Ilse Woods
Senior Human Resources Manager @SAFE Credit Union
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Human Resources Manager @SAFE Credit Union
Folsom, CA, US
In my current role as Senior Manager of Human Resources at SAFE Credit Union, I provide strategic leadership to a team of HR Business Partners and a Leave of Absence Specialist, setting workforce direction and accountability standards across a multi-location, highly regulated financial services organization. I partner directly with executive leadership to influence business outcomes through proactive risk mitigation, leadership coaching, performance accountability frameworks, and workforce optimization strategies that strengthen organizational effectiveness.I direct enterprise leave and accommodation strategy, ensuring full compliance with FMLA, ADA, CFRA, and financial industry regulations while minimizing operational disruption and maintaining defensible, well-documented processes. I lead high-risk and sensitive employee relations investigations, including whistleblower and escalated leadership matters, mitigating legal exposure and protecting organizational integrity through sound judgment and consistent policy application.In collaboration with senior leaders, I advise on organizational design, restructuring, succession planning, and change management initiatives to ensure leadership bench strength and operational continuity. I align cross-functional HR initiatives, spanning Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Talent Development, and Communications, with business priorities to support growth, performance, and regulatory alignment.I lead audit readiness and compliance governance efforts, including NCUA examinations, strengthening documentation standards and reducing enterprise risk exposure. By translating workforce analytics into actionable insights for executives and anticipating regulatory and labor market trends, I shape proactive people strategies that position the organization for sustained performance, readiness, and long-term success.
EDUCATION
University of La Verne
Bachelors of Science (B.S.) Organizational Management with a concentration in Human Resources, Organizational Management
Sacramento State College of Business
Master of Business Administration - MBA
ABOUT ILSE WOODS
Strategic and results-driven Human Resources leader with over 12 years of experience overseeing HR functions across both retail, telecommunications, and the staffing services environments. Proven track record of ensuring compliance, driving employee engagement, and implementing performance management strategies aligned with organizational goals. Expertise in full-cycle employee relations, talent management, and developing leadership training programs. Passionate about fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion while championing employee development and continuous improvement. Adept at collaborating with senior leadership and acting as a trusted advisor to drive HR strategies that support business growth.
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