Elizabeth McCauley

Company Overview: Key Contributor to the HR team in Central California's largest architecture and engineering firm during a period of significant growth in headcount and profit Promote efforts to maintain a positive work environment and employee learning and development, resulting in being listed multiple times as one of the Best Firms to Work For in our industry nationwide.

• Managed full-cycle recruiting for 25-30 hires annually, including job postings, ATS management, interview coordination, and offer preparation.
• Designed and implemented a structured onboarding program, improving new hire retention and engagement.
• Led bi-weekly payroll processing, including bonuses and final paychecks, ensuring 100% accuracy and compliance.
• Resolved payroll discrepancies, maintained records, and ensured adherence to state and federal wage regulations.
• Administered employee benefits programs, assisting with enrollments, claims, and compliance with ACA and COBRA regulations.
• Managed state-funded training grants, achieving an 84% utilization rate—9 points above the state average.
• Developed customized performance evaluation tools, aligning employee goals with company objectives.
• Coordinated feedback sessions and reporting, fostering continuous improvement and professional growth.
• Played a key role in fostering a positive workplace culture, contributing to multiple "Best Firms to Work For" recognitions nationwide.
• Established trust and credibility across a multi-generational workforce, driving employee engagement and collaboration.
• Supervised an HR Assistant and receptionists, providing training, coaching, and mentorship.
• Ensured compliance with HR policies, labor laws, and industry best practices across five offices in five time zones.

• Manages termination procedures, overseeing paperwork preparation, coordinating final checks, conducting exit meetings, and handling post-termination documentation processing.
• Maintain comprehensive employee personnel records, ensuring compliance updates, accurate data management across platforms, and proper filing of relevant documents.

• Manage and enhance over 30 workers' compensation and commercial accounts through contract review, scheduling, and dedicated customer support.
• Collaborate with management and sales teams to strategize, execute, and evaluate campaigns for existing and prospective accounts, growing book of business by 20% annually.