Manager
Targus Group Int’l/Roundhouse, Inc.
03.2000 - 05.2001
Human Resources Manager (Contract Position)
National Headwear Mfg.
03.1999 - 03.2000
Recruitment Manager
County of Orange
11.1997 - 12.1998
Human Resources Manager/MSO II
University of California
11.1991 - 10.1997
Title IX Certificate - undefined
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion for Human Resources - undefined
Cornell University
Business Administration - undefined
Cal State Polytechnic
Human Resources Management Certificate -
No Degree - HR Executive Leadership Certificate
Stanford University Executive Education
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