Kathleen Espino, San Jose, CA (408) 858-9340 kat22espino@gmail.

com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathleenespino/

Objective: Opportunity in a Human Resources role to help people & the organization achieve their goals.

Summary of Experience

● Reliable and action-oriented human resources professional with progressive human resources experience in
High Tech, Startups, Bio-Life Science and Non-Profit Organizations with hands on experience.
● Passion in organizing and managing the day-to-day human resources activities in different environments and
have Lean Quality Manufacturing knowledge.
● Responsible for managing all the human resources functions such as; talent acquisition strategy and
recruitment, employee relations, succession planning, organizational development, all benefits with 403b and
401k plans, worker’s compensation, full compensation packages, safety and OSHA orientation and termination
under a variety of corporate and public sector environments.
● Proven planning, organizational and leadership skills. Managed up to 5 staff.
● Consistent, fair, and ethical handling of staff and human resources issues that meet management objectives.
● Thorough understanding of state, federal and local labor laws.
● Professional association with NCHRA.
● Computer skills: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, ServiceNow, ADP; HRIS Databases – SAP, ABRA & In-
house databases.

Employment History

Kaifa Technology USA, Inc., San Jose, CA 2018 to Present

Human Resources Manager

● Responsible & manage all human resources function such as; all benefits, payroll, recruiting & tracking
candidates, polices and best practices, on boarding, employee relations, compensation matrix, payroll,
employment laws & regulations, performance reviews and terminations.
● Business Partner to all the executive team. Partner with AlphaStaffing for on boarding, payroll Issues and
Implementation of systems as needed.
● Business Partner to human resources colleagues in China and Malaysia on operations, polices and processes.
● Oversee and partner with outside consultant and landlord for all building regulations and permits.
● Partner and assist all employees as needed for business and administrative purposes.

Milestone Technologies, Inc., Fremont, CA (Contract) 2018 to 2018

Senior HR Business Partner

● Coached managers on employee relations issues and reviewed the disciplinary notice for legal and fair practice.
● Held orientation for new hires and responsible for I-9 information.
● Inputted and retrieved data into internal databases to expedite ongoing changes as needed such as; certain
leaves, department changes, reporting structure changes and terminations.
● Collaborated with different business partners for best practices.
Peninsula Family Service 2012 to 2016
Human Resources Director

● Business partner to all three major programs (6 executive team members) and responsible for playing an
integral part in organizational development. Approximately, 300 employee’s with 150 as trainees.
● On boarded 5 acquired new locations in two weeks.
● Managed and administered all human resources daily operational functions such as; talent acquisition, benefits
and compensation, all insurance renewals, worker’s compensation, status changes and 403b plans.
● Coached and handled all employee relations issues which included all EDD Claims and all legal issues.
● Strategic business partner on the executive team and attended board meetings.
● Provided ongoing training to employees on the employee handbook, workers’ compensation, different types of
leaves and various procedures on going.

Tecan Systems, Inc. San Jose, CA (Global Company) 2006 to 2011

Human Resources Manager

● Partnered with 8 senior management for all human resources issues for over 110 employees.
● Member of senior management and participated in weekly strategic meetings.
● Led succession planning and partnered with management for development of goals for their employees.
● Assisted all managers in all phases of recruitment and responsible for affirmative action, performance reviews,
OSHA, 401K plan and stock options.
● Participated in senior management leadership and development programs.
● Managed non-exempt positions.
● Lead all employee events to include healthiest employer award.
● Processed all visas and new hire orientation.
● Safety officer for all safety issues and audits.
● Process owner for the human resources provisions and tracked all matrix’s provisions.
● Coached management in all employee relations and consulted with legal when appropriate.
● Advised on policies and practices.
● Traveled internationally to Switzerland for global HR strategic and training meetings.

Education
Business Administration – University of Phoenix, San Jose, CA
Tecan MBA Courses on Business Planning/Decision Making