HUMAN RESOURCES & RECRUITING
SERVICES
HUMAN RESOURCES AND RECRUITING
SERVICES
Maria Berta, SPHR, LEED Green Associate, leads our HR and Recruiting practice. With over 20 years of experience, Maria brings deep expertise in building organizational structure, culture, and talent strategies from the ground up. Formerly an HR Director for a national engineering firm, she has successfully sourced and staffed entire engineering practices, opened new branch locations, and reorganized and streamlined HR departments.
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Maria works with a wide range of companies, from tech start-ups and manufacturers to architecture firms, restaurant groups, and international organizations. She combines practical knowledge of California labor law with the ability to deliver HR solutions for clients across all 50 states.
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A graduate of UC Berkeley, Maria specializes in creating targeted, strategic HR solutions that align with business goals. Her expertise spans numerous industries, including:
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Architecture, Engineering & Construction: Transportation, Electrical, Mechanical, HVAC, Sustainability
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Technology, Computer Science
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Finance, Accounting
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Hospitality, Restaurant Groups
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Marketing and Advertising
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Non-Profits
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and more.
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Maria is recognized for her ability to develop high-performing teams, implement scalable HR processes, and provide actionable guidance that drives growth, compliance, and workplace excellence.
POLICIES & COMPLIANCE
Strong HR policies and compliance practices protect small businesses from legal risks, prevent costly lawsuits, penalties, and disputes that can threaten a small business’s stability.
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HR Policy & Labor Law Compliance – Ensure legal compliance while fostering best-practice HR policies.
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HR Compliance Audits – Identify gaps and implement corrective action to minimize risk, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local employment regulations.
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HR Policy Development – Establish clear, consistent, and legally compliant policies.
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Employee Handbooks – Create comprehensive guidebooks that communicate expectations and protect your organization.
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Compensation Analysis – Benchmark salaries and structure pay for competitiveness and fairness.
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Benefit Programs – Design, evaluate, and manage programs that attract and retain top talent. Manage open enrollment.
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Job Descriptions - Design accurate job descriptions that are compliant with Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws.
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Employee Relations & Workplace Culture
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Preparation for ICE Audits and Immigration Raids
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Conflict Resolution and Employee Relations – Address and resolve workplace issues proactively and effectively.
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Reductions in Force – Strategically manage workforce changes while maintaining compliance and minimizing disruption.
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Leaves of Absences: FMLA, CFRA, PDL
STRATEGIC HUMAN RESOURCES
We help organizations design and implement human resource strategies that align people, performance, and business goals.
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Talent Management – Identify, develop, and retain high-potential employees and future leaders.
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Performance Management Systems – Implement frameworks that drive accountability, engagement, and measurable results.
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Compensation & Benefits Strategy – Design competitive packages that attract, retain, and motivate top talent.
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Employee Engagement & Culture Development – Build a positive workplace culture that supports employee morale, relations, engagement, retention and performance, stay interviews, career development plans.
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On-Site, Remote & On-Call Support – Flexible HR consulting tailored to your organization’s needs.
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Corporate Social Responsibility – Integrate ethical practices and social responsibility into HR strategy.
RECRUITING
We help organizations attract, select, and retain the right talent through a tailored, strategic approach.
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Talent Strategy & Workforce Planning – Identifying talent needs and aligning recruitment efforts with your business goals.
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Executive Search & Leadership Hiring – Finding top leaders to drive organizational success.
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Full-Cycle Recruiting – Managing the process from job description to offer acceptance.
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Candidate Sourcing & Screening – Leveraging networks, technology, and proven methods to identify top talent.
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Interview Design & Support – Creating structured interview processes that improve hiring decisions, including behavioral interviewing.
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Employer Branding & Job Marketing – Showcasing your company culture to attract the right candidates.
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Onboarding Program Design – Ensuring new hires integrate quickly and successfully.
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Recruiting Analytics & Reporting – Providing insights to measure and improve hiring effectiveness.
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Scalable Recruiting Support – On-site, remote, or on-call, tailored to your hiring needs.
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Succession Planning - We help organizations prepare for the future by identifying and developing the next generation of leaders. Our succession planning services ensure business continuity, reduce risk, and strengthen organizational resilience.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
We are proud to collaborate with industry partners, who provide exceptional expertise in the following service areas:
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Marketing, Graphic Design, and Business Development
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Accounting and Finance
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Leadership Development
Additionally, to enhance our HR service offerings, we provide Spanish language translation support for clients with Spanish-speaking employees. We also offer remote administrative assistance for select HR tasks that do not require the expertise of a senior-level HR professional.