Sarina Garoutte
Manager, Human Resources & Safety · Kryolan Professional MakeUp
Dixon, CA
In My Own Words
Dedicated and passionate HR and People Professional with 15+ years' experience managing and implementing all human resource functions, including payroll, benefits, employee relations, compliance and talent management, etc. I possess excellent communication skills, sense of leadership and a positive, pragmatic approach resulting in a successful track record introducing process improvements and staff development initiatives that drive corporate goal attainment.
Work Experience
Manager, Human Resources & Safety
Kryolan Professional MakeUp2019 – Present
Developed new HR Manager role for extremely fast growing company. Created policies, updated handbook, workers comp. injury maintenance/OSHA, compensation analysis, heavy employee relations, 200 person payroll through ADP Total Source, benefits design, new hires, terminations, disciplinary follow-through, new location start-up and creating a fun employee environment through recognition.
Private Consultant
Sonoma County2017 – 2019
Developed HR policies and procedures, payroll implementations, creation of employee handbooks, guidance with workers comp claims, workforce development, compliance, complex terminations, recruiting, and HR advice.
Manager, Human Resources & Administration
Zinus Inc2016 – 2017
Developed new HR Manager role for extremely fast growing company. Created policies, updated handbook, workers comp. injury maintenance/OSHA, compensation analysis, heavy employee relations, 200 person payroll through ADP Total Source, benefits design, new hires, terminations, disciplinary follow-through, new location start-up and creating a fun employee environment through recognition.
Director, Human Resources
JD Fine and Co2015 – 2016
Developed Programs, managed and implemented HR function with hands-on administration, employment law, organizational planning, compensation analysis and budgeting, safety/OSHA compliance, training and development, full cycle recruitment, employee relations, new hire orientations, terminations, PTO tracking and accruals, manage and process ADP payroll with a conversion to Paylocity, workers comp., 401k & benefits plan design & administration, terminations, LOA's, pre-employment screening, worked closely with COO and CEO to make decisions and find cost saving benefits, drive HR strategy including development of performance appraisal processes, and employment branding and engagement.
Human Resources Payroll Manager
Babette, Inc2012 – 2015
Manage, oversee and implement entire HR function, payroll conversion, conducted Safety Meetings, full cycle recruitment, employee relations, new hire orientations, terminations, bonus/compensation analysis, PTO tracking and accruals, process bi-weekly payroll using ADP and Paychex, workers comp. (reports, claims and audits) 401k & benefits administration and benefits billing, LOA's, employment screening, OSHA, solid knowledge of California labor laws, saved company $48k annually.
Payroll & Benefits Manager
R&S Erection Inc2008 – 2012
Process all new hires, manage entire bi-weekly payroll function using Paychex, procedure orientations, terminations, billing, prevailing wage reports, account reconciliation, processing of garnishments, unemployment claims, PTO tracking and accruals, track employee compensation, market research, job costing, benefits analysis and selection, open enrollment and workers compensation reporting.
Human Resources Manager
Vanderbilt Construction2005 – 2008
Managed, oversaw and implemented entire HR function. Full cycle recruitment, supervised 3 administrative assistants, employee relations, new hire orientations, terminations, exit interviews, PTO tracking and accruals, process weekly payroll using Paychex, employee compensation, job costing, workers comp. (reports, claims and audits) benefits analysis, selection and administration and benefits billing, LOA's, employment screening (including drug tests and background checks), purchasing, office management and knowledge of California labor laws.