Viv Winneke - HR Expert

1. VIVIEN WINNEKE
HUMAN RESOURCES EXPERT
22 years of solid well-tested HR experience driving organizational success while building business-oriented relationships at
the highest levels. Maximizing employee productivity and retaining top performing executive teams through infrastructure
design, motivational programs, streamlining processes and training initiatives. Reputable for serving as firsthand adviser
and support to top executives through times of change, both expansions and downturns, with a keen ability to anticipate
needs and develop solutions to optimize resources while controlling costs.
WHAT DO I DO THAT YOU NEED?
HR Operational Leadership & Administration • Talent Management • Process Improvements • HR Consulting
Performance Development • Recruiting & Staffing with Retention • HRIS and Applicant Tracking Systems
Compensation Design/Administration • Employee Relations with Resolutions • Policy & Procedure Development
Regulatory Compliance • Training with Results • Benefits Program Development & Design
Workers’ Compensation • Risk Management • Change Management
I WILL HANDLE SUCCESSFULLY ALL OF YOUR HR WORRIES:
Potential expensive employment litigation or claims looming
Employee policies are out of date, Handbook is a liability
Harassment Training is not compliant
I9 forms and procedures might fail an audit
Out-of-compliance with FMLA, EEOC, ADA, HIPAA and other federal and state regulations/laws
401(k) Plan at risk of being disqualified
May lose best employees when the market turns, need better benefits and retention plans
Company infrastructure is not positioned for growth
WHY SELECT ME?
I HAVE THE RIGHT EXPERIENCE, BEST RESULTS, CHARACTER & AM AN EFFECTIVE COLLABORATOR
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
HR BUSINESS RESULTS, San Clemente, California • February 2010-Present
Human Resources-focused consultancy.
PRINCIPAL & SENIOR HR CONSULTANT – Resolving YOUR problems!
Providing expertise/coordination of multiple HR functions for small to medium sized companies including but not limited
to: full HR audit, benefits administration and set-up (including health, welfare and 401(k) plans), policy and procedure
development, process streamlining, HR Systems (HRIS), safety programs, compensation restructuring, employee
relations, organizational and strategic planning, recruiting, employee relations resolutions, management training.
THE MASONRY GROUP (TMG) & J GINGER MASONRY (JGM), Riverside, California • 2006-2010
Masonry sub-contractor; TMG filed for bankruptcy in 2009, JGM start-up 12/09.
VICE PRESIDENT, HUMAN RESOURCES
Consolidated HR operations and created employment policy for 4 separate companies (2200 staff in California and
Nevada) following acquisition and merger that created the largest masonry company in the U.S.
• Produced professional and consistent employment practices through design of hiring, training, development,
termination procedures, as well as creation of HR policies, handbooks, and forms.
• Expedited resolution of issues through proactive training of managers on employee communication, change
management and relationship building.
• Developed Safety Program that included state-of-the-art construction training for 15+ customized safety
programs. Reduced risk exposure by raising competency and awareness and requiring accountability for safety.
• Created and aligned HR programs, processes and practices responsive to the changing workforce needs.
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2. ORANGE COUNTY TEACHERS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION (OCTFCU) – Changed Name to Schools First FCU
Santa Ana, California 2001-2006
Non-profit financial services organization.
VICE PRESIDENT, HUMAN RESOURCES
Led HR operations – compensation design/administration, policy and benefits development, recruitment, employee
relations, organizational development, workers’ compensation, HRIS, and management of regulatory compliance issues.
Led all staff-related activities, from recruiting and training to employee relations. Served as key representative in credit
union activities, including recommendations on process/systems improvement for smaller credit unions.
• Generated $200K first-year savings by modernizing information management through development of fully
integrated HRIS incorporating compensation, benefits administration, applicant tracking, and payroll.
• Won coveted "Extreme Service Leader" award, annual honors for senior management. Helped organization
achieve award for the "Best Places to Work in America".
• Optimized management practices and enhanced communication through successful analysis of employee surveys.
• Maximized success of training initiatives by replacing outdated practices with E-Learning systems and strategically
tying training classes to business needs.
EDISON CAPITAL (EDISON INTERNATIONAL), Irvine, California • 1999-2001
Investment firm specializing in global energy and infrastructure projects.
MANAGER OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Managed U.S. and international personnel and payroll activities for Company’s financial services affiliate, directing globally
dispersed employees across the country and in the U.K. and Singapore. Controlled employee relations and complex
compensation issues for senior and highly technical positions and designed and implemented innovative solutions to
resolve difficult recruiting situations (i.e. international placement for expatriates).
• Successfully recruited several H1-B investment specialists and created individual expatriate benefit packages to
entice the best candidates.
• Created individual policies and compensation plans developed from corporate (Edison) policies that helped the
affiliate business to operate compatibly with the separate business lines.
STANDARD PACIFIC CORP, Costa Mesa, California • 1997-1999
CALIFORNIA PACIFIC HOMES, Newport Beach, California • 1995-1997
CHEVRON LAND & DEVELOPMENT, Newport Beach, California • 1990-1995
Multi-state residential homebuilding and development companies.
DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Directed the HR function during 3 corporate downsizings in the 90’s recession and real estate downturn. Directed all core
HR activities, payroll and risk management for subsidiaries and joint ventures that included hospitality, commercial and
residential development, vineyards, hotels, motels, and 5 star golf & racquet clubs.
• Introduced accountability directives for workers’ compensation program. Reduced premiums and reserves with a
20% improvement.
• Produced cost savings, while improving coverage and boosting retention of key employees, through strategic
restructuring of benefits plan, including revision of large 401(k) plan.
• Proactive preemption of potential litigation, as well as speedy resolution of diverse employee relations issues.
100, Fortune 500, Investments, Financial Services, Manufacturing, Banks, Credit Unionsts, Start-ups, Mergers, Acquisitions, International Experience,
Formulating Coaching.
General Certificate of Education (GCE’s) in Languages & Math (equivalent to BA degree)
Royal Ballet School, London, England (only 17 candidates are selected annually for this unique school with very high academic scores)
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
SHRM, PIHRA, NHRA.
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