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CYNTHIA M. HARARY

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Over twenty-nine (29) years of progressively advancing Human Resources experience with local government
and private sector agencies. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and superior organizational
abilities.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS AND HIGHLIGHTS

Recruitment and Selection:
• Performed all phases of recruitments for a variety of local government positions.
• Screened applicants; coordinated and conducted oral interviews; developed interview questions and
guidelines.
• Developed and administered written examinations, supplemental questionnaires, and skills testing.
• Streamlined and automated recruitment processes.
• Tracked pertinent data on recruitments conducted, job applicants, and employees selected.

Human Resources Administration:
• Assisted managers with understanding and implementing employee disciplinary actions and following
personnel rules and regulations.
• Produced an employee orientation video.
• Developed, implemented, and interpreted policies to ensure compliance with Federal Regulations (i.e.,
FMLA, ADA, AA/EEO, COBRA, DOT/FHA); and State Regulations (i.e., FLSA, CAL-OSHA, etc.).
• Responded to DFEH/EEO discrimination complaints and unemployment insurance claims.
• Developed employee customer service notebook.
• Assisted in managing annual HR Dept. budget.

Benefits Administration/Employee Relations:
• Assisted management during employee labor contract negotiations with sworn and miscellaneous
represented employee groups.
• Created and published monthly employee newsletter.
• Monitored the Employee Assistance Program.
• Organized employee wellness events such as annual Employee Expo combining wellness, rideshare and
college outreach activities.
• Coordinated annual health screenings.

Training and Development:
• Developed and conducted staff training programs on customer service, new employee orientation, and
heat exhaustion programs for field employees.
• Participated in the formulation of a training consortium which provides supervisory and employee
relations training at a reduced cost to agency members.

Risk Management/Safety Administration:
• Developed and coordinated City-wide employee safety training programs including CPR, First Aid,
Bloodborne Pathogens, DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing regulations, and Respiratory Protection Program.