(Vacant)
DIANA C. CANO
Professional Summary
I have over 25 years of Human Resources experience. I am a subject matter expert in the full spectrum of human resources management. I have held progressively responsible positions with public sector, special district, and private sector employers. I have notable experience in strategic human resources planning, performance management, staffing, succession planning, employment law compliance, employment contract negotiations, employee benefits, compensation and payroll, training and development, and human resources coaching/mentoring. I am a result driven professional and am an innovative thinker and efficient leader. I enjoy teaching and sharing.
Core Competencies
Communication Decision-making
Leadership Critical Thinker
Ethical Analytical
Excellent Time Management Conflict Management
Business Management Detail-oriented
Professional Experience
DECEMBER 2019 – PRESENT (Part-time)
Owner/CEO DC Human Resources Consulting Fresno, CA
Advise management and owners on the administration of human resources policies and procedure, serve as an internal consultant by analyzing a company’s current HR programs and recommending solutions, develop, revise, and implement HR policies and procedures, ensure HR programs and services are in compliance with established policies and procedures and state/federal laws and regulations, prepare and maintain reports related to specific HR projects, assist with the development and coordination of recommended changes regarding workflow, develop methods for compiling and analyzing data for reports and special projects, conduct audits of HR activities to ensure compliance, present training sessions related to specific HR programs, assist with recruiting activities, including job postings, pre-screening, interviewing, and onboarding/orientation procedures.
November 2007 – APRIL 2019
Director of Human Resources/Westlands Water District, Fresno, CA Planning, organizing, directing, controlling, and supervision of work and six (6) staff related to a centralized human resources system, including labor relations, employee benefits, recruitment and selection, training and development, risk management and other human resources functions. Serves as employer representative for responding to unemployment benefits, appeal hearings, investigations and disciplinary matters. Administrative responsibility includes department budget, negotiation of various insurance lines, benefit insurance contracts, and management of pool vehicles.
OCTOBER 1998 – OCTOBER 2007
Personnel Analyst I/II/III, Senior Personnel Analyst/County of Fresno, Fresno, CA I worked at various county departments (between 300-500 employees) where I was responsible for human resources professional tasks involving labor relations, employee benefits, recruitment and selection, training and development, risk management and other human resources functions as job and career fairs, curriculum evaluation and mock interviews. Served at the Senior level in 2004 (between 300-500 employees) where I managed, planned, organized, directed and supervised up to 4 staff responsible for the day-to-day personnel transactions.
Education
Degree | California State University Fresno – Fresno, CA | 1991