Chris Larson

Commitment to ensuring a people-centered experience in HR protocols and practices Run day to day HR tasks for The Equity, People and Culture Department and support a wide range of HR activities including, general administration duties, recruitment and employee development, employee database management, offer letters and background checks, as well as supporting payroll and benefits when needed. Onboard and offboarding all new incoming and outgoing employees, as well as lead new staff orientation

HR assistant - Boys & Girls Club of Portland Metro

(2022-06 - 2026-08)

• Commitment to ensuring a people-centered experience in HR protocols and practices
• Run day to day HR tasks for The Equity, People and Culture Department and support a wide range of HR activities including, general administration duties, recruitment and employee development, employee database management, offer letters and background checks, as well as supporting payroll and benefits when needed.
• Onboard and offboarding all new incoming and outgoing employees, as well as lead new staff orientation
• Recruit for 5 clubs and the Administrative Team using ADP Workforce Now, ranging from recruiting and hiring for Youth Development Coordinators to Accounting Administrators to the Executive Leadership Team and all roles in-between
• Serve as a point of contact for all companywide HR related questions
• Schedule meetings, interviews, HR Events and maintain agendas
• Assist with Performance Management related procedures
• Collaborate with Office Manager for mail pickup and distribution, ordering and picking up office supplies as well as maintaining office supply inventory
• Ambassador and leader for BGCP’s mission and vision, work closely on multi-department projects and be an active contributor to creating a positive work culture
• Perform all duties with intention and clear direction through a lens of equity

Human Resources Representative - McMenamins HR Department

(2016-09 - 2020-08)

• Be the first point of contact for Employees and Management regarding State and Federal Labor laws, employee expectations, conflict resolution, coaching and motivation, including the handling of confidential employee and employer information
• Recruit, screen and interview potential employees for 11 different locations using Ultipro applicant tracking software.
• Maintain consistent contact with all Property Managers regarding staffing needs, including Management, Pubs and Restaurants, Theaters and Catering, Housekeeping and Kitchen Staff and adjust recruitment accordingly.
• Onboard new employees, including processing all required state and federal paperwork, confidential background checks and employment history.
• Assist with large hiring events - typically processing up to 100 applicants per event.
• Manage all recruitment advertising including, Craigslist’s, Facebook, Poached, The Oregonian, WW, as well as neighborhood papers and job boards.
• Maintain and update employee files for current and terminated employees.
• Process incoming unemployment claims, including claims that are adjudicated.
• Forward all appropriate calls and emails to Payroll and Benefits departments.
• Assist General Managers with monthly meetings minutes and ongoing training, checking for accuracy in communicating and following established rules, policies and company culture

Legal Assistant - Annala, Carey, Baker, Thompson and VanKoten, P.C.

(2012 - 2014)

• Research and maintain knowledge and understanding of Oregon Revised Statutes.
• Draft, edit and research all aspects of individual wills and trusts.
• Research and locate missing client information, including family members and their location.
• Maintain consistent communication with firm and their clients regarding their contract status and satisfaction.

AA - Paralegal - Portland Community College