Ivy Danopoulos

HR Manager at Global Gourmet Catering & Event Planning (2013-02 – Present)

Lead end-to-end HR operations for a workforce of 500+ employees, overseeing employee and labor relations, talent acquisition, candidate sourcing, full-cycle recruiting, onboarding, benefits and payroll administration, workplace safety, compliance, and HRIS management.
Partner with executive leadership, managers, and employment counsel on complex employee relations matters, workplace investigations, performance management, corrective action, labor and employment compliance, and HR policy development.
Drive HR process improvement and digital transformation by modernizing employee recordkeeping, implementing streamlined onboarding workflows, optimizing HRIS functionality, and developing scalable HR processes to support organizational growth.
Manage workers' compensation and workplace risk programs, partnering with insurance carriers, brokers, managers, and employees to ensure timely injury reporting, claims administration, medical treatment coordination, work restrictions, and return-to-work processes.

HR Business Partner at Frank Rimerman + Co. (2023-06 – 2024-05)

Partnered with business leaders and employees as an HR Business Partner, providing guidance on employee relations, performance matters, workplace concerns, and day-to-day people needs.
Conducted compensation analysis and supported compensation-related reviews to promote internal equity, market competitiveness, and informed workforce decisions.
Managed leave of absence (LOA) administration and supported training and development initiatives, coordinating employee needs, compliance requirements, and professional development programs.

HR Technician (Contract) at City of Hayward (2021-10 – 2023-01)

Coordinated end-to-end recruitment and onboarding activities for public-sector positions using NeoGov, including requisition management, candidate screening, testing and interview coordination, offers, and new-hire processing.
Managed HRIS data and digital personnel records across MUNIS, Laserfiche, and Primary Health, supporting data accuracy, confidentiality, and effective HR administration.
Partnered with the labor relations team on MOU administration and compliance-related initiatives, including employee health and safety documentation and exemption tracking.

HR Partner (Contract) at The Sierra Club (2020-12 – 2021-05)

Provided strategic HR consultation to national Finance, Operations, and regional chapter teams, offering expert guidance on performance management, employee relations, and goal setting.
Navigated collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) to support union-represented personnel and ensure labor compliance.
Utilized Salesforce and Workday platforms to maintain employee data integrity and report organizational trends.

HR Consultant at Bay Area / BT Property Management (2015-07 – 2020-05)

Partnered with business leaders and employees on labor law compliance, employee relations, conflict resolution, workers' compensation, performance management, and employee development initiatives.
Developed and implemented HR policies and programs, modernized performance management tracking, and coordinated ongoing workplace safety and employee training initiatives.

HR Generalist at Hilton Hotels (2012-06 – 2013-02)

Supported day-to-day HR operations for 350+ employees, including semi-monthly payroll administration, employee records management, new-hire onboarding and orientation, and workplace safety and OSHA compliance.
Served as a trusted HR resource to employees and managers, providing responsive support across daily HR and operational needs while maintaining accurate and confidential personnel records.
Recognized multiple times as Employee of the Month for exceptional performance, responsiveness, and contributions to the employee experience and hotel operations.

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