Sylvia Williams

Senior Human Resources leader with 15+ years of progressive experience supporting multi-state organizations across compliance, benefits, payroll, employee relations, and talent strategy.

Currently serving as Director of Human Resources, providing strategic and operational leadership for HR and Payroll functions across multiple affiliated entities. Deep expertise in multi-state employment law compliance, 401(k) plan administration, benefits strategy, EEO and affirmative action compliance, and HRIS/payroll systems.

Key areas of expertise include:

Multi-state HR compliance (federal, state, and local)

401(k) administration, non-discrimination testing (NDT), and Form 5500 filings

Benefits strategy, broker negotiations, and open enrollment execution

EEO-1 reporting and Affirmative Action Plans (AAPs)

Payroll oversight, controls, and audits

Employee relations, performance management, and risk mitigation

HRIS & payroll systems: UKG Pro (UltiPro), Kronos, ADP Workforce Now

Known for partnering closely with executive leadership, legal counsel, and external advisors (including Jackson Lewis and CPA firms) to ensure compliance, manage risk, and support organizational growth. Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Open to connecting with leaders and recruiters focused on Human Resources leadership, compliance, total rewards, and people operations.

Director of Human Resources - Valley Power Systems Inc.

February 2022 to Current

Serve as 401(k) Plan Administrator for two 401(k) Profit Sharing Plans; oversee ERISA, IRS, and DOL compliance.

Lead annual non-discrimination testing (NDT) and coordinate benefit, cafeteria, and profit-sharing plan audits with external CPA firms to support timely Form 5500 filings.

Act as EEO Coordinator for six companies, managing EEO-1 reporting, affirmative action compliance, and regulatory requirements.

Partner with Jackson Lewis to develop, implement, and maintain Affirmative Action Plans (AAPs).

Lead benefits administration and strategy, including broker negotiations, plan renewals, cost analysis, and annual open enrollment communications and presentations.

Manage employee census, payroll, and eligibility data submissions to carriers and vendors under strict deadlines.

Oversee payroll operations, including payroll register review, off-cycle payrolls, and payroll changes.

Ensure compliance with wage and hour laws, leave laws (FMLA, state leaves), benefits, and reporting across multiple states.

Advise executive leadership on employee relations, performance management, corrective action, and compliance risk.

Lead and mentor HR and Payroll teams; improve processes, controls, and operational efficiency.

Advanced user of UKG Pro (UltiPro), Kronos, and ADP Workforce Now.

Human Resources Manager  - Prudential Overall Supply

March 2013 to January 2022

Partnered with leadership to ensure HR policies and practices complied with federal and state employment laws.

Interpreted legislation, arbitration decisions, and labor agreements to mitigate risk and guide leadership decisions.

Led full-cycle recruiting, onboarding, and retention strategies.

Supported talent management programs including performance management, employee engagement, and succession planning.

Advised managers on employee relations, investigations, discipline, and terminations.

Coordinated management training on interviewing, hiring, performance reviews, and harassment prevention.

Served as liaison for workers’ compensation and leave administration.

Represented the organization during union negotiations and employee relations investigations.

Human Resources Assistant -Skyline Realestate 

October 2008 to June 2012

Supported HR operations including recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, and employee records management.

Coordinated interviews, orientations, training sessions, and HR meetings.

Assisted with performance management processes and HR reporting.

Completed termination paperwork and exit interviews.

Bachelor's degree - Business Administration- HR Management, California State University Fullerton