Stephanie Montanez

o Software industry (SaaS) o Lead centralized HR, Benefits, HRIS, Talent Acquisition, and Workers' Compensation (WC), for 600 employees for a global organization, driving strategic planning and execution across all HR disciplines. o Oversee 6 HR staff Members o Oversee all DEI initiatives to increase employees engagement. o Ensure compliance with 6 state laws and labor regulations, mitigating legal risks and enhancing organizational integrity. o Spearheaded leadership development initiatives, improving team performance and succession planning. o Managed immigration processing and compliance. o Successfully combined 2 entities following merger and acquisition. o Compliant with regulations (OSHA, EEOC, FMLA/CFRA, ERISA, DOL, Title VII, and Wage and Hour) o Evaluate HR System Paycom for compliance and reconfiguration. o Ensured compliance with complex California wage and hour regulations. o M & A integration

o Logistics and transportation industry o Oversaw team of 9 HR and payroll professionals and 4 safety professionals o Lead decentralized HR, Payroll, Safety, Benefits, HRIS, Talent Acquisition, Workers' Compensation (WC), and Department of Transportation (DOT) compliance for over 1,600 employees for a global organization, driving strategic planning and execution across all HR disciplines. o Created leadership development programs for succession planning and to achieve DEI initiatives to increase women in leadership. o Implemented advanced HR technology solutions, resulting in a 25% increase in operational efficiency. o Contributed to global leadership teams, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and fostering a culture of excellence. o Ensured compliance with 26 state laws and labor regulations, mitigating legal risks and enhancing organizational integrity. o Spearheaded leadership development initiatives, improving team performance and succession planning. o Managed immigration processing and compliance. o M&A - Led successful integration of 4 entities post-merger, streamlining operations and improving overall employee engagement. o Successfully divested 2 entities following acquisition. o Compliant with regulations (OSHA, EEOC, FMLA/CFRA, ERISA, DOL, Title VII, and Wage and Hour) o Implemented a return-to-work program that reduced Workers' Compensation costs by $500,000 and lowered the MOD rate by 0.81.

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o Accounting partnership. o Developed and executed comprehensive HR strategies aligned with business goals, driving organizational growth and profitability. o Managed the implementation of HR technology systems, streamlining HR processes and improving data accuracy. o Collaborated with global leadership teams to support strategic decision-making and promote a unified corporate culture. o Championed leadership

o Healthcare industry. o Oversaw HR and Safety operations for a multi-state organization, ensuring compliance with labor laws and enhancing employee relations. o Oversaw team of 13 HR professionals o Implemented HR technology initiatives, improving process efficiency and employee satisfaction. o Led teams in the development and delivery of leadership training programs, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. o Compliant with regulations (OSHA, EEOC, FMLA/CFRA, ERISA, DOL, Title VII, and Wage and Hour) o Managed the department's annual budget, including annual insurance budgets and planning. o Implemented Lawson, TimeStar, Infor, ADP, and Oracle HCM, HRIS systems. o Implemented ServiceNow with HR ticketing o Administered compliance programs for multi-state laws, reducing regulatory infractions by 30%. o Guided the executive leadership team in strategic planning and organizational development activities. o Negotiated and secured state training grants totaling $1.7 million, supporting workforce advancement and cost-effective training solutions.

o Union construction company. o Led centralized HR and Payroll functions for 350 union and non-union employees in five locations. o Managed benefit plan design and administration. o Obtained $200k State Enterprise Zone (CAEZ) Tax Credits. o Obtained $70k in On-the-Job Training Funds. o Mentored the Payroll team to decrease payroll processing time and increase quality. o Oversee certified payroll and ensured employees were paid appropriately based on contract. o Recruited and hired top talent (engineers, estimators, project managers, CAD drafters) to support non-union business operations.

o Manufacturing film processing facility o Oversaw benefits administration, leave of absences, workers compensation o Kronos time-keeping and PeopleSoft HRIS o 24/7 facility with 400 employees o Assisted in creating LEAN processes for operations to streamline production and reduce waste. o Obtained 25 On the Job Training contracts, which resulted in being nominated employer of the year for San Joaquin County.