Melissa Pedraza

I am an experienced HR leader in Manufacturing, Retail, and Consumer Packaged Goods. Highly experienced in all aspects of employee wellness, labor and leave laws, conflict management, benefits design, and employee relations. I am responsible for providing direction for all human resources functions including planning, developing, establishing, and administering human resources policies, procedures, and functions per the business objectives. Some key responsibilities include: • Guide and manage recruiting and staffing, compensation, benefits administration, performance management, leadership development, policy development, employee relations, and legal/regulatory compliance • Administer and analyze HR metrics, reports, communications, surveys, organizational charts, record-keeping, correspondence, and personnel files • Coordinate the development, evaluation, and creation of job descriptions with managers, supervisors, and incumbents • Plan, coordinate, and lead new employee orientation sessions • Process bi-weekly payroll, including garnishments, benefits, and taxes for exempt and non-exempt employees consistent with federal, state wage, and hour laws • Serve as a change agent by influencing key stakeholders in support of organizational effectiveness • Counsel management and employees regarding employee relations matters and is involved in internal investigations and disciplinary matters

I oversee the day-to-day operation of Platinum Pets. My responsibilities include directing marketing and sales to develop new customer relationships, maintaining existing customer relationships and overseeing production and logistics for the company. I’m proud to be leading a team that is constantly striving to find better ways for our pets to lead full lives. We’ve taken a focused approach and instituted processes that allow us to develop and manufacture premium products that let pet owners pamper their furry family members.