Maïlys Fitch, Phr
About Maïlys Fitch, Phr
Maïlys Fitch is a Human Resources Generalist II at Patelco Credit Union, where she manages immigration programs and employee leave processes. She has a diverse background in human resources and customer service, with experience at various organizations in California and abroad.
Work at Patelco Credit Union
Maïlys Fitch currently serves as a Human Resources Generalist II at Patelco Credit Union, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she manages the immigration program, overseeing H1-B and Green Card processes. She is responsible for managing leave of absence for over 350 employees, which includes FMLA, CFRA, PDL, and SFPFL. Additionally, she implemented a new leave administration system called AbsenceSoft and handles short-term and long-term disability calculations for each payroll cycle. Maïlys also provides guidance to managers regarding COVID-related absences and leave of absence processes.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Prior to her current role, Maïlys Fitch gained extensive experience in human resources across various organizations. She worked at Sun Light & Power as a Human Resources Business Partner from 2020 to 2021 and previously served as a Human Resources Generalist at the same company from 2019 to 2020. Her early career included positions at Ross Stores, Inc. as a Human Resources Coordinator and Associate Representative, as well as an International Student Support Specialist at Peralta Community College District. These roles contributed to her expertise in recruitment, retention, and employee support.
Educational Background
Maïlys Fitch has a robust educational background in communication and human resources. She earned a Master's degree in Organizational Communication from Infocom - Université Lille 3 from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, she completed a Bachelor's degree in Communication at Université Michel de Montaigne (Bordeaux 3) from 2012 to 2015. Maïlys also pursued further studies at the University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management, where she achieved certificates in Preparing to Manage Human Resources and Recruiting, Hiring, and Onboarding Employees in 2018. She participated in a study abroad program at Universität Hamburg in 2014.
Internship and Early Career Experience
Maïlys Fitch's early career included various internships and roles that laid the foundation for her human resources expertise. She interned as a Human Resources Intern at Bay Area Green Tours in 2018 and worked as an Event and Marketing Assistant Intern at CUESA & the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market in 2017. Additionally, she gained customer service experience as a trilingual Customer Service Representative at SMCP – Sandro, Maje, Claudie Pierlot, De Fursac in France in 2018. These positions provided her with valuable skills in communication and employee engagement.