EXPERIENCE

MERCURY INSURANCE GROUP, Los Angeles, CA - $3.1 billion total assets, 3,800 empl
oyees
12/03 07/04
Compensation Analyst
Assisted in the study, analysis and processing of information related to the co
mpensation of staff based on positions and other compensable factors.
Interpret market data to evaluate positions market value.
Prepared and participated in compensation surveys; match, compile and summarize
data according to survey specifications. Evaluated survey data to determine co
mpensation adjustments needed to maintain competitive position in the market. D
etermined potential financial impact.
Prepared and revised job descriptions. Evaluated job content to determine FLSA
classification.
Administer and managed the companys LOA program. Determined employee eligibili
ty according to state and federal legislation. Counseled management and staff r
egarding eligibility under state and federal laws or the companys policy and pro
cedures.
Advised employee and management personnel on the interpretation of personnel po
licies, programs and procedures.
Managed and maintained HRIS system including advanced report writing (Access, C
rystal) and back end/front end systems administration.
Reported to the Manager of Compensation & HRMS
12/02 11/03
Sr. Human Resources Assistant
Reviewed company documents related to salary recommendations, new hires, promot
ions, terminations, and transfers for adherence to established policies and proc
edures and compliance with salary guidelines. Communicated salary recommendatio
ns to management in accordance with company policy and grade structures.
Interpret market data to evaluate positions market value.
Prepared and participated in compensation surveys; matched, compiled and summar
ized data according to survey specifications.
Managed companys service award program. Act as representative between vendor,
management and employees. Implemented a new service award program to include inc
reased award choices per milestone and web-based viewing.
Advised employee and management personnel on the interpretation of personnel po
licies, programs and procedures.
Administered company leave of absence policy. Advised management of policy in
accordance with state and federal legislation. Counseled employees on their eli
gibility.
Maintained companys HRIS system including data input, advanced report writing (
Crystal) and back end/front end systems administration.
Reported to the Manager of Compensation & HRMS

11/97 11/02
Human Resources Assistant II
Reviewed and analyzed company documents for completeness (new hire, status chan
ges etc.). Responsible for the input and processing of all status changes (meri
t increases, new hires, promotions, transfers, etc) into the HRIS system.
Audited all employment transactions including new hires, promotions, transfers,
and terminations to ensure accuracy in data input.
Created and ran various custom reports (Crystal Reports), including monthly tur
nover, rehire and miscellaneous employee information reports.
 Coordinated the companys service award program. Notified vendor of service awa
rd recipients.
Coordinated, planed and communicated various company fundraisers or events (pic
nics, catered lunches, fund raising walks, flu shots, etc.)
Maintained personnel files with confidentiality.
Reported to the AVP Director of Human Resources
08/91 06/97
Human Resources Assistant I
Processed, documented and maintained various workers compensation forms, record
s and files. Obtained claim information by contacting claimants, department man
agers, adjusters and attorneys.
Performed pre-employment background checks on potential employees.
Conducted employee exit interviews to determine reason for termination and obta
ined positive and/or negative feedback.
Scheduled candidates for testing and interviews.
Coordinated, planed and communicated various company fundraisers or events (pic
nics, catered lunches, fund raising walks, flu shots, etc.)
Maintained personnel files with confidentiality.
Reported to the AVP Director of Human Resources.
Computer Skills
Microsoft: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Internet Explorer
HRIS: Visual HR
Education and Certificates
Glendale Community College; Glendale, CA
Courses taken for general education
Employers Group
Human Resources Management
Professional Affiliations
World at Work