Tammy LaMotte

Strategic and people-centered Human Resources executive with extensive experience leading enterprise-wide HR operations, workforce development initiatives, employee relations, and compliance programs within nonprofit and behavioral health environments. Proven success partnering with executive leadership to build high-performing organizational cultures, strengthen talent acquisition and retention strategies, and implement compliant, scalable HR systems that improve operational effectiveness and employee engagement. Recognized for collaborative leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to navigate complex employee relations matters with professionalism and discretion.

Experienced supporting multidisciplinary teams across clinical, administrative, and community-based operations while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations.

Chief Human Resources Officer - Southern California Health & Rehabilitation Program (SCHARP) / BAFMA - Lynwood, CA

(2017-06)

• Serve as senior advisor to executive leadership on workforce strategy, organizational development, employee relations, and regulatory compliance matters.
• Lead and oversee all Human Resources operations supporting clinical, administrative, and field-based personnel across multiple organizational sites.
• Develop and implement HR initiatives aligned with organizational goals, operational growth, and workforce sustainability.
• Direct full-cycle recruitment processes including sourcing, interviewing, candidate evaluation, onboarding, and retention strategies.
• Strengthened hiring standards and improved recruitment consistency through structured interviewing and manager coaching.
• Analyze turnover trends and exit interview data to identify organizational improvement opportunities and retention strategies.
• Conduct employee investigations, grievance reviews, disciplinary actions, and performance-related hearings while ensuring legal and procedural compliance.
• Ensure compliance with California employment regulations and federal labor laws including FMLA, HIPAA, wage and hour requirements, anti-harassment standards, and employee documentation requirements.
• Advise management teams on corrective action procedures, employee coaching, and conflict resolution strategies.
• Design and facilitate employee orientation and onboarding programs for new hires across clinical and administrative departments.
• Develop leadership training programs focused on supervision, communication, performance evaluations, and compliance responsibilities.
• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the organization.
• Conduct job evaluations and maintain accurate job descriptions to support organizational structure and compliance standards.
• Administer compensation programs, salary recommendations, and pay structure evaluations.
• Oversee employee benefits administration, vendor coordination, and employee education related to benefit offerings and enrollment.
• Maintain secure and compliant HR records management systems and historical personnel documentation.
• Collaborate with executive leadership, program directors, and operational managers to support staffing and workforce initiatives.
• Travel regularly to organizational sites and community locations to support operational HR needs, training, and compliance oversight.

Billing Manager / HR Assistant - Southern California Health & Rehabilitation Program (SCHARP) / BAFMA - Lynwood, CA

(2013-03 - 2017-06)

Duties associated as the Billing Manager included overseeing the billing operations of the agency to ensure that all billing claims are processed accurately, timely, and in compliance with contractual requirements. This role combined team leadership, financial tracking, and cross-departmental coordination to optimize the company's cash flow and revenue cycle. Additional duties consisted of overseeing billing workflows, which included directing daily preparation, verification of eligibility, input of claims into the L.A.

County DMH billing system, processed Medi-Care and Medi-Cal claims, while ensuring timeliness and accuracy. As an HR Assistant, responsibilities included providing disciplinary action and termination support.

• Reviewed the work of billing staff to confirm claims and codes match service records.
• Coordinated with IT to configure electronic billing systems and resolve technical processing errors.
• Documented disciplinary steps, drafted formal written warnings, Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs), and corrective action notices.
• Conducted witness sensitive meetings, attended disciplinary meetings and terminations, and conducted exit interviews.

Executive Administrator / HR Assistant - Southern California Health & Rehabilitation Program (SCHARP) / BAFMA - Lynwood, CA

(1996-09 - 2013-03)

Responsible for daily operations of the clinic while working closely with staff of all disciplines and levels to ensure agency efficiency and staff satisfaction. Duties included engaging staff during conflicts, areas of dissatisfaction, and responding to complaints. Provided information to HR Director to address employee matters and resolutions to such.

Worked closely with HR Director to foster a workplace culture, inclusive of retention programs, professional development and promotion tracks, and wellness initiatives for all staff.

Board Member (Secretary) - Southern California Health & Rehabilitation Program (SCHARP) / BAFMA - Lynwood, CA

(1996-09)

General Studies - Citrus College (2003 - 2011)

Certificate - Human Resource Management - California State University Dominguez Hills (2013-09)