Francesca R.

About Francesca R.

Hi, I’m Francesca, a strategic and people-centered HR leader with 4+ years of experience leading human resources and operations in high-growth environments. I’m passionate about building scalable, compliant, and values-driven workplaces where people and business goals thrive together.Currently, I serve as the Human Resources & Operations Director at Tarantula Hill Brewing Co, where I’ve led the company’s growth from one to two locations and from 80 to 120+ employees. From launching cost-saving benefits strategies to rolling out new payroll systems, employee handbooks, and company-wide training programs, I drive both strategic initiatives and day-to-day HR operations.In addition to my in-house work, I’m an HR consultant supporting small to mid-sized businesses across California. I help clients develop handbooks, set up compliant payroll systems, establish foundational policies, and navigate performance, employee relations, and workers’ compensation issues.Outside of industry, I’m also an adjunct professor at California Lutheran University, where I teach both Cross-Cultural Psychology and Organizational Psychology. I designed and launched the Cross-Cultural Psychology course for both in-person and online learners, a course that is now part of the department’s core curriculum.I hold a Master’s in Organizational Psychology from Alliant International University (Summa Cum Laude), where I specialized in onboarding, coaching, and global HR development. I also earned my SHRM-CP certification and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Arizona State University (Summa Cum Laude).Whether in the classroom, a growing business, or a one-on-one mentorship setting, I’m passionate about supporting people and systems in reaching their potential.

Experience

1. Human Resources Director

   Tarantula Hill Brewing Company

   Jan 2022 — Present · Thousand Oaks, CA, US

   Completed pre-screening activities for new hires and processed background checks and prior employment verification. Organized and maintained documents, files, and records. Managed weekly payroll duties and submitted data to payroll contractor. Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines. Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery. Discussed medical, dental, short-term, and long-term benefit plans with new hires and eligible employees with status changes.

Education

• Alliant University

  Master of Arts - MA, Industrial and Organizational Psychology

• The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Arizona State University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Psychology