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My name is Roger, I help CEOs, founders, and executive teams build disciplined, scalable, and compliant people operations. I support organizations that need structure, clarity, and stronger internal controls. I deliver workforce strategies, HR governance, and operational systems that reduce risk and improve organizational stability.

Results-driven Sr HR Advisor specializing in small business and startup growth with 17+ years of experience delivering comprehensive human resources solutions across AI/tech, SaaS, professional services, healthcare, real estate, and health & wellness industries. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS SaaS Company Recovery & Scaling | Fractional HR & Compliance Conducted a comprehensive HR audit surfacing six critical compliance gaps across employment documentation, role classification, and regulatory requirements — with a sequenced remediation framework, not just a problem list Enhanced Total Rewards offerings including compensation benchmarking, benefits design, employee surveys, and recognition programs Created state-specific hiring process standardization strategies and delivered a two-year workforce planning strategy aligned to growth targets OpenAI | HR AI Agent Design & Platform Training Architected and trained purpose-built AI agents to handle nuanced HR functions autonomously, including policy interpretation, employee relations guidance, and onboarding workflows Designed compliance guardrails, escalation pathways, and intake logic for sensitive HR scenarios (terminations, accommodations, investigations) Reduced reliance on extensive user prompting, improving platform consistency and trustworthiness across complex real-world HR situations Wellness SaaS Startup | HR Infrastructure from Zero Built complete HR infrastructure from the ground up — policies, onboarding, compliance, and recruiting Established recruitment platform, recruited Wellness Coaches, and created onboarding programs aligned to company culture Served as strategic advisor for business positioning and developed employee branding strategy Multinational Corporation | Job Reclassification & Compensation Restructuring Led enterprise-wide overhaul of job classifications and compensation models across multiple business interests Implemented the Radford model for career pathing, succession planning, and compensation structuring Benchmarked compensation against industry standards and established salary ranges with pay equity analysis AI Software Startup | Strategic HR Consultation & Process Architecture Designed foundational HR AI frameworks including intake logic, decision trees, compliance guardrails, and escalation pathways Conducted SWOT and GAP analysis to inform business planning Developed HR operations guidelines, workflows, and process flows; established a learning language platform for the HR industry

Extraordinary Human Resources leader with the vision to spot an individual's desire to achieve and a history of success in leadership development. My expertise lies in the strategic development of leadership potential to maximize production possibilities and foster a healthy, happy and driven organizational culture by creating bridges to success.

Dynamic and results-driven HR professional with extensive experience providing consultative support to small businesses across diverse industries. Proven ability to draft employee handbooks, enhance recruiting, hiring, performance, and termination functions while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws. Skilled in employee relations, leadership training, and developing strategies to optimize people operations. Adept at fostering productive collaboration with managers and C-Suite executives across multiple states, including CA, AZ, TN, TX, FL, PA, OR, and WA. HIGHLIGHTS AND CORE COMPETENCIES: • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written • Handbook and Performance reviews creation • Streamlines recruitment process by using applicant tracking systems (ATS) such as ICIMS, Workdays and Taleo • Familiarity with project management tools such as Trello, Asana or Basecamp • Experience with full-cycle non-technical recruitment • Excellent organizational and time-management skills • Strong attention to detail • Ability to work independently and collaboratively • Knowledgeable in social media and online job search platforms • Technically proficient in Microsoft 365, Google Suite, Salesforce, HRIS and CRM systems. • Multi-lingual - Proficient in English, Filipino and Conversational Japanese

I am an experienced Human Resources professional with over 20 years of expertise, now offering my services as a freelance HR Generalist and Recruiter. Based in Seattle, WA, I partner with organizations to strengthen their people operations, streamline HR processes, and create positive employee experiences. Throughout my career, I’ve held senior leadership roles—including serving as Director of Human Resources at Visit Seattle—where I was the go-to resource for payroll, benefits, compliance, policies, and initiatives designed to boost engagement and retention. My work has consistently supported organizational growth by aligning HR practices with business goals. As a freelancer, I specialize in: * Employee engagement & retention strategies * Compensation and benefits administration * Full-cycle recruitment and onboarding * Performance review management * HR compliance and employment law guidance * Training program design and delivery Most recently, as a Consultant with CareerWise Consulting, I provided strategic career guidance to graduates and first-time job seekers, helping them navigate the complexities of today’s workforce. Clients value my ability to combine analytical thinking with a compassionate, people-first approach. Whether you’re a small business seeking HR structure or a growing team needing recruitment support, I provide practical, customized solutions that help organizations and employees thrive.

I excel in leveraging technology to streamline HR processes, implement and improve workflows, and execute strategic initiatives. With a proven track record of successfully managing benefits programs and facilitating policy roll-outs, I am dedicated to fostering a positive and productive work environment. I have a passion for continuous improvement and a commitment to supporting the growth and development of employees. KEY SKILLS Human Resources: HR systems and implementations Benefit administration and integration Full-cycle recruiting and onboarding Approval processes Policy roll-out Leave management Workers' compensation Reporting Software: Microsoft Office365 SharePoint Teams Zoom ADP Paycom Paylocity