Blanca Harris, MBA
About Blanca Harris, MBA
Blanca Harris, MBA, serves as the Head of HR and Office Manager at Glydways in South San Francisco since 2019, bringing extensive experience in human resources and benefits management. She has previously held positions at Recology, Heald College, and the University of San Francisco, achieving notable successes in employee participation and cost recovery.
Work at Glydways
Blanca Harris has served as the Head of HR and Office Manager at Glydways since 2019. In this role, she oversees human resources functions and office management, contributing to the organizational structure and employee engagement strategies. Her tenure at Glydways has spanned five years, during which she has implemented various HR initiatives aimed at enhancing workplace culture and operational efficiency.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Prior to her current position, Blanca Harris worked at Recology as a Senior Human Resources Benefits Partner from 2014 to 2017. She also held roles at the University of San Francisco as a Benefits Specialist and Data Analyst in 2013, and at Heald College as a Benefits Administrator from 2005 to 2007. Her experience includes managing employee benefits and conducting audits to optimize HR processes.
Educational Background
Blanca Harris earned her MBA in Business Administration from Ashford University, completing her studies from 2006 to 2008. She also obtained a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management from the same institution in 2006. Additionally, she holds a Certificate in Human Resources Management from San Francisco State University, which she pursued from 1994 to 2005.
Achievements in Human Resources
Blanca Harris has successfully implemented several HR initiatives throughout her career. Notably, she achieved a 65% employee participation rate in a newly enacted retirement savings program within the first year. She also introduced an injury and illness prevention program that resulted in a 100% reduction in workers' compensation claims over a 12-month period. Furthermore, she recovered over $200,000 through new benefits audit processes and financial controls.
Early Career in Human Resources
Blanca Harris began her career in human resources at Viador, where she worked as an HR/Office Manager from 1997 to 2001. She later served as a Human Resources and Safety Manager at John Morrell & Co. in 2012. Her early roles provided her with foundational skills in HR management and safety protocols, which she has built upon in her subsequent positions.