Cassandra Nychay

Featured in Newsweek representing Vladimir Jones and attracting top talent. Manages multi-state payroll and compensation via BambooHR, develops data-driven staffing and promotion proposals to reduce costs and enhance morale, leads manager training, and handles benefits, compliance, and employee-relations investigations.

Led HRIS selection and implemented Rippling while creating performance review frameworks and new-hire orientation. Updated the employee handbook for state and federal compliance, implemented benefits, tracked retention and satisfaction metrics, and supported strategic planning for acquisitions.

Served as the sole HR support in a multi-state environment, partnering with leadership on strategic planning and policy communication. Led acquisition integration, enforced multi-state regulations, conducted investigations and mediation, and supported succession planning and annual reviews via ADP Talent Management.

Managed recruiting activities, created job requisitions and maintained the career center and company website, and conducted job fairs and background screenings. Handled hiring, onboarding, terminations, workers' compensation coordination, exit interviews, and implemented state/county regulations across 108 stores in three states.

Processed payroll through Kronos and managed I-9/E-Verify and ADP employment verifications while supporting hiring events and onboarding. Assisted the HR manager with historical edits, exception payments, unemployment claims, and general HR administration.

Coordinated communication between front-of-house and back-of-house to prepare premium entrees, timed courses, delegated tasks, and resolved guest service issues to ensure satisfaction. Supported kitchen workflow and timely delivery during service.

Studied Sociology at California State University, Long Beach.